The Aurora-South Metro SBDC serves Arapahoe and Douglas counties

with a mission to help existing and new small businesses grow and prosper.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Virtual

Join us for this year’s premier event for veteran entrepreneurs! The virtual, statewide 15th Annual Veterans Small Business Conference will feature expert speakers, practical training sessions and relevant exhibitors for veterans at any stage in their entrepreneurial journey. There will be information and resources for those looking for novel ideas on how to use their existing skills to lay the foundation for a successful venture, as well as ways for veterans and/or their families to create an enterprise that can be transferred from base to base. Those who currently operate a business will be able to explore options on how to grow their operation, including improved marketing efforts, potential certifications, tips from successful veteran entrepreneurs and more.

Sessions include:

• Wisdom from the Best: What Successful Veteran Small Business Owners Wish They Had Known When Starting Out
• On the Move: Managing a Remote Business from Anywhere
• Maximizing Social Media with Limited Time
• Where Is Everyone? Hiring & Retaining Employees in a Challenging Economy
• Capitalizing on a Veteran-Owned Business Certification
• So You Want to Start a Business

Want free exposure for your veteran-owned business? 

Veterans are invited to reserve a virtual exhibitor space at no charge! Spots are limited and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Thriving in a Digital World

The final Business Boost module is:

QuickBooks Fundamentals 

August 4th (click here to register)

Fundamentos de QuickBooks 

2 de agosto (registrarse aquí)

The Business Boost program is in cooperation with the Community College of Aurora, Arapahoe County, Douglas County and Arapahoe/Douglas Works!

STARTS AUGUST 10TH!

Wednesdays, 9AM - 12PM

August 10, 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14 -- Virtual

This six-part webinar series is designed to help you create an accurate and competitive estimating process. The intent is to provide information that can be applied to increase the number of estimates you put out, as well as the quality, accuracy and competitiveness of your estimates. Throughout the course, you will be able to develop your skills by creating an estimate for a mock project.

Bonus:  All class participants will receive an online workbook and access to estimating spreadsheet tools valued at $100 plus exclusive website access to class materials and handouts.

Cost: This course is normally $850 but is being offered at 80% off by CDOT's Connect2DOT program for just $175!

Instructor Rex Davis is a seasoned estimator and Connect2DOT consultant.  Click the yellow register button to learn more!

This five-part series is On Demand -- just $20 each webinar.

LEADING EDGE^TM START-UP ESSENTIALS

Thursdays, 6PM - 9PM

August 11, 18, 25 and September 1 -- Virtual

If you would like to create a short flexible business plan or develop your business model, attend Colorado’s premier business planning course, a four-part series at the reduced cost of $100.

The four webinars address how to fully launch your business, tweak your business model, determine your marketing strategies, look closely at your cash flow projections and put it all together for your road map to success.

All class participants will receive one-on-one consulting by appointment to address each portion of your draft plan as you write it to receive feedback.

Meet with an SBDC consultant without leaving your place of business or home. Free and confidential one-on-one consulting is by appointment. Contact the SBDC today and get your business questions answered.

The SBDC can refer you to experts in such areas as manufacturing, certification and government contracting, international trade, franchising and more. Schedule an appointment to learn more.

Questions? Send a message to the SBDC:

www.Aurora-SouthMetroSBDC.com

info@Aurora-SouthMetroSBDC.com

(303) 326-8686

Se habla Español

(303) 326-8808