Training & Education
The Indiana SBDC Regional Centers around the state offer a variety of workshops and training events to help you maintain and grow your business.
Online Training
On-Demand training videos are available to watch on YouTube here.
Regional Workshops & Events
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Access to Capital: What Lenders Look For and Alternative Lending Options (webinar recording)
Southwest Indiana SBDC 1/2/2024 - 12/18/2024***This webinar originally aired on December 12, 2023. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] when you finish ... -
Start Strong Indiana Business Taxes for New & Small Businesses (webinar recording)
Southwest Indiana SBDC 1/18/2024 - 12/18/2024***This webinar originally aired on January 16, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] when you finish w... -
Stay Strong Indiana Business Taxes for New & Small Businesses (webinar recording)
Southwest Indiana SBDC 1/31/2024 - 12/18/2024***This webinar originally aired on January 30, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] when you fi... -
Child Labor Law 101 (webinar recording)
Southwest Indiana SBDC 3/5/2024 - 12/18/2024***This webinar originally aired on March 5, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] when you finis... -
The AI Toolbox: 21 Must Have Tools for the Modern Entrepreneur (WEBINAR)
Hoosier Heartland Indiana SBDC 4/11/2024 - 12/31/2024***This webinar originally aired on April 11, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] when you finish w... -
Federal Labor Laws 101 (webinar recording)
Southwest Indiana SBDC 4/20/2024 - 12/17/2024***This webinar originally aired on April 16, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] when you fini... -
Financing a New Small Business (webinar recording)
Southwest Indiana SBDC 4/22/2024 - 12/17/2024***This is a recording of an in-person training which took place February 4, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email southwest... -
IRS Resources Overview for Small Business (webinar recording)
Southwest Indiana SBDC 5/1/2024 - 12/17/2024***This is a recording of a webinar which took place May 1, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] when you finish... -
IT & Cybersecurity Essentials Part 1: The Basics (webinar recording)
Southwest Indiana SBDC 5/7/2024 - 12/16/2024***This is a recording of a webinar which took place May 7, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] when you ... -
IT & Cybersecurity Essentials Part 2: Staff Training & Awareness (webinar recording)
Southwest Indiana SBDC 5/21/2024 - 12/16/2024***This is a recording of a webinar which took place May 21, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] when you finis... -
Protecting Small Business from Scams & Data Thefts (WEBINAR)
Hoosier Heartland Indiana SBDC 5/30/2024 - 12/31/2024***This is a recording of a webinar which took place May 30, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] w... -
Microsoft Project Basics (WEBINAR)
Hoosier Heartland Indiana SBDC 6/4/2024 - 12/31/2024***This webinar originally aired on June 4, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to therecording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] when you finishwatching the... -
IT & Cybersecurity Essentials Part 3: Advanced Security Tools (webinar recording)
Southwest Indiana SBDC 6/4/2024 - 12/16/2024***This is a recording of a webinar which took place June 4, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] when you... -
IT & Cybersecurity Essentials Part 4: Compliance, Licensing, & Documentation (webinar recording)
Southwest Indiana SBDC 6/18/2024 - 12/18/2024***This is a recording of a webinar which took place June 18, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] when yo... -
AG Learn About Dairy Goat Business Opportunities (WEBINAR)
Hoosier Heartland Indiana SBDC 6/21/2024 - 12/31/2024***This webinar originally aired on June 21, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] when y... -
IT & Cybersecurity Essentials Part 5: Responding to Cyber Incidents (webinar recording)
Southwest Indiana SBDC 7/2/2024 - 12/20/2024***This is a recording of a webinar which took place July 2, 2024. Click Sign-Up and you'll see a link to the recording appear at the top of the page. Please email [email protected] when you... -
Business Certification: Learn How to Become Certified as a Government Contractor -VIRTUAL
Hoosier Heartland Indiana SBDC 7/30/2024 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.Business Certification (Part 1&2) Key areas of expertise: Business procurement Fostering success for small businesses navigating the procurement process in Indiana Website:... -
Marketing Basics - Virtual
Lead Center 8/1/2024 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ESTMeet The Workshop Presenter: Christy Dudgeon is a dynamic leader with experience and formal education in accounting, QuickBooks, revenue growth, marketing, turnaround efforts and small business scali... -
Launching Your Own Business (In Person Only)
Southwest Indiana SBDC 8/13/2024 | 3:00-5:00pm CENTRALEvery successful business is built on a solid foundation. This class will help you decide if you're ready to start a business, then evaluate your business idea and ensure you're taking the steps to in... -
DSBS - Is Your Profile Up-to-Date? Business Certification Lunch & Learn Discussion Series
Northwest Indiana SBDC 8/13/2024 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm (Central) OR 12:30-1:30 pm (Eastern)DSBS, or the Dynamic Small Business Search, is a database that helps contracting officers identify contractors for potential opportunities. This tool is managed by the SBA (Small Business Adminis... -
Launching Your Own Business
Northeast Indiana SBDC 8/14/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PMThis workshop is your first step towards small business ownership. Based on the premise that every successful business is built on a solid foundation, this workshop will help you evaluate your busines... -
Boost Your Money Management Skills for your Small Business (Part 1 & 2) VIRTUAL
Hoosier Heartland Indiana SBDC 8/15/2024 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Whether you're starting a new business or already managing one, it’s important to understand how to manage your business finances. Having good money management skills will help increase ... -
Export 101 Basics
West Central Indiana SBDC 8/16/2024 | 12:00 -
Marketing Strategies for Business
Northeast Indiana SBDC 8/19/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PMThe heart and soul of a business is its marketing plan. This workshop highlights the critical elements of market research and provides tips and resources available for developing sound marketing strat... -
Stress is something we all experience: Thriving amidst pressure VIRTUAL
Hoosier Heartland Indiana SBDC 8/22/2024 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.Stress is something we all experience. At times it is overwhelming. Attend this interactive session covering practical ways to gain perspective and manage stress. Understand the sources and im... -
Launching Your Own Business
Northeast Indiana SBDC 8/28/2024 | 11:00 am to 12:30 PMThis workshop is your first step towards small business ownership. Based on the premise that every successful business is built on a solid foundation, this workshop will help you evaluate your busines... -
Social Media Marketing - Virtual
Lead Center 9/5/2024 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ESTMeet The Workshop Presenter: Christy Dudgeon is a dynamic leader with experience and formal education in accounting, QuickBooks, revenue growth, marketing, turnaround efforts and small business scali... -
Launching Your Own Business
Northeast Indiana SBDC 9/11/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PMThis workshop is your first step towards small business ownership. Based on the premise that every successful business is built on a solid foundation, this workshop will help you evaluate your busines... -
Small Business Bookkeeping Basics for Start-ups (In-Person)
Northwest Indiana SBDC 9/19/2024 | Thursday 8:30-10:30 AM (Central Time) 10AM-Noon (EDT)Starting-up your business and need guidance, to set up your bookkeeping? We're partnerning with Economic Development Corp of Michigan City, presenting this In-Person, No Cost workshop, as retired... -
Finding Funding
Northeast Indiana SBDC 9/23/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PMWhere is the money? This workshop reviews a variety of funding sources and local programs. The workshop is intended for individuals starting a business, as well as owners of existing businesses who ar... -
Annual Hispanic Small Business Expo
Northwest Indiana SBDC 9/25/2024 | Wednesday 5:30-7:00 pmJoin us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Are you a business owner or starting a small business? This event is for ANYONE interested in starting up a small business, however we are focusi... -
Basics of Website Development - Virtual
Lead Center 10/3/2024 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ESTMeet The Workshop Presenter: Christy Dudgeon is a dynamic leader with experience and formal education in accounting, QuickBooks, revenue growth, marketing, turnaround efforts and small business scali... -
QuickBooks Online Basics: In-person Workshop
Northeast Indiana SBDC 10/9/2024 | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PMThis 6 hour workshop provides a brief overview on reading financial statements andthen proceeds to teach the set-up and ongoing workflow of the QuickBooks Onlinesoftware. Attendees will leave with a ... -
Launching Your Own Business
Northeast Indiana SBDC 10/9/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PMThis workshop is your first step towards small business ownership. Based on the premise that every successful business is built on a solid foundation, this workshop will help you evaluate your busines... -
QuickBooks Online Advanced Techniques: In-person Workshop
Northeast Indiana SBDC 10/10/2024 | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PMThis 6 hour workshop focuses on the customizations, automation, and additional data-tracking features of Quickbooks Online, as well as, some of the more advanced bookkeeping concepts that busines... -
Business Plan Fundamentals
Northeast Indiana SBDC 10/21/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PMA business plan is used by entrepreneurs to manage the direction and expectations of their business as well as to solicit funding for implementing growth strategies or starting anew enterprise. This o... -
Marketing Basics - Virtual
Lead Center 11/7/2024 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ESTMeet The Workshop Presenter: Christy Dudgeon is a dynamic leader with experience and formal education in accounting, QuickBooks, revenue growth, marketing, turnaround efforts and small business scali... -
33rd Annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards at Avalon Manor in Merrillville
Northwest Indiana SBDC 11/13/2024 | Thursday - 11 a.m - 1:30 p.m.Over 200 amazing entrepreurs have been honored by the E-Day Entrepreneurial Excellence awards program. E-Day is a NW Indiana regional tradition that began in 1991 to recognize the entrepreneurial succ... -
Launching Your Own Business
Northeast Indiana SBDC 11/13/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PMThis workshop is your first step towards small business ownership. Based on the premise that every successful business is built on a solid foundation, this workshop will help you evaluate your busines... -
Marketing Strategies for Business
Northeast Indiana SBDC 11/18/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PMThe heart and soul of a business is its marketing plan. This workshop highlights the critical elements of market research and provides tips and resources available for developing sound marketing strat... -
Social Media Marketing - Virtual
Lead Center 12/5/2024 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ESTMeet The Workshop Presenter: Christy Dudgeon is a dynamic leader with experience and formal education in accounting, QuickBooks, revenue growth, marketing, turnaround efforts and small business scali... -
Launching Your Own Business
Northeast Indiana SBDC 12/11/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PMThis workshop is your first step toward small business ownership. Based on the premise that every successful business is built on a solid foundation, this workshop will help you evaluate your business... -
Finding Funding
Northeast Indiana SBDC 12/16/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PMWhere is the money? This workshop reviews a variety of funding sources and local programs. The workshop is intended for individuals starting a business, as well as owners of existing businesses who ar...