Free workshops to launch, grow small business

The Kansas Small Business Development Center is hosting five small business webinars in August. All courses are free of charge:

  • Startup and Start Right – noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4. This webinar will cover licenses and permits, federal and state tax IDs, business structure, funding, marketing and other essentials.
  • Managing the New Hybrid Workplace – noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10. This webinar will present information to assist you in determining what your workforce will look like post-pandemic, and what factors to consider when making decisions about remote work vs. on-site work.
  • What You Need to Know About SEO – noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11. Learn the basics of search engine optimization (SEO) to help you rank higher in Google searches. Learn how to complete a simple “SEO Checklist” yourself or hire an SEO expert.
  • How Do I Sell My Business? – noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18. Todd Bailey, will cover confidentiality; comprehensive business analysis, offering documents, confidential marketing and advertising the business for sale, information flow and due diligence, purchase contract and negotiation, and financing and closing.
  • Startup and Start Right – 11 a.m.-noon Monday, Aug. 23 at the WSU Metropolitan Complex, Entrance B. This workshop will cover licenses and permits, federal and state tax IDs, business structure, funding, marketing and other essentials.