EVENTS AND TRAINING CALENDAR

01/14/2026 Intellectual Property 101

Date: 01/14/2026 time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product.

01/16/2026 The Employer's Edge: Monthly HR Insights

Date: 01/16/2026 time: 02:00PM- 03:30 PM Stay ahead of HR challenges without feeling overwhelmed! Join certified HR professional Deirdre Pattillo on the third Thursday of every month for bite-sized HR wisdom designed specifically for small business owners.

01/21/2026 IRS New Entrepreneur Workshop

Date: 01/21/2026 time: 10:00AM- 11:30 AM Learn critical tax responsibilities for small businesses, including tax obligations across different business structures, distinctions between independent contractors and employees, and essential tax form requirements.

01/21/2026 Succession Planning

Date: 01/21/2026 time: 02:00PM- 03:00 PM This workshop is designed to help business owners, executives, and HR professionals understand the importance of preparing for transitions—whether planned or unexpected—and to develop a roadmap to facilitate the transfer of a business to different ownership.

01/21/2026 Know Your Business Rivals: Basic Tools for Competitor Analysis

Date: 01/21/2026 time: 02:00PM- 03:00 PM Keeping tabs on your competitors isn’t new—it’s something businesses have done for decades! Today, it’s easier than ever and essential for staying competitive. Companies of all sizes, from startups to global brands, use this strategy to make smarter decisions.

01/22/2026 Investing 101: Grow your financials. Learn the ins and outs to investing.

Date: 01/22/2026 time:10:00AM- 11:00 AM Ready to take control of your financial future? This free webinar will break down the fundamentals of investing, helping you understand key strategies, risks, and opportunities.

01/23/2026 Tax Planning for Success

Date: 01/23/2026 time:10:00AM- 11:30 AM Join Rita McDaniel, CPC, with Plemons CPA to explore strategies for minimizing your tax liability while staying compliant with IRS regulations. Topics include estimated taxes, deductions, and credits tailored to small business owners.

01/27/2026 Customer Service Excellence – Building Stronger Relationships

Date: 01/27/2026 time:10:00AM- 11:00 AM Great customer service is the heart of every successful business.

01/28/2026 IRS Industry Tax Insights Filing Season 2026

Date: 01/28/2026 time:01:00PM- 02:30 PM The tax season may seem challenging to navigate. To be prepared for tax season, learn from an IRS Stakeholder Liaison what you should and shouldn't do throughout the year.

01/29/2026 Essentials to Starting a Business

Date: 01/29/2026 time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Ready to turn that business idea into a reality? Join the ASU-SBDC professional staff as they present a comprehensive, basics of starting a new business seminar for entrepreneurs and new business owners.

01/29/2026 Branding & Marketing Basics for Small Business Development

Date: 01/29/2026 time:02:00PM - 03:00 PM Discover the core principles of branding and marketing essential for small business success.

02/03/2026 Cost Optimization

Date: 02/03/2026 time:10:00AM - 11:00 AM Financial Planning and Strategy: Reducing operational expenses while maintaining quality.

02/04/2026 Franchise 101

Date: 02/04/2026 time:09:30AM - 10:30 AM Explore whether franchising is the right path for you. This introductory class breaks down the essentials of business ownership, covering your available options, the risks and rewards, and common myths versus facts.

02/10/2026 Unlocking Business Growth with the SBA 504 Loan Program

Date: 02/10/2026 time:10:00AM - 11:30 AM The SBA 504 Loan Program can assist with your business development.

02/10/2026 AI for Smarter Content Creation

Date: 02/10/2026 time:02:00PM - 03:30 PM Create more content in less time. This session shows you how to use AI to repurpose posts, polish your messaging, and build a consistent social presence—without the overwhelm.

02/11/2026 Protect Your Small Business From Fraud

Date: 02/11/2026 time: 10:00AM - 11:00 PM Learn to identify fraud risk from cyber thieves, employees, and customers. Understand how many fraud attacks are carried out.

02/11/2026 Entities and Governance

Date: 02/11/2026 time: 02:00PM - 03:00 PM Join us for an informative webinar that explores the legal foundations of business entities and governance.

02/16/2026 Strategic Value Masters - Part 2: Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategy

Date: 02/16/2026 time: 09:30AM - 10:30 AM This dynamic workshop will show you how to shift from chaos to clarity - transforming your business from survive mode to thrive mode.

02/17/2026 Short Form Video Editing

Date: 02/17/2026 time: 10:00AM - 11:30 AM Once you know what kind of short-form video content to create, the next step is making it happen—without spending hours or hiring a full production team.

02/18/2026 Managing Daily Outcomes: Cornerstone for Individual and Team Performance

Date: 02/18/2026 time: 10:00AM - 11:00 AM Clarity and delivery of daily outcomes is the overlooked cornerstone of harnessing the full value of collaboration and individual performance while getting rid of frustrating busywork, lack of clarity and much bias.

02/18/2026 Industry Tax Insights: Gig Economy

Date: 02/18/2026 time: 01:00 PM -2:30 PM The GIG Economy can be uncharted territory for most small businesses, freelancers and independent contractors.

02/24/2026 IRS Tax Filing Season

Date: 02/24/2026 Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM Learn how to master use IRS e-File systems for individual and business returns, explore various electronic payment methods, and discover how to eliminate paper-based processes that slow down operations.

02/26/2026 Canva Basics: From Templates To Your Unique Brand

Date: 02/26/2026 Time: 02:00PM-3:00PM Learn how to navigate free vs paid accounts, choose the right design for your needs (flyers, social posts, etc.), and work with templates, elements, text/fonts, photos, to best represent your business and brand.

02/26/2026 Employee Handbook Refresher: What You Need to Know to Update Your Employment Policies

Date: 02/26/2026 Time: 02:00PM-4:00PM This seminar is designed to assist small business owners and managers in updating and communicating personnel policies through their employee handbooks.

03/03/2026 Finding Funding For Your Small Business

Date: 03/03/2026 Time: 02:00PM-3:30PM Are you looking for funding to start or expand your business? Not sure what the best option may be or even what is available? Attend this seminar to learn about the many funding options available and how to go about obtaining them.

03/03/2026 Strategic-Operational Planning

Date: 03/03/2026 Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM This session delivers a new model for planning that links the strategic with the operational understanding them as a whole.

03/10/2026 Exporting Success: Resources for Your Small Business (SBA International Trade Resources)

Date: 03/10/2026 Time: 10:00AM-11:30AM Take your business global! International trade helps small businesses access new markets and consumers. The exporting process is challenging but rewarding.

03/11/2026 Financial Tips for Your Small Business

Date: 03/11/2026 Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM Learn tips on how to start a healthy small business, operate it, and grow. Learn the 3 keys to business success. Become comfortable with talking about financing, budgeting, bookkeeping, cash flow, and P&L statements.

03/16/2026 Strategic Value Masters - Part 3: E-commerce & Online

Date: 03/16/2026 Time: 09:30AM-10:30AM his dynamic workshop will show you how to shift from chaos to clarity - transforming your business from survive mode to thrive mode.