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SUMMARY:Succession Planning
DESCRIPTION:This informational session is designed to grow awareness of the importance of succession planning for small business owners in Central Kansas. It is not a ‘how to’ workshop for exiting a business. Our session is particularly well suited for owners in the 30-50 year range\, or at any stage in their business lifecycle. The presentation will include statistics from a recent survey of business owners\, a discussion on business value\, and a discussion on liquidity. Small business succession planning helps ensure that communities retain their core businesses and that owners are prepared for the next chapter in their life. There will be ample time for Questions & Answers following the presentation. \nCourse Delivery: \nClass will be delivered online via Zoom. \nAbout the Instructor:\nRick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career\, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur\, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans\, financial management\, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors)\, developing sales and growth strategies\, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life. \n Register for this course\n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/succession-planning-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Succession Planning
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SUMMARY:3M: Money\, Market\, and Management
DESCRIPTION:The Top-3 reasons that start-ups fail: Money\, Market\, and Management! This 90-minute workshop is an introduction to the basics of Money\, Market\, and Management for anyone considering the launch of a new business or anyone looking for a refresher! Learn about sources of funding and what good credit looks like. Understand the importance of market development and why it is relevant. Dive into a better understanding of managing a business. We reinforce the following concepts: No Free Money; Need for Personal Financial Investment; Need to Work ON the Business; and identifying a target market. \nCourse Delivery: \nClass will be delivered online via Zoom. \nAbout the Instructor:\nRick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career\, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur\, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans\, financial management\, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors)\, developing sales and growth strategies\, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life. \n Register for this course\n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/3m-money-market-and-management-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business and Non-Profit Basics
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SUMMARY:Succession Planning
DESCRIPTION:This informational session is designed to grow awareness of the importance of succession planning for small business owners in Central Kansas. It is not a ‘how to’ workshop for exiting a business. Our session is particularly well suited for owners in the 30-50 year range\, or at any stage in their business lifecycle. The presentation will include statistics from a recent survey of business owners\, a discussion on business value\, and a discussion on liquidity. Small business succession planning helps ensure that communities retain their core businesses and that owners are prepared for the next chapter in their life. There will be ample time for Questions & Answers following the presentation. \nCourse Delivery: \nClass will be delivered online via Zoom. \nAbout the Instructor:\nRick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career\, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur\, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans\, financial management\, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors)\, developing sales and growth strategies\, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life. \n Register for this course\n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/succession-planning/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Succession Planning
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SUMMARY:Succession Planning
DESCRIPTION:This informational session is designed to grow awareness of the importance of succession planning for small business owners in Central Kansas. It is not a ‘how to’ workshop for exiting a business. Our session is particularly well suited for owners in the 30-50 year range\, or at any stage in their business lifecycle. The presentation will include statistics from a recent survey of business owners\, a discussion on business value\, and a discussion on liquidity. Small business succession planning helps ensure that communities retain their core businesses and that owners are prepared for the next chapter in their life. There will be ample time for Questions & Answers following the presentation. \nLocation: Salina\, KS\nVisit Salina Annex located at 120 W Ash St Salina KS 67401 (Directly north of the main Salina Area Chamber of Commerce building) \n*PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 5 students are needed to hold the class. If that minimum is not met 48 hours in advance of the scheduled class\, it will be cancelled and we will notify registrants. We will also be monitoring conditions related to COVID-19 and may modify the format if necessary. \nAbout the Instructor:\nRick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career\, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur\, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans\, financial management\, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors)\, developing sales and growth strategies\, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life. \n Register for this course\n\nAbout the Training:\nThe North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents\, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay\, Cloud\, Dickinson\, Ellsworth\, Jewell\, Lincoln\, Marshall\, Mitchell\, Ottawa\, Republic\, Saline\, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/succession-planning-salina/
LOCATION:Salina\, KS*
CATEGORIES:Business Succession Planning
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SUMMARY:Succession Planning
DESCRIPTION:Update – This class has been cancelled!\nTo view other available options on this topic\, visit: https://www.ncrpc.org/events/list/?tribe-bar-search=succession+planning \n\nSmall business succession planning helps ensure that communities retain their core businesses and that owners are prepared for the next chapter in their life. This informational session is designed to grow awareness of the importance of succession planning for small business owners in Central Kansas. It is not a ‘how to’ workshop for exiting a business. Our session is particularly well suited for owners in the 30-50 year range\, or at any stage in their business lifecycle. The presentation will include statistics from a recent survey of business owners\, a discussion on business value\, and a discussion on liquidity. There will be ample time for Questions & Answers following the presentation. \n*PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 5 students are needed to hold the class. If that minimum is not met 48 hours in advance of the scheduled class\, it will be cancelled and we will notify registrants. We will also be monitoring conditions related to COVID-19 and may modify the format if necessary. \nAbout the Instructor:\nRick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career\, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur\, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans\, financial management\, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors)\, developing sales and growth strategies\, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/succession-planning-washington/
LOCATION:Washington\, KS*
CATEGORIES:Business Succession Planning
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SUMMARY:1/2 Day Startup Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Update – This class has been cancelled!\nCurrently three additional opportunities to take this course are scheduled on the following dates: \n\nMay 14\, 2022 – Salina\nJune 11\, 2022 – Abilene\nJune 25\, 2022 – Beloit\n\n  \n\n  \nThis unique workshop is not offered anywhere else. It is designed to help entrepreneurs move through the challenging “Business Plan” phase of starting a business. It is ideal for folks that already have an idea to start their business and want to do it the right way. It is also a great refresher for owners of a business who may have gotten off on the wrong foot! This workshop will cover the first two (2) phases of the 5-phase startup process. One of the innovations developed by the instructor\, Rick Feltenberger\, is the KansasKanvas™. This innovation guides attendees through the process of identifying the ideal customer\, determining market size\, and much more. We also provide the innovative LivePlan business plan template\, known for helping thousands of people complete a bankable business plan. \n*PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 5 students are needed to hold the class. If that minimum is not met 48 hours in advance of the scheduled class\, it will be cancelled and we will notify registrants. We will also be monitoring conditions related to COVID-19 and may modify the format if necessary. \nAbout the Instructor:\nRick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career\, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur\, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans\, financial management\, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors)\, developing sales and growth strategies\, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life. \n 
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/1-2-day-startup-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Belleville\, KS*
CATEGORIES:Business and Non-Profit Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T193000
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UID:7383-1633629600-1633635000@www.ncrpc.org
SUMMARY:Financial Management
DESCRIPTION:Bring a calculator\, a pencil\, and paper! This is an in-person/live* 90-minute workshop for Established Businesses. We cover the 7-Steps to Financial Success and work on an actual example of how to use this information to manage a business more effectively. We cover pricing\, financial cycles\, financial roadmap\, ratio scorecard\, leakage\, break even\, financial gap\, profit plan\, and a managed balance sheet. This workshop is excellent for business owners to understand how to improve their business and financial knowledge. It is also a great tool for Accountants/CPAs to keep their clients on track. \nLocation: Salina\, KS\nVisit Salina Annex located at 120 W Ash St Salina KS 67401 (Directly north of the main Salina Area Chamber of Commerce building) \n*PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 5 students are needed to hold the class. If that minimum is not met 48 hours in advance of the scheduled class\, it will be cancelled and we will notify registrants. We will also be monitoring conditions related to COVID-19 and may modify the format if necessary.\n \nAbout the Instructor:\nRick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career\, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur\, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans\, financial management\, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors)\, developing sales and growth strategies\, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life. \n Register for this course
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/financial-management/
LOCATION:Salina\, KS*
CATEGORIES:Business and Non-Profit Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T144014Z
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SUMMARY:Know the Numbers
DESCRIPTION:Know the Numbers is a 1-hour Start-Up Finance workshop. Financial problems are one of the major reasons that startups fail. Don’t become a casualty! This workshop covers the major financial statements\, how to use them\, Break Even Point\, Overhead Rates\, setting labor rates\, and much more. Please note: we do not discuss how to obtain funding or complete lending applications. \nAbout the Instructor:\nRick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career\, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur\, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans\, financial management\, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors)\, developing sales and growth strategies\, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life. \n Register for this course
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/know-the-numbers/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business and Non-Profit Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T110123
CREATED:20210821T001004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T200934Z
UID:7377-1631815200-1631820600@www.ncrpc.org
SUMMARY:3Ms: Money\, Market\, and Management
DESCRIPTION:The Top-3 reasons that start-ups fail: Money\, Market\, and Management! This 90-minute workshop is an introduction to the basics of Money\, Market\, and Management for anyone considering the launch of a new business or anyone looking for a refresher! Learn about sources of funding and what good credit looks like. Understand the importance of market development and why it is relevant. Dive into a better understanding of managing a business. We reinforce the following concepts: No Free Money; Need for Personal Financial Investment; Need to Work ON the Business; and identifying a target market. \nAbout the Instructor:\nRick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career\, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur\, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans\, financial management\, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors)\, developing sales and growth strategies\, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life. \n Register for this course
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/3m-money-market-and-management/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business and Non-Profit Basics
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