Events Calendar
November 1st | Webinar Livestream | Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
Learn how to sell your products online. We'll walk through listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center.
Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
Learn how to sell your products online. We?ll walk through listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center. And we?ll show you one way to sell on your website, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online, such as Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store.
Key takeaways include:
? Discuss the Products tab in a Google Business Profile
? Introduce Google Merchant Center and the basics of creating a free account and a product feed
? Show you how to set up an E-Commerce website using Shopify
Can?t attend? Register anyway at and we?ll send you the recording!
Veterans Small Business Training & Mentoring Event #NVSBW23
Veteran Small Business Training & Mentoring Event
The U.S. Small Business Administration is here to help our service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses with the entrepreneurial trainings and resources you need to start or grow your business. Join us for an information session to access the resources available through the SBA?s resource partners and Veterans Business Outreach Center.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with our resource partners in the areas of:
Funding
Obtaining veteran certification
Creating marketing strategies
Navigating challenges faced by veterans in the community
SBA Resource Partners
APEX Accelerator (formerly known as PTAC)
Center for Rural Affairs Women?s Business Center (WBC)
Community Development Resources
GROW Nebraska WBC
Nebraska Business Development Center
Nebraska Enterprise Fund
SCORE
SourceLink Nebraska
#NVSBW23
How to Start a Business Without Access to Capital
Don't let the lack of capital stop your entrepreneurial dreams. Join us and discover cost-effective strategies and innovative approaches that allow you to turn your vision into reality.
In this webinar, SCORE Mentor and Executive Consultant Cynthia Rhodes will guide you through the essential steps of starting a business without relying on external funding. You'll also learn how to craft a business strategy that positions your venture for long-term profitability. Finally, we'll teach you how to access capital once your business has gained traction.
Learning Objectives:
Understanding the system of business
How to Develop a Winning Profit Strategy
How to Build Profit without Access to Capital
Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
Unlocking Growth - How to Scale Your Solo Business
Are you a solo entrepreneur looking to strategically grow your business? In this session, small business columnist and popular SCORE presenter Steve Strauss will delve into proven strategies and practical tips tailored for business owners looking to scale their solo businesses.
From leveraging technology to mastering digital marketing, our expert speakers will share valuable insight and guide you on how to take a one-person business to the next level!
In this webinar you?ll learn:
How to get clients to seek you
How to leverage technology to make your job easier
How to level up your digital marketing
How to save valuable time by getting the help you need
Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
Intro to Government Contracting
In 2021, the Federal Government spent around $637 Billion in government contracts. Yep - Billion with a ''B''. The Federal Government buys a lot of different products and services, too.
Interested in learning more about selling your products/services to the government? Join April Hibbler from the Omaha SBA and Daniel Kuchar from the Nebraska APEX Accelerator for an introduction to the world of government contracting. In this recurring bi-monthly workshop, you will learn about the requirements, certifications, websites, and general information to see if this market is a good fit for you.
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Event information:
This is a Hybrid event. The in-person portion will take place at the Connect Building at 75 North (2112 N. 30th St., Omaha, NE 68111). The event will also be livestreamed via Zoom. Virtual attendees will be able to see the presentation and use the chat function but will be unable to use the microphone or video. We encourage in-person attendance if you are able.
The event details will be sent to you in a registration confirmation email after registering. The webinar link for the virtual option will be provided to you in your registration confirmation email. Additionally, you can click ?Add to Calendar? at the top of the registration page after registering to add the event info (date, time, location, and virtual option link) directly to your eCalendar.
Setting & Updating Your Services & Pricing
An expert panel discusses proven processes for establishing service lines and pricing across any industry.
November 16th | Webinar Livestream | Mastering Product Photography with Your Phone: The Basics
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur, an e-commerce enthusiast, or a small business owner looking to enhance your product photography skills without the need for expensive equipment? Look no further! In this webinar, we will teach you the essentials of product photography using just your smartphone.
November 20th | Google My Business Page | Group Training
Agenda:
We will walk through the Edit Profile tab.
How to read reviews and messages.
We will show you how to add photos to your page.
How to add updates and product (Only if you sell something)
We will look over performance and analytics
Please note: Your Google Business Page must be verified before this training.
How to Transition from W2 Employee to Employer
Are you ready to take control of your career and transition from being an employee to becoming a successful business owner?
Join us for an insightful webinar where we'll explore the different types of business ownership models to determine which one aligns with your lifestyle and goals. Whether you're considering starting your own venture, purchasing an existing business, or exploring the world of franchising, we'll help you understand all your options.
You'll learn:
Start-up benefits and challenges
The pros and cons of buying an existing business
Exploring the world of franchising
Aligning business ownership with your personal goals
Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
November 1st | Webinar Livestream | Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
Learn how to sell your products online. We'll walk through listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center.
Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
Learn how to sell your products online. We?ll walk through listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center. And we?ll show you one way to sell on your website, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online, such as Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store. Key takeaways include: ? Discuss the Products tab in a Google Business Profile ? Introduce Google Merchant Center and the basics of creating a free account and a product feed ? Show you how to set up an E-Commerce website using Shopify Can?t attend? Register anyway at and we?ll send you the recording!
Veterans Small Business Training & Mentoring Event #NVSBW23
Veteran Small Business Training & Mentoring Event The U.S. Small Business Administration is here to help our service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses with the entrepreneurial trainings and resources you need to start or grow your business. Join us for an information session to access the resources available through the SBA?s resource partners and Veterans Business Outreach Center. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with our resource partners in the areas of: Funding Obtaining veteran certification Creating marketing strategies Navigating challenges faced by veterans in the community SBA Resource Partners APEX Accelerator (formerly known as PTAC) Center for Rural Affairs Women?s Business Center (WBC) Community Development Resources GROW Nebraska WBC Nebraska Business Development Center Nebraska Enterprise Fund SCORE SourceLink Nebraska #NVSBW23
How to Start a Business Without Access to Capital
Don't let the lack of capital stop your entrepreneurial dreams. Join us and discover cost-effective strategies and innovative approaches that allow you to turn your vision into reality. In this webinar, SCORE Mentor and Executive Consultant Cynthia Rhodes will guide you through the essential steps of starting a business without relying on external funding. You'll also learn how to craft a business strategy that positions your venture for long-term profitability. Finally, we'll teach you how to access capital once your business has gained traction. Learning Objectives: Understanding the system of business How to Develop a Winning Profit Strategy How to Build Profit without Access to Capital Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
Unlocking Growth - How to Scale Your Solo Business
Are you a solo entrepreneur looking to strategically grow your business? In this session, small business columnist and popular SCORE presenter Steve Strauss will delve into proven strategies and practical tips tailored for business owners looking to scale their solo businesses. From leveraging technology to mastering digital marketing, our expert speakers will share valuable insight and guide you on how to take a one-person business to the next level! In this webinar you?ll learn: How to get clients to seek you How to leverage technology to make your job easier How to level up your digital marketing How to save valuable time by getting the help you need Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
Intro to Government Contracting
In 2021, the Federal Government spent around $637 Billion in government contracts. Yep - Billion with a ''B''. The Federal Government buys a lot of different products and services, too. Interested in learning more about selling your products/services to the government? Join April Hibbler from the Omaha SBA and Daniel Kuchar from the Nebraska APEX Accelerator for an introduction to the world of government contracting. In this recurring bi-monthly workshop, you will learn about the requirements, certifications, websites, and general information to see if this market is a good fit for you. - - - - Event information: This is a Hybrid event. The in-person portion will take place at the Connect Building at 75 North (2112 N. 30th St., Omaha, NE 68111). The event will also be livestreamed via Zoom. Virtual attendees will be able to see the presentation and use the chat function but will be unable to use the microphone or video. We encourage in-person attendance if you are able. The event details will be sent to you in a registration confirmation email after registering. The webinar link for the virtual option will be provided to you in your registration confirmation email. Additionally, you can click ?Add to Calendar? at the top of the registration page after registering to add the event info (date, time, location, and virtual option link) directly to your eCalendar.
Setting & Updating Your Services & Pricing
An expert panel discusses proven processes for establishing service lines and pricing across any industry.
November 16th | Webinar Livestream | Mastering Product Photography with Your Phone: The Basics
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur, an e-commerce enthusiast, or a small business owner looking to enhance your product photography skills without the need for expensive equipment? Look no further! In this webinar, we will teach you the essentials of product photography using just your smartphone.
November 20th | Google My Business Page | Group Training
Agenda: We will walk through the Edit Profile tab. How to read reviews and messages. We will show you how to add photos to your page. How to add updates and product (Only if you sell something) We will look over performance and analytics Please note: Your Google Business Page must be verified before this training.
How to Transition from W2 Employee to Employer
Are you ready to take control of your career and transition from being an employee to becoming a successful business owner? Join us for an insightful webinar where we'll explore the different types of business ownership models to determine which one aligns with your lifestyle and goals. Whether you're considering starting your own venture, purchasing an existing business, or exploring the world of franchising, we'll help you understand all your options. You'll learn: Start-up benefits and challenges The pros and cons of buying an existing business Exploring the world of franchising Aligning business ownership with your personal goals Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.