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SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Finance Friday\n\nTopic: Business Accounting and Budget\n\nAre you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage.  Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \n\nMeet Our Facilitator: Kelly Johnston\n\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \n\nSpeaker(s): Kelly Johnston \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 Small Business Resources \nFee: No Cost \n\nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, December 20th\, 2:30-3:30PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-19/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: A Year In Review: Metrics that Matter
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: A Year In Review: Metrics that Matter\n\nWhat metrics matter to determine your end of year review? How do you make sure you’re set up for success in 2025? By measuring the right metrics\, businesses can make data-driven decisions to improve their marketing strategies and see better results. This seminar will empower participants to stop wasting time and money on ineffective marketing and start using metrics to drive success. \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: A Year In Review: Metrics that Matter\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, December 11th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-a-year-in-review-metrics-that-matter/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Reach Customers Online
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Reach Customers Online\n\nIn our comprehensive workshop. We’ll explain the inner workings of Google Search and guide you through enhancing your website’s visibility using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques. Additionally\, the session will introduce you to essential tools such as Google Business Profile\, Google Trends\, Search Console\, and Google Ads\, among others. Equip yourself with the knowledge to leverage these platforms effectively\, ensuring your business stands out in the digital landscape. In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for: \n*Improving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results\, on all devices \n*Creating a free Google Business Profile \n*Advertising your business on Google \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Reach Customers Online\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, December 4th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-reach-customers-online-2/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Lunch with an Accountant: Bookkeeping and Estimated Tax Payments
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with an Accountant: Bookkeeping and Estimated Tax Payments\n\nJoin us for our newest financial series\, Lunch with an Accountant\, where we will hear from Colorado CPA\, Michael Johnson\, on a variety of small business topics. In this webinar\, we will be learning about basic bookkeeping practices and how to manage estimated tax payments as a small business owner. \nMeet Our Speaker: Michael Johnson\nMichael Johnson specializes in real estate taxation\, small business taxation & accounting. He is a certified public accountant (CPA)\, and real estate appraiser (Certified General)\, and current investor in rental properties. \nAs a local seasoned practicing certified accountant (CPA) who has been specially trained in handling the challenges and standing up to the pressures of the time sensitive tax compliance process\, he know how to handle the most complex of issues. Michael began in accounting career with KPMG-(Peat Marwick) international and consulting firm in 1986\, launched his practice in 1991 in Montrose\, Colorado. He really enjoys teaching entrepreneurs/realtors how to start and manage small business\, attracting small business clients. \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nLunch with an Accountant: Bookkeeping and Estimated Tax Payments\nwith Michael Johnson\nWednesday\, November 20th\, 11:30am – 1:00pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/lunch-with-an-accountant-bookkeeping-and-estimated-tax-payments/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Cybersecurity for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Cybersecurity for Your Small Business\n\nCybersecurity is an important issue for businesses of all sizes. In this workshop\, we’ll introduce the basics of online security and how it applies to your business and customers. You’ll learn ways you can identify common digital threats and steps you can take to protect your business. You’ll walk away with practical tips and tools to increase your business’ cybersecurity\, as well as learn about the Google Cybersecurity Career Certificate to help your employees build skills in this space. In this session we’ll talk about: \n*Why cybersecurity matters for businesses of all sizes \n*How to protect your business and your customers online \n*What steps you can take after a potential security breach \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Cybersecurity for Your Small Business\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, November 20th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-cybersecurity-for-your-small-business-2/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:MoneySmart: Banking Basics
DESCRIPTION:This Money Smart for Small Business (MSSB) Banking Services webinar summarizes the financial and banking services available to small business owners. It is designed to help participants understand which banking products and services can benefit their business. This training has three sections: *The wide array of business services banks offer that entrepreneurs may not be aware of\, including account features such as reporting and bundling\, payment solutions\, and merchant services. *Financing options and sources\, including what banks and nonbanks offer. *How to avoid fraud and scams. A participant guide is available for download for this webinar after registration is completed. \nSpeaker(s): Criston Payne: Criston Payne is a Client Relationship Consultant with US Bank in Montrose \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, City of Montrose \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nMoneySmart: Banking Basics\nwith Christon Payne\, US Bank\nTuesday\, November 19th\, 12:00pm – 1:30pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/moneysmart-banking-basics/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241002T110000
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business\n\nLearn now to kickstart using YouTube and the transformative power of video content to promote and expand your business. This comprehensive guide covers everything from setting up your channel to crafting engaging videos that resonate with viewers and elevate your brand. Perfect for beginners looking to make a significant impact in the digital space. In this workshop we’ll cover: \n*How to create a YouTube channel \n*Adding videos and organize your channel \n*How to promote your business with video ads \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, October 2nd\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-use-youtube-to-grow-your-business-2/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240830T153000
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Finance Friday\n\nTopic: Business Accounting and Budget\n\nAre you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage.  Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \n\nMeet Our Facilitator: Kelly Johnston\n\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \n\n\nSpeaker(s): Kelly Johnston \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 Small Business Resources \nFee: No Cost \n\nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, August 30th\, 2:30-3:30PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-16/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240828T110000
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Increase Your Sales with Google Tools
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Increase Your Sales with Google Tools\n\nLearn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center\, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google. In this session we’ll show you how to: \n*Highlight products on your Google Business Profile \n*Use Pointy to promote in-store inventory with your point of sale system \n*Use Google Merchant Center to showcase in-store and online product inventory \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Increase Your Sales with Google Tools\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, August 28th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-increase-your-sales-with-google-tools/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Business Plan in a Day!
DESCRIPTION:A business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this two-part online class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. \nPart 1: Thursday\, August 15th\, 5:30-8:30pm \nPart 2: Thursday\, August 22nd\, 5:30-8:30pm \nBoth sessions are online over Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent once registration is completed. \n\n\nSpeaker(s): Ann Correll \nBusiness Plan in a Day\nwith Ann Correll\nThursday\, August 15 & 22\, 5:30pm-8:30pm\nOnline\, $50 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/business-plan-in-a-day-7/2024-08-15/2/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T170000
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SUMMARY:Business Plan in a Day!
DESCRIPTION:A business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this two-part online class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. \nPart 1: Thursday\, August 15th\, 5:30-8:30pm \nPart 2: Thursday\, August 22nd\, 5:30-8:30pm \nBoth sessions are online over Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent once registration is completed. \n\n\nSpeaker(s): Ann Correll \nBusiness Plan in a Day\nwith Ann Correll\nThursday\, August 15 & 22\, 5:30pm-8:30pm\nOnline\, $50 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/business-plan-in-a-day-7/2024-08-15/1/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Site Tweaks to Increase Reach
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Site Tweaks to Increase Reach\n\nWhen businesses build digital communications that allow people with disabilities to perceive\, understand\, navigate\, and interact with products and services\, it expands their market. Implementing accessibility best practices can help businesses grow\, and improve the experience for all users. In this session we’ll outline what accessibility means online. Learn how to design for accessibility: web pages\, email\, tips for being more inclusive as well as tips for physical spaces. \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n\n\nSpeaker(s): \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Site Tweaks to Increase Reach\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, July 24\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-site-tweaks-to-increase-reach/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:SmartStart: How to Start a Business
DESCRIPTION:SmartStart: How to Start a Business\nThinking about starting a business in Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. This 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee; \n* Things to consider as a business owner; \n* Business Feasibility Study example; \n* Trade name search; \n* Legal structure selection; \n* State registration; \n* Licensing requirements; \n* Business plan over view; \n* Marketing for your Target market(s); \n* Market research; \n* Financing options; \n* Enterprise Zone Tax Credits; and \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC Program Manager \nSmartStart: How to Start a Business\nwith Callie Koch\nTuesday\, July 16\, 12:00pm – 2:00pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smartstart-how-to-start-a-business/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240520T171651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T171651Z
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Cybersecurity for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Cybersecurity for Your Small Business\nCybersecurity is an important issue for businesses of all sizes. In this workshop\, we’ll introduce the basics of online security and how it applies to your business and customers. You’ll learn ways you can identify common digital threats and steps you can take to protect your business. You’ll walk away with practical tips and tools to increase your business’ cybersecurity\, as well as learn about the Google Cybersecurity Career Certificate to help your employees build skills in this space. \nIn this session we’ll talk about: \n\nWhy cybersecurity matters for businesses of all sizes\nHow to protect your business and your customers online\nWhat steps you can take after a potential security breach\n\nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \nGrow with Google: Cybersecurity for your Small Business\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, June 19th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-cybersecurity-for-your-small-business/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240520T170439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T170439Z
UID:10000157-1718712000-1718715600@region10.net
SUMMARY:Let's Talk: Exit Planning Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk: Exit Planning Information Session\nThis LIVE webinar serves to create an open forum of Q&A\, with interactive conversation among participants and our SBDC Staff and Consultants – it will not be recorded! \nIn this session: Exit Planning \nWhat is Exit Planning for your business and why do you need to have an exit plan even at the startup phase of your business? Join this informative session where we will learn about the importance of having an exit plan; what types of exiting options there are; and why you should “begin with the end in mind”. \nMeet Our Facilitators\nCallie Koch\, West Central SBDC Program Manager \nLet’s Talk: Exit Planning Information Session\nwith Callie Koch\nTuesday\, June 18th\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/lets-talk-exit-planning-information-session/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240520T164554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T164554Z
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Coach Your Team to Success
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Coach Your Team to Success\nUnderstand the attributes and behaviors that make the best managers. Learn\, practice\, and build your skills as a coach for your team. Provide meaningful and developmental feedback to your team to maximize their performance and development. \nIn this workshop we’ll cover: \n\nThe skills of great managers\nHow to coach your team\nTips for providing positive feedback\n\nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \nGrow with Google: Coach Your Team to Success\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, June 5th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-coach-your-team-to-success/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240529T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240529T194616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T220902Z
UID:10000152-1716976800-1716980400@region10.net
SUMMARY:Power Your Business with AI
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we’ll unlock the potential of AI in enhancing your business operations. We’ll explore how using tools like ChatGPT\, Gemini\, and Google Drive can streamline processes and boost productivity. Designed to demystify AI\, this session highlights practical applications tailored for small businesses and provides a clear roadmap to initiate your AI journey. Gain insights into integrating AI seamlessly into your daily operations and see firsthand how it can transform the way you work. \nIn this session\, we’ll show you how to: \nIntegrate AI and in what point of your business systems that make the sense \nReview practical AI tools \nCreate the questions (prompts) that will deliver the best response from AI for your business \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n\nGrow with Google: Power Your Business with AI\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, May 29\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-power-your-business-with-ai/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240529T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240411T195037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T195037Z
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Thriving at Ecommerce - Nail it Before You Scale it
DESCRIPTION:The Thriving at Remote eCommerce training offers practical tips and strategies to create a successful eCommerce business from home. Our expert trainer will cover effective communication\, time management\, optimizing your workspace\, streamlining operations\, reducing costs\, and increasing productivity. \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \nGrow with Google: Thriving at Ecommerce – Nail it Before You Scale it\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, May 29\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-thriving-at-ecommerce-nail-it-before-you-scale-it/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240411T192804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T192804Z
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use YouTube and the power of video to promote your business or brand. \nIn this workshop we’ll cover: \n\nHow to create a YouTube channel\nAdding videos and organize your channel\nHow to promote your business with video ads\n\nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \nGrow with Google: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, May 15\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-use-youtube-to-grow-your-business/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240411T192510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T161207Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk: OEDIT Tax Credits/Incentives and Grants
DESCRIPTION:This LIVE webinar serves to create an open forum of Q&A\, with interactive conversation among participants and our SBDC Staff and Consultants – it will not be recorded! \nIn this session: OEDIT Tax Credits/Incentives and Grants Overview \nDo you know about the tax credits/incentives and grant programs that are offered to Colorado businesses through the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)? If you would like to learn more\, join us for this webinar about sources of credits and funding that you may not be aware that your business qualifies for. \nMeet Our Facilitators\nKat Poppenbrock\, Director\, Rural Opportunity Office Kami Collins\, Rural Opportunity Representative West \n  \nLet’s Talk: OEDIT Tax Credits/Incentives and Grants\nwith Kat Poppenbrock and Kami Collins\nTuesday\, May 14th\, 9:00am – 10:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/lets-talk-oedit-tax-credits-incentives-and-grants/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240411T192013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T192013Z
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Make Better Decisions with Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online\, then turn these insights into well-informed\, actionable decisions. \nIn this session we’ll cover: \n\nAn introduction to Google Analytics\nCreating and understanding reports\nMaking goals\nUsing Analytics with other Google tools\n\n  \nGrow with Google: Make Better Decisions with Analytics\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, May 8\, 10:00am – 11:00 am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-make-better-decisions-with-analytics/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240411T185608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T185608Z
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SUMMARY:SmartStart: How to Start a Business (online)
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. This 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee; \n* Things to consider as a business owner; \n* Business Feasibility Study example; \n* Trade name search; \n* Legal structure selection; \n* State registration; \n* Licensing requirements; \n* Business plan over view; \n* Marketing for your Target market(s); \n* Market research; \n* Financing options; \n* Enterprise Zone Tax Credits; and \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC Program Manager \n  \nSmart Start: How to Start a Business (online)\nwith Callie Koch\nThursday\, May 2\, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nOnline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smartstart-how-to-start-a-business-online-8/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240426T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240319T203144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T203144Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Are you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage.  Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \n  \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, April 26\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-13/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240319T174629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T193837Z
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SUMMARY:SmartStart: How to Start a Business
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business in Western Colorado? Starting a business takes more than being great at something or having a good idea. Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started and the ins and outs of running a successful business. This 2-hour webinar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business. \nTopics include: \n* How running a business is different than being an employee; \n* Things to consider as a business owner; \n* Business Feasibility Study example; \n* Trade name search; \n* Legal structure selection; \n* State registration; \n* Licensing requirements; \n* Business plan over view; \n* Marketing for your Target market(s); \n* Market research; \n* Financing options; \n* Enterprise Zone Tax Credits; and \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis class will be held in person in Gunnison \nSpeaker(s): Callie Koch\, SBDC Program Manager \nSmart Start: How to Start a Business\nwith Callie Koch\nWednesday\, April 17th\, 12:00pm-2:00pm\nonline\, $30 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/smartstart-how-to-start-a-business-in-person-gunnison/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240319T175651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T175651Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk: Customer Avatar and Ideal Customer
DESCRIPTION:This LIVE webinar serves to create an open forum of Q&A\, with interactive conversation among participants and our SBDC Staff and Consultants – it will not be recorded! \nIn this session: Customer Avatar \nHave you ever considered who is the perfect potential customer for your business down to the smallest details and how knowing your customer avatar is useful for your business? It is critically important to the success of your marketing\, sales\, product development and delivery of services that you have a deep understanding of who your customer avatar is. \nMeet Our Facilitator Callie Koch\nCallie is program manager for the West Central SBDC and a former small business owner. \nLet’s Talk: Customer Avatar and Ideal Customer\nwith Callie Koch\nThursday\, April 11\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/lets-talk-customer-avatar-and-ideal-customer/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240319T173025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T173025Z
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate\, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps\, no matter which device they use. In this workshop\, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. \nIn this session we’ll show you how to: \n\nCreate or claim your Google Business Profile\nManage your business info across Google Search and Maps\nUse your Business Profile to connect with potential customers\n\nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \nGrow with Google: Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, April 3\, 10:00 am – 11:00 am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-get-your-business-on-google-search-and-maps/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240329T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240329T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240215T213432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T213432Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Are you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage.  Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, March 29\, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-12/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240328T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113848
CREATED:20240215T213159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T213159Z
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SUMMARY:Money Smart: Record Keeping for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=160440046 \nDo you have questions about how to manage your small business records?  What to keep and for how long? What are Best Practices? This 1.5-hour webinar provides an introduction to record keeping concepts and helps you start working on your Money Smarts!   \nTopics include: \n\n Explain why record keeping is important to a small business.\n Identify record keeping practices\, rules\, and tools which are commonly available to a small business.\n Identify benefits a small business derives from proper record keeping.\n Explain record keeping basics for a small business.\n Identify software products available for small business record keeping.\n\nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Michelle Meyers\, SBDC Consultant \nMoney Smart: Record Keeping for Small Businesses\nwith Michelle Meyers\nThursday\, March 28\, 12:00pm-1:30pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/money-smart-record-keeping-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Increase Sales with Google Tools
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center\, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google. \nIn this session we’ll show you how to: \n\nHighlight products on your Google Business Profile\nUse Pointy to promote in-store inventory with your point of sale system\nUse Google Merchant Center to showcase in-store and online product inventory\n\nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \nGrow with Google: Increase Sales with Google Tools\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, March 20\, 10am-11am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-increase-sales-with-google-tools/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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SUMMARY:Foodie Friday: Cottage Foods
DESCRIPTION:Join us for insights and dos and don’ts around Colorado Cottage Food requirements. This is your chance to ask any and all questions about your cottage foods business and have them answered by a local health inspector! \nWest Central SBDC and the Montrose County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) bring area food enthusiasts “Foodie Friday”\, the first Friday of each month. Online webinar facilitated by Montrose County Environmental Health Director Jim Austin\, is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. \nSpeaker(s): Jim Austin\, director of Montrose County Health \nFoodie Friday\nwith Jim Austin\nFriday\, March 1st\, 9:00 am – 10:00 am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/foodie-friday-cottage-foods-4/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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