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 - 12/31/2024
    ***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 - 12/31/2024
    ***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 - 12/31/2024
      ***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 - 12/31/2024
      ***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...
  • How to Develop & Mentor Your People in Your Organization

    Hoosier Heartland Indiana SBDC 3/19/2024 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    - Develops a leadership mindset through intentional reflection. - Builds decision making strategies that inspire trust and motivate others. - Teaches skills that create clarity and confidence in...
  • Launching Your Own Business - Pike County (In Person Only)

    Southwest Indiana SBDC 3/19/2024 | 1:00-3:00pm EASTERN
    Every 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...
  • AG Getting Started with Beef Cattle

    Hoosier Heartland Indiana SBDC 3/20/2024 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
    Many small or beginning farmers consider beef production as a new or alternative enterprise. However, getting started with beef cattle can be a daunting task. What should you know before you get sta...
  • Blast Off - Advanced Startup Training

    Central Indiana SBDC 3/20/2024 | 4:00
    Blast Off - Advanced Startup Training
  • March 2024 Lunch and Learn: Discussing Grants for Small Businesses

    Northwest Indiana SBDC 3/20/2024 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm (Central) OR 12:30-1:30 pm (Eastern)
    Starting and running a small business is an exciting endeavor, but securing funding can be challenging. While grants might seem like a quick fix, the reality for for-profit ventures is much ...
  • +Strategic Planning & Marketing: Scaling Authentically

    Hoosier Heartland Indiana SBDC 3/21/2024 | 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    Scaling Authentically is about growing your business, brand, or organization  in alignment with your dreams. We'll discuss topics like:  Leveraging your passion for money. Why your ta...
  • Start Strong: Indiana Business Tax Tips for New and Small Businesses--Virtual Only

    Southeast Indiana SBDC 3/26/2024 | 3:00pm-4:00pm
    Start Strong is for aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners looking for basic state tax information to help them get started on the right foot. The workshop covers information about busine...
  • Launching Your Own Business

    Northeast Indiana SBDC 3/27/2024 | 11:00 am to 12:30 PM
    This 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...
  • Guide to Starting a Business--Delaware County (In Person Only)

    East Central Indiana SBDC 3/28/2024 | 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm EST
    This workshop is your first step towards small business ownership success. Every successful business is built on a solid foundation. This class will help you evaluate your business idea with the end i...
  • Stay Strong: Indiana Business Tax Tips for New and Small Businesses--Virtual Only

    Southeast Indiana SBDC 3/28/2024 | 3:00pm-4:00pm
    Stay Strong is for small business owners who need to know about ongoing tax obligations and more complex topics to help them stay compliant. The workshop covers estimated payments, the basics of ...
  • Independent Contractors 101 (live webinar)

    Southwest Indiana SBDC 4/2/2024 | 3:00pm CENTRAL
      ***This is an online-only event.*** This webinar is offered in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. Independent Contractors 101 will give an overvi...
  • Financing a New Small Business (In Person Only)

    Southwest Indiana SBDC 4/4/2024 | 3:00-5:00pm CENTRAL
    You're ready to start a new business but not sure if you will need financing or how much to request. This class will walk you through the steps to create a cash flow statement, which is an important...
  • +Financial Literacy - Maximizing Cash Flow

    Hoosier Heartland Indiana SBDC 4/4/2024 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    In this session we will do a quick overview of the five ways to get more cash in your pocket as a founder. Then, we will take a deeper look at the two categories that must heavily influence SMB comp...
  • Basics of Website Development- Virtual

    Lead Center 4/4/2024 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST
    Meet 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 4/9/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM
    This 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...
  • Launching Your Own Business (In Person Only)

    Southwest Indiana SBDC 4/9/2024 | 3:00-5:00pm CENTRAL
    Every 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...
  • Guide to Starting a Business--Fayette County (In Person Only)

    East Central Indiana SBDC 4/10/2024 | 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm EST
    This workshop is your first step towards small business ownership success. Every successful business is built on a solid foundation. This class will help you evaluate your business idea with the end i...
  • +The AI Toolbox: 21 Must Have Tools for the Modern Entrepreneur

    Hoosier Heartland Indiana SBDC 4/11/2024 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    Stop wasting time and money! Discover the hottest AI-powered tools built specifically for entrepreneurs.  We're diving into the tech that'll streamline your operations, boost sales, and crush t...
  • Business Plan Fundamentals

    Northeast Indiana SBDC 4/15/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM
    A 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...
  • Supplier Portals: Revenue and Brand Recognition Opportunities - April Certification Lunch and Learn

    Northwest Indiana SBDC 4/17/2024 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm (Central) OR 12:30-1:30 pm (Eastern)
    What is a supplier/vendor portal?  How can your knowledge of portals impact your business' growth opportunities?  Join Joanne Tica, Specialty Advisor for Certification and Contracting, for a...
  • +Financial Literacy - CPA, Bookkeeping, & Tax Accountants

    Hoosier Heartland Indiana SBDC 4/23/2024 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    We work collaboratively with founders to create an individualized strategic roadmap and price structure that  facilitates short-term growth and incentivizes  long-term scalability. ...
  • QuickBooks Level 2 for the online user (In-Person)

    Northwest Indiana SBDC 4/26/2024 | Friday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CDT)
    This class is valued at $399.00 and is being offered to you at no charge because of a grant/scholarship we received. We hope you will take advantage of this IN-PERSON, One-day version of tra...
  • Business Model Canvas Workshop

    Southeast Indiana SBDC 5/1/2024 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
    Unleash your inner strategist at our in-person Business Model Canvas workshop! This interactive session will guide you through the powerful Business Model Canvas framework, a one-page tool to map out ...
  • Marketing Basics- Virtual

    Lead Center 5/2/2024 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST
    Meet 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 5/6/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM
    This 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 Basics 1- Essentials for the Online user (In Person One day class)

    Northwest Indiana SBDC 5/17/2024 | Friday- 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (CST)
    This class is valued at $399.00 and is being offered to you at no charge, because of a grant/scholarship we received. We hope you will take advantage of this, IN-PERSON, One full day of training, for ...
  • Marketing Strategies for Business

    Northeast Indiana SBDC 5/20/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM
    The 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...
  • Launching Your Own Business

    Northeast Indiana SBDC 5/22/2024 | 11:00 am to 12:30 PM
    This 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 6/6/2024 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST
    Meet 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 6/12/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM
    This 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...
  • Finding Funding

    Northeast Indiana SBDC 6/17/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM
    Where 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...
  • SBA 8(a) Business Development Recruitment Summit (In-Person)

    Northwest Indiana SBDC 6/27/2024 | Thursday - 10 am - Noon
    The SBA 8(a) Contracting Program is designed specifically for small business, and can provide a tremendous boost to a company’s government sales. Business Opportunity Specialist Vernice Mat...
  • Launching Your Own Business

    Northeast Indiana SBDC 7/10/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM
    This 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...
  • Basics of Website Development- Virtual

    Lead Center 7/11/2024 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST
    Meet 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...
  • Business Plan Fundamentals

    Northeast Indiana SBDC 7/15/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM
    A 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 8/1/2024 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST
    Meet 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 8/14/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM
    This 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 8/19/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM
    The 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...
  • Launching Your Own Business

    Northeast Indiana SBDC 8/28/2024 | 11:00 am to 12:30 PM
    This 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 EST
    Meet 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 PM
    This 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...
  • Finding Funding

    Northeast Indiana SBDC 9/23/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM
    Where 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...
  • Basics of Website Development- Virtual

    Lead Center 10/3/2024 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST
    Meet 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 10/9/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM
    This 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...
  • Business Plan Fundamentals

    Northeast Indiana SBDC 10/21/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM
    A 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 EST
    Meet 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 11/13/2024 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM
    This 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 PM
    The 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 EST
    Meet 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 PM
    This 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 PM
    Where 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...