Small Business Accounting QuickBooks Training presented by Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and alumni of Wichita State University America's SBDC Kansas, Wichita State University, Powered by SBA U.S. Small Business Administration, Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All Kansas SBDC programs or co-sponsored programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Marcia Stevens, who can be reached at 5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67220 phone: 316-978-3193.

Get the gift of business know-how with small business webinars

Join the Kansas Small Business Development Center for three small-business webinars via Zoom. Registration is required to attend:

noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 “Startup and Start Right” — Learn how you can own a business in 2021 in just 10 steps. This no-cost webinar will cover licenses and permits, federal and state tax IDs, business structure, funding, marketing and other essentials.

9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Dec. 9, “QuickBooks Online: The Basics,” $119 to register – Learn how to use the go-to cloud-based accounting software to help manage your company’s finances. This webinar will cover the basics of bookkeeping, how to set up your QuickBooks Online account, how to record common transactions, and how to analyze your company’s performance. Presenter Heather Denning is a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, alumni of Wichita State University and local business owner

1-4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, “QuickBooks Online: The Details,” $119 to register — This webinar will cover more complex bookkeeping functions such as payroll, invoicing, inventory management, sales tax, etc. Participants will also learn about the numerous programs created to assist with these functions that integrate with QuickBooks Online. Presenter Heather Denning is a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, alumni of Wichita State University and a local business owner.

Zoom links will be made available after registration.

Award winners holding their awards and posing with community leaders. Pictured (left to right): Wayne Bell, District Director of Wichita Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration; Mark Buckley, Owner of Toy Depot, Inc.; Geneva Nisly, Owner of Toy Depot, Inc.; Sarah Leslie, Owner of Leslie Coffee Co.; Mary Ware, Kansas State Senator; Tom Sawyer, Kansas State Representative; Frank Choriego, Associate Director of Kansas SBDC at Wichita State University.

Kansas SBDC awards to Leslie’s Coffee, Toy Depot

The Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Wichita State University honored local small business owners Mark Buckley and Geneva Nisly, owners of the Toy Depot Inc., and Sarah Leslie, owner of Leslie Coffee Co., at the 2021 Kansas Small Business Awards Ceremony Aug. 2.

Toy Depot Inc. was presented with the award for best existing business of the year. Located in Hutchison, Kansas, this vintage 1920s-style toy store sells original board games, action figures, trains, dolls and collectible items. Since they began working with the Kansas SBDC, Buckley and Nisly have had a two-fold increase in sales on their website and on eBay, as well as increased customers in the store through social media marketing.

Leslie Coffee Co. was presented with the award for best emerging business of the year. Leslie learned and honed her coffee-loving craft while living in New York and was excited to bring the unique culture back to Wichita. The Kansas SBDC helped her develop a business plan, set financial projections, find a location, prepare for a loan request and assisted with the opening process.

Congratulations to our winners.

Get answers to small business sales tax questions

The Kansas Small Business Development Center is hosting two business sales tax courses Aug. 25. Both courses are free of charge:

State Tax Workshop – 9 a.m.-noon, Wednesday Aug. 25 at the WSU Metropolitan Complex, Entrance B. Carl York, Kansas Department of Revenue, will give the basics of state tax in this free webinar. Topics include sales and compensating use taxes, tax forms and how to file them, estimated taxes and recordkeeping.

State Tax Workshop for Construction Contractors – 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25 at the WSU Metropolitan Complex, Entrance B. Carl York, Kansas Department of Revenue, will focus on sales tax issues for construction contractors and subcontractors, including those who provide services such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, roofing, HVAC and landscaping. Learn about applying sales tax to materials and labor, Project Exemption Certificates, tax returns, billing and more.

Workshops for Small Business, Take your business to the next level with NO-COST WORKSHOPS to start or propel your business. America's Kansas SBDC. Wichita State University. Presented by SBA U.S. Small Business Administration. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All Kansas SBDC programs or co-sponsored programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Marcia Stevens, who can be reached at 5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67220 phone: 316-978-3193.

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.

The Kansas Small Business Development Center is hosting two QuickBooks webinars July 27 and 28. 

Make small business accounting simple with QuickBooks

The Kansas Small Business Development Center is hosting two QuickBooks webinars July 27 and 28.

  • QuickBooks Online: The Basics – 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 27. Learn how to use the go-to cloud-based accounting software to help manage your company’s finances. This webinar will cover the basics of bookkeeping, how to set up your QuickBooks Online account, how to record common transactions and how to analyze your company’s performance. Presenter Heather Denning is a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, alumni of Wichita State University and local business owner. The cost to attend is $119 (registration fee is nonrefundable).
  • QuickBooks Online: The Details – 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 28. Learn how to make the most of this cloud-based accounting software to help you manage your company’s finances more efficiently. This webinar will cover more complex bookkeeping functions such as payroll, invoicing, inventory management, sales tax, etc. Also learn about the numerous programs created to assist with these functions that integrate with QuickBooks Online. Presenter Heather Denning is a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, alumni of Wichita State University and local business owner. The cost to attend is $119 (registration fee is nonrefundable).
Sales Tax Questions? No-cost workshops to answer all your small business sales tax questions. America's Kansas SBDC. Wichita State University. Presented by SBA U.S. Small Business Administration. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All Kansas SBDC programs or co-sponsored programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Marcia Stevens, who can be reached at 5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67220 phone: 316-978-3193.

Ask a sales tax expert

The Kansas Small Business Development Center is hosting two state tax workshops webinars Thursday, July 15. Both webinars are free of charge.

  • State Tax Webinar for Construction Contractor – 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, July 15. Carl York with the Kansas Department of Revenue will focus on sales tax issues for construction contractors and subcontractors, including those who provide services such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, roofing, HVAC and landscaping. Learn about applying sales tax to materials and labor, project exemption certificates, tax returns, billing and more.
  • State Tax Webinar – 1-4 p.m. Thursday, July 15. Carl York with the Kansas Department of Revenue will give you the basics in this free webinar. Topics include sales and compensating use taxes, tax forms and how to file them, estimated taxes, and recordkeeping.
Be your own boss. Launch or grow your business idea with these "BUSINESS ESSENTIALS" workshops. America's Kansas SBDC. Wichita State University. Presented by SBA U.S. Small Business Administration. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All Kansas SBDC programs or co-sponsored programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Marcia Stevens, who can be reached at 5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67220 phone: 316-978-3193.

Free entrepreneurship workshops available

The Kansas Small Business Development Center is hosting two entrepreneurship workshops. All the workshops are free of charge.

  • Lending 101 – noon-1 p.m. July 22. This webinar offers insights from a former banker to help you understand what lenders require, the loan application process and how a lender makes a decision on a loan request. Vince Haworth with the Kansas SBDC Capital Access Center will cover:
    • documentation needed
    • business plans
    • credit requirements
    • credit decision process
    • different loan programs available
    • how to find the right lender
    • getting straight answers from a lender
    • the five C’s of credit
  • Social Media Starter Kit – noon-1 p.m. July 28. This webinar presents a birds-eye-view of social media options such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. You will walk away with the ability to decide what social media sites to use, and you will be able to create or update your business’ online presence.