Workshops and Seminars
Native Edge Institutes presents Broadening Your Business
Date/Time: Thursday, June 5, 2024 @ 8:30 am
Location: Cliff Castle Casino Hotel 555 Middle Verde Rd. Camp Verde, AZ
YC SBDC partners with NEI, presenting the Access to Capital Session in this all day Broadening Your Business program. Our team members John Manning and Karen Eads will be facilitating the 'Loan Programs and Access to Capital' session from 11 am to 11:45 am.
Event Fee: No fee
Presented by: Native Edge Institute
Sponsored By: Native Edge Institute
Better Your Business Training Series - Know Your Numbers: Small Business Financial Statements
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Location: Online and In-Person - Yavapai College Prescott Campus, 1100 E. Sheldon St. Building 3, Room 205
- Balance Sheet
- Income Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
Event Fee: No cost - coffee and pastries will be served
Sponsored By: PNC
Introduction to QuickBooks Desktop
Date/Time: Thursday, June 20 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce 7120 Pav Way Room 102 Prescott Valley
This hands on, in-person classroom session will accelerate your learning of QuickBooks Desktop.
AGENDA:
- Learn about all the different accounting principles
- How to navigate in the QuickBooks software
- How to record, reconcile and report
- Q&A
Event Fee: $30
Presented by: SCORE Northern Arizona
Sponsored By: Yavapai College SBDC
Leveraging ChatGPT: Transform Your Business with AI
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Online and In-Person - Yavapai College Prescott Valley Campus 3800 N. Glassford Hill Rd. Building 40, Room 214
Join us in-person or via Zoom to discover how ChatGPT can help you streamline operations.
Learn how to create dynamic content for your business. This session will provide insights into deploying ChatGPT effectively, ensuring your business not only keeps up with technology trends but also stands out in competitive markets. Whether you're new to AI or looking to enhance your existing tools, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to begin to use ChatGPT effectively.
We will address some potential objections or concerns that might arise when considering its use.
Event Fee: No fee
Presented by: Hilarie Strong, Digital Marketing and Content Creator
Sponsored By: Yavapai College SBDC and Northern Arizona SCORE
Small Business Workshop Series From Side Hustle to a Booming Business - Sessions 1-4 for Yavapai Apache Nation Tribal Members Only
Date/Time: July 25th, August 1st, August 8th, and August 15th 2024 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Tunlii Community Center,1520 E Cherry Creek Rd, Camp Verde.
Sessions for Yavapai Apache Nation Tribal Members Only
Learn the key steps to starting and growing your business.
SESSION 1: BUILDING BLOCKS - Thursday, July 25th
- Getting Started: The 10 Steps to Starting a Business
- LivePlan: Problem, Solution, Target Market, & Competition
SESSION 2: BUSINESS PLAN - Thursday, August 1st
- Liveplan: Marketing Plan, Sales Plan, and Pricing
SESSION 3: FINANCIAL FORECASTING - Thursday, August 8th
- LivePlan: Build a Forecast, Access Funding, Milestones
SESSION 4: PITCH DECK - Thursday, August 15th
- Key Components of a Pitch Deck, How and What to Pitch
Worksheets will be provided. Laptops are helpful but not required.
Final Pitch Event September 14th
Sponsored By: Yavapai College SBDC, Yavapai Apache Nation, and Northern Arizona University
Navigating the World of Search Engine Optimization
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Online and In-Person Yavapai College Prescott Valley Campus, 3800 N Glassford Hill Rd Building 40, Room 105
Navigating the World of Search Engine Optimization:
Join us in-person or via Zoom for an engaging discussion on the intricate workings of search engines and how to harness their power to drive traffic and captivate your audience.
In this SCORE event, we'll delve into the mechanics behind search engine algorithms, exploring the art of crafting content that not only attracts visitors but also keeps them coming back for more. Discover invaluable strategies to future-proof your SEO approach, ensuring your online presence remains strong and relevant in the ever evolving digital landscape. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your SEO game and unlock the full potential of your digital presence!
Event Fee: No fee
Presented by: Daniel Hickey, Director of Creative Advertising
Sponsored By: Yavapai College SBDC and Northern Arizona SCORE
Better Your Business Training Series - Cash is King: How to Manage Your Cash Flow
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Online and In-Person - Yavapai College Prescott Campus, 1100 E. Sheldon St. Building 3, Room 205
This session will focus on cash flow management, an essential part of business ownership and long term business success. Ensure you know how to keep cash flowing through your business.
Event Fee: No cost - coffee and pastries will be served
Sponsored By: PNC
Understanding Arizona’s Paid Sick Time Law
Date/Time: Wednesday September 11, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Online and In-Person - Yavapai College Prescott Campus, 1100 E. Sheldon St. Building 3, Room 119
Join us in-person or Zoom to learn about Arizona’s Paid Sick Time Law.
Did you know that an Arizona employer with only one part-time employee is covered by the state's
mandatory paid sick time law?
Arizona's Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act regulates minimum wage and paid sick time. Participants will learn the requirements of the law, options for designing a compliant paid sick time or paid time off policy, and penalties for non-compliance.
Free code for SBDC - FREE0911
Event Fee: $20
Presented by: Laura Hamblin, Attorney and HR Consultant
Sponsored By: YC SBDC and SCORE of Northern Arizona
Alumni Small Business Summit
Date/Time: Thursday, September 19th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Yavapai College Prescott Campus, Building 19, Room 147
Light refreshments will be provided
Event Fee: No cost
Sponsored By: TBD
Employment Laws from Hiring to Firing
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Online and In-Person Yavapai College Prescott Campus 1100 E Sheldon St. Building 3, Room 119
This two-hour course is designed for business owners and managers, but it should be informative for anyone who attends.
Employment laws, common management mistakes, potential legal land mines, and effective human resources practices, will be highlighted for each stage of the employment process:
- Recruiting People
- Hiring People
- Paying People
- Managing People
- Dismissing People
Free code for SBDC - FREE1023
Event Fee: $20
Presented by: Laura Hamblin, Attorney and HR Consultant
Sponsored By: YC SBDC and SCORE of Northern Arizona