Upcoming Events

Steps to Starting Your Own Business

May 22, 2023

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

FREE SEMINAR

STEPS TO STARTING YOUR OWN NEW BUSINESS

Topics to be discussed: Business Plans, the Business Name, Professional Service Providers, Licenses, Permits, Legal Issues, Record Keeping, Business Loans and Alternative Financing and much more.....

Anyone considering starting a New Business or anyone that has recently launched should attend

Room Capacity is 20. This is an In-Person class only, and will not be recorded.

You have four ways to register:

Constant Contact:https://conta.cc/42Ne0B6

Call Alyson at 513-695-2090

Email: alyson.davidson@co.warren.oh.us

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City of Springboro Administration Building

7th Annual Small Business Expo & Trade Show

May 4, 2023

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

You are cordially invited to join the Warren County SBDC & its partners to celebrate the return of the

7th Annual Business Expo & Trade Show on May 4th at Sinclair College Mason.

This marketing-centric event is designed to enhance business networking, develop new skills

and apply proven solutions to be successful.

Six marketing classes will be taught by qualified Subject Matter Experts.

Up to 20 Business Solution Providers will be ready to speak with you.

A super continental breakfast is included in your admission.

Day of Show Admission is $20 Cash or Check Only. (no credit cards)

Military Veteran Entrepreneurs are No Charge.

We are back! Looking forward to seeing you again at the

largest B2B and B2G Expo in Warren County.

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In-Person Event Location Here

How to Live Your Ideal Entrepreneurial Life

Feb 16, 2023

9:00 am - 10:30 am

One of the hottest Business Management and Leadership Development Programs on the market:

"EOS- Entrepreneurial Operating System".

The simple yet comprehensive system uses the EOS process to analyze business operations and produce results you want and expect- the ability to confront organizational issues head on and the installation of discipline and accountability in team members focused on a clear company vision.

The EOS Model: Six keys for building a truly great organization:

Clarify your vision
Get the right people in the right seats
Track the right metrics
Solve problems permanently
Document core processes
Build traction and boost your bottom line

Check out this video and make plans to join us on Feb. 16th.

https://youtu.be/a3kkjZg2xDl

Speaker(s): Crystal Faulkner, CPA- Certified EOS Implementer

Co-Sponsor(s): MCM CPA's & Advisors; Warren County SBDC

Fee: No Cost

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Click here for the ZOOM link

Intro to QuickBooks Online

Feb 2, 2023

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

FREE SEMINAR

The Warren County Small Business Development Center & Savvy Accounting Software Solutions (sassllc.com) are sponsoring a FREE SEMINAR “Introduction to QuickBooks Online” on February 2, 2023 from 11:30AM-1:00PM. The seminar will be held on ZOOM.

*Choosing the right QB solution

*Setting up QBO

*Chart of Accounts configuration

*Apps, Apps and More Apps!

*A/R & A/P Overview

*Reports-Reports-Reports!

Anyone using QuickBooks, or thinking about using QuickBooks Online in the future for your business, should attend this session.

You have FOUR ways to register for the event:

Constant Contact: https://conta.cc/3VUj1nx

Call: Alyson Davidson at 513-695-2090,

Email: Alyson.Davidson@co.warren.oh.us

The Small Business Development Center Program of Ohio is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBDC program is also funded in part by the Ohio Development Services Agency. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Mike Stater at 513-934-4793 regarding these arrangements

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ZOOM Class Only

Small Business Tax & Accounting for 2023

Jan 11, 2023

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Small Business Taxes & Accounting for 2023

Jan

2023

Wed 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Facilitated by Ohio SBDC at Warren County Port Authority & Warren County Career Center

Topic: Tax Planning

Join the Warren County SBDC and MCM CPAs and Advisors for a 2022 review and 2023 preview of Tax Law changes and suggestions for accounting best practices.

Other areas to be presented:

*Should you process Payroll Internally or Externally?

*Understand the change to the calculation of EBITDA.

*What you should know and do with the ERTC rule.

*Tax and Accounting advice when Buying or Selling a Business.

*A brief update on State and Local Regs (SALT and Muni Tax Rates)

Speaker(s): MCM CPAs and Advisors of Cincinnati

To Register: *Email alyson.davidson@co.warren.oh.us

*Call Alyson at 513-695-2090

*Register at Constant Contact:

https://conta.cc/3BASqol

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QuickBooks Deep Dive- Level II

Sep 22, 2022

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

QUICKBOOKS ONLINE: LEVEL 2 - BEYOND THE BASICS

SEPTEMBER 22 @ 1:00pm to 3:00pm

The Warren County Small Business Development Center and Black Dog Financial LLC are sponsoring a FREE IN-PERSON SEMINAR “QuickBooks Online: Level 2-Beyond the Basics” on September 22, 2022 from 1pm to 3pm.

Anyone using QuickBooks Online, or evaluating using QuickBooks Online in the future for your business, should attend this session. Special SBDC Package Discounts will be available for Attendees Only.

Black Dog Financial LLC is a Certified ProAdvisor of Intuit Quickbooks Online, Desktop and Advanced Desktop programs as well as an Authorized Intuit Reseller.

To Register: Constant Contact: https://conta.cc/3wn1Xwu

Call Alyson at 513-695-2090,

Email alyson.davidson@co.warren.oh.us

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In-Person Event Location Here

Cyber Security for Small Business

Aug 25, 2022

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Cyber Security for Small Business (In-Person)

Topic: Technology

Location: Atrium Medical Center Campus at Premier Health

Professional Office Building. 5th Floor Conference Room

One Medical Center Drive Middletown, Ohio 45005

Exit 32 off I-75

60% of small business go out of business within 6 months of an attack. 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses. Understand, Prepare and Protect your business investment against Spyware, Malware, Viruses, Malicious Code and Ransomware. Learn from our qualified Subject Matter Experts on how to be effective with your Offensive and Defensive strategies. Attendees will receive a free 20-Step Implementation guide from the National CyberSecurity Alliance.

Speaker(s): Mr. Don Corbet: Information Technology Coordinator/ Adult Education Dept at the Warren County Career Center Mr. Kenneth Henning: SW Ohio Liaison- Secretary of State office

Co-Sponsor(s): Hosted by Atrium Medical Center at Middletown/ Premier Health

Fee: No Cost

Phone: 513-934-4793 ext. 5338

Email: mike.stater@warrencountysbdc.org


Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Ohio SBDC program is also funded in part by the Ohio Development Services Agency. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. For arrangements, call the Ohio SBDC at 614-466-2711 or (800) 848-130

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In-Person Event

Steps to Starting Your Own Business

Jul 20, 2022

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

The Warren County Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a FREE SEMINAR “Steps to Starting Your New Business” on July 20, 2022 from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM. The seminar will be held at City of Lebanon, Electric Admin Building, 125 S. Sycamore Street, Lebanon 45036

www.lebanonohio.gov

Topics to be discussed: Business Plans, The Business Name, Professional Service Providers, Taxes, Licenses, Permits, Legal Issues, Record Keeping, The 5 C’s of Credit Management, Business Loans, early-stage Marketing and much more…

>>Presented by People’s Bank and Dearie, Fischer and Mathews Law LLP;

Ohio Secretary of State Office and Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Office

Better Business Bureau of Greater Cincinnati.

Anyone considering starting up a business or anyone who recently started a business should attend.

**Attendance Limit = 18**

You have four ways to register for the event:

Register on line at: http://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/events.aspx

Call Alyson Davidson at 513-695-2090,

Email alyson.davidson@co.warren.oh.us

Constant Contact: https://conta.cc/3u2CG9P

For more information on this and future events, go to www.warrencountysbdc.org

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In-Person Event

8 Disciplines to be a Marketing Champion

Jun 16, 2022

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Warren County Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a

FREE ZOOM SEMINAR on Small Business Marketing.

*Digital Strategy Plans

*Email Connectivity

*Event Promotions

*Franchise Development

*Lead Generation & Conversion

*Mobile App Management

*Social Media Campaigns

*Web Design & SEO

The event will be held ONLINE: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83895770616

Presented by: Michelle Hummel, CEO- WebStrategyPlus.com

2x Winner of Cincinnati Business Person of the Year

Founder: “Social Media Magnet Academy” & “Web Media University”

Best Digital Agency in Cincinnati 2021, by Expertise Magazine

To Register: Constant Contact: https://conta.cc/3lew8ji

Website: http://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/events.aspx

Call Alyson at 513-695-2090,

Email alyson.davidson@co.warren.oh.us

Click to register for the Free class

Click here for the ZOOM link

Win More Customers w/ Effective Market Planning & Website Management

May 4, 2022

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Win More Customers with Effective Market Planning & Website Management

Learn how and where to budget your marketing money and evaluate your returns; The 4 P's of a marketing mix plan; The 5 Slices of customer relations; Why Video is a key to your message; Free tools and worksheets.

*Target Customers with Google Ads, Maps and Improve Your SEO

*How Can I Build a Customer Loyalty Program?

*Can I DIY my Website or Hire a Pro?

*How do I Create and Manage eCommerce?

THIS IS AN IN - PERSON CLASS IN MASON, OHIO

Speaker(s): Beverly Richards: Owner, LDR Websites & Design Mike Stater CBA: Executive Director, Warren County SBDC

Fee: No Cost

Phone: 513-934-4793 ext. 5338

Email: mike.stater@warrencountysbdc.org

Location

Sinclair College-Mason Campus

Building B, Community Room

Sinclair College - Mason Campus 5386 Courseview Drive Mason OH 45040


Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Ohio SBDC program is also funded in part by the Ohio Development Services Agency. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. For arrangements, call the Ohio SBDC at 614-466-2711 or (800) 848-1300.

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In-Person Event

Sales and Marketing Management: 2021

Jun 25, 2021

9:00 am - 11:00 am

The Warren County Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a FREE SEMINAR on June 25 from 9AM-11AM EST. This will be a LIVE event for Business Owners, Sales & Marketing Managers and Staff. Capacity is 50ppl at: Top Gun HQ, 5155 Financial Way, Mason 45040.

Sales and Marketing takes time, money and preparation. Understand the right mix of these mission critical ingredients. How do you manage in a hybrid Virtual & In-Person marketplace? Discover how successful businesses are operating in this new 2021 economy.

*Hear from Qualified & Experienced Subject Matter Experts that want to help your business develop & succeed. Top Gun Sales & the Anthony Cole Training Group will lead this popular and interactive session.

Constant Contact: https://conta.cc/3uqROLg

Website:http:clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/events.aspx

Call Rebekah Brigano at 513-695-2090

Email rebekah.brigano@co.warren.oh.us

>Effective & Professional Sales Skills for B2B & B2C

>Identify & Engage Prospects for Maximum ROI

>How to Manage Using Metrics & Analytics

>Avoid Common & Costly Marketing Mistakes

>Understand & Establish “SMART” Goals

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LIVE Meeting Only in Mason, OH

Hospitality Crisis Management, Part II

May 24, 2021

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Menu Best Practices for post-COVID Success and Profitability

The Warren County Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a FREE ZOOM SEMINAR for Food Service/Hospitality Owner/ Operators.

65% of restaurant revenues are down at least 50% from YTD2019. Dining rooms and inside bars are capacity restricted, and owners are limiting their menus to Take-Out/Delivery. Fewer staff is asked to do more for less.

Hear from a 40-year-experienced national industry expert on solutions and resources to help sustain your operation and save 585,000 Ohio jobs!

Menu Design and Best Practice Topics to be Presented:

*Sell with Words, Pictures, and Placement

*Do not have multiple menus (requires more training & inventory)

*Be flexible with regular updates (2x per year minimum)

*Inventory management through menu item sales and profitability analysis

*Promote Food Mobility and Package Bundles Trend

Click to register for ZOOM Class

This is a Zoom Class