QuickBooks Online (QBO) User Training Plus Workshop MSBB

This is an applied training program that includes four (4) training modules that are delivered in two parts. This training enables users to learn and apply the skills covered to use QBO and/or enhance the use of QBO. As part of this program, participants will be able to access 1x1 instructional support as described below. The topics to be covered: getting started with QBO, connecting to financial institutions, point of sale systems, credit cards, recording transactions, invoicing, receiving payments, recording and tracking expenses, and using QBO to support financial management of a business, including development of reports, reconciliation and optimizing use of QBO. All training and support is virtual and/or by phone.

Date and time:

September 19 & 26, 2024 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

If you are unable to register for this program because registration is full, consider taking the program on another date. If you need assistance, contact the SBDC for assistance: sbdc@uwlax.edu, 608.785.8782.

Access to additional instruction and support: Participants may access up to three (3) hours of QBO 1x1 instructional support from an experienced QBO specialist during a period of 90 days following training or the available program support ends, whichever occurs first. Participants also may attend QBO Topics, Tips and Trends Forums (“QBO 3T Forums") to be held virtually in 2024. QBO 3T Forums provide opportunities for participants to learn more about a specific topic, ask questions, and get additional instructional support.

Target Participants: This program provides training and instruction to enable participants to use QBO in their business. This training/instructional support is most suitable for new and newer to QBO users (owner and/or staff). If you are an existing QBO user seeking instructional support on specific topics, please email sbdc@uwlax.edu to learn more about and get access to the SBDC's more advanced 1x1 QBO instructional and other support for your business.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

Participants completing this training program should be able to:

• Customize use of QBO for a business setting;

• Connect to available financial institutions, point of sale systems, credit cards, etc.;

• Record transactions, invoice customers, record payments;

• Record and track expenses;

• Use more specialized QBO capabilities to track business activities and meet business needs; and

• Conduct financial management including development of reports, reconciliation and optimizing use of QBO.

A confirmation email with log in information will be sent prior to the program with a reminder email sent the day before the event. If you don’t receive log in information, please check your junk/spam/promotions folder(s) or contact the SBDC for assistance: sbdc@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8782. Should circumstances arise that change program dates or its activities, the program provider, UW-La Crosse SBDC, will contact the program participants.

By registering for this event, the participant grants the program provider, the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center, the Universities of Wisconsin (UW System), and the participating organizations (identified below), the right to use, publish, and copyright the images and comments (including print and digital written narratives, materials, audio, video, and still images) in connection with this program for use in connection with program participation (current and future), websites and for promotional and educational purposes. The participant also consents to the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center providing the participant’s contact and attendance information to the program instructors and supporters (such as students), and the participating organizations.

MSBB Training Project Eligible - This program is eligible for participant funding for Mainstreet Bounceback (MSBB) grant participants. UW System, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) are participating organizations in connection with this program. To the extent state funding is available, MSBB grant participants may request that the state fund your participation. Payment of your program fees is contingent on confirmation that you or your affiliated business is a MSBB grant recipient and that you participated in this training program on the date(s) and times(s) scheduled. By registering for this program, you agree that you are a MSBB grant recipient and will attend the program as scheduled. Failure to meet the attendance criteria for a training program may result in your inability to access supplemental support and/or attend other training programs at no cost. If circumstances arise that change your availability, please follow the cancellation policy below. Questions: email sbdc@uwlax.edu or call 608.785.8782.

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration up to 5 business days prior to the start of this training program without penalty. If space is available in another program session, and as an alternative to cancellation, the program provider may allow a participant to change program date(s). Cancellations, requests, and other notice of changes for this program should be provided in writing by sending an email to sbdc@uwlax.edu.

Supplemental Training and Support. Some training programs provide participants the opportunity to access 1x1 instruction and other support for a specific period following the start of the training program. All supplemental support is at the option of the program participant. Program participants will be informed of when supplemental support is available and how to access such supplemental support as part of the training program and/or other communications with the program provider.

Waitlist: If this class is full, please let us know that you are interested in attending by adding your name to our waitlist form.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the SBDC for assistance: sbdc@uwlax.edu, 608.785.8782.

The SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA"). All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed, if any, are those of the presenter, are not intended to be professional advice to program participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA, SBDC, UW System, or WEDC.

Please only register if you are available and plan to attend, so the provided funding can assist as many small business owners as possible.

Fee: $800.00 WEDC will cover registration cost of the class for Main Street Bounceback grant recipients who register for and attend the complete course.