Social media changes so fast that people no longer consider themselves experts even if they already use social media to market their business. Even if you THINK you know everything, we promise you will walk away with new knowledge and tips on the best usage of Social Media and how to integrate it with your […]
Every nonprofit organization should have a board that is diverse in many ways including a diversity of skills, strengths and experience. Learn how to diversify your board so you can strategically recruit board members. Presented by Cindy Miles, President/CEO, KNC The Board University series was developed to provide information and skills to both current board […]
Learn nonpropfit fundraising from the beginning, including ways to bring in funding for your organization, how to develop a prospect list and what you need to know about prospects, how to set goals and develop strategies for fundraising, as well as how to solicit donors and more. Presented by Cindy Miles, President/CEO, Kansas Nonprofit Chamber
This IN PERSON workshop provides you with: * An overview of the skills and tools you need when deciding to start a business * The advantages and disadvantages of owning a business * The most profitable form for your business * The fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources This is the […]
Join us for the Annual Kansas Nonprofit Day on the Hill. Day on the Hill is your opportunity to increase awareness of your organization amongst legislators that are making decisions on laws and spending that could impact the work done by your organization. You will have the opportunity to hear updates from some of our legislators and […]
Do you already have a working knowledge of QuickBooks Online but want to use the program more efficiently? Do you have a desire to report profitability for your products and customers and use financial data to make wise decisions? Then, this course is for you! Topics covered include project estimates, progress invoicing, customizing form templates, […]
Polishing Your Business Idea provides step-by-step guidance in researching your idea, your market, and your competition. At the end of the Polishing Your Business Idea webinar, you are able to: * Identify your target markets * Describe your products/services * Collect key competitive information to support your feasibility plan Faculty: Ed Doering. Ed has thirty […]
This workshop covers the basics of Sales Tax and Use Tax as they apply to retail business, as well as the appropriate uses of the different exemptions that may be encountered. Other topics discussed include record keeping for audit compliance and estimated tax payments. This information is presented by a tax specialist with the Kansas […]
This presentation by the Kansas Department of Revenue specifically targets construction contractors and subcontractors. The workshop covers how sales tax applies to materials and labor, project exemption certificates, sales tax returns, and billing. This information is presented by a tax specialist with the Kansas Department of Revenue.
Marketing is more than advertising. Marketing Strategy provides you with an introduction to marketing methods & tools to maximize your customer reach. Learn the basics of Social Media Marketing, and how Marketing Strategy provides you with an introduction to marketing methods and tools to maximize your customer reach. This session covers pricing strategies, positioning, the […]
Why do you need a business plan? As a startup or an existing business, a business plan done right can provide you with direction and get you ready for opportunities. Join us as we unveil our new template and talk through the basics of creating a simple, but helpful document for your company.
Sound too good to be true? Join our workshop to discuss semi-absentee franchise ownership as a way to start your business.Given that the world is living through a challenging moment in real-time, join us to learn about some recession-resistant and/or essential service models that franchising has to offer. These industries have been shown to prosper […]
Learn how to set up your business using this popular desktop accounting program - the right way. In this beginning-level seminar, you will learn how to create your own chart of accounts; set up customers and vendors; generate invoices, receive payments and sales receipts; pay bills and write checks; track credit card purchases and balances; […]
This law created a reduction to the state sales tax on Food & Food Ingredients. This class is a basic overview of the new law and the requirements for collecting the reduced rate. After completing this class, you should have a basic understanding of what the law does and understand the difference between food and […]
Developing your online presence is absolutely critical for all businesses. In this IN PERSON workshop, you will learn step-by-step how to create your business' online marketing presence. We will cover: • How to Brand Your Business and Connect to Customers Online • Building Your Online Presence Asset Inventory • What You Need to Know about […]
Learn how to set up your business using this popular desktop accounting program - the right way. In this beginning-level seminar, you will learn how to create your own chart of accounts; set up customers and vendors; generate invoices, receive payments and sales receipts; pay bills and write checks; track credit card purchases and balances; […]
Don’t be afraid of strategic planning! Even small nonprofits can – and should – engage in some form of strategic planning. This IN PERSON workshop will introduce you to the concept of strategic planning and the important role it can play in helping your organization develop priorities and goals to better accomplish your mission. We […]
Entrepreneurs will learn how to identify the startup costs for their venture. They will also learn: how to use market research and other available information in the creation of financial projections for their monthly operations, to create a basic list for line items in the Profit and Loss, and Cash Flow Projections, which are part […]
SCORE has created this new class so that we offer a Finance Workshop every month. In this 90-minute session, you will get exposure to financial statements, and a hands-on illustration of the impact of raising prices, reducing costs and increasing sales volume. In subsequent months, you can dive deeper into these important topics.
Do you have a product or service that you could sell to the world, but you don’t know which country might be your next best market? This interactive presentation will be two-fold: We offer a demonstration of a number of publicly available, powerful international trade resources and how they can be used in international market […]
The Growth Series focuses specifically on topics that are designed to help you grow your organization. Crypto Philanthropy 101 and Non-Cash Asset Fundraising Crypto Philanthropy programs are now the fastest growing revenue channel for hundreds of nonprofits including United Way Worldwide, Save the Children and the American Cancer Society. With hundreds of millions of […]
When writing your business plan, marketing is a lot more than budgeting. Let’s discuss your target market, your competition, and your competitive edge. Then comes the fun stuff – strategies! What are your promotional and pricing strategies; do you have strategic allies? Finally, learn about free market research resources and how to use them.
An effective social media marketing strategy includes paid advertising. In this IN PERSON workshop, you will learn how paid social media marketing works including targeting, retargeting, bidding, budgets and the technology required to make your social marketing generate revenue and growth for your business. This class is a good introduction for beginners and those curious […]
The Urban Business Expo is a marketing workshop, tradeshow and pitch competition. This event is a great way for existing business owners to perfect their pitches.
This Small Business Administration/SCORE program will show the steps needed to plan a successful nonprofit business. You will also learn about the Foundation Directory database to find potential funding sources and print resources to start and manage your nonprofit. Registration is required for this in-person program. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit https://wichita.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?EventId=13954. Presenter: Cindy Miles […]
Discover what it takes to write up an effective business plan that helps you stay focused and keeps you on track toward your goals. Register for this event through the link by creating a FREE Verizon Small Business Digital Ready account.
Learn how to make the most of the resources within your local area that can help grow your business - hidden within universities, libraries, trade associations, and many other local groups. Register for this event through the link by creating a FREE Verizon Small Business Digital Ready account.
Covering the basics of the COVID EIDL loan program from SBA Disaster Center. The major topics of the presentation will address making and/or scheduling loan payments, payments delinquency, assistances with different aspects of collateral, contact information, how to notify SBA of a fraudulent loans and step-by-step instructions to create a CAFS account. Not included in […]
This workshop covers Kansas Withholding, Estimated Taxes, Sales and Compensating Use Taxes. This is a FREE Workshop. Sales & Use Tax. This segment explains the differences between the Kansas Retailers’ Sales Tax, the Kansas Retailers’ Compensating Use Tax, and the Kansas Consumers Compensating Use Tax. You will gain a basic understanding of the goods and […]
The following webinar is devoted exclusively to sales tax issues for construction contractors, and subcontractors. Those who provide plumbing, carpentry, electrical, roofing, heating/air conditioning, landscaping, oil field services, etc., will want to attend this specialized webinar. We will discuss how sales tax applies to materials and labor, Project Exemption Certificates, sales tax returns, billings, etc. […]
The typical objective of a business plan is to secure funds via a commercial loan, but how do you know you’ve got the information correct? Join Vince Haworth, retired bank with SBA’s Capital Access Center, as he shares what bankers really look for in a business plan.
Gain an understanding of your competition and create your unique selling proposition. Register for this event through the link by creating a FREE Verizon Small Business Digital Ready account.
Work with a small group of peers to draft and update your one-year marketing plan - so you can start putting your goals into action and attract the right kind of customers. Register for this event through the link by creating a FREE Verizon Small Business Digital Ready account.
Discover the best practices for winning contracts and how to write a winning business proposal. Register for this event through the link by creating a FREE Verizon Small Business Digital Ready account.
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