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eMail and CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
eMail and CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
We will discuss implementing an eMail Marketing campaign – the most cost-effective tool in your marketing kit. We will do a deep dive between an email platform and CRM, your customer relationship marketing program. We will also look at the differences between the two programs and how to turn prospects into customers. Faculty: Kim Beer. […]
Reading and Understanding Financial Statements
Reading and Understanding Financial Statements
Designed for business owners, managers, accountants, bankers and consultants who need to know how to turn financial statements into useful management tools, this course will teach you to identify key business information that is captured on the income statement and balance sheet. Learn to calculate ratios and understand what it means in terms of business […]
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Tracker Products’ In-Person SAFE Training Class – Lexington, KY
We are excited to invite you to Tracker Products' In-Person SAFE Evidence Management Class. It's an exceptional opportunity to gain knowledge and skills and maximize your use of SAFE software. Topics we'll cover: - Overview of your SAFE 'grade' - Dashboard and Widgets - Creating Cases/Persons/Items - Custom Data (Forms) - Efficient searching techniques - […]
1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups
Every Wednesday, 1MC hears from entrepreneurs over a cup of coffee. Followed by lots of networking and no cost coworking at Plexpod for the day. Don't miss it! Attend: Join live & in person at Westport Plexpod Commons every week: 300 E. 39th St Kansas City, MO 64111 or virtually on zoom or facebook. No RSVP needed. Present Your Story: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/apply-to-present?CommunityId=0014W00002AqQeRQAV
Lunch and Learn with Ashley Muffitt, Square One Director All About Social Media for Small Businesses
Lunch and Learn with Ashley Muffitt, Square One Director All About Social Media for Small Businesses
Ashley and her team are excited to share their knowledge and experience of all things social media for small businesses. Ashley has developed relationships with many small business owners and entrepreneurs over the years and is passionate about helping them identify sooner, seek support and manifest success. Utilizing Mid-Continent Public Library's Square One’s business and […]
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Pitching to Investors
Pitching to Investors
Learn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up. Presented by Michele Weigand, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years of Finance and Business Development experience. Michele was the former Chief Investment Officer for KTEC and managed investments for GE Mortgage and GE Reinsurance.
Square One – TikTok for Business (Hybrid)
Square One – TikTok for Business (Hybrid)
If you’re in business, the only thing worse than not having a social media marketing strategy is having a bad one. This class will show you how to use TikTok to boost your brand awareness and audience engagement, as well as effectively reach and expand your audience. Join Max Sheffield to learn techniques to create […]
VetBiz Activate
VetBiz Activate
Whether you have an idea for a small business or just recently began and need to establish your foundation, this program will move your forward. Through formal instruction by industry leaders, guest speakers, and individual coaching. Topics will include: -Cultivating a business mindset -Financial management for a small business -Understanding your target customer -Understanding the […]
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Branding for Small Business
Branding for Small Business
BRANDING FOR SMALL BUSINESS Let us help you define clarity and understanding of your brand, and how to consistently present your brand to the target audience, so that it is unique, most relevant and truly differentiated. In this IN-PERSON workshop, you will: * identify and articulate your brand's purpose * develop a succinct and distinct […]
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Become A Camera Confident CEO- Amplify Your Message & Make Your Mark!
Become A Camera Confident CEO- Amplify Your Message & Make Your Mark!
Welcome to The Speak & Grow Rich Masterclass for CEOs who want to amplify their message, gain camera confidence, and Make Their Mark. I'm Coach Queen, and I'm thrilled to be your guide on this fiery and amazing journey. I believe that if you've got something to say, it's time to make sure it reaches […]
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Capital Raise Bootcamp
Capital Raise Bootcamp
Join us on March 5 for Capital Raise Bootcamp, a one-day deep dive into the distinct challenges and nuances of a successful capital raise. The day will be brokein down into 4 modules: EQUITY (with Iron Prairie Ventures) This module will give a thorough overview of equity, the key distinctions of angels vs. VCs, dollar […]
First Tuesdays: Entrepreneur Speaker Series
First Tuesdays: Entrepreneur Speaker Series
First Tuesdays: Entrepreneur Speaker Series takes place on the first Tuesday of each month during the academic year. The events are hosted in Bloch Executive Hall, Room 218 from 4:00-5:30pm. The events are free and open to the public. Join us for an opener at 4:00, followed by the keynote speaker, Q&A, and networking with […]
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1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups
Every Wednesday, 1MC hears from entrepreneurs over a cup of coffee. Followed by lots of networking and no cost coworking at Plexpod for the day. Don't miss it! Attend: Join live & in person at Westport Plexpod Commons every week: 300 E. 39th St Kansas City, MO 64111 or virtually on zoom or facebook. No RSVP needed. Present Your Story: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/apply-to-present?CommunityId=0014W00002AqQeRQAV
Government Contracting 101
Government Contracting 101
In this introductory 1.5 hour class to government contracting, we cover how to navigate, research and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with useful tools and next steps to compete for government contracts on the federal, state or local level. After attending this class, any business may sign up for APEX Accelerator Services. […]
Polishing Your Business Idea
Polishing Your Business Idea
Polishing Your Business Idea provides step-by-step guidance in researching your idea, your market, and your competition. At the end of the Polishing Your Business Idea webinar, you are able to: * Identify your target markets * Describe your products/services * Collect key competitive information to support your feasibility plan Faculty: Susan Spaulding. Susan is an […]
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Free Small Business Boot Camp
Free Small Business Boot Camp
Clay County EDC Small Business Bootcamp Join us for a hands-on and interactive Small Business Bootcamp! Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner, this event is perfect for you. Get ready to learn from industry experts and gain valuable insights to take your business to the next level. Event Details: Date: Thursday, […]
Social Media & Online Marketing: Content Asset Creating Strategies
Social Media & Online Marketing: Content Asset Creating Strategies
In this webinar, you will learn how to create exciting and useful content for your digital marketing and social media. Discover the many tools available to make content creation easier including tools for visual, written, video and audio production. Develop a good content creation strategy that saves you time and fosters consistency without stress. Faculty: […]
Money Values& Influences
Money Values& Influences
Discover how your internal goals and external factors shape financial decisions in our monthly event each first Thursday.
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Accessing Capital in Kansas City
Accessing Capital in Kansas City
Join Brande Stitt, Program Director for the Women’s Business Center, as she walks us through where entrepreneurs get their money in Kansas City. Learn what types of businesses are launched in KC, and how they were funded. You will learn to ask yourself these important questions: How much money do I need? What type of […]
Greater KC Supplier Diversity Reverse Expo
Greater KC Supplier Diversity Reverse Expo
The Johnson County Community College Procurement Department, Kansas APEX Accelerator, and Kansas SBDC are excited to host you for the 2024 Greater Kansas City Supplier Diversity Reverse Expo! The Greater Kansas City Supplier Diversity Reverse Expo was created to assist diverse businesses getting connected with Federal agencies, State of Kansas, local Kansas county/municipal procurement, local […]
Social Media Marketing Strategies for Your Small Business
Social Media Marketing Strategies for Your Small Business
Social media can be a powerful tool for small business owners to market their products and services directly to their customers. However, social media can also be overwhelming. Which platform do you post on? How often should you post? What do you post and when? In this webinar, marketing expert Patty Ross will teach you […]
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1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups
Every Wednesday, 1MC hears from entrepreneurs over a cup of coffee. Followed by lots of networking and no cost coworking at Plexpod for the day. Don't miss it! Attend: Join live & in person at Westport Plexpod Commons every week: 300 E. 39th St Kansas City, MO 64111 or virtually on zoom or facebook. No RSVP needed. Present Your Story: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/apply-to-present?CommunityId=0014W00002AqQeRQAV
Unicorn Pitches in SaaS+AI+CyberSecurity+Fintech+Military Tech
Unicorn Pitches in SaaS+AI+CyberSecurity+Fintech+Military Tech
Welcome to the new season of the US Unicorn Pitches– part of the World’s Largest Startup Pitch Contest where famous VCs and Business Angels meet extraordinary Startups from all over the world! We welcome any Startup from Seed and above that has the potential to become a Unicorn. The following industries are included: SaaS, AI, […]
Square One – Canva Lab (Hybrid)
Square One – Canva Lab (Hybrid)
Canva is the graphic design platform you never knew you needed! We know that not all business owners are also graphic designers, so we want to help you get started using this amazing tool. Join Square One to get answers to your Canva questions and help with your designs. Participants need to come having already […]
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Developing Your Online Presence
Developing Your Online Presence
Developing your online presence is absolutely critical for all businesses. In this webinar, you will learn step-by-step how to create your business' online marketing presence. We will cover: • How to Brand Your Business and Connect to Customers Online • Building Your Online Presence Asset Inventory • What You Need to Know about Starting or […]
Square One – SEO, Algorithms, and Analytics Oh My (Hybrid)
Square One – SEO, Algorithms, and Analytics Oh My (Hybrid)
This workshop focuses on Search Engine Optimization (SEO), algorithms, and analytics. Participants will learn how to optimize websites for search engines, understand algorithms, and use analytics tools to track website performance. The workshop will provide hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and techniques to improve website visibility and drive more traffic. This program will be held […]
Budgeting & Saving
Budgeting & Saving
Join us every second Thursday of the month for practical advice on creating a spending plan and prioritizing expenses.
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2024 NRF Grant Information VIRTUAL Session
2024 NRF Grant Information VIRTUAL Session
Who should apply? The primary applicant for your NRF project must be either: A registered neighborhood association or neighborhood group recognized by your local jurisdiction; or A community group A community group is defined as an organized group led by and representative of residents in a single neighborhood or continuous cluster of neighborhoods (i.e. community […]
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Simple Steps for Starting your Business – Basics
Simple Steps for Starting your Business – Basics
This IN PERSON workshop provides you with: * An overview of the skills and tools you need when deciding to start a business * The advantages and disadvantages of owning a business * The most profitable form for your business * The fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources This is the […]
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Market Your Business with Video
Market Your Business with Video
Market Your Business with Video…because we are in the decade of Video. Increasingly, internet traffic will come from video. Many businesses will be preparing to add videos to their marketing messages. But making videos is tricky. There are lots of moving parts – a strategy, scriptwriting, audio, video creation editing, equipment, posting, etc. Where does […]
Equity Series – S3: Valuing Startups: More Art than Science? – 2024
Equity Series – S3: Valuing Startups: More Art than Science? – 2024
This is the third session in our four-part EQUITY SERIES. Each session stands alone, so attend one or all four sessions. Are you an entrepreneur who is thinking about raising capital, or are you an investor looking to learn more about investing in early stage companies? If so, this Equity Series is an excellent way […]
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1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups
Every Wednesday, 1MC hears from entrepreneurs over a cup of coffee. Followed by lots of networking and no cost coworking at Plexpod for the day. Don't miss it! Attend: Join live & in person at Westport Plexpod Commons every week: 300 E. 39th St Kansas City, MO 64111 or virtually on zoom or facebook. No RSVP needed. Present Your Story: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/apply-to-present?CommunityId=0014W00002AqQeRQAV
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Tax Smart Insights: Maximize Your Business Setup for Optimal Tax Benefits
Tax Smart Insights: Maximize Your Business Setup for Optimal Tax Benefits
Join us as the Husch Blackwell attorneys share their recommendations on business setup: How your company is set up matters! LLC, LLC filing as S Corp, C Corp? Which entity type is right for your business and what are the tax implications of each? Coffee and refreshments will be served
Oasis – KC’s Home for Black Professional’s
Oasis – KC’s Home for Black Professional’s
Welcome to Oasis - KC's Home for Black Professionals! Join us on Thursdays at 5:00 PM at The Blakk Co. for a night of networking, empowerment, and community. This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with other black professionals in the area, share experiences, and build lasting relationships. Don't miss out on this chance […]
Managing Debt
Managing Debt
Join us every third Thursday of the month for a deep dive into effective debt management.
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Show Up & Shine: A 4-Day Media Readiness Challenge for Entrepreneurs
Show Up & Shine: A 4-Day Media Readiness Challenge for Entrepreneurs
Show Up and Shine is a 4-day online live training helping entrepreneurs prepare to make impactful and profitable guest appearances in the Media. Starts Monday March 25th - Thursday March 28th at 6:00pm. Bonus day is Friday March 25th at 12:00pm
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Strategic Planning for Small Non-Profits
Strategic Planning for Small Non-Profits
Don’t be afraid of strategic planning! Even small nonprofits can – and should – engage in some form of strategic planning. This IN PERSON workshop will introduce you to the concept of strategic planning and the important role it can play in helping your organization develop priorities and goals to better accomplish your mission. We […]
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1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups
Every Wednesday, 1MC hears from entrepreneurs over a cup of coffee. Followed by lots of networking and no cost coworking at Plexpod for the day. Don't miss it! Attend: Join live & in person at Westport Plexpod Commons every week: 300 E. 39th St Kansas City, MO 64111 or virtually on zoom or facebook. No RSVP needed. Present Your Story: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/apply-to-present?CommunityId=0014W00002AqQeRQAV
Square One – Hey Google: Getting Started with a Google Business Profile
Square One – Hey Google: Getting Started with a Google Business Profile
Getting noticed online starts with having a presence on Google. If you own a business and don't have your Google Business Profile set up, you may be missing out on sales. Join a Business Specialist from Square One to amplify your digital presence by registering your business with the world's largest search engine. Participant takeaways: […]
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Joint Chamber Luncheon
Joint Chamber Luncheon
Please join the Belton, Grandview, and South KC Chambers of Commerce for an exclusive networking luncheon exploring the opportunities surrounding the growing Sports presence in the metro, including the new Current Stadium and 2026 FIFA World Cup™ hosted right here in Kansas City. We are thrilled to once again host this joint luncheon at Wayside […]
How Conscious Business Leaders Conquer Overwhelm
How Conscious Business Leaders Conquer Overwhelm
Does your day often start with a to-do list that never seems to end? Are you striving to grow your business but end up in analysis paralysis? You’re not alone. These are familiar challenges for purpose-driven business owners, but we have the solution. Key Insights Explore effective methods to manage and reduce business overwhelm Design […]
Business Financial Literacy
Business Financial Literacy
Learn what Financial Management is, and why each business needs it. Learn how to answer these important questions: · Are you making a profit? · Is there enough cash to run the business? · Is the business building wealth or destroying it? This is a high-level introduction to the language of business-the financial terms and […]
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4×4 Strategy for Small Business Marketing
4×4 Strategy for Small Business Marketing
Learn the 16 points of creating a wholistic marketing strategy for your small business. This is the method I’ve used to successfully market my client’s businesses for years! This is the marketing class you wish you would have had from day one. Road map included!
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