Aug 18 - 25 2020
West Business Development Center August Webinars

West Business Development Center August Webinars

Presented by West Business Development Center at Online/Virtual Space

ABCs of Email Marketing Campaigns:
Stay connected and make more sales!

Tuesday, August 18 @ 3-4 PM
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Now more than ever, it’s important to be able to reach your customers where they are. Email marketing enables you to nurture your relationship with current and prospective customers and is one of the best ways to stay connected and top-of-mind so that you can win more leads, referrals, and sales.

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ABCs of Cyber Security:
Find Out How to Be Safe Online

Wednesday, August 26 @ 10-11 AM
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The increase in the number of at-home workers means increased risk for you and your organization. Join us with Cyber Security Expert, Tom Jacobson, founder of AreWeSafeYet.net, as he uncovers possible COVID-related scams that are happening right now and shares tips and tricks to staying safe online.

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Reopening & Recovery

Employee Test Positive? Don’t get caught unawares, get expert HR guidance for all your COVID questions

Thursday, August 13 from 3-4 PM
Employees are starting to test positive for COVID-19. Do you know best practices for dealing with a positive case at your business? And if you have employees who travel, do you ask them to quarantine before they come back to work? Please join our local HR expert and get these questions answered and more.
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Etsy:
Get Selling Online Part 1

Tuesday, August 18 from 12-1:30 PM
Last year Etsy reported that small businesses selling on the platform contributed $4.7 billion to the economy. Now is the time to capture your slice of those in sales on Etsy! If you have a product to sell or already owe an Etsy online store that isn’t getting the sales you want this workshop is for you. With customers everywhere embracing the convenience of shopping from their computer or smartphone, it’s time to step up your own e-commerce strategy.
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Working and Learning From Home:
Strategies for the working parent teaching their kids

Wednesday, August 19 from 4-5 PM
Distance Learning doesn’t have to be daunting. With our schools moving to remote learning, small business owners and parents working from home are feeling overwhelmed.

Now is the time to learn how to manage working from home and helping your children learn as well. Hear from Rachel Clark, who has been coaching business owners for 16 years, on how to work from home and optimize your business. And from Morgan Shook, local special education teacher, learn real-world strategies and tools for helping working parents make schooling at home efficient and fun.
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Foundations of Finance:
Improve Your Bottom Line with Solid Financial Reports

Thursday, August 20 from 3-4 PM
Whether you are new in business or have been in business for years, this workshop is for you.
This is the ideal time to figure out the true state of your business financials. If you don’t have an honest picture of where your business is at financially, you can’t make sound decisions about what the next steps are possible.
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Emergency Preparation for Your Business

Tuesday, August 25 from 9-10 AM
Even in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic fire season and potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) are upon us. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), more than 40% of businesses never reopen after a natural disaster. Be Prepared
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Etsy:
Get Selling Online Part II

Tuesday, August 25 12-1 PM
Topics Covered in Part 2:
– Reviewing your own Etsy store for personal feedback
– Troubleshooting technical issues
– Best practices for advertising on social media
– How to engage with customers on social media
– Customer service tips
– How to style photos for the best results using online tools
– What keywords to drive traffic to your store
– How to write content to attract audiences
– What brings value to your unique store
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Dates & Times

2020/08/18 - 2020/08/25

Location Info

Online/Virtual Space