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June 2021
WEBINAR Website 102: Web Design and SEO Best Practices
Following up Websites 101, we will take a deeper dive into forming a web design strategy by discussing how to structure a website and the importance of sitemaps. We will also discuss on-site and off-site Search Engine Optimization. Finally we touch designing your own website vs hiring a professional web designer, and review web design platforms and hosting options. This workshop explores web strategy concepts and is not a hands-on training. Instructor: Omari Valentine PLEASE NOTE: If you check in more…
Find out more »WEBINAR SBDC Orientation
This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered at the center. Attendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation will be offered three-four times per month. Instructor: Larry Johnson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Angel Investment 101 for Start-Ups
Funding and financing your business are extremely important. One of the options that comes up is angel investment. What does angel investment mean? How often does it happen? Is your business a candidate? What steps to take? What do you need? Webinar presenter Tim Berry has been on both sides of this table. He successfully raised investment for his business. And he has been an angel investor for more than a decade. In this webinar, Tim answers key questions you…
Find out more »WEBINAR “Q&A – starts, pivots, funding and COVID recovery – Ask an Advisor”
We are here to address your concerns regarding business starts, pivots, funding and COVID recovery. Senior business advisors will be on hand to address your queries on strategies, tactics to start fund, pivot and recover. Topics can include: - Disaster funding resources - PPP forgiveness - How to start a new business and thrive in this environment - Marketing pivots to address changes caused by COVID - How to strategically address your market position - Branding - Cash management -…
Find out more »WEBINAR Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors - use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the "story". This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important financial ratios, and, more importantly, how to "account" for the transactions in your business. Instructor: Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Financing Your Business
This class will teach you what you need to know to apply for a business loan. Topics include: What documents and paperwork you will need to use for the application process from major banks, which banks are currently loaning money and what you will need to qualify, why a business may need financing, sources of credit, and what you should know about credit. Instructor: Larry Johnson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Taking Charge of Your Career through Franchise & Business Ownership
Are you looking to get into business ownership but don’t know where to start? Discover what type of business could leverage your professional acumen and have a team to support you build a successful company. During our webinar learn what type of businesses excelled through Covid and are Recession Resistant. Additional topics we will be covering: • Buying into a Franchise & Running your New Business • The Surprisingly low upfront cost • The different types of Franchise Models •…
Find out more »WEBINAR The Basics of Starting a Business Post Covid 19
Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. Topics for discussion determining the feasibility of your business, the importance of business planning, understanding financial and licensing requirements and more. Instructor: Charlie Lowe REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Changing Dynamics of Consumer Behavior
The study of consumer behavior has always been an integral component of understanding the “success and/or failure” of launching, managing, and growing a business. Imagine if you will if everything you thought you knew about your consumer’s behavior changed overnight in respect to the “who, what, where, when and how”. Welcome to our COVID-19 world. In this class we will review these changing dynamics and what they mean to business today and in the future. Gain first-hand information about temporary & permanent changes…
Find out more »WEBINAR Instagram for Sales
We all know a picture says a thousand words well, a video says, 10,000 and a live video has infinite possibilities. Look at DJ DNICE Quarantine Live where he went from 80k to over 1 million and landed a brand partnership with Michelle Obama. Results may vary but when you learn to master this tool on Instagram you can position your business and brand for increased sales. Join us to learn: • How to start an Instagram Live • How…
Find out more »WEBINAR SBDC Orientation
This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered at the center. Attendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation will be offered three-four times per month. Instructor: Larry Johnson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Media Relations: Working with the Media
This workshop focuses on best practices for making your interaction with the media as smooth as possible. Whether you're trying to promote your business or seeking to communicate effectively during a crisis, knowing how to deal with the media can help you control your message and get your story told in a way that will truly enhance your brand. This workshop is must for every small business owner. Instructor: Saida Pagan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR HR Hot Topics: Speaker Series with PayrollCentric
In this workshop, we will discuss payroll tips for small businesses in a COVID era. We will address best practices, payroll processing, resources, and FAQs. In addition, we will discuss PayrollCentric’s services. Speakers: Danielle Jenkins (SBDC Advisor) and Meegan Johnson, Vice President of Sales at PayrollCentric. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Employee Retention Credit workshop
The 2020 and 2021 Employee Retention Credit Webinar: During this one-hour webinar, you will learn how to get the employee retention credit for your business. You will learn how to calculate your 2020 and/or your 2021 employee retention credit. You will also learn how to prepare and submit the payroll forms necessary to claim this very valuable credit. This is for companies with employees only. Instructor: Maureen Thielen REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Business Plan Overview
Developing a business plan is one of the most valuable activities you can undertake. A good business plan provides a roadmap for success, gives you a sense of control over your future and is essential to attract funding. Business planning might be time-consuming and daunting but the good news is you don't have to start with a blank sheet of paper! The Business Plan Overview workshop guides you through the process of creating a solid, well-structured business plan, tailored to your…
Find out more »WEBINAR SBDC Orientation
This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered at the center. Attendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation will be offered three-four times per month. Instructor: Larry Johnson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Lean Business Planning
Lean business planning is not what you think. Not a big formal plan. Not just for startups. Quick and practical tool for managing through a crisis. It's as quick and easy as a few simple bullet point lists lists and tables to set down milestones and metrics. Plus powerful tools to manage sales, spending, and cash flow. Make a quick dashboard for getting through a crisis. Join this webinar as Tim Berry, founder of bplans.com and Palo Alto Software, shares the simplicity and…
Find out more »WEBINAR Legal Structure
One of the first decisions that you will have to make as a business owner is how the company should be structured. Topics include: Permit processes, reviewing how to apply for the permits needed to operate a business, business licensing requirements, and a brief discussion on the implications of legal structures. This decision will have long-term implications, so consult with an accountant and attorney to help you select the form of ownership that is right for you. In making a…
Find out more »WEBINAR “Q&A – starts, pivots, funding and COVID recovery – Ask an Advisor”
We are here to address your concerns regarding business starts, pivots, funding and COVID recovery. Senior business advisors will be on hand to address your queries on strategies, tactics to start fund, pivot and recover. Topics can include: - Disaster funding resources - PPP forgiveness - How to start a new business and thrive in this environment - Marketing pivots to address changes caused by COVID - How to strategically address your market position - Branding - Cash management -…
Find out more »WEBINAR How to Estimate Startup Costs & Cash Flow in Covid Times
How much will it cost to start your business? It is important to know this figure so that you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. Topics include: Steps needed to calculate start-up expenses, start-up cost categories, calculating initial costs, calculating the first 90 days projected monthly costs, conducting a break-even analysis, and initial cash flow projection will be reviewed and presented in this hands-on session. Please bring a handheld calculator for your convenience. Instructor: Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Dominating Your Local Market Online
This workshop will go over proven strategies for using internet marketing and social media to get more customers and keep them. No matter if you are a large company or a one-person shop this training will give you the tools you need to prosper online. In this workshop you will discover: • How to guarantee you get found online • 4 Data Companies that determine your Google ranking – that you never even knew existed • Techniques to have your customers telling everyone…
Find out more »WEBINAR Instagram Stories
In 2021, the feed is dead and everyone is paying attention to IG stories, why because they are what people are consuming according to Social Media Examiner because they are the unfiltered authentic version of your brand. People don’t believe manufactured posts they want to like, trust and respect in order to buy from you. Join us to learn • What should you post to your stories and how is that different than the feed • How to create a…
Find out more »WEBINAR How to Set-up Up Free & Easy Accounting Software for Start-Ups
Keeping track of your business income and expenses is crucial to the financial health of your company. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be complicated! This webinar will cover how to use Wave, a free online accounting software program to help keep you on track. Wave is designed for small business owners. No jargon, just an easy accounting software for small businesses that makes sense. Topics discussed will include: • Is Wave right for you? • Setting up your bank accounts • Invoicing…
Find out more »WEBINAR Adapting Your Business for Success in a Digital World
As the needs of your customers shift, so must your business strategy. Gain insights on how to use digital marketing to reinvent your business and grow your customer base without a massive investment. You will learn how to use digital marketing to: • Locate new markets • Leverage business partnerships • Communicate changes to operations • Improve your sales funnel • And more… Instructor: Omari Valentine REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR SBDC Orientation
This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered at the center. Attendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation will be offered three-four times per month. Instructor: Larry Johnson REGISTER NOW
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