Upcoming Free & Low Cost Webinars and Trainings
QuickBooks 101 by Oregon SBDC
Monday, March 1st, 2021
6:00 - 9:00 PM PST
Cost: $75.00
Quickbooks 101 - For QuickBooks beginners. Learn how to use the most popular business accounting software program used by small businesses. If you have never used QuickBooks or are just starting to use the program, this training is for you! Class includes setting up company files, creating a chart of accounts, adding customers, jobs and vendors. Also covers paying for expenses, invoicing, and receiving payments.
6:00 - 9:00 PM PST
Cost: $75.00
Quickbooks 101 - For QuickBooks beginners. Learn how to use the most popular business accounting software program used by small businesses. If you have never used QuickBooks or are just starting to use the program, this training is for you! Class includes setting up company files, creating a chart of accounts, adding customers, jobs and vendors. Also covers paying for expenses, invoicing, and receiving payments.
Power of Event Marketing by US Chamber of Commerce
Monday, March 1st, 2021
1:30 - 2:30 PM CST
Come and develop your own themed exhibit, display, or presentation to promote a product, service, cause, or organization leveraging in-person engagement. Once you have registered for this webinar, you will receive a link to join 24 hours before the scheduled day and time. You do not need a web camera to participate. You can join by computer, Zoom app on your phone or dial from your phone like a regular call. There is no fee to attend this webinar. If you have any questions, please call Brianna Kliethermes at 573-681-5031.
1:30 - 2:30 PM CST
Come and develop your own themed exhibit, display, or presentation to promote a product, service, cause, or organization leveraging in-person engagement. Once you have registered for this webinar, you will receive a link to join 24 hours before the scheduled day and time. You do not need a web camera to participate. You can join by computer, Zoom app on your phone or dial from your phone like a regular call. There is no fee to attend this webinar. If you have any questions, please call Brianna Kliethermes at 573-681-5031.
Business Recovery Webinar Series by SBA Hawaii & BBB
Every business needs a network of trusted partners. Especially during these times. This is why, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) have partnered to present a series of 4 webinars to provide businesses with valuable information & resources. In each session you will gain guidance to help you recover from the impacts of COVID-19. In this session, the SBA will present:
Preparing for PPP Loan Forgiveness Application, the overall process and forms, required information and documents. Forgiveness criteria & safe harbor.
Preparing for PPP Loan Forgiveness Application, the overall process and forms, required information and documents. Forgiveness criteria & safe harbor.
- Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 (10-11 AM): Preparing for PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
- Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 (10-11 AM): Building Trust in Small Business Relationships
- Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 (10-11 AM): Cyber Security and employee training on how to avoid attacks and put processes in place for remote workers.
Vaccinating Hawai`i: Update on the COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout and Health Impacts
Thursday, March 4, 2021
12:00-1:15 PM
Hosted by Lesley Harvey, MS, President of The Hawaii Economic Association and owner of the The Hawaii Business Consultancy
Register today for an overview and update with Lt. Governor Josh Green on the State’s vaccine rollout and on-the-ground perspective from physicians with Queen’s Medical Center, Hawai`i Pacific Health, and Kaiser Permanente. In addition to discussing the rollout, our panel of doctors will address questions on vaccine safety, effectiveness, and limitations. The discussion will be moderated by Professor Colin Moore of the University of Hawai`i Public Policy Center.
The Zoom invitation will be emailed on March 3rd and 4th. We advise against registering with a company email as you may not receive our emails.
12:00-1:15 PM
Hosted by Lesley Harvey, MS, President of The Hawaii Economic Association and owner of the The Hawaii Business Consultancy
Register today for an overview and update with Lt. Governor Josh Green on the State’s vaccine rollout and on-the-ground perspective from physicians with Queen’s Medical Center, Hawai`i Pacific Health, and Kaiser Permanente. In addition to discussing the rollout, our panel of doctors will address questions on vaccine safety, effectiveness, and limitations. The discussion will be moderated by Professor Colin Moore of the University of Hawai`i Public Policy Center.
The Zoom invitation will be emailed on March 3rd and 4th. We advise against registering with a company email as you may not receive our emails.
Roadmap for Rebuilding: Planning your Financial Future by US Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, March 4th, 2021
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Join CO—, with our event partner Oracle NetSuite, on Thursday, March 4 at 12pm ET for the second episode of CO— Roadmap for Rebuilding: Planning Your Financial Future, an interactive discussion focused on giving you the information and insight you need to ensure a strong financial future for your business, even during the tough times. Join us as we show you how to track important financial trends, then teach you how to build important relationships to ensure your business' success and viability into the future. Host, Jeanette Mulvey, Content Director at CO—, will lead the session, combining expert advice with personal insight from small business owners, like you.
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Join CO—, with our event partner Oracle NetSuite, on Thursday, March 4 at 12pm ET for the second episode of CO— Roadmap for Rebuilding: Planning Your Financial Future, an interactive discussion focused on giving you the information and insight you need to ensure a strong financial future for your business, even during the tough times. Join us as we show you how to track important financial trends, then teach you how to build important relationships to ensure your business' success and viability into the future. Host, Jeanette Mulvey, Content Director at CO—, will lead the session, combining expert advice with personal insight from small business owners, like you.
AARP HI Think of Your Future Webinar Series
Event Schedule
You want to make the most of your future. That’s why AARP is providing free, unbiased information that will help you make smart financial decisions so you can live the life you want to live. Join us each Saturday in March for a webinar that will help you plan ahead. These workshops are offered on Zoom by trained AARP volunteers for educational purposes. No individual financial advice will be offered. Please download the free Zoom Meeting app to your smartphone or tablet prior to the events.
If you require closed captioning, please reach out to Jackie Boland at AARP as soon as possible by phoning 545-6003 or emailing jboland@aarp.org.
- Saturday, Mar 6, 2021- 10:00am 10 Steps to Get Ready for Retirement
- Saturday, Mar 13, 2021 - 10:00am Understanding Social Security Retiree Benefits
- Saturday, Mar 20, 2021 - 10:00am Medicare 101
- Saturday, Mar 27, 2021 - 2:00pm Investment Planning for Retirement
You want to make the most of your future. That’s why AARP is providing free, unbiased information that will help you make smart financial decisions so you can live the life you want to live. Join us each Saturday in March for a webinar that will help you plan ahead. These workshops are offered on Zoom by trained AARP volunteers for educational purposes. No individual financial advice will be offered. Please download the free Zoom Meeting app to your smartphone or tablet prior to the events.
If you require closed captioning, please reach out to Jackie Boland at AARP as soon as possible by phoning 545-6003 or emailing jboland@aarp.org.
Survive & Thrive-The Pivot by Hawaii SBDC
Thursday, March 18th, 2021
10:00 - 11:00 AM
“The only constant in life is change” -Heraclitus As a business leader/owner you need to keep aware of changing business conditions to keep your organization relevant (profitable) and growing. You define the parts of your business that have potential to grow, which parts need renovation, and which parts are at substantial risk of disruption. COVID-19 is an extreme example of changing economic conditions and understanding and vetting which business ideas and models that help you meet the “new normal” customer needs is key to success. We are offering a workshop to help you... Define those areas and assist you in improving your current business model. We present tools to assess your resources to explore new ideas, create value propositions, and develop business models. Furthermore, metrics will be introduced that allow you to know what’s happening to ensure you keep your business on a growth trajectory and ensure the future of your company. What weʻll cover: • Raise awareness of assessment & planning tools for your business to provide guidance for Pivoting & Reinventing your business • Discuss examples of successful business models • Suggest Implementation & Risk strategies • Introduce on-going HISBDC counseling sessions to guide your efforts
10:00 - 11:00 AM
“The only constant in life is change” -Heraclitus As a business leader/owner you need to keep aware of changing business conditions to keep your organization relevant (profitable) and growing. You define the parts of your business that have potential to grow, which parts need renovation, and which parts are at substantial risk of disruption. COVID-19 is an extreme example of changing economic conditions and understanding and vetting which business ideas and models that help you meet the “new normal” customer needs is key to success. We are offering a workshop to help you... Define those areas and assist you in improving your current business model. We present tools to assess your resources to explore new ideas, create value propositions, and develop business models. Furthermore, metrics will be introduced that allow you to know what’s happening to ensure you keep your business on a growth trajectory and ensure the future of your company. What weʻll cover: • Raise awareness of assessment & planning tools for your business to provide guidance for Pivoting & Reinventing your business • Discuss examples of successful business models • Suggest Implementation & Risk strategies • Introduce on-going HISBDC counseling sessions to guide your efforts
Basics of Small Business Bankruptcy by SCORE
Tuesday, March 23rd - 1PM EST
The COVID-19 pandemic has created financial hardship for many small business owners, and these owners have several options for how to handle their financial distress.
In this webinar, presented by retired bankruptcy judge Hon. Thomas Small, we will focus on understanding the basics of small business bankruptcy.
You’ll learn:
When it can help a business
How it works
What are the consequences?
How recent legal changes make bankruptcy work better for small businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has created financial hardship for many small business owners, and these owners have several options for how to handle their financial distress.
In this webinar, presented by retired bankruptcy judge Hon. Thomas Small, we will focus on understanding the basics of small business bankruptcy.
You’ll learn:
When it can help a business
How it works
What are the consequences?
How recent legal changes make bankruptcy work better for small businesses