seminars
The SBDC presently offers a series of seminars designed to help you begin the process of examining your business idea. The training seminars cover specialized topics that include initial start-up planning, market research, cash flow planning, marketing and financing sources available to small businesses.
Information is provided below or click on the link highlighted in red for specific training dates and locations, or call the number provided for additional information.
Fair Compensation in the Family Business - July 8, 2009. Locations vary. 2009 Audio Conference Series Speakers series from Prairie Family Business Association. For more information and registration see website: www.fambus.org
Survive and Thrive - Roadmap to Marketing Success: Steps to Writing a Successful Marketing Plan - July 9, 2009. Bringing advertising, communication and public relations together into one cohesive strategy. The ReadyTalk system is a call-in and website login system, which enables us to provide an audio presentation over the phone and a video presentation over the internet. Lines are extremely limited so call 605.330.4243 and press 0 to register NOW! Registration closes one day prior to each session. To view the brochure click here
Survive and Thrive - Google Matters: How Does Your Website Measure Up? - July 16, 2009. Providing content that your customers want, increasing traffic to your site. The ReadyTalk system is a call-in and website login system, which enables us to provide an audio presentation over the phone and a video presentation over the internet. Lines are extremely limited so call 605.330.4243 and press 0 to register NOW! Registration closes one day prior to each session. To view the brochure click here
2009 South Dakota Small Business Tax Workshop - July 22, 2009 - Aberdeen. Hear an overview of operating a small business in South Dakota from the following professionals: Small Business Development Center, Small Business Association, South Dakota Department of Revenue, South Dakota Department of Labor, Governor's Office of Economic Development, and South Dakota Career Centers. Click agenda for an outline of the workshop. Click to register.
Survive and Thrive - The First Impression: Building a Positive Customer Experience - July 23, 2009. Stand apart from your competition. Increase sales, build loyalty and improve your reputation without spending more on advertising. The ReadyTalk system is a call-in and website login system, which enables us to provide an audio presentation over the phone and a video presentation over the internet. Lines are extremely limited so call 605.330.4243 and press 0 to register NOW! Registration closes one day prior to each session. To view the brochure click here
Survive and Thrive - Social Media Marketing: How to Start Your Online Conversation - July 30, 2009. Introductory discussion about conversational marketing in a digital world. The ReadyTalk system is a call-in and website login system, which enables us to provide an audio presentation over the phone and a video presentation over the internet. Lines are extremely limited so call 605.330.4243 and press 0 to register NOW! Registration closes one day prior to each session. To view the brochure click here
QuickBooks: Inventory & Payroll. August 5, 2009. 1:30pm - 4:00pm. Aberdeen. An overview of how inventory and payroll are processed will be provided along with the basic concerns to be addressed when setting up and using these features. Topics covered include: Inventory Items, Inventory types, Purchase Orders, Payroll Items, Payroll Checks, Payroll Liabilities, and Reports. Cost is $40 per person. Registration deadline is Friday July 24th. To register, call 605-626-2565, email kweaver@midco.net, or register online at http://www.usd.edu/sbdc/registration.cfm
Estate Planning Syndrome Part 2: Estate Planning for the Next Generation - September 2, 2009. Locations vary. 2009 Audio Conference Series Speakers series from Prairie Family Business Association. For more information and registration see website: www.fambus.org
2009 South Dakota Small Business Tax Workshop - September 9, 2009 - Brookings. Hear an overview of operating a small business in South Dakota from the following professionals: Small Business Development Center, Small Business Association, South Dakota Department of Revenue, South Dakota Department of Labor, Governor's Office of Economic Development, and South Dakota Career Centers. Click agenda for an outline of the workshop. Click to register.
2009 South Dakota Small Business Tax Workshop - September 23, 2009 - Winner. Hear an overview of operating a small business in South Dakota from the following professionals: Small Business Development Center, Small Business Association, South Dakota Department of Revenue, South Dakota Department of Labor, Governor's Office of Economic Development, and South Dakota Career Centers. Click agenda for an outline of the workshop. Click to register.
2009 South Dakota Small Business Tax Workshop - October 14, 2009 - Rapid City. Hear an overview of operating a small business in South Dakota from the following professionals: Small Business Development Center, Small Business Association, South Dakota Department of Revenue, South Dakota Department of Labor, Governor's Office of Economic Development, and South Dakota Career Centers. Click agenda for an outline of the workshop. Click to register.
Creating and Managing Effective Family Councils - October 28, 2009. Locations vary. 2009 Audio Conference Series Speakers series from Prairie Family Business Association. For more information and registration see website: www.fambus.org
2009 South Dakota Small Business Tax Workshop - (dates and locations vary across South Dakota, April 2009 through October 2009 - please also use their website for registration)
June 24 - Yankton, July 22 - Aberdeen, September 9 - Brookings,
September 23 - Winner, October 14 - Rapid City.
Hear an overview of operating a small business in South Dakota from the following professionals: Small Business Development Center, Small Business Association, South Dakota Department of Revenue, South Dakota Department of Labor, Governor's Office of Economic Development, and South Dakota Career Centers. Click agenda for an outline of the workshop. Click to register.
Downshifting in a Slowing Economy: A Business Planning Guide - Online. The course is designed to help business owners reorganize and streamline their business strategies. Other related business tools include a new automated business plan template, and an assessment and strategies guide for surviving in a slowing economy. This course topic, available directly at www.sba.gov/services/training/onlinecourses.
FREE online courses on the SBA website, various topics including How to Write a Business Plan, Growth Strategies, Cash Flow, Marketing, Accounting, Building your Brand, and more: http://www.sba.gov/services/training/onlinecourses/index.html
NEW FREE ONLINE FINANCE COURSES to help small business owners with the basic
principles of finance and borrowing. The new self-paced courses:
Finance Primer: Guide to SBA's Loan Guaranty Programs http://app1.sba.gov/sbtn/registration/index.cfm?CourseId=29
The Finance Primer gives an overview of the SBA's loan guaranty programs to
help small businesses understand the variety of financial resources, including
those from the SBA.
How to Prepare a Loan Package
http://app1.sba.gov/sbtn/registration/index.cfm?CourseId=28.
The Loan Package course includes small business links to related information,
and refers course participants for direct support in preparing a loan request to
appropriate resources that include SBA's district offices, SBA resource partners
and lenders. These courses walk business owners through steps that answer questions about what debt financing is, what loan programs are available, what small businesses should know about
borrowing money, how to prepare a loan package and how loan requests are
reviewed by lenders. Course participants who complete the 30-minute online training programs can earn a certificate of completion from the SBA, with their name, date and
course title.
