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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200420T175903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T175903Z
UID:3626-1587736800-1587740400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:OFFERED VIRTUALLY -- SBA Coronavirus Relief Options
DESCRIPTION:Is there any money available for my business that was impacted by the coronavirus? Join the Maricopa SBDC and the City of Tempe for this free online training to learn more about: Economic Injury Disaster Loans\, Paycheck Protection Program and Additional Coronavirus Relief Options \nSpeaker(s): Marcus Browne\, SBDC Business Analyst \n\n\nRegister Online to receive log on instructions emailed to you
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sbalendingoptions-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200303T212845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T155243Z
UID:3346-1588172400-1588179600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:OFFERED VIRTUALLY -- Set Up Your Business for Success
DESCRIPTION:How you structure your business from day one will go a long way towards your ultimate success. An unintended mistake could result in unnecessary costs and unproductive use of time when you can least afford either. This workshop covers everything from choosing a business entity to hiring other people to setting up useful financial documents. It will serve as a road map to your grand opening! \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/set-up-your-business-3-2-2-2-5-4-3-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200131T152011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T140807Z
UID:3282-1590051600-1590058800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Angel Investors and What Makes Them Tick -- VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard the term Angel Investor? Looking for Investor Capital? Understanding who Angel Investors are and what makes them tick can be the difference between getting your startup funded or not. Let’s discuss what motivates Angels to open their wallets. In this workshop you will learn what goes on inside the mind of an Angel Investor. \nAfter this session you should be able to…..\n• Understand the sequence of equity investing thereby allowing you to position your venture to optimize its capital acquisition strategy\n• Know the difference between Angel and Venture Capital and when they each are applicable.\n• Profile Angel Investors and their mindset thus enabling smooth engagements.\n• Appreciate Angel Investor’s ROI and time horizon expectations so that your venture’s “asks” aligns with their expectations.\n• Enhance pitch decks by incorporating key themes that are important to Angel Investors\n• Gain a realistic view on how Startups are valued thereby increasing your chances of closing a deal with Angels\n• Be more comfortable with the Angel Group Investment Process \nSpeaker: This workshop is led by SBDC Business Analyst\, Lou Farina.  Lou is a local angel investor.  He is a former technology leader with over 20 new ventures\, mergers\, acquisitions\, turnarounds and divestures.  For most of his career he focused large scale corporate ventures involving of hundreds of millions of dollars in capital and revenue on a global scale. More recently he has focused locally as an angel investor\, strategic advisor and university consultant. Lou enjoys working with high-potential technology companies within the Arizona Ecosystem. \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/angel-investors-and-what-makes-them-tick-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200528T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200422T182918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T183241Z
UID:3631-1590656400-1590665400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Payroll --  VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will learn about:  \n\n\n\nEmployee vs Contractor Rules\nNew Hires\n\nRequired Paperwork (New Hire Packets)\nRecordkeeping\nE-verify & New Hire Reporting\n\n\nExempt vs. Non-exempt employees (Salary or Hourly)\nPayroll Taxes\n\nUnderstanding\n\nEmployee withholding\nEmployer payroll taxes\nGross pay vs net pay\n\n\nWorkers Compensation\n\nBased on Estimates\nSelf-Audit\n\n\nWorking with payroll company\n\nHow to review payroll reports\nHow to record transactions\n\n\nLegislative Updates\n\nProp 206 AZ Minimum Wage & Sick Leave\nFLSA Update (minimum salary for exempt employees\n\n\nReview SBA FAQs for PPP and PPP forgiveness\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Tanya Luken\, CPA \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/small-business-payroll-payroll-tax-legislative-updates-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200701T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200625T151856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T151856Z
UID:3715-1593594000-1593601200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:SBA Loan Clinic -- VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Learn about SBA’s lending role and how to prepare a request for capital. Come to this FREE monthly clinic to understand credit requirements\, interest rates\, collateral terms\, and amounts available. Learn how to approach a lender\, find bankers interested in your needs and improve your chances of success.  This program covers regular 7a lending and programs.  PPP will be mentioned but not in detail as this program has different rules. \nREGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. \nWHEN:       First Wednesday of every month \nTIME:         9:00am to 11:00am \n REMOTE SESSION VIA Microsoft Teams:   \n\nFind sources of capital to start or grow your business\nLearn what the lender credit requirements are for loan approval\nLearn interest rates\, terms\, amounts\, and collateral requirements\nLearn how to approach a lender by knowing what they are looking for\nFind which banks are interested in your loan needs\n\n________________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin Microsoft Teams Meeting \n+1 202-765-1264   United States\, Washington DC (Toll) \nConference ID: 837 909 022# \nLocal numbers | Reset PIN | Learn more about Teams | Meeting options \nNEED MORE INFO? Call 602-745-7200 or email Arizona@sba.gov \nAll SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sba-loan-clinic/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200805T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200625T152234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T152234Z
UID:3717-1596618000-1596625200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:SBA Loan Clinic -- VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Learn about SBA’s lending role and how to prepare a request for capital. Come to this FREE monthly clinic to understand credit requirements\, interest rates\, collateral terms\, and amounts available. Learn how to approach a lender\, find bankers interested in your needs and improve your chances of success.  This program covers regular 7a lending and programs.  PPP will be mentioned but not in detail as this program has different rules. \nREGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. \nWHEN:       First Wednesday of every month \nTIME:         9:00am to 11:00am \n REMOTE SESSION VIA Microsoft Teams:   \n\nFind sources of capital to start or grow your business\nLearn what the lender credit requirements are for loan approval\nLearn interest rates\, terms\, amounts\, and collateral requirements\nLearn how to approach a lender by knowing what they are looking for\nFind which banks are interested in your loan needs\n\n________________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin Microsoft Teams Meeting \n+1 202-765-1264   United States\, Washington DC (Toll) \nConference ID: 837 909 022# \nLocal numbers | Reset PIN | Learn more about Teams | Meeting options \nNEED MORE INFO? Call 602-745-7200 or email Arizona@sba.gov \nAll SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sba-loan-clinic-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200902T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200625T153258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T153258Z
UID:3719-1599037200-1599044400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:SBA Loan Clinic -- VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Learn about SBA’s lending role and how to prepare a request for capital. Come to this FREE monthly clinic to understand credit requirements\, interest rates\, collateral terms\, and amounts available. Learn how to approach a lender\, find bankers interested in your needs and improve your chances of success.  This program covers regular 7a lending and programs.  PPP will be mentioned but not in detail as this program has different rules. \nREGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. \nWHEN:       First Wednesday of every month \nTIME:         9:00am to 11:00am \n REMOTE SESSION VIA Microsoft Teams:   \n\nFind sources of capital to start or grow your business\nLearn what the lender credit requirements are for loan approval\nLearn interest rates\, terms\, amounts\, and collateral requirements\nLearn how to approach a lender by knowing what they are looking for\nFind which banks are interested in your loan needs\n\n________________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin Microsoft Teams Meeting \n+1 202-765-1264   United States\, Washington DC (Toll) \nConference ID: 837 909 022# \nLocal numbers | Reset PIN | Learn more about Teams | Meeting options \nNEED MORE INFO? Call 602-745-7200 or email Arizona@sba.gov \nAll SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sba-loan-clinic-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200804T200933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T172156Z
UID:3760-1599728400-1599735600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business Income and How It's Taxed -- VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will: \nLearn about the different types of business entities \n\nSole-proprietor\n Partnership\n LLC\nS-Corp\nC-Corp\nOthers\n\nIncluding corporate maintenance\nAvoid commingling of money\n\n\n\nLearn what is business income \n\nRevenue minuses expenses\nNot cash taken by the owner\nRecordkeeping Requirements\n\nBusiness income tax forms \n\nUnderstand which type\nDefine & discuss flow-through entities\n\nHow business income is taxed \nHow to pay income tax on business income \n\nEFTPS/AZ Taxes\nQuarterly Payments\nUnderpayment penalties & how to avoid them\n\nLegislative Updates (plus changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). \nSpeaker: Tanya Luken\, CPA \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-income/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200916T173644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T210202Z
UID:3810-1600952400-1600956000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:New Tools for New Times: Learn How the AZSBDC Partnership with the ACA Can Help Your Business Grow -- VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:AZSBDC State Director Janice Washington\, Arizona Commerce Authority\nSmall Business Ombudsman Robert Theobald and Maricopa Small\nBusiness Development Center Regional Center Director Nancy Sanders will\nshare how we work together to help small business owners navigate these\nchallenging times. \nSpeaker(s): Robert Theobald\, ACA\nJanice Washington\, AZSBDC\nNancy Sanders\, Maricopa SBDC \nCo-Sponsor(s): Arizona Commerce Authority \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/maricopa-sbdc-aca/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201007T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200625T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T153851Z
UID:3721-1602061200-1602068400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:SBA Loan Clinic -- VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Learn about SBA’s lending role and how to prepare a request for capital. Come to this FREE monthly clinic to understand credit requirements\, interest rates\, collateral terms\, and amounts available. Learn how to approach a lender\, find bankers interested in your needs and improve your chances of success.  This program covers regular 7a lending and programs.  PPP will be mentioned but not in detail as this program has different rules. \nREGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. \nWHEN:       First Wednesday of every month \nTIME:         9:00am to 11:00am \n REMOTE SESSION VIA Microsoft Teams:   \n\nFind sources of capital to start or grow your business\nLearn what the lender credit requirements are for loan approval\nLearn interest rates\, terms\, amounts\, and collateral requirements\nLearn how to approach a lender by knowing what they are looking for\nFind which banks are interested in your loan needs\n\n________________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin Microsoft Teams Meeting \n+1 202-765-1264   United States\, Washington DC (Toll) \nConference ID: 837 909 022# \nLocal numbers | Reset PIN | Learn more about Teams | Meeting options \nNEED MORE INFO? Call 602-745-7200 or email Arizona@sba.gov \nAll SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sba-loan-clinic-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201013T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200930T190159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T190159Z
UID:3832-1602579600-1602586800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:The Business Plan is Alive and Well -- VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Join Business Analyst Lou Farina to discuss why you should write a business plan\, the key elements of a good business plan and resources that are available to assist. \nSpeaker: Lou Farina\, SBDC Business Analyst \nCo-Sponsor(s): Arizona Commerce Authority \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/businessplan/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200930T225127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T225127Z
UID:3849-1603357200-1603366200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Payroll --  VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will learn about:  \n\n\n\nEmployee vs Contractor Rules\nNew Hires\n\nRequired Paperwork (New Hire Packets)\nRecordkeeping\nE-verify & New Hire Reporting\n\n\nExempt vs. Non-exempt employees (Salary or Hourly)\nPayroll Taxes\n\nUnderstanding\n\nEmployee withholding\nEmployer payroll taxes\nGross pay vs net pay\n\n\nWorkers Compensation\n\nBased on Estimates\nSelf-Audit\n\n\nWorking with payroll company\n\nHow to review payroll reports\nHow to record transactions\n\n\nLegislative Updates\n\nProp 206 AZ Minimum Wage & Sick Leave\nFLSA Update (minimum salary for exempt employees\n\n\nReview SBA FAQs for PPP and PPP forgiveness\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Tanya Luken\, CPA \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/small-business-payroll-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200930T191247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T204549Z
UID:3836-1603785600-1603800000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 1 --VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery has gained an international reputation for providing unparalleled financial management and business planning education to small business owners.  This training program is focused on the real outcomes centered related to business performance\, business development\, and revenue retention.  Each session is facilitated by a certified member of our counseling staff. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nDiagnosing and monitoring your company’s financial performance\nUse break-even analysis to make decisions on cost\, price and profits\nAvoid cash crunches and increase cash flow\nPlan for and manage growth\n\n\n\n\nAttendees receive a comprehensive participant program manual. \nRegistration Information \n\nFour week series: Dates October 27\, 29\, November 3\, 5\nTime: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nFee: $495 for materials. Cash or checks only. Mail checks to Maricopa SBDC\, 9915 W. Bell Rd.\, #431\, Sun City\, AZ 85351\nWILL BE PRESENTED VIRTUALLY\n\nSpeakers – Mike Bull – Facilitator\nMarcus Browne – Co-Facilitator \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-1-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200930T191707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T204652Z
UID:3838-1603958400-1603972800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 2 --VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery has gained an international reputation for providing unparalleled financial management and business planning education to small business owners.  This training program is focused on the real outcomes centered related to business performance\, business development\, and revenue retention.  Each session is facilitated by a certified member of our counseling staff. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nDiagnosing and monitoring your company’s financial performance\nUse break-even analysis to make decisions on cost\, price and profits\nAvoid cash crunches and increase cash flow\nPlan for and manage growth\n\n\n\n\nAttendees receive a comprehensive participant program manual. \nRegistration Information \n\nFour week series: Dates October 27\, 29\, November 3\, 5\nTime: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nFee: $495 for materials. Cash or checks only. Mail checks to Maricopa SBDC\, 9915 W. Bell Rd.\, #431\, Sun City\, AZ 85351\nWILL BE PRESENTED VIRTUALLY\n\nSpeakers – Mike Bull – Facilitator\nMarcus Browne – Co-Facilitator \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-2-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200930T192348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T204738Z
UID:3843-1604390400-1604404800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 3 --VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery has gained an international reputation for providing unparalleled financial management and business planning education to small business owners.  This training program is focused on the real outcomes centered related to business performance\, business development\, and revenue retention.  Each session is facilitated by a certified member of our counseling staff. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nDiagnosing and monitoring your company’s financial performance\nUse break-even analysis to make decisions on cost\, price and profits\nAvoid cash crunches and increase cash flow\nPlan for and manage growth\n\n\n\n\nAttendees receive a comprehensive participant program manual. \nRegistration Information \n\nFour week series: Dates October 27\, 29\, November 3\, 5\nTime: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nFee: $495 for materials. Cash or checks only. Mail checks to Maricopa SBDC\, 9915 W. Bell Rd.\, #431\, Sun City\, AZ 85351\nWILL BE PRESENTED VIRTUALLY\n\nSpeakers – Mike Bull – Facilitator\nMarcus Browne – Co-Facilitator \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-3-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200625T154226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T154226Z
UID:3723-1604480400-1604487600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:SBA Loan Clinic -- VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Learn about SBA’s lending role and how to prepare a request for capital. Come to this FREE monthly clinic to understand credit requirements\, interest rates\, collateral terms\, and amounts available. Learn how to approach a lender\, find bankers interested in your needs and improve your chances of success.  This program covers regular 7a lending and programs.  PPP will be mentioned but not in detail as this program has different rules. \nREGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. \nWHEN:       First Wednesday of every month \nTIME:         9:00am to 11:00am \n REMOTE SESSION VIA Microsoft Teams:   \n\nFind sources of capital to start or grow your business\nLearn what the lender credit requirements are for loan approval\nLearn interest rates\, terms\, amounts\, and collateral requirements\nLearn how to approach a lender by knowing what they are looking for\nFind which banks are interested in your loan needs\n\n________________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin Microsoft Teams Meeting \n+1 202-765-1264   United States\, Washington DC (Toll) \nConference ID: 837 909 022# \nLocal numbers | Reset PIN | Learn more about Teams | Meeting options \nNEED MORE INFO? Call 602-745-7200 or email Arizona@sba.gov \nAll SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sba-loan-clinic-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200930T192606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T205309Z
UID:3845-1604563200-1604577600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 4 --VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery has gained an international reputation for providing unparalleled financial management and business planning education to small business owners.  This training program is focused on the real outcomes centered related to business performance\, business development\, and revenue retention.  Each session is facilitated by a certified member of our counseling staff. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nDiagnosing and monitoring your company’s financial performance\nUse break-even analysis to make decisions on cost\, price and profits\nAvoid cash crunches and increase cash flow\nPlan for and manage growth\n\n\n\n\nAttendees receive a comprehensive participant program manual. \nRegistration Information \n\nFour week series: Dates October 27\, 29\, November 3\, 5\nTime: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nFee: $495 for materials. Cash or checks only. Mail checks to Maricopa SBDC\, 9915 W. Bell Rd.\, #431\, Sun City\, AZ 85351\nWILL BE PRESENTED VIRTUALLY\n\nSpeakers – Mike Bull – Facilitator\nMarcus Browne – Co-Facilitator \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-4-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200930T190531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T190531Z
UID:3834-1604998800-1605006000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Numbers\, Numbers\, Everywhere! -- VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Whether you love numbers or hate them\, the fact is a business owner has to use them. This presentation will be an easy to understand introduction to small business accounting. It is not about ALL the numbers\, it is about the numbers that are useful to you\, the business owner\, for your particular business. \nSpeaker: Mike Bull\, SBDC Business Analyst \nCo-Sponsor(s): Arizona Commerce Authority \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/numbers/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20200625T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T155605Z
UID:3725-1606899600-1606906800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:SBA Loan Clinic -- VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Learn about SBA’s lending role and how to prepare a request for capital. Come to this FREE monthly clinic to understand credit requirements\, interest rates\, collateral terms\, and amounts available. Learn how to approach a lender\, find bankers interested in your needs and improve your chances of success.  This program covers regular 7a lending and programs.  PPP will be mentioned but not in detail as this program has different rules. \nREGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. \nWHEN:       First Wednesday of every month \nTIME:         9:00am to 11:00am \n REMOTE SESSION VIA Microsoft Teams:   \n\nFind sources of capital to start or grow your business\nLearn what the lender credit requirements are for loan approval\nLearn interest rates\, terms\, amounts\, and collateral requirements\nLearn how to approach a lender by knowing what they are looking for\nFind which banks are interested in your loan needs\n\n________________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin Microsoft Teams Meeting \n+1 202-765-1264   United States\, Washington DC (Toll) \nConference ID: 837 909 022# \nLocal numbers | Reset PIN | Learn more about Teams | Meeting options \nNEED MORE INFO? Call 602-745-7200 or email Arizona@sba.gov \nAll SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sba-loan-clinic-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201210T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201210T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20201130T213119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T182021Z
UID:4036-1607610600-1607614200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Building Financial Strength During COVID-19 - Numbers\, Numbers Everywhere
DESCRIPTION:Whether you love numbers or hate them\, the fact is a business owner has to use them. The COVID-19 pandemic showed just how many small businesses were not prepared in this area. This presentation will be an easy to understand introduction to small business accounting. Numbers tell the story of your business\, and you get to write and edit that story. Every business and every business owner has numbers that are an important part of their story. It is not about ALL the numbers\, it is about the numbers that are useful to you\, the business owner\, for your particular business. \nSpeaker(s): Mike Bull\, Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \n\nFee: No Cost \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/finances-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-business-decisions-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20201204T164134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T174947Z
UID:4074-1608033600-1608037200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Building Financial Strength During COVID-19 - Your Business Credit Score
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Financing\n\nSmall businesses continue to pivot to new revenue sources and adapt their business models in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Business planning is critical as you take steps to sustain operations and plan for success in the coming year. The next time a crisis occurs being financially prepared can help you weather the storm. If you did not know about or have taken the time to build your business credit\, now is the time to learn how and strengthen your financial foundation to sustain and grow your business beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. In this hosted\, recorded webinar from Nav.com\, you will learn why business credit matters\, the difference between personal and business credit\, and how to build and monitor your business credit. You will also be introduced to the SBDC no-fee counseling services and resources available to small business owners. \nSpeaker(s): Paula Wittekind\, CARES Program Manager \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nFee: No-cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/building-financial-strength-during-covid-19-your-business-credit-score/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20201130T213204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T174733Z
UID:4033-1608116400-1608120000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business Planning and the COVID-19 Pivot: Best Practices and Resources to Refine Your Business Plan - VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses continue to pivot to new revenue sources and adapt their business models in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Business planning is critical as you take steps to sustain operations and plan for success in the coming year. \nLou Farina\, a Maricopa Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\, Business Analyst\, will share his perspective and key elements to include as you update your business plan. Topics will include the process of business planning and the rationale for writing the business plan\, and how it can be used with different stakeholders such as lenders and investors. Business plan areas to be detailed include the executive summary\, value proposition\, market overview\, customer segments\, competition\, management team and advisors\, risks\, and financials. Lou will also explain the no-fee counseling services\, resources\, and tools available to SBDC clients developing their business plans. \nSpeaker(s): Lou Farina\, Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom.\n\nFee: No Cost \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-planning-and-the-covid-19-pivot-best-practices-and-resources-to-refine-your-business-plan-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210113T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20201217T175756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201217T175926Z
UID:4096-1610528400-1610532000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Cash Flow Management - Knowing Your Cash Position During the COVID-19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Financing\n\nMany small businesses struggle with knowing how long they will be able to sustain their business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Knowing your cash position and having the tools to predict your future cash position is critical information. If a cash flow management tool is not part of your financial toolkit\, you are missing critical data necessary to guide your business decisions related to cash needed to operate or investments needed to pivot the business for the pandemic. In this webinar\, SBDC Analysts will overview a cash flow management tool and provide guidance on how to develop and use it as a business owner. \nSpeaker(s): Paula Wittekind\, CARES Program Manager\, CJ Johnson\, Business Analyst\, & Amber Kellogg\, Business Analyst \nPlease note: After you have complete registration\, you will be provided with an additional Zoom registration link. This registration must be completed to obtain your unique access link to attend and access this webinar. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/funding-your-business-during-the-pandemic-access-to-capital-and-disaster-loan-program-updates/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20210107T233956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T232808Z
UID:4126-1610542800-1610546400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:New COVID 19 Relief Funding for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Financing\n\nWith the New Year\, comes a new round of COVID-19 small business funding opportunities. In this webinar\, we will share information with you about the PPP-2nd Draw Funding and impact to PPP forgiveness\, EIDL Loan Program Extension\, SBA Debt Relief Program\, and Grants for Shuttered Venue Operators. After attending this session you will have guidelines to prepare and learn about SBDC resources available to assist you.\nTopics include:\n\n\n\nPPP-Second Draw Funding\nHow Changes Impact Forgiveness of PPP funds received in 2020\nSBA Debt Relief Program Changes\nShuttered Venue Grants\nTips for Getting Ready to Apply\nSBDC Resources Overview\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Paula Wittekind\, CARES Program Supervisor & Tom Fulcher\, Business Analyst Panel \nPlease note: After you have complete registration\, you will be provided with an additional Zoom registration link. This registration must be completed to obtain your unique access link to attend and access this webinar. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/new-covid-19-relief-funding-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20201217T180300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T191843Z
UID:4099-1611133200-1611136800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:New COVID 19 Relief Funding for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Financing\n\nWith the New Year\, comes a new round of COVID-19 small business funding opportunities.  In this webinar\, we will share information with you about the PPP-2nd Draw Funding and impact on PPP forgiveness\, EIDL Loan Program Extension\, SBA Debt Relief Program\, and Grants for Shuttered Venue Operators.  After attending this session you will have guidelines to prepare and learn about SBDC resources available to assist you. \nTopics include:\n\n\n\nPPP Funding\n PPP forgiveness\nSBA Debt Relief Program Changes\nShuttered Venue Grants\nTips for Getting Ready to Apply\nSBDC Resources Overview\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Paula Wittekind\, CARES Program Supervisor & SBDC Business Analyst Panel \nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/funding-your-business-during-the-pandemic-access-to-capital-and-disaster-loan-program-updates-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20201217T191114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T181233Z
UID:4105-1611223200-1611230400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:The Great Marketing Turnaround Session 1: Target Market Update & Positioning Pivots for COVID
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nDoes your Marketing Plan need a Booster Shot to fight COVID? Join a group of fellow entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, and SBDC Analysts in this 2-hour workshop about adapting and updating existing marketing planning for pandemic times. Identify your core customer in ways that will help you better reach and persuade them. Finding your unique selling proposition can enhance your customer messaging and expose new market segments. In the workshop\, you will complete ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR BUSINESS that will jumpstart your thinking around customer development and retention and better position you in the marketplace. \nThis is the first of three hands-on sessions designed to adapt and update existing marketing planning for pandemic times. Each session includes guided marketing self-assessments for business leaders to apply to their own marketing challenges. \nSpeaker(s): Heidi Kirkland\, Business Analyst \nPlease note: After you have complete registration\, you will be provided with an additional Zoom registration link. This registration must be completed to obtain your unique access link to attend and access this webinar. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/the-great-marketing-turnaround-session-1-target-market-update-positioning-pivots-for-covid/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20210111T232317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T162137Z
UID:4148-1611752400-1611756000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:New COVID 19 Relief Funding for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Financing\n\nWith the New Year\, comes a new round of COVID-19 small business funding opportunities.  In this webinar\, we will share information with you about the PPP-2nd Draw Funding and impact on PPP forgiveness\, EIDL Loan Program Extension\, SBA Debt Relief Program\, and Grants for Shuttered Venue Operators.  After attending this session you will have guidelines to prepare and learn about SBDC resources available to assist you. \nTopics include:\n\n\n\nPPP-Second Draw Funding\nHow Changes Impact Forgiveness of PPP funds received in 2020\nSBA Debt Relief Program Changes\nShuttered Venue Grants\nTips for Getting Ready to Apply\nSBDC Resources Overview\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Paula Wittekind\, CARES Supervisor & SBDC Business Analyst Panel \nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/new-covid-19-relief-funding-for-small-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210128T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20210108T173429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T232551Z
UID:4136-1611824400-1611828000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Building Financial Strength During COVID-19: Your Business Credit Score
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Financing\n\nSmall businesses continue to pivot to new revenue sources and adapt their business models in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Business planning is critical as you take steps to sustain operations and plan for success in the coming year. The next time a crisis occurs being financially prepared can help you weather the storm. If you did not know about or have taken the time to build your business credit\, now is the time to learn how and strengthen your financial foundation to sustain and grow your business beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. In this hosted\, recorded webinar from Nav.com\, you will learn why business credit matters\, the difference between personal and business credit\, and how to build and monitor your business credit. You will also be introduced to the SBDC no-fee counseling services and resources available to small business owners. \nSpeaker(s): Nancy Hon\, SBDC Business Analyst & Paula Wittekind\, CARES Program Supervisor \nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/building-financial-strength-during-covid-19-your-business-credit-score-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210202T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20210107T230451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T233019Z
UID:4121-1612276200-1612279800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Restaurant Resilience Series - Regulation Changes for 2021
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing a Business\n\nThe purpose of this series is to directly support the restaurant industry that has been dramatically impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. This program will offer relevant information and a forum to allow businesses to share best practices. This session will cover new changes to restaurant-related regulations\, including details on the minimum wage increase and the Department of Labor’s decision on the expansion of the tip pool\, and limitations on the 80/20 rule. An update will also be given on the new PPP\, EIDL\, and available grants specific to the restaurant industry. \nSpeaker(s): Anna Mineer\, SBDC Business Analyst & John Perkins\, SPHR\, HR-Help Consultant \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/restaurant-series-preparing-for-2021-in-a-world-of-covid-19-and-regulation-changes/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112807
CREATED:20210125T213613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T213613Z
UID:4187-1612357200-1612360800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:New COVID 19 Relief Funding for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Financing\n\nWith the New Year\, comes a new round of COVID-19 small business funding opportunities. In this webinar we will share information with you about the PPP-2nd Draw Funding and impact to PPP forgiveness\, EIDL Loan Program Extension\, SBA Debt Relief Program\, and Grants for Shuttered Venue Operators. Topics include: PPP-Second Draw Funding PPP forgiveness SBA Debt Relief Program Shuttered Venue Grants Tips for Getting Ready to Apply SBDC Resources Overview \nSpeaker(s): SBDC Business Analyst Panel \nPlease note: After you have complete registration\, you will be provided with an additional Zoom registration link. This registration must be completed to obtain your unique access link to attend and access this webinar. THIS WEBINAR OCCURS AT 1PM ARIZONA TIME. BE AWARE THAT DUE TO A GLITCH IN OUR SYSTEM EXPORTING THE EVENT TO AN EXTERNAL CALENDAR WILL CHANGE TO PACIFIC TIME ZONE. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/new-covid-19-relief-funding-for-small-businesses-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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