Happy New Year from the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)! Kick off the start of 2022 with training from the SBDC. Sign up for one or more of the courses listed below.

QuickBooks Desktop: Utilization, Tips, and Tricks 

Thursday, January 6, 2022 | 10:30 am – 11:45 am CDT | Free event

This training will include a demonstration of QuickBooks Desktop and a discussion on 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.

Business Financials: The Basics 

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 | 10:30 am – 11:45 am CDT | Free event

This workshop is designed for business owners, managers and those who want to learn how to turn financial statements into useful management tools. Participants will learn how to capture information from an income statement and balance sheet, calculate several useful ratios, and learn to make business decisions from this information.

To register, click here.

Starting a Small Business: The First Steps 

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 | 10:30 am – 11:45 am CDT | Free event

In this workshop, participants will discover their target markets and gain a better appreciation of why businesses need to understand their customers. Participants will also learn about the process of registering their business with federal, state, and local agencies. Topics will also include the basics and importance of cash flow projects and various funding alternatives.

Registered attendees will be sent a Zoom link to participate virtually. Save your spot here.

Business Model Canvas 

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 | 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm CDT | Free event

Most small business owners and managers focus on their company’s profit and loss statement. However, just as important is the company’s balance sheet. This workshop will explain the importance of an accurate balance sheet and the types of financial information that can be found on the balance sheet. Two important financial monitoring tools taken from the balance sheet will also be presented to help small business owners and manager monitor their company’s performance.

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

Utilizing Google My Business for Your Small Business 

Thursday, January 27, 2022 | 10:30 am – 11:45 am CDT | Free event

In this workshop, participants will learn how to claim their business profile on Google, verify their business, optimize business profiles, use tools to engage customers, and much more.

This event will be hosted at the Webb City Chamber of Commerce, 112 W. Broadway Street in Webb City. Registered attendees may also participate virtually via Zoom.

Register here.

Balance Your Sheet

Thursday, January 27, 2022 | 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm CDT | Free event

Most small business owners and managers focus on their company’s profit and loss statement. However, just as important is the company’s balance sheet. This workshop will explain the importance of an accurate balance sheet and the types of financial information that can be found on the balance sheet. Two important financial monitoring tools taken from the balance sheet will also be presented to help small business owners and manager monitor their company’s performance.

Want to learn more or register for the event? Click here.

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.