Classes will be hybrid. 12 Weeks beginning Monday, June 24, 2024 @ 6pm $50 Registration* Required Sponsored by: StartUp Hutch, the City of Hutchison and Network Kansas
Ready to turn your business idea into reality? This webinar untangles the startup process and guides you through 10 essential steps. We’ll navigate licenses, taxes, business structure, funding, and more with clear explanations and actions to take!
Protect your intellectual property (IP) and secure your future! Join us for a workshop on intellectual property basics. Learn how to protect your inventions, designs, creative works, and trade secrets with expert guidance from Jessica Pierpoint of the USPTO Kansas Patent and Trademark Resource Center.
With stakeholders from industry, education, workforce development, startups, and government, this summit is the crucible for groundbreaking collaborations. The summit will include industry panels, apprenticeship programs, and a special focus on digital skills development, which are critical for today’s digital workforce. Teachers will also be eligible for one full graduate credit hour issued through WSU.
Join us as we hear from Jacqueline “Jaci” Kelly Jaci's career began as an analyst for federal defense programs in Virginia. In 2009, her husband’s Air Force career brought their family to Wichita, Kansas, where the connections they made deeply rooted them in the community. Upon settling in Wichita, Jaci dedicated herself to raising their […]
Grocery State Sales Tax Legislation Effective on January 1, 2024, Kansas sales tax laws changed for food and food ingredients, creating a reduction to the state sales tax. Join us for a basic overview of the new law and the requirements for collecting at the reduced rate. We will discuss what the law does and […]
The Power of Pinterest During this training, you'll gain insights on the latest platform updates, discover how Pinterest can boost your brand, and learn to craft targeted pins that drive traffic to your website. We'll cover high-quality visuals, ideal aspect ratios, and compelling Calls to Action (CTAs), along with creating pin variety and leveraging group […]
Creating and Uploading Effective Job Descriptions to LinkedIn, Indeed, and Handshake This workshop tackles crafting clear job descriptions that attract top talent. Learn how to highlight your company culture and skills needed, then we'll discuss best practices for uploading your postings to LinkedIn, Indeed, and Handshake for maximum reach. Date: Thursday, August 8 Time: 11:00 am – […]
Hiring Your First Employee Your small business is growing! Let's get you ready to successfully hire and retain your first employee. Join us as we discuss required employee documentation, payroll, whether you can handle in-house or outsource, necessary tax reporting, and other human resource points you should consider. This webinar will also help current employers […]
How to do Business with the City of Wichita Are you a local small business curious about working with the City of Wichita? The Kansas SBDC at WSU hosts Chris Haislett, Contract Compliance Officer, in this session to gain firsthand knowledge on how to become a vendor with the City of Wichita, the City’s procurement […]
Do you have technology that can address a unique U.S. Department of Defense challenge? Join us for this virtual training presented by Jim Greenwood of Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc. This training will provide an SBIR/STTR overview & abbreviated Phase I Proposal Preparation, with an emphasis on Dept. of Defense, including a 7-step process for creating […]
Your Guide to Instagram Explore the power of hashtags to reach new audiences, leverage Stories and Reels for creative storytelling, and learn to organize your best content with Highlights. We'll also dive into collaboration strategies to amplify your reach and connect with your ideal community. Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Cost: None Location: Online. You […]
August 27-28, 2024 Kansas Leadership Center, Wichita, KS Don’t miss this unique opportunity to CONNECT with people from across the state, ENGAGE with new ideas about local food systems and GROW food access opportunities in your community! The Kansas Local Food Summit will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27-28, 2024 in Wichita. The […]
QuickBooks Online – Training for Beginners Learn how to use QuickBooks Online software to help manage your company's finances from anywhere using the cloud. This webinar covers setting up your company account, navigating the user interface, recording common transactions, and running reports to assess your company's performance. Learn how to set up products and services, […]
QuickBooks Online - Training for Intermediate Users Build on the skills learned in the Beginners course and learn how to make the most of this cloud-based accounting software to manage your company's finances more efficiently. This webinar covers more complex concepts including setting up sales tax, creating estimates, recurring transactions, inventory management, journal entries, and […]