WSU Kansas SBDC Training

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The Kansas SBDC at WSU offers many opportunities to meet your training needs and interests, including webinars, annual conferences, customized training, and connections to area business events.

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Upcoming Training Opportunities - Please continue to visit for updates

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May 2023 Webinars & Workshops

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Click to download the May 2023 flyer. Sessions are free unless otherwise noted. 

Employee Retention Credit Program 
Date: Wednesday, June 7
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Online

Startup and Start Right
Date: Tuesday, June 13
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Online

SBA's Kansas Supplier Conference
Date: Wednesday & Thursday, June 14-15
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Textron Aviation Activity Center
Cost: $30
**This is a partner event. CLICK HERE for more information and to register. 

Creating a Marketing Plan
Date: Friday, June 16
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Online

Are You Ready for SBA's 8(A) Business Development Program? 
Date: Tuesday, June 20
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: WSU Metropolitan Complex

Are You a Good Fit for SBA's Mentor-Protégé Program?
Date: Tuesday, June 20
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: WSU Metropolitan Complex

Located in a HUBZone? Get Certified!
Date: Wednesday, June 21
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: WSU Metropolitan Complex

Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses - Learning Workshop
Date: Wednesday, June 21
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: WSU Metropolitan Complex
Cost: $10.00

Accounting Principles for Small Business Owners
Date: Thursday, June 22
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Online

Disaster Planning/Business Continuity Planning Streamlined
Date: Tuesday, June 27
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Online

State Taxes for Retailers 
Date: Wednesday, June 28
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: WSU Metropolitan Complex

State Taxes for Construction Contractors
Date: Wednesday, June 28
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WSU Metropolitan Complex


OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS - STAY TUNED FOR MORE!

Summer 2023 Webinars & Workshops

Full Day Marketing Meetup
Date: Wednesday, July 17
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WSU Metropolitan Complex

 


Special Events  

Business Transition Conference
September 26, 2023

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Over 70% of small to medium sized businesses in Kansas are owned by baby boomers nearing retirement. The transition of these businesses offers major opportunities both to those retiring and to younger entrepreneurs.

Our Business Transitions Conference offers insights from experienced business brokers, valuators, attorneys, investors, CPAs, and Kansas SBDC Advisors. The agenda includes both general sessions and a choice of breakout tracks for buy, sell, and family succession. Topics include:

> how to find the right business to buy
>
how to find the right buyer for your business
> how businesses are valued
> how to determine if you need a business broker
> how to prep your business for sale
> how to access financing
> how to plan family business transition
> how to plan life after the sale/purchase


Customized Training

Want something different? Want something more? We will develop customized training specifically for you and your employees.

Strategic planning is our specialty, and we provided facilitated training to dozens of area companies. Is our strategic planning process successful? Our participants think so. Read their testimonials. Call us for a free assessment of your needs at 316-978-3193.


 

NOTICE

Participants in Kansas SBDC events and workshops agree to allow the Kansas SBDC staff and official photographers to photograph and record them in the context of the event. Images captured may be used on Kansas SBDC websites, posted on social media, shared with media outlets, and/or used in future print and electronic promotional materials. For questions or concerns, please call 316-978-3193 or email ksbdc@wichita.edu.

The Kansas Small Business Development Center at Wichita State University is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.