The Small Business Development Center at Wichita State University offers many opportunities to meet your training needs and interests, including workshops, webinars, annual conferences, customized training, and connections to area business events. 

Please note that registration for training closes at 12:00 p.m. the Monday PRIOR to the event. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at 316-978-3193 or trainwithsbdc@wichita.edu.

October 2024

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QuickBooks Online for Beginners

Date: Tuesday, October 22
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Cost: $199.00
Location: Online

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QuickBooks Online for Intermediate Users

Date: Thursday, October 24
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Cost: $199.00
Location: Online

Benefits Fair Provider Registration
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Benefits Fair for Small Business

Date: Thursday, October 24
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost to Attend: None
Cost to Exhibit: $75.00 until October 15, then $100.00
Location: WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex

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How to do Business with the City of Wichita

Date: Tuesday, October 29
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: None
Location: Online

startup and start right
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Startup and Start Right

Date: Tuesday, October 29
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: None
Location: Online

Manage Your Own Social Media
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Manage Your Own Social Media

Date: Thursday, October 31
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: None
Location: Online

November 2024

State Sales Tax for Retailers
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State Sales Tax for Retailers

Date: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: None
Location: Online
State Sales Tax for Construction Contactors
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State Sales Tax for Construction Contactors

Date: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: None
Location: Online
Scaling...Social Media
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Scaling Your Reach: A Guide to Social Media Advertising

Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00
Location: Online
Hiring Your First Employee
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Hiring Your First Employee

Date: Tuesday, November 12
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: None
Location: Online
Gratitude
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Adding Gratitude to Your Social Media Strategy

Date: Thursday, November 14
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: None
Location: Online
Startup and Start Right
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Startup and Start Right

Date: Tuesday, November 19
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: None
Location: Online
Government Contracting...Small Businesses
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Government Contracting: Access & Resources for Small Businesses

Date: Thursday, November 21
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: None
Location: Online

December 2024

Insurance Blue
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Commercial Insurance Basics

Date: Tuesday, December 3
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: None
Location: Online
Quickbooks
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QuickBooks Online Training for Beginners

Date: Tuesday, December 3
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $199.00
Location: Online
Quickbooks
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QuickBooks Online Training for Intermediate Users

Date: Thursday, December 5
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $199.00
Location: Online
HubsZone
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HUBZone Program: Good for Small Businesses and Communities

Date: Thursday, December 19
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: None
Location: Online
Feedback
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Turning Feedback into Opportunity: Handling Comments on Social Media

Date: Thursday, December 19
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: None
Location: Online

Customized Training

Want something different? Something more? Let us know! We appreciate your feedback and are also available to develop customized training specifically for you and your employees.

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.