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Plan your exit like a pro! Discover smart strategies for selling, transferring, and succession to ensure your business legacy lives on. This module provides a practical overview of selling a small business and succession planning, equipping participants to understand the strategic value of planning for business transition. By the end of the session, you will […]

SBA: Money Smart ~ Selling Your Business and Succession Planning - Developing an Exit Strategy for Your Business Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT Description: Plan your exit like a pro! Discover smart strategies for selling, transferring, and succession to ensure your business legacy lives on. This module […]

SCORE: If They Don't Remember Your Story, It Didn't Help You Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM CDT Description: Learn how to have your customer remember your story so you can increase your sales. You may be great at what you do, but if customers don't remember your story, […]

SCORE: Bookkeeping Essentials Every Small Business Owner Needs Thursday, April 2, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:00 PM CDT Description: Effective bookkeeping is the foundation of any financially healthy small business. Without accurate, consistent reporting, it becomes impossible to manage cash flow, prepare for taxes, or make informed financial decisions. In this webinar, […]

APEX Accelerator: An Introduction to Government Small Business Certifications (2026 Update) Thursday, April 2, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM CDT Description: This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of small business certifications in the government marketplace, helping participants understand how these programs can open doors to new contracting opportunities. You'll learn about […]

APEX Accelerator: Intro to Federal Government Contracting Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 10:00 AM -- 11:00 AM CST Description: Join us for an insightful and practical webinar hosted by the Nebraska APEX Accelerator. This recurring bi-monthly event offers an introduction to the world of government contracting—a space where small businesses can thrive and […]

SCORE: Learn How to Set Up QuickBooks for Your Nonprofit Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 10:00 AM -- 11:30 PM CDT Description: The webinar will go through how to set up QuickBooks for your Nonprofit Organization. We will go through the initial system set-up including establishing a chart of accounts for ease of […]

SCORE: Event Marketing Playbook - Turn Event Traffic into Sales Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:00 PM CDT Description: Major events like the FIFA World Cup, the Olympics, large conventions, trade shows, and festivals can bring thousands of potential new customers into your area. If your business plans on taking […]

SCORE: Assessing Cyber Risks: Play Cyber Jeopardy and Protect Your Business! Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 6:30 PM -- 8:00 PM CDT Description: Join us for a fun, interactive webinar where you will learn how to prepare your small business for the most common cyber threats. You will also get a chance to […]

SCORE: The Human in the Loop: How to Run Your Own AI Systems Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 10:00 AM -- 11:30 AM CDT Description: Business owners, marketers, and leaders who want AI to feel empowering instead of overwhelming should attend. Jam will break down what human in the loop means, how to […]

SCORE: Protecting Your Ideas: Utility and Design Patents Made Simple Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM CDT Description: James Larson, an Intellectual Property attorney, will provide a clear, practical overview of utility and design patents, explaining how each protects different aspects of innovation. He will cover patent protections from […]

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. CDT Nebraska APEX Accelerator: DCAA Introductory Series Description: The Nebraska APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) are excited to announce the upcoming DCAA Introductory Series, including Intro to DCAA and Audit Process Overview and Breaking into GovCon from a DCAA Perspective. […]

SCORE: AI Doesn't Have to be Complicated Thursday, April 9, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 10:00 AM -- 11:30 AM CDT Description: Running a small business is demanding, but AI can make it easier. In this practical, hands-on workshop, you will see how tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Gamma can help you save hours each […]

Friends, The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is pleased to announce its next virtual Workforce Knowledge Series session. Our goal is to share insights on the topics that matter most to your business. The next session will be: Workforce Momentum: Navigating the Road to Economic Growth – Thursday, April 9, at 11:30 a.m. CDT (10:30 a.m. MDT)   In this session, discover how Cornerstones Career Learning Center partners with businesses to support a […]

APEX Accelerator: A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for SBA's Federal Small Business Certifications (2026 Update) April 9, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM CST Description: Join us for a comprehensive webinar on how to apply for federal small business certifications through the SBA's certification portal, MySBA Certifications. This webinar will provide a […]

SCORE: Blogging for Small Business: How to Improve SEO and Drive Website Traffic Thursday, April 9, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM CDT Description: Blogs remain one of the most effective ways to increase website traffic, but many business owners overlook blogging in their content marketing strategies. A well-written blog can help […]

SCORE: AI + CRM: Simple Tools to Grow Your Small Business Faster Thursday, April 9, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 1:00 PM -- 2:30 PM CDT Description: Artificial Intelligence isn't just for large corporations. Today's CRM platforms include powerful AI features that help small businesses save time, improve follow-up, and increase sales. In this practical workshop, […]

SCORE: How to Actually Grow Your Business - Build a 12-Month Growth Plan Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM CDT Description: Most small business owners want to grow but struggle to decide where to focus next. Trying to pursue more customers, higher prices, better margins, and new offers all […]

Create Smarter, Not Harder: Using AI for Social Media Content Tuesday, April 14, 2026 3:30 PM  5:00 PM Business & Health Innovation Center, Northern State University1200 S Jay StreetAberdeen, SD, 57401United States (map) Struggling to come up with social media posts? This workshop shows you how AI can be your new content sidekick. We’ll explore tools to brainstorm ideas, […]

SCORE: Buying A Business Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 9:00 AM -- 11:00 AM CDT Description: Are you interested in learning how to evaluate the acquisition of a business? Join our upcoming workshop where we will discuss everything you need to know to make informed decisions when acquiring a business. We will cover […]

SCORE: Get Found Online: A Small Business Guide to SEO That Works Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 10:00 AM -- 11:30 AM CDT Description: Get Found Online: A Small Business Guide to SEO That Works gives small business owners a clear, practical introduction to the parts of SEO that help a website perform […]

SCORE: Meet Your AI Team - Save Time and Grow Your Business Using AI Agents Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:00 PM CDT Description: AI can be a powerful tool for small businesses, but many people only use it for simple prompts and one-off tasks. More advanced users are going […]

APEX Accelerator: Maximize Your Potential with the SBA's Mentor-Protégé Program (2026 Update) April 21, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM CST Description: Touted as a "gamechanger" when it was first introduced in 2016, the U.S. Small Business Administration's All Small Mentor-Protégé Program isn't new anymore. Known now as simply the "SBA Mentor-Protégé […]

Design Made Easy: How to Use Canva Tuesday, April 21, 2026 3:30 PM  5:00 PM Business & Health Innovation Center, Northern State University1200 S Jay StreetAberdeen, SD, 57401United States (map) If design feels overwhelming, this workshop will make Canva your new best friend. We’ll walk through the Canva Pro tools that make creating clean, consistent graphics way easier—brand kits, […]

APEX Accelerator: Who Buys What You Sell? A Step-by-Step Process (2026 Update) April 23, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM CST Description: Successful government contractors rely on more than opportunity searches—they rely on data-driven competitive intelligence. This course teaches you how to use federal procurement data to understand your market, refine your […]