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Starting Gate Speakers Series - Bookkeeping Basics for Entrepreneurs Desi Taylor, Founder, Kalamazoo Startup Center (desi@startupkzoo.com)

Ask a panel of experts in business development and finance your burning questions…If they can’t answer them they probably know somebody who can! This session is designed for those completing the Middle Village Micro Market or have attended the monthly trainings, but it open to the public, and we welcome your questions! Speakers: Julie Reinhardt, […]

Many people use Google Drive daily, but are unaware of just how much it offers. In this class, we'll do a quick review of the basics then go a little beyond. Learn about file sharing and collaboration, version histories, and templates. The class will also cover the basics of creating and using forms. This is […]

location_on SBDC Webinar Tue, February 7, 2023, 11:00 AM ET Tue, February 7, 2023, 12:00 PM ET Are you considering buying a franchise? You may want to look beyond the industry and role of the owner, and consider what systems good franchisors have in place to support their franchisees. This webinar will introduce you to these systems and […]

This seminar is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment or who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business. It will help aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs, financing options and business planning are […]

location_on SBDC Webinar Wed, February 8, 2023, 11:00 AM ET Wed, February 8, 2023, 12:00 PM ET If you have been wondering how you will fund your new franchise business venture, this is the webinar for you. Having a clear picture of your options allows you to confidently narrow down what will work best for you. FranNet […]

Wed, February 8, 2023, 12:00 PM ET Wed, February 8, 2023, 1:00 PM ET Learn about what TikTok is, the history of the app, and how to create content on this highly popular platform.

Starting Gate Speakers Series - One Man’s Entrepreneurial Journey Michael Howell, Chairman of ALPHA10X and owner of Howell Consulting, Inc. 

location_on SBDC Webinar Tue, February 14, 2023, 11:00 AM ET Tue, February 14, 2023, 12:30 PM ET This 90-minute webinar will include approximately 60 minutes of presentation, with approximately 30 minutes of time throughout the webinar for Q&A. Are you considering self-employment, or at the beginning stages of starting a business? Join us for a one-hour long […]

Do you want to launch or grow your business? Join us as we guide you through researching and writing each piece of a successful business plan. This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who are looking to write a business plan for the first time, or already have a plan they would like to update. A […]