Grow Academy Student Page

Small Business in Oklahoma from usa.gov 

How to Start a Small Business from the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce 

Starting a Small Business in Oklahoma- The Oklahoma Secretary of State

NOLO- How to Start a Small Business in Oklahoma

How to Start a Small Business in Oklahoma from OKVETWorks

Tulsa City- County Library Business Center

Business Plan instructions from the SBA

Visual Guide to Starting a Small Business

Roadmap to Success from Tulsa City-County Library 

Class Overview 

Presenters:
Tulsa Economic Development Corporation TEDC 
Oklahoma Small Business Development Center OKSBDC 

Database: Gale Business Plan Builder

Class Presentations:

TEDC Overview

OKSBDC Business Plan

Grow Academy Week 1

Additional Resources:

Business Plan from the SBDC

Write Your Business Plan 

Fund Your Business

Seed and Venture Capitalists from the Oklahoma Capitol Investment Board

Presenter: https://tulsa.score.org/

Database:

Small Business Reference Center

https://www.tulsalibrary.org/research/databases/S

Business Source Elite

https://www.tulsalibrary.org/research/databases/B

Access Business News

https://www.tulsalibrary.org/research/databases/A

Class Presentations:

Grow Academy Week 2

Additional Resources:

Mentors:

https://www.score.org/find-mentor

https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/how-to-find-business-mentors

https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/you-need-a-mentor-heres-where-to-find-one-for-free/318024

https://business.oksbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=counsel&center=64000&subloc=0

https://www.buildintulsa.com/

https://reiwbc.org/

https://i2e.org/

https://nestcollectivetulsa.com/

Chambers of Commerce:

https://tulsachamber.com/index.php

https://brokenarrowchamber.com/

https://jenkschamber.com/

https://www.skiatookchamber.com/

https://aiccok.org/

https://www.bwschamber.com/

https://www.tulsalacc.com/

Networking:

https://www.36n.co/events

https://www.typros.org/events

https://www.facebook.com/groups/tulsabong/

https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/8-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-networking-events/377221

https://www.facebook.com/IamHYPEOK/

https://www.36n.co/gew

Presenters: https://www.36n.co/  

Database:

Demographics Now

https://dnow.gale.com/dnow/?p=DNOW&u=tulsa

Plunkett Research

http://www.plunkettresearchonline.com/

D&B Hoovers

https://www.tulsalibrary.org/research/databases/D

BizMiner

https://www.researchwizard.org/market-research

Mergent Intellect

https://www.mergentintellect.com/index.php/search/index

Data Axle

http://www.referenceusa.com/Home/Home

Additional Resources:

Market Data and Industry Research Resources:

https://www.tulsalibrary.org/research/business-center/market-data-and-industry-research

Market Research Source Guide:

Statistics of U.S. Businesses:

https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/susb.html

U.S. Small Business Administration Market Research and Competitive Analysis

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/market-research-competitive-analysis

Demographics from the City of Tulsa

https://www.tulsasfuture.com/workforce-and-talent/community-profile

Retail Market Study and Strategy from the City of Tulsa

https://www.cityoftulsa.org/media/9414/retail-marketing-study-final.pdf

OSU Market Research Guide:

https://guides.loc.gov/small-business-hub/planning/market-research

Presenters: https://www.nsuok.edu/

Database:

Data Axle

http://www.referenceusa.com/Home/Home

Mergent Intellect/First Research  

https://www.mergentintellect.com/index.php/search/index

Additional Resources:

Dun and Broadstreet Best Practices for Lead Management

file:///C:/Users/heather.lozano/Desktop/Resource%20Resources/DNB_Best_Practices_for_Lead_Management_eBook_May2022.pdf

Forbes: Small Business Marketing 101

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2018/01/23/small-business-marketing-101/?sh=4be2945c45ff

Search Engine Journal: Small Business Marketing

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/small-business-marketing-101/443526/#close

Maker Space

https://www.tulsalibrary.org/programs-and-services/renee-neuwald-trust-maker-space

Digital Literacy Lab

https://www.tulsalibrary.org/programs-and-services/aep-foundation-digital-literacy-lab

Trademarks

Secretary of State Trademark Application Information

https://www.sos.ok.gov/trademarks/filing/default.aspx

Trademark Application Form:

https://www.sos.ok.gov/forms/fm0054.pdf

Business Name Availability Search:

https://www.sos.ok.gov/corp/corpNameAvailability.aspx

Trademark Registration Search:

https://www.sos.ok.gov/trademarks/search.aspx

United States Patent and Trademark Office:

https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/state-trademark-information-links

OSU Patent and Trademark Resource Center:

https://info.library.okstate.edu/patent-and-trademark-resource-center

Canva: Logo Color Theory

https://www.canva.com/logos/color-psychology-the-logo-color-tricks-used-by-top-companies/

Inc.: How Color Theory can Influence Your Customers

https://www.inc.com/young-entrepreneur-council/how-color-theory-can-influence-your-customers.html

Smashing Magazine: Logo Design

https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/08/vital-tips-for-effective-logo-design/

Inclusive Design

https://www.nngroup.com/articles/inclusive-design/

https://xd.adobe.com/ideas/principles/design-systems/what-is-inclusive-design-principles-and-examples/

Presenters: https://reiwbc.org/   

Database:

Demographics Now

https://dnow.gale.com/dnow/?p=DNOW&u=tulsa

Additional Resources:

City of Tulsa: Business Site Selection

https://partnertulsa.org/

Expenses to consider

https://www.tylercauble.com/blog/5-expenses-leasing-retail-space

Forbes: 10 Steps to Building a Great Small Business Website

https://www.forbes.com/sites/allbusiness/2019/05/25/small-business-website-tips/?sh=1b7d72db21ad

SCORE: Reasons Why Small Businesses Need a Website

https://www.score.org/blog/12-reasons-why-small-businesses-need-website

International Trade Administration: Search Engine Optimization

https://www.trade.gov/how-does-search-engine-optimization-work

Five Ways to Improve Your Site’s Ranking

https://www.mtu.edu/umc/services/websites/seo/

Coworking Spaces:

https://therootcoworking.com/

https://www.thebridgeworx.com

https://www.brooksidecollective.com

https://www.36n.co

https://www.elevatecollaborations.com

https://tagcoworking.com/    

https://www.coworkingbravely.com

https://altroomtulsa.com/

Presenters: https://www.ou.edu/iccew/for-community-members/the-mine

Database:

Demographics Now

https://dnow.gale.com/dnow/?p=DNOW&u=tulsa

Mergent Intellect

https://www.mergentintellect.com/index.php/search/index

Business Source Elite

https://web.p.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/basic?vid=0&sid=b1766c70-bf0f-46d7-8471-1d7a769737d3%40redis    

Additional Resources:

EIN Employee Tax Guide

https://www.irs.gov/publications/p15

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/title-vii-civil-rights-act-1964

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-110publ233/pdf/PLAW-110publ233.pdf

The Equal Pay Act of 1963

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/centers-offices/civil-rights-center/internal/policies/equal-pay-for-equal-work#:~:text=The%20Equal%20Pay%20Act%20of,wage%20discrimination%20based%20on%20sex.&text=The%20Equal%20Pay%20Act%20(EPA)%20protects%20both%20men%20and%20women.

Titles I and V of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990

https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/titles-i-and-v-americans-disabilities-act-1990-ada#:~:text=%2D%20No%20covered%20entity%20shall%20discriminate,conditions%2C%20and%20privileges%20of%20employment.

Evacuation Safety Program

https://www.osha.gov/etools/evacuation-plans-procedures

Emergency Action Sample Plan

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-101/emrgact/emrgact.pdf

Small Business Safety and Health Handbook

https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/small-business.pdf

SBA- Hiring and Managing a Small Business

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/hire-manage-employees

Oklahoma - Employer Responsibilities

https://law.justia.com/codes/oklahoma/2021/title-40/section-40-403/

Oklahoma Employment Security Commission

https://oklahoma.gov/oesc.html

United States Department of Labor

https://www.dol.gov/

U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission

https://www.eeoc.gov/

Database:

Gale E-Library

https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?v=2.1&u=tulsa&pg=BasicSearch&it=static&p=GVRL&sw=w

Business Source Elite

https://web.s.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/basic?vid=0&sid=6d04cb7d-2fb3-4197-9ebc-4a06f2b465ea%40redis

Additional Resources:

Forbes: Five Things Small Business Owners Should Prioritize According to a Brand Strategist

https://www.forbes.com/sites/viviannunez/2020/04/21/5-things-small-business-owners-should-prioritize-according-to-a-brand-strategist/?sh=266ec58e456e

The Keys To Small Business Success - Planning And Prioritizing

https://www.smallbusinesscoach.org/the-keys-to-small-business-success-planning-and-prioritizing/

Goal Setting for your Business:

https://articles.bplans.com/how-to-set-clear-and-actionable-goals-for-your-business/

Legal Forms

https://subscriptions.uslegalforms.com/gale/catalog/category/view/id/26707/

Additional Resources:

Oklahoma Secretary of State- Downloadable Business Forms

https://www.sos.ok.gov/(S(ymmrrbjgntdybq55yw0sjuzs))/business/forms.aspx

Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce- License Requirements

https://www.okcommerce.gov/doing-business/startups-entrepreneurs/business-licensing-operating-requirements/

Oklahoma Small Business Development Center Business Forms and Documents

https://www.oksbdc.org/business-forms-documents/

SBDC Oklahoma Business Registration Packet

https://oksbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/m/Library/PDF%20and%20Excel%20Files/Business%20Basics%20-Forms/OK%20Tax%20Commission%20Forms/busregpk.pdf

Employer Tax Account and Rate Forms

https://oklahoma.gov/oesc/employers/employer-resources-and-forms.html

How to Get a Small Business License in Oklahoma

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/how-get-small-business-license-oklahoma.html

Presenters: https://www.nsuok.edu/FutureStudents/Freshman.aspx?gclid=Cj0KCQiA4aacBhCUARIsAI55maF8x-ky3PdV14Kqj3B2AQmH8OMu6r176n8e9zQMbo5DOm2oGwdh_JcaAljkEALw_wcB

Database:

Gale Business Plan Builder

https://www.tulsalibrary.org/research/databases/G

Additional Resources:

Tips Small Businesses Should Know

https://www.business.com/articles/small-business-accounting/

Small Business Bookeeping Basics

https://www.business.org/finance/accounting/small-business-bookkeeping-basics/

Accounting Terminology Guide

https://www.nysscpa.org/professional-resources/accounting-terminology-guide#sthash.Fn5LIQzs.dpbs

CPA Journal

https://www.cpajournal.com/?utm_source=Accounting%20Terms%20Page&utm_medium=Link&utm_campaign=Accounting%20Terms%20Page%20NYSSCPAcom

Forbes Small Business Bookkeeping Guide

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/small-business-bookkeeping/

Additional Business Classes at the Library 
https://events.tulsalibrary.org/events  

Oklahoma Small Business Development Center  
https://business.oksbdc.org/Events.aspx 

REI Women’s Business Development Center 
https://reiwbc.org/events-calendar/  

Tulsa Score  
https://tulsa.score.org/content/take-workshop-292  

36 Degrees North
https://www.36n.co/events  

Global Entrepreneurs Week- November 14-18
https://www.genglobal.org/themes/727  
https://www.36n.co/gew  

Pitch Presentations

Universal Class 

How to Write a Business Plan  
Business Credit 101
Small Business Guide 

LinkedIn Learning 

Entrepreneurship: Finding and Testing Your Business Idea

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/entrepreneurship-finding-and-testing-your-business-idea/find-your-business-idea?autoplay=true&u=73720220 

Small Business Tips
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/small-business-tips/what-to-expect?autoplay=true&u=73720220 

The Different Forms of Crowdfunding
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/foundations-of-raising-capital/the-different-forms-of-crowdfunding?autoplay=true&u=73720220  

Types of Partnerships
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/developing-business-partnerships/types-of-partnerships?autoplay=true&u=73720220  

Milestones in Your Business Plan
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/the-45-minute-business-plan/milestones-in-your-business-plan?autoplay=true&u=73720220  

Universal Class

https://tulsacitycountyok.universalclass.com/register.htm

Business Professionalism

Successfully Networking Your Career

Developing Great Social Skills

Linkedin Learning

https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/tccl

Building Business Relationships

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/building-business-relationships-2/business-relationships-are-career-currency?autoplay=true&u=73720220

How to Create a Perfect Elevator Pitch

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/how-to-create-a-perfect-elevator-pitch/introduction?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Winning as a Small Business

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=Winning%20as%20a%20Small%20Business&u=73720220

How to be a Good Mentee and Mentor

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/how-to-be-a-good-mentee-and-mentor/the-power-of-mentoring?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Finding and Benefiting from a Mentor

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/finding-and-benefiting-from-a-mentor/introduction?autoplay=true&u=73720220

https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/tccl

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/market-research-foundations/the-power-of-market-research?autoplay=true&u=73720220

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/ux-research-mobile-diary-studies/building-your-market-research-tool-kit?autoplay=true&u=73720220

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?entityType=ALL&keywords=Market%20research%20&language=en_US&spellcheck=true&u=73720220

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?entityType=ALL&keywords=Market%20Research%3A%20Customers%20and%20Competition&language=en_US&spellcheck=true&u=73720220

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?entityType=ALL&keywords=Research%20market%20conditions%20for%20an%20Increased%20Chance%20at%20Success&language=en_US&spellcheck=true&u=73720220

Linkedin Learning

Social Media Marketing for Small Business

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/social-media-marketing-for-small-business/welcome?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Building an Integrated Online Marketing Plan

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/building-an-integrated-online-marketing-plan/welcome?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Customer Relationship Management

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=Customer%20Relationship%20Management&u=73720220

Branding Foundations: Building a Successful Brand

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/branding-foundations-2/building-a-successful-brand?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Managing Brand Reputation

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/managing-brand-reputation/the-concept-of-marketing-reputation-management?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Immutable Laws of Branding

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/the-22-immutable-laws-of-branding-blinkist-summary/top-tips-of-branding-16124589?autoplay=true&u=73720220

The Science of Logo Design

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/the-science-of-logo-design-2/the-armm-model?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Brand Redesign Small Business

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/brand-redesign-small-business/welcome?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Universal Class

Business Branding 101

Marketing for Small Business 101

Marketing Outreach

Linkedin Learning

Creating Branded Spaces and Environments-

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=Creating%20Branded%20Spaces%20and%20Environments&u=73720220

Starting A Business Online

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/start-a-business-online/introduction-to-starting-a-business-online?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Ecommerce Fundamentals

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/ecommerce-fundamentals-14353988/start-your-online-store?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Building your small business website with WordPress

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/building-a-small-business-website-with-wordpress-com/building-a-small-business-website-with-wordpress-com?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Types of Commercial Leases

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=Types%20of%20Commercial%20Leases&u=73720220

Linkedin Learning

Sales Strategies and Approaches in a New World of Selling

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/sales-strategies-and-approaches-in-a-new-world-of-selling/the-new-world-of-selling?autoplay=true&u=73720220    

B2B Marketing Foundations: Pricing Strategies

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/b2b-marketing-pricing-strategies/how-to-be-successful-at-b2b-pricing?autoplay=true&u=73720220

What price communicates to customers

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?entityType=ALL&keywords=What%20price%20communicates%20to%20customers&language=en_US&spellcheck=true&u=73720220

Accounting Foundations: Cost-Based Pricing Strategies

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/accounting-foundations-cost-based-pricing-strategies/protecting-profits-with-accurate-pricing?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Consulting Foundations: The Concept of Value

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/consulting-foundations-the-concept-of-value/what-is-value-really?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Pricing Strategy Explained

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/pricing-strategy-explained/what-price-communicates-to-customers?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Strategic Pricing for Products and Services

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/strategic-pricing-for-products-and-services/the-power-of-strategic-pricing?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Sales Strategies and Approaches in a New World of Selling

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/sales-strategies-and-approaches-in-a-new-world-of-selling/the-new-world-of-selling?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Develop Your Sales Knowledge and Skills-

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/develop-your-sales-knowledge-and-skills?u=73720220

The Persuasion Code- The Neuroscience of Sales

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/the-persuasion-code-part-1-the-neuroscience-of-sales/using-neuroscience-to-understand-selling?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Selling With Authenticity

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/selling-with-authenticity/a-noble-profession?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Universal Class

Mastering Sales Skills 101

Creating an effective Sales Team

Linkedin Learning

Staffing: Hiring the Right People

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=Staffing%3A%20Hiring%20the%20Right%20People&u=73720220

When to Hire Staff

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?entityType=ALL&keywords=When%20to%20Hire%20Staff&language=en_US&spellcheck=true&u=73720220

Recruit Diverse Talent and Promote Equitable Hiring

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/recruit-diverse-talent-and-promote-equitable-hiring?u=73720220

Hiring and firing

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=Hiring%20and%20firing&u=73720220

Universal Class

Payroll Management 101

How to Write Effective Policy and Procedures

Fair Standards Labor Act and the Workplace

Management Essentials

Lawful Employee Termination

Constructive Feedback and Criticism

Diversity and Inclusion Training

Linkedin Learning

Efficient Time Management

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/efficient-time management/welcome?autoplay=true&u=73720220

How to Manage Your Attention and Priorities

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/how-to-manage-your-attention-and-your-priorities/pay-attention-to-your-attention-14352494?autoplay=true&u=73720220

How to Set Goals When Everything Feels Like a Priority

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/how-to-set-goals-when-everything-feels-like-a-priority/understanding-why-everything-feels-like-a-priority?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Structure Your Day When Working From Home

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/prioritizing-tasks-for-maximum-impact/structure-your-day-when-working-from-home?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Universal Class

Time Management 101

Linkedin Learning

Obtaining Local Licenses and Permits

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=Obtaining%20Local%20Licenses%20and%20Permits&u=73720220

LLCs and Corporations

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?entityType=ALL&keywords=LLCs%20and%20Corporations&language=en_US&spellcheck=true&u=73720220

Create a Business Entity

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?entityType=ALL&keywords=Create%20a%20Business%20Entity&language=en_US&spellcheck=true&u=73720220

Universal Class

Legal Terminology 101

Linkedin Learning

Understanding Small Business Accounting

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=Understanding%20Small%20Business%20Accounting&u=73720220

Accounting Foundations Budgeting

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/accounting-foundations-budgeting-2/master-budget-exercise-the-direct-labor-budget?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Financial Record Keeping

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/financial-record-keeping/why-is-financial-record-keeping-important-16004918?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Projected Profit and Loss

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=Projected%20Profit%20and%20Loss&u=73720220

Business Tax Foundations

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/business-tax-foundations/business-owner-taxes-doing-quarterlies?autoplay=true&u=73720220

Business owner taxes: doing quarterlies

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=Business%20owner%20taxes%3A%20doing%20quarterlies&u=73720220

Applying for a city business tax receipt/Applying for a county tax receipt

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?entityType=ALL&keywords=Applying%20for%20a%20city%20business%20tax%20receipt%2FApplying%20for%20a%20county%20tax%20receipt&language=en_US&spellcheck=true&u=73720220

Universal Class

Accounting and Bookkeeping 101 for Everyone

Business budgeting 101

PowerPoint Presentation 

SBDC- Business Plan

TEDC- Finding Funding

Tulsa City-County Library- Gale Small Business Builder 

Class Video

Grow Academy Class 1- Business Plans/Finding Funding

Guides on the Entrepreneurial Expedition

Networking and Mentoring Class video

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Grow Academy: Super Market Class Video

Human Centered Design Handout

36 Degrees North Presentation 

Tulsa Library presentation 

Class Video:

So on Brand

Powerpoint Presentations:

Creating Consumer Trust

Class Video:

Grow Academy: Set Your Sites

Powerpoint Presentations:

Retail Space vs. Online Stores

Class Video:

You're Worth It

Powerpoint Presentations:

Sales and Pricing

Pricing

How to Set Goals When Everything Feels Like a Priority

Scaling Your Small Business