The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today!

Is Starting a Business in My Future?

Thursday, October 7, 2021 | 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM | Free event

In this workshop, participants will learn a method to determine if their idea is feasible by learning about who their customers will be and their initial cost projections. Participants will also begin a personal assessment to see if small business ownership is right for them. Finally, participants will gain an understanding of what to do next after this workshop.

Registered attendees will be sent a Zoom link to participate virtually. To register, click here.

QuickBooks Desktop: Utilization, Tips, and Tricks 

Thursday, October 14, 2021 | 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM CDT | Free event

This training will be a demonstration of QuickBooks Desktop and how to best utilize the program and its features. This training will be a free, one hour training via Zoom. You will be sent a link to Zoom after you register for the event.

Registered attendees will be sent a Zoom link to participate virtually. Find out more and register here.

Building a Business Plan 

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM CDT | Free event

Once an entrepreneur has an idea for a business, the next step is to discover if it can be turned into a business. Participants will learn the key elements of a business plan and how to use it as a management tool. Participants will also be introduced to the Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, Lean Canvas, and GrowthWheel.

Registered attendees will be sent a Zoom link to participate virtually. Want to attend? Register here.

GrowthWheel 

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM CDT | Free event

GrowthWheel is a visual tool to help assist business owners in growing their business. The tool can also be used by individuals looking to start a business better understand their business concept. The tool incorporates a 360-degree view of a business to better focus on where to make decisions and act. This workshop will introduce individuals to GrowthWheel and how they can incorporate it into their business or business idea.

GrowthWheel is offered at no charge through the Missouri Small Business Development Center at MSSU and is co-hosted by Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce.

Registered attendees will be sent a Zoom link to participate virtually. Learn more and save your spot here.

Introduction to Excel: The Basics 

Monday, October 25, 2021 | 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM CDT | Free event

Learn the practical uses as a beginner to Microsoft Excel. Participants will be given an overview of Excel and will learn how to navigate through each ribbon in Excel, build, format, save and print Excel workbooks. Participants will learn how to create basic worksheets with text and numbers. Find out how to insert, delete, move, and copy data.

Registered attendees will be sent a Zoom link to participate virtually. Register today!

Looking for something different?

Webinars are being offered by all Missouri SBDC centers located across the state. Check out our events page to find more training that fits your business needs.

Visit the Missouri SBDC website, sbdc.missouri.edu, for more about their centers and training offerings.