SBIR Webinars
The Small Business Administration has several upcoming SBIR webinars that will discuss understanding intellectual property (IP), which includes patent practice and cooperation, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights. Webinars will also introduce SBIR programs in the Departments of Transportation and Education.
January
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CST
Learn about whether your research is a candidate for SBIR/STTR federal R&D funding,
learn about SBIR/STTR program basics, including program purpose, eligibility, and
sources of funding. The goal of this presentation is to provide ample information
for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development
and tools to help begin the process.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Is your business your major source of income and a key element in your retirement
plan? Knowing the actual worth of your business and other aspects of selling it are
a must! This webinar will cover the elements of a business valuation, the role of
a Certified Valuator and when to use one, sale possibilities and other things to prepare
for with your accountant, lawyer and financial planner.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Inventions, designs, original works of authorship, and trade secrets can provide you
with economic benefits. Learn the basics of intellectual property protection. Jessica
Pierpoint with the USPTO Kansas Patent and Trademark Resource Center will present.
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Learn about differences between SBIR and STTR, review how to navigate the NIH’s SBIR
website to researchawarded projects, how to prepare an SBIR proposal, and how to avoid
common pitfalls.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Carl York with the Kansas Department of Revenue will focus on sales tax issues for
construction contractors and subcontractors, including those who provide services
like plumbing, carpentry, electrical, roofing, HVAC, and landscaping. Learn about
applying sales tax to materials and labor, Project Exemption Certificates, tax returns,
billing, and more.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Carl York with the Kansas Department of Revenue will give you the basics in this free
webinar. Topics include sales and compensating use taxes, tax forms and how to file
them, estimated taxes, and recordkeeping.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
This webinar will introduce new inventors to types of patents and applications, patent
eligibility, parts of a patent, how to find free legal assistance, patent searching,
and more. Jessica Pierpoint with the USPTO Kansas Patent and Trademark Resource Center
will present.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Protect all your hard work by starting your business legally. Learn how to quickly
startup in just 10 steps. This webinar will cover licenses and permits, federal and
state tax IDs, business structure, funding, marketing and other essentials.
January 14 | ABC of SBIR/STTR
January 20 | What is my Business Worth?
January 21 | Intellectual Property Basics
January 25 | SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep for NIH
January 27 | State Tax Webinar for Construction Contractors
January 27 | State Tax Webinar for Construction Contractors
January 28 | Patent Basics
January 29 | What is my Business Worth?
February
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Whether you want to turn your hobby or idea into a side hustle and put cash in your
pocket, create a job for yourself, or start a small business, this webinar will show
you the basics of selling online and get you off to a good start.
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CST
Learn about essential components of an effective plan, how to find and use cost-effective
market research todirect your efforts, supporting documents you will need, and other
tips for writing a winning plan.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Discover the difference between a trademark, service mark, and registered mark. Then,
learn how to search for existing marks and logos and walk through the online trademark
application process. Jessica Pierpoint with the USPTO Kansas Patent and Trademark
Resource Center will present.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn how to use the go-to cloud-based accounting software to help manage your company's
finances. This webinar will cover the basics of bookkeeping, how to set up your QuickBooks
Online account, how to record common transactions, and how to analyze your company's
performance.
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Learn about essential components of an effective plan, how to find and use cost-effective
market research todirect your efforts, supporting documents you will need, and other
tips for writing a winning plan.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This workshop presents a birds-eye-view of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
You will walk away with the information to decide what social media sites to use,
and the ability to create or update your business’ online presence.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn how to make the most of this cloud-based accounting software to help you manage
your company's finances more efficiently. This webinar will cover more complex bookkeeping
functions such as payroll, invoicing, inventory management, sales tax, etc. Also learn
about the numerous programs created to assist with these functions that integrate
with QuickBooks Online.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join Teri Taylor with the Small Business Administration for an in-depth discussion
about the SBA 8(a)/BD certification program requirements. This program is designed
to assist socially and economically disadvantaged firms in their attempts to grow
and succeed, including potential access to Federal contracts.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join Teri Taylor with the Small Business Administration for an in-depth discussion
about the HUBZone program requirements. If your principal office is located within
a HUBZone, the SBA’s HUBZone certification program may benefit your company in seeking
Federal contracts or subcontracting efforts.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join Teri Taylor with the Small Business Administration for an in-depth discussion
about the WOSB certification program. The federal government’s goal is to award at
least five percent of all Federal contracting dollars to women-owned businesses each
year.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join Teri Taylor with the Small Business Administration for an in-depth discussion
about the SBA’s mentor protégé program. Your small business could learn from an experienced
government contractor through the mentor-protégé program.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
With a new administration comes the possibility of changes to workplace laws. This
webinar will explore what federal regulations and workplace laws the new administration
will attempt to change.
February 3 | State an Online Business
February 4 | Q&A session for NIH workshop attendees
February 4 | Trademark Basics
February 9 | Quickbooks Online Webinars The Basics
February 10 | Commercializing your research through SBIR/STTR Proposals
February 10 | State an Online Business
February 11 | Quickbooks Online Webinars The Details
February 16 | Are You Ready for SBA's 8 (A)/BD Program
February 16 | Located in a Hubzone - Get Certified!
February 17 | Woman-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program
February 17 | Are you a Good Fit for SBA's Mentor Pretege Program?
February 18 | Possible Workplace Changes Under the Biden Administration
March
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CST
Meet others planning to submit SBIR/STTR proposals to NIH, sharing challenges and
learning from others.
March 12 | Cuss and Discuss
April
Virtual
This virtual Collider event brings the United States Air Force and the small business
community together to connect and collaborate. This enables the opportunity for small
business innovation to quickly deliver advanced technologies to the Air Force.
