Business Trainings

At Twin Cities Development (TCD), our superpower is expertly connecting you to the resources you need. Our area is fortunate to have a training calendar and Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) to help fulfill your workforce training needs.

WNCC’s Workforce Training department can help you train and maintain a workforce that is up-to-date on today’s technologies and licenses — all at an affordable cost. Their trainings are conducted by experts who have the knowledge and expertise to serve your employees and business. WNCC has training options in manufacturing, business technologies, leadership, computer skills, and regulatory compliance, but they also make every effort to provide customized workplace training to suit your specific needs.

Explore WNCC’s Workforce Training department today, check out the training calendar below, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us at TCD! We’ll be happy to help you navigate the choices available.

October

Credit Confidence

October 15 1:00 PM Online

Do you understand how business and personal credit affects you and your business and how to maximize it to your benefit?Topics:Types of Credit and Usage: How does it affect you?How...

QuickBooks

October 15 4:00 PM Online

This workshop is suitable for entry-level and beginner users of QuickBooks Online version only. It is not designed for intermediate users. The objective is to learn the basics and include...

QuickBooks for Small Business

October 15 7:30 PM Online

This workshop is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to effectively manage their finances using QuickBooks. It will provide step-by-step guidance on setting up and using QuickBooks...

Growing Your Sales

October 16 9:30 AM Online

In this workshop you will learn how to:* Determine your Value Proposition* Identify your high-value customers* Understand your customers businesses and their needs* Determine how your product or services best...

10 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Business

October 16 11:00 AM Online

This LIVE webinar serves to create an open forum of Q&A, with interactive conversation among participants and our SBDC Staff and Consultants - it will not be recorded!In this session:...

Build & Improve Your Social Media Presence: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Google

October 16 4:00 PM Online

Social Media is a powerful marketing channel—and potential game-changer. In this webinar, we’ll guide your strategy with effective tools to establish and grow your online presence.SOCIAL BRANDING TIPS: How to...

Managing Cash Flow for Your Business

October 16 5:30 PM Online

The course will cover an in depth look at how cash flow information is generated from your business financial information.

Quickbooks para pequeñas empresas*

October 16 7:30 PM Online

Este taller está diseñado para propietarios de pequeñas empresas y emprendedores en el Valle Central que quieren aprender a utilizar QuickBooks de manera efectiva. Ofrecerá una guía práctica sobre cómo...

Grow with Google

October 17 8:00 AM Online

Grow with Google has a network of more than 8,500 partner organizations and the SI SBDC is proud to be one of them! In this webinar, learn: What is a Google Business...

The Business of Child Care

October 17 11:00 AM Online

Thinking of starting a daycare, pre-school, or other child care business? In this webinar, we'll cover the different types of child care facilities and how to set up your business...

AI and CANVA Creative Content for Social Media

October 17 11:00 AM Online

Explore the potential of AI in enhancing your social media content. Join Roni Ramos, as we delve into how artificial intelligence can automate and refine the creation of engaging text,...

¿Te gustaría ser tu propio JEFE?

October 17 12:00 PM Online

Descubre lo que se necesita para ser dueño de una empresa!Hay un montón de cosas a considerar antes de dar el salto!Qué tipo de negocio? Cuáles son los desafíos? Cuáles...

Ready, Set, Respond: Your 72-Hour Plan for Cyber Incidents

October 17 12:00 PM Online

A step-by-step guide to crafting a comprehensive response strategy that kicks in when a cyber incident strikes. Learn how to mobilize your response team, communicate effectively, and mitigate damage within...

Learn the Basics of Google Ads

October 17 4:00 PM Online

In this webinar, you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. The topics that we will cover:how to create an account and set up...

Mastering Email Marketing for Small Business Growth

October 18 11:00 AM Online

Discover the power of email marketing in this insightful webinar tailored for small businesses. With an average ROI of $36 for every $1 spent, email marketing remains one of the...

Quickbooks Payroll (en Español)

October 19 7:30 AM Online

¿Su empresa cumple correctamente con las leyes para los pagos a los empleados?Este taller informativo, es para conocer lo que la Ley pide con el mantenimiento de los archivos de...

The Power of Branding

October 19 10:00 AM Online

Every product needs to have a brand as part of its offer. Branding is important because it makes a promise to your customers as to what they should expect when...

How to Develop Your Marketing Plan

October 21 3:30 PM Online

A good marketing plan lays out the marketing actions youneed to execute. For each action item, it should spell out the potential revenue, expensesand timing required to be successful in...

How Businesses Obtain Credit

October 21 4:00 PM Online

In this workshop, business owners will learn the value of creditworthiness and how to maintain a good business credit score. They’ll also discover the documents necessary to make a successful...

Hiring Better, Faster

October 22 10:00 AM Online

Hiring can be one of the most expensive mistakes for a business.In this workshop, you'll learn some best practices and marketing tips to hire better, faster in this competitive market.

Fundamental Finances

October 22 10:30 AM Online

Gain a solid foundation in managing your business finances with our "Fundamental Finances" workshop. Learn how to set up federal & state tax accounts, understand key financial reports, and use...

Hojas de Cálculo Y Google Drive Desde Cero

October 22 11:00 AM Online

Descubre de forma práctica cómo utilizar las funciones básicas de las hojas de cálculo. Desde la creación y edición de datos hasta realizar cálculos simples con fórmulas, crear gráficos, ordenar...

Marketing Fundamentals: Basic Training

October 22 11:00 AM Online

Have you wondered what marketing is, how to get started, or how it can help your veteran owned business? Are you aware of the fundamental '4 Ps'? Do you want...

¿Te gustaría ser tu propio JEFE?

October 22 12:00 PM Online

Descubre lo que se necesita para ser dueño de una empresa!Hay un montón de cosas a considerar antes de dar el salto!Qué tipo de negocio? Cuáles son los desafíos? Cuáles...

Building a Brand

October 23 8:00 AM Online

Join us to learn about the transformative power of branding. In a crowded marketplace, creating a memorable and impactful brand is essential for standing out and driving success. Whether you're...

Building Your First Website

October 23 10:00 AM Online

Without an online presence, your business may miss valuable opportunities to connect with prospective customers. A well-built website positions your business as a trustworthy and reputable player in the market–keys...

11 Strategies for Small Business Success

October 23 1:00 PM Online

What does it take to successfully manage a business? Effective planning is essential! This webinar explores vital strategies to start, sustain, and expand your business, making it ideal for budding entrepreneurs or...

Marketing: Driving your Social Media Success!

October 23 7:00 PM Online

Need marketing assistance? As small business owners, we wear multiple hats as it is. Adding on additional tasks, such as marketing, can seem overwhelming. Marketing can be very complex, especially...

Social Media on a Shoe String: Paid Search with Google

October 24 8:00 AM Online

In this 80-minute webinar, designed specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs, you'll discover how to effectively use Google Ads to enhance your online presence and attract potential customers. We'll...

Start Up, Start Right

October 24 8:00 AM Online

A great small business always starts out as an idea, but eventually that idea needs to be turned into a reality. Most businesses never get started because individuals tend to...

Marketing That Works for Small Business Budgets

October 24 9:00 AM Online

Marketing on a budget is hard. It's even harder when most advice is just "get on social media." Yet Stephanie Scheller was somehow able to double her events company in 2020,...

Master Your Social Media Message: 10X Your Content + Communication

October 24 9:00 AM Online

If your business is NOT producing raving fans & repeat customers, your marketing messaging is probably the problem. Sophisticated Beginner shares a new approach to payoff marketing so your social...

Get Your Local Business in Google Search and Maps

October 24 4:00 PM Online

Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no...

Holiday Ready: Maximize Your Holiday Marketing

October 25 1:00 PM Online

The holiday season is a make-or-break moment for small businesses, and it’s about more than just Small Business Saturday. With major shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaching, having...

Diseña una estrategia de precios cautivadora

October 26 7:30 AM Online

El precio es el elemento que garantiza la rentabilidad de cualquier negocio. Por ello debe elaborarse una estrategia de precios que no solo garantice el retorno económico y financiero esperado,...

Business Owner Basics

October 28 10:00 AM Online

This workshop will include:Learn tips to ensure you have to right tools to be a successful business owner.Tips to conduct legal operations, keeping your business in local, state and federal...

Recording Expenses with Quickbooks Online

October 28 4:00 PM Online

Gain control of your business's expenses with our focused QuickBooks Online workshop, designed to help you efficiently manage payments and bills. This session will concentrate on using the register, entering...

How-To Edit Video: Hands-On Social Media Content Editing Workshop

October 28 5:00 PM Online

Join the UTSA SBDC for a practical, hands-on webinar where you'll master the art of editing videos tailored for social media. Led by Nia Confer, Founder & Creative Director of...

Inspiring Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Spanish)

October 29 8:00 AM Online

Are you an innovator or aspiring entrepreneur? Don’t miss this chance to become inspired and learn from successful Hispanic innovators, business leaders, and start up experts. Every year Americans celebrate...

Buy or Sell Your Business

October 29 11:30 AM Online

Are you ready to pass on the torch by selling your business in the future? Have you considered acquiring a business instead of starting one? Buying and/or Selling Your Business...

7 Options to Access Money for your Small Business

October 29 1:00 PM Online

We all know that small businesses need money to start or expand and grow. How do you determine the best funding options for your business? In this webinar, you’ll learn...

Leveraging AI and ChatGPT in Digital Marketing

October 29 4:00 PM Online

Throughout this webinar, participants will learn:1. The fundamentals of AI and the GPT-4 model2. The role of AI and ChatGPT in digital marketing3. Practical applications of AI and ChatGPT4. Implementation...

Hiring Your First Employee

October 30 10:00 AM Online

Most new business owners have never had employees working for them and have lots of questions about hiring and managing employees! This workshop will cover HR basics and what you...

Getting Your Personal Finances in Order

October 30 10:00 AM Online

This workshop will cover several important topics around personal finance management which is critical for your business finances. Topics covered will include:The Basic of Budgeting – Learn how to set up...

Grow with Google: Growth Metrics That Matter

October 30 10:00 AM Online

In this seminar, participants will learn about the key metrics that matter in marketing and how to use them to optimize their campaigns. By measuring the right metrics, businesses can...

Small Business, Big Impact - Investing in Rural America

October 30 12:00 PM Online

Rural small businesses face unique barriers in their efforts to start and grow - from a lack of access and awareness to capital and resources to struggles maintaining a qualified...

¡Potencia la presencia de tú negocio!

October 30 7:00 PM Online

Descubre cómo desarrollar tu marca y promocionarte de manera efectiva tanto en el mundo digital como en el ámbito presencial. Aprende estrategias probadas y consejos prácticos para destacar en un...

Manage Your Own Social Media

October 31 11:00 AM Online

Developing a strategy, creating content, and managing your social media can seem like a daunting undertaking. Paying someone to do all of that can ALSO be challenging or out of...

Increase Your Sales with Google Tools

October 31 4:00 PM Online

Learn how to sell online. We'll walk through listing your products for free with Google My Business and Merchant Center. And we'll show you one way to sell on your...

November

Legal Series for Business Owners

November 12 4:30 PM Online

Join us for an informative and engaging event designed specifically for small business owners like you! Our Legal Series for Business Owners is your opportunity to gain valuable insights and guidance on...

Meeting Cyber Insurance Compliance: A Guide for Small Business

November 21 12:00 PM Online

Navigate the prerequisites for cyber insurance compliance, understanding the specific safeguards and protocols insurers require. This session emphasizes actionable steps to meet compliance standards, enhance your eligibility and position your...

December

Legal Series for Business Owners

December 10 4:30 PM Online

Join us for an informative and engaging event designed specifically for small business owners like you! Our Legal Series for Business Owners is your opportunity to gain valuable insights and guidance on...