Events List

About the event: In celebration of Black History Month, our expert presenter, Phyllis Johnson, owner & CEO of PKJ Consulting, will discuss funding and financial opportunities available to the Black community.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- What funding options are available
- Where to find funding and financial opportunities
- How to qualify for funding opportunities
Live attendees will receive free business resources, a copy of the slide deck, and a link to this webinar recording.

Most every small business owner currently using social media marketing has figured out whether Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn is appropriate for their niche. But target markets and platforms change over time. Remember Friendster, MySpace or Google+?
Maybe your customers are moving to other environments or you’ve worn out the capabilities of the platforms you are using? Is it time to experiment with WhatsApp, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit or a half dozen other contenders? Learn what’s available and what might make sense for your operation. Register for the social media webinar here.

About the event:
Tax season will be here sooner than you think! If you have tax questions, we have tax answers.
Join us for this LIVE Q&A session with certified CPA and small business tax expert Micah Fraim. A whole hour dedicated to answering your tax-related questions and concerns, offering tax advice you can implement throughout the year. Register for the tax webinar here.
Live attendees will receive free business resources, a copy of the slide deck, and a link to this webinar recording.

If you want your business to appear in Google search or on Google maps, you need to have a Google Business Profile. Having a profile and keeping it up to date makes you 70% more likely to attract location customers and 50% more likely to lead to a purchase.
In this webinar, our expert presenter will teach you the basics of a Google Business Profile, how to build one and the best strategies and tips to keep your profile fresh and up to date.
What You’ll Learn:
- What is a Google Business Profile
- How to create a Google Business Profile
- How to manage Google Business Profile info
- Managing reviews and measuring performance
Live attendees will receive free business resources, a copy of the slide deck, and a link to this webinar recording. Register for the small business webinar here.

Starting a business online has helped entrepreneurs avoid the enormous costs of opening a traditional brick-and-mortar business, but that doesn’t necessarily mean starting an online business is inexpensive.
In this webinar, Steve Strauss, USA TODAY senior columnist, online business pioneer, and bestselling author, will teach you how to start an online business on a small budget. Register for the online business webinar here.
You will learn the following:
- The various types of online businesses you can start
- How to build a shoestring budget
- How to build and publish your website

Managing cash flow is one of the biggest challenges that small businesses face day to day. You need money to pay bills, make investments, pay salaries, and provide growth opportunities. And sometimes it’s a struggle to make the revenue you need to cover all those expenses.
In this webinar, experienced entrepreneur Julie Brander will share practical ways to manage your cash flow, budgeting basics, and identifying business costs versus expenses. Register for the small business cashflow webinar here.
You’ll learn the following:
- How cash flows in and out of your business
- Simple ways to use business and personal budgets
- Money management strategies
- How to invest your business profits

Economic recession can significantly affect small businesses, but your business can weather an economic downturn if you are properly prepared. In this webinar, you’ll learn what challenges small businesses face during a recession, what is out of your control and what is in your control, and what simple steps you can take to prepare.
Regardless of the state of the economy, it’s important to control all aspects of your business so you can remain profitable during the good and bad times. You’ll learn how to:
- Plan for the most common financial disruptions
- Manage your debt
- Manage inventory during supply chain disruptions
- Grow and maintain customer relationships

Internet definitions declare specialty foods to be "unique and high-value food items made in small quantities from high-quality ingredients." Entrepreneur Magazine says the business is “more about marketing than cooking, getting your product on the shelves and then off again into customers' shopping carts.”
But what sounds glamorous and profitable often requires a tooth and nail fight against competitors, the distribution chain and the fickle tastes of consumers. Learn from an industry veteran what kind of investment, differentiation and tenacity is required to earn success in this niche. It takes more than a good idea and an interest in fancy flavors.

Why should you attend the Resume and Cover Letter Workshop?
- Find out about the best free resources to help with formatting a resume
- Update the language on your resume with action verbs; say goodbye to over-used phrases and fluffy verbiage that takes up valuable space without a payoff
- Understand the importance of cover letters
- Learn about the Applicant Tracking System. What is it? How do companies use it to sift through piles of resumes and screen candidates? How can you beat it using keywords and formatting?
Don’t forget to bring a copy of your current resume so you can get tips to create a powerful, up-to-date document to land your dream-job interview! The workshop begins with a PowerPoint presentation and is followed by a 1:1 resume critique with the coach facilitator.

Why should you attend the Resume and Cover Letter Workshop?
- Find out about the best free resources to help with formatting a resume
- Update the language on your resume with action verbs; say goodbye to over-used phrases and fluffy verbiage that takes up valuable space without a payoff
- Understand the importance of cover letters
- Learn about the Applicant Tracking System. What is it? How do companies use it to sift through piles of resumes and screen candidates? How can you beat it using keywords and formatting?
Don’t forget to bring a copy of your current resume so you can get tips to create a powerful, up-to-date document to land your dream-job interview! The workshop begins with a PowerPoint presentation and is followed by a 1:1 resume critique with the coach facilitator.
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