Small Business Training

Update: Next Training Program starts Aug. 4, 2020

About our Small Business Training Program

The Small Business Training Program provides in-depth information to those who are planning, starting or expanding a business.

Classes are taught by industry professionals and CAA staff. The series costs $30, which includes all of the classes, books, and handouts.

Topics for each session may vary, but generally include the following:

• Business financing
• Business insurance
• Business plan development
• Digital marketing and advertising
• Business taxes
• Human resources and personnel management
• Legal entities and issues
• Networking and sales strategy
• Social Media
• Tax planning and record keeping
• Website design

Upcoming Class Schedule

Aug. 4 – Aug. 27 (8 classes)
Metro Technology Center
1700 Springlake Drive
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
6-8 pm

Oct. 6 – Oct. 29 (8 classes)
Metro Technology Center
1700 Springlake Drive
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
6-8 pm

For more information on the Small Business Training Program, please call
(405) 232-0199, ext. 3206, or [email protected]

Win Government Contracts

The ‘Win Government Contracts’ workshop covers federal, state and local information. You will learn how the government buys goods and services, how to obtain their bidding schedules, and how to write winning proposals. Topics will include:

• Identifying your market
• Finding your competitive advantage
• Navigating the System for Award Management (SAM)
• Navigating the 8(a) Minority Application and HubZone Certification Process
• Writing winning proposals
• Responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Pricing to Win
• Teaming and Subcontracting

For dates and times of training, please call or email: (405) 232-0199, ext. 3200, [email protected].