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Training

Let’s solve problems.

Starting and growing a business is like working a puzzle. There are many pieces to choose from, but only a few that truly fit to create the full picture. Our technical assistance team works to understand your needs and find the right pieces to solve your puzzle — giving you the knowledge you need to feel confident running your business.

specialized training

Whether you need to understand your profit and loss statement or want to learn how to effectively use QuickBooks, our technical assistance team will provide you with specialized training to help you do business better. Training programs include:

  • Accounting services/bookkeeping
  • Creating a business plan
  • Computer assistance
  • Credit counseling/financial management
  • Digital marketing
  • Legal (licensing/permits/legal structure)
  • Business management/strategic planning
  • Marketing
  • Sales training
  • Coaching/mentoring

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SUPPLIER EDUCATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (SEED)

Our SEED program provides training and support designed to improve the competitiveness of manufacturing companies in coal-impacted counties of Eastern Kentucky. SEED’s goal is to help businesses develop the knowledge and confidence needed to win government and private contracts.

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REEL

REEL allows recovery center residents to acquire entrepreneurial skills during treatment to give them an edge on a new life post-recovery. Fletcher Group and Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP) are REEL KY partners.

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BE BOSS ONLINE

Be Boss Online is a program for business owners who want to understand and utilize the internet to reach their customers.  Be Boss Online was developed specifically for business owners who have limited time to invest in digital and social marketing.  We will teach you how to maximize your impact while minimizing your effort and expense.  If you would like to learn more about Be Boss Online please contact Amanda Kelly at amanda@skedcorp.com.

Business owners will learn about:

  • Google Business listings and apps
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Ads
  • Apple Maps for Business

  • Facebook for Business & Ads
  • Youtube for Business
  • Twitter for Business
  • Yelp for Business
  • Instagram for Business
  • Email Marketing
  • Website Design & Building
  • Tools, Tips & Tricks
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