Introduction to Business Ownership

Give yourself the best possible chance of success by attending our Introduction to Business Ownership workshop, a service provided several times each month.  You will learn about the best way to develop your business concept, determine a marketing strategy, organize your business operations and determine your legal structure.  All of this will keep you on the high road to success. Registrants are welcome to bring food and beverages.

Attendance at an Introduction to Business Ownership class is required before an appointment can be made at our office so sign up today!

Because these classes frequently sell out, advance registration and payment is recommended.

Business Boot Camp Kick-Off
Business Success in the 21st Century

Join the Entrepreneur Alliance for their annual kick-off event for Business Boot Camp! This event is open to the public and this year's featured speaker is Don Powell, successful local entrepreneur and former FDIC Chair, appointed by George W. Bush.

The Entrepreneur Alliance hosts this annual event for the public and attendees of Business Boot Camp to encourage entrepreneurship in our area by featuring some of the nation's top entrepreneurs. Former speakers include Bill Rancic, winner of the first season of Donald Trump's hit show You're Hired as well as Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.

Visit GetYourDream.org to learn more about this event.

2nd Annual
Business Boot Camp

In the military, victory on the battle ground begins with preparation on the training ground. Business is NO different! Prepare your business for victory at this powerful two-and-a-half day seminar. Experience world-class training, cutting-edge business strategies, valuable networking opportunities, and practical insights from some of the region’s most successful entrepreneurs. The Business Boot Camp includes 15 power-packed sessions that blend academic theory and real-world experience to successfully build, accelerate and sustain your business.

Topics include:
- Business Idea Evaluation
- Leadership
- Management
- Marketing
- Finance
- Growth & Expansion
- Technology
- Long-Term Business Strategy

Choose from 2 Tracks:

Start-Up Track – for aspiring entrepreneurs and new small business owners. This track covers topics such as the entrepreneur lifestyle, market research, finance, personnel, marketing and management.

Growth Track – for established small business owners who are interested in growing and expanding their business. This track covers topics such as discovering your vision, evaluating growth opportunities, strategic development, finance, marketing, and operations management.

Visit GetYourDream.org to learn more about this annual seminar.

State Sales Tax Seminar

Presented by the State Comptroller's office, this sales tax seminar is for all tax payers from the newest to the more experienced. Learn how much sales tax you need to collect, which forms to use and much more.

This seminar is free but advance registration is required to confirm your seat as this seminar usually sells out early.

Panhandle Human Resources Association
2010 Fall Seminar

Join the Panhandle Human Resources Association for their semi-annual seminar for everyone from small business owners to HR professionals who want to stay up to date with rules and regulations in the HR field. This seminar covers the Compliance Action Plan (C.A.P.) and topics include:

- Overtime and Minimum Wage Compensation In A New Era of Enforcement
Presented by Vicki Hart Wilmarth, Attorney at Law
- I-9 Forms/Immigration - Are You in Compliance?
Presented by Nick Nevarez, Attorney at Law
- National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) - It's not only about unions. Know which employers are impacted and what rights and protections this law extends to employees.
Presented by Dennis Dyszelski - Professional Consulting Services, Dallas, TX


Please note, the WT SBDC is not affiliated with the Panhandle Human Resources Association. This information is provided as a courtesy for our clients who can benefit from this seminar.

Introduction to Online Marketing
What is it, how does it work and why do I need it?

So you have a small business. You don't need to be concerned with internet searches do you? Think again! Research indicates that only 30%-40% of the U.S. population ever turns to the phone book when looking for a business' information. Where does everyone else go? The internet. Google, Yahoo!, Bing and even Facebook. These are the new phone books of the 21st century and your business needs to be easily found on these sites when potential clients are looking for you.

Learn how these sites work, what the cost is to use them and how you can increase your searchability and better your client relations because of it.

This is a brown bag seminar and all attendees are encouraged to bring a sack dinner. Drinks and dessert will be provided.

QuickBooks for Intermediate Users

Organizing your business' financial records can seem daunting, but believe it or not, technology can make keeping accurate financial records easier. Let us show you how using QuickBooks financial management software can take the nightmare out of keeping your financial paperwork in order.

During this seminar, you'll learn many of QuickBooks most used features including: basic financial entries, producing financial reports, creating invoices, depositing funds, reconciling bank statements, tracking time and payroll.

This is a one and a half day workshop. Thursday the 21st will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a break for lunch. Friday the 22nd will be from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.