Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CST APEX Accelerator: How to Build a Strong Government Sales Strategy - 8 Core Activities (2026 Update) Description: In this fast-paced, high-energy session, Mr. Frank will show you how to build a sales strategy that actually wins in government contracting. You’ll learn how to […]
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Safeguard your business! Learn which insurance you need, what’s required by law, and how the right coverage keeps your business secure. This module provides a clear overview of how small businesses can protect themselves by managing risk through insurance. Participants will discover when insurance coverage is legally required, as well as how choosing the right […]
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CST SBA: Money Smart ~ Insurance - Choices for Businesses Description: Safeguard your business! Learn which insurance you need, what’s required by law, and how the right coverage keeps your business secure. This module provides a clear overview of how small businesses can […]
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Thursday, February 26, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST SCORE: Health Insurance 101 for Small Business Owners and Startups Description: Navigating health insurance as a solopreneur or small business owner can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re exploring coverage for yourself or considering benefits for your first employees, […]
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Thursday, February 26, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CST APEX Accelerator: Evolving DoD Contractor Cybersecurity Requirements (Q1-2026 Update) Description: The United States’ adversaries are actively working to steal the nation’s military and industrial competitive advantage. Today’s ubiquitous, highly interconnected information systems make that theft easier than ever. The U.S. federal government recognizes […]
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I Just Want to Sell My Stuff: Simple Tax & Accounting for Entrepreneurs Tuesday, March 3, 2026 3:30 PM 5:00 PM Business & Health Innovation Center, Northern State University1200 S Jay Street Aberdeen, SD, 57401United States (map) Take the stress out of your business finances! This workshop breaks down the basics in a simple, practical way by covering how […]
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CST SCORE: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business -- Session 5: Funding Options Description: Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, you can navigate the process with confidence. Simple Steps for Starting Your Business, in partnership with SCORE mentoring, […]
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Build powerful business credit! Learn secrets to improving your scores, understanding reports, and unlocking new funding opportunities. The Money Smart for Small Business (MSSB) Building Credit module highlights why maintaining strong personal and business credit is vital for small business owners. Participants will learn how lenders use both personal and business credit histories to determine […]
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (Online Only) 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CST SBA: Money Smart ~ Strong Business Credit - Demystified Description: Build powerful business credit! Learn secrets to improving your scores, understanding reports, and unlocking new funding opportunities. The Money Smart for Small Business (MSSB) Building Credit module highlights why maintaining strong personal and […]
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Thursday, March 5, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST SCORE: Capitalizing on Major Events ~ How to Choose and Plan Strategically Description: Major events like the FIFA World Cup, the Olympics, trade shows, and community markets can give your business rare access to new customers and boost sales quickly. But success depends […]
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. CDT SCORE: A Small Business Owner’s Crash Course in Email Marketing Description: In this high-impact session, you will learn the essential strategies to create irresistible lead magnets, grow your email list, and nurture your audience so they’re eager to work with (and refer) you. […]
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 to Thursday, March 12, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm CDT APEX Accelerator: Step-by-Step GSA: From Readiness to Award Description: Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness Cost: Free Location: Online Questions contact: Veronica Doga, nebraskaAPEX@unomaha.edu Registration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/81152
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. CDT SBA: Navigating the IRS Business Tax Account Description: Get ready to tackle those IRS business taxes in Nebraska - we'll make it less intimidating and more manageable! Hey there! Are you a business owner looking to tackle your taxes like a pro? Join […]
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT SCORE: Manage Your Finances with Confidence Using Scalable Accounting Systems Description: If you manage your finances through your banking portal, scattered spreadsheets, or mostly in your head, you’re not alone, but it can create real risk, including missed payments, unclear cash flow, and […]
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. CDT SCORE: Blog To Grow - Why Blogging Is a Small Business Power Tool Description: Discover how to stretch your blog content further, turning one well-written post into social media, email, and promotional material. Why blogging is still one of the most powerful tools […]
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How Do I Pay for This? Funding Options for Entrepreneurs Tuesday, March 10, 2026 3:30 PM 5:00 PM Business & Health Innovation Center, Northern State University1200 S Jay StreetAberdeen, SD, 57401United States (map) We’re breaking down every realistic way to fund your business in 2026. From what investors actually want, to what banks need from you, to local gap-funding […]
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. CDT SCORE: LinkedIn That Actually Works: How to Post, Connect, and Stay Top of Mind Description: Are you getting real ROI from LinkedIn — or just logging in and hoping something sticks? This workshop is for professionals who want to get more from LinkedIn: […]
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Master your cash flow! Discover practical tools and strategies to optimize your business finances and drive growth in this interactive workshop. This highly interactive module empowers participants to master cash flow management—an essential skill for every business owner. Regardless of where they are on their entrepreneurial journey, attendees will explore practical strategies, ask insightful questions, […]
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT SBA: Money Smart ~ Managing Cash Flow - Practical Problem-Solving Description: Master your cash flow! Discover practical tools and strategies to optimize your business finances and drive growth in this interactive workshop. This highly interactive module empowers participants to master cash flow […]
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT SCORE: Digital Marketing in 2026 and Beyond ~ What to Know Description: Promoting your business “over the Internet”, whatever that means, is NOT easy, and the knowledge you need to do so increases it seems every day. Join Don Gingold, co-owner of Sprocket […]
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. CDT APEX Accelerator - DCAA Billing Series Webinar Description: The Nebraska APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) are excited to announce the upcoming DCAA Billing Series, including Overview of Indirect Rates and Barriers to Payments from a DCAA Perspective. The Defense […]
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Thursday, March 12, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Get Ready for Construction Season with SBA Contract Bonding Basics Description: The Nebraska APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) are excited to announce the upcoming Small Business Administration (SBA) webinar on the SBA Bonding Program. SBA’s Surety Bond […]
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Thursday, March 12, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. CDT SCORE: QuickBooks Online Description: Do you approach bookkeeping like going to the Dentist, such as . . . it's not your favorite task, it’s easy to put off, and it's less painful when done on a regular basis? Lisa Peterson will take you […]
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Thursday, March 12, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT SCORE: Growing your Business through Public Speaking Description: Instead of spending hours on individual discovery calls or attending networking groups, you can reach multiple audiences one speech at a time as a public speaker. Yet, creating a new speech every time you speak […]
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Thursday, March 12, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Project Spectrum Resources for Small Businesses Description: This webinar presentation will offer an overview of Project Spectrum resources for businesses in the defense industrial base (DIB) seeking to bolster their cybersecurity posture and establish compliance with contracting requirements. Learn about the […]
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. CDT SCORE: Tracking Your Business Using Spreadsheets Description: Are you struggling to keep track of your business data? Do you want to learn how to organize and analyze your data more efficiently? In this webinar, you will learn: How best to use spreadsheets […]
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Entrepreneur’s Education Collaborative: AI Made Simple ~ Practical Applications for Small Businesses
Entrepreneur’s Education Collaborative: AI Made Simple ~ Practical Applications for Small Businesses
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT Entrepreneur's Education Collaborative: AI Made Simple ~ Practical Applications for Small Businesses Description: This workshop will help/give you: Understand what AI means for small businesses today Affordable AI tools to improve marketing, operations, and customer service Real-world examples of how businesses are […]
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Winning Strategies and Proven Best Practices for Government Prospecting (2026 Update) Description: Stop Chasing RFPs. Start Creating Opportunities. If your government sales strategy begins when the solicitation drops… you’re already behind. This fast-paced, high-energy session cuts through the noise and shows […]
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT SCORE: Advanced Negotiation Strategy to Protect Profit and Close Stronger Deals Description: From vendor and client agreements to pricing and hiring employees, negotiations are a constant part of running a business. The terms you agree to directly affect the profit you keep, the […]
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Navigate taxes with confidence! Learn to plan, report, and manage small business tax requirements in this dynamic, practical workshop. This module equips participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate the tax landscape for small businesses. Upon completion, attendees will be able to: • Identify federal tax requirements for small businesses and their owners, and […]
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT SBA: Money Smart ~ Tax Planning and Reporting - Understanding Taxes and Your Business Description: Navigate taxes with confidence! Learn to plan, report, and manage small business tax requirements in this dynamic, practical workshop. This module equips participants with the knowledge and […]
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Thursday, March 19, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT SCORE: Launch a Profitable Newsletter for Your Small Business Description: A well-run newsletter can become one of the easiest profit centers in your business while strengthening customer relationships. Unlike social media, you aren't relying on an algorithm, and you have direct access to […]
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Thursday, March 19, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Unlocking DoD Industrial Base Opportunities: Navigating IBAS, OTAs, and the Cornerstone Consortium Description: The Department of Defense is investing billions of dollars to strengthen and expand the United States defense industrial base. These investments span advanced manufacturing, supply chain resiliency, workforce […]
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT SCORE: How to Start and Run a Franchise Business That Works for You Description: Starting a business is more than ownership. It should support the life you want to build. Franchising offers a structured path into business ownership by combining the independence of […]
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Build Your First Website: No-Coding Needed Tuesday, March 24, 2026 3:30 PM 5:00 PM Business & Health Innovation Center, Northern State University1200 S Jay StreetAberdeen, SD, 57401United States (map) Perfect for beginners! This workshop walks you through the basics of building a website using no-code platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and more. We’ll compare pricing, features, and best use cases, […]
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Prepare for anything! Learn to spot, assess, and manage risks so your small business thrives—no matter what challenges come your way. This module empowers participants to proactively identify, evaluate, and manage risks that impact small businesses. Upon completion, you will be able to: • Identify the most common risks facing small businesses • Recognize both […]
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT SBA: Money Smart ~ Risk Management - Planning for What You Can and Cannot Control Description: Prepare for anything! Learn to spot, assess, and manage risks so your small business thrives—no matter what challenges come your way. This module empowers participants to […]
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Thursday, March 26, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Defense Production Act Title III (2026 Update) Description: Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness Cost: Free Location: Online Questions contact: Veronica Doga, nebraskaAPEX@unomaha.edu Registration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/81157
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) Rules for Federal Contractors (2026 Update) Description: Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness. Could foreign ownership—even indirectly—put your contracts at risk? If your company performs classified work, partners with foreign investors, has overseas affiliates, or is […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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