Join the DeKalb Chamber for a ribbon cutting at GM Accident & Injury Urgent Care. GM Accident & Injury Urgent Care will service the community with their health care needs.
GM Accident & Injury Urgent Care will be offering Xray's, Sports Medicine, Physicals, Concussion Testing and more. Your Health Their Priority! In today?s competitive digital landscape, small businesses need every advantage to stand out locally.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses optimize for local search, making it easier to attract nearby customers and improve visibility. This webinar will demystify AI-powered tools and techniques that can enhance your local SEO strategy. You?ll learn practical, cost-effective ways to use AI for keyword research, content creation, reputation management, and data-driven decision-making?without needing a technical background.
LEARN HOW TO:
Recognize the role of AI in local SEO
Identify AI tools for local SEO optimization such as keyword research, content generation, and customer engagement.
Apply AI strategies to improve local visibility
Measure and analyze SEO performance using AI insights and make data-informed improvements A business plan is more than just a document ? it?s your roadmap to success.
A strong business plan helps keep you focused, reach your goals and is critical if you plan to seek financing for your business. Many business owners don?t have a business plan because they just don?t know where to start. This class breaks down each section of the business plan, from the executive summary to financial projections, with tools and resources to guide you along the way. Whether you?re just starting a business, need funding, or just finally have time to focus, this class will help you create an effective business plan to guide your business for years to come.
LEARN HOW TO:
Use the business plan tool or template that works for you
Understand and explain who your target customer is
Start with your company description and proceed step-by-step to finish your business plan
Strategically position your business using a written plan
Incorporate a strong financial foundation into your business plan Getting a barcode on your product is just the first step. Once your product is ready to sell, understanding how barcode data is used across retail, distribution and online marketplaces can help you prepare for the requirements of different selling channels and support your business as it grows.
In this webinar, you?ll learn how barcode information moves through the retail supply chain and how retailers, distributors and fulfillment partners use that data to identify and manage products. We?ll also cover how barcode requirements can differ between brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce, common inventory challenges to prepare for and what businesses should consider as they expand into wholesale distribution, fulfillment centers and other higher-volume sales channels.
Here is what you will learn:
How barcode data moves through the retail supply chain
How barcode use and requirements can differ between brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce
How barcode data can help support inventory management and restocking
Common barcode and inventory challenges businesses should prepare for
What to consider when expanding into wholesale distribution, fulfillment centers and other higher-volume sales channels Everyone is talking about AI?and all the things it can do. But the more important question for a busy small business owner is:
How can I actually use AI in my business without investing hours learning how to use it?
Your marketing may be suffering from content that is:
Dated
Stale
Repetitive
No longer connecting with your customers
In this Live Online Workshop, you'll discover how to use AI as a marketing productivity tool to plan, create, organize, and schedule your content.
You will learn about:
Content Strategy ? material that supports your business goals rather than simply posting because you feel like you have to
90-Day Content Calendar ? organize your marketing ideas into a structured quarterly calendar so you know what to communicate and when
Consistency ? understand how regular, relevant content keeps your business visible and reinforces your message
Where and How to Deploy Your Content ? determine which channels are appropriate for your business and how your content can be adapted for different platforms
Creating content more efficiently ? reduce the time required and still maintain a consistent voice and message
This is the first workshop in a five-part series focused on the how and why of effectively applying AI to your business.
You don't need to be an AI expert. You simply need to be someone who wants to use AI strategically and practically.
Register for your spot and discover how 90 minutes can help you plan the next 90 days of your marketing. Discover the right financing path for your small business in our 40-minute webinar, Finding the Financing Fit for Your Small Business.
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Delve into the array of funding options available, from traditional funding to alternative options. This session guides you through these choices, providing actionable insights and expert advice to help you make informed decisions. Gain clarity on navigating the complexities of financing, empowering you to drive your business toward financial success in the upcoming year. This session will help you identify potential pitfalls and learn proactive measures to overcome obstacles, ensuring a smoother financing process for your small business.
LEARN HOW TO:
Distinguish between traditional and emerging funding models, enabling better decision-making for your business's financial health.
Analyze and align specific financing solutions with your business's unique requirements.
Assess the feasibility of different options and select the most suitable financing fit to fuel your business growth.
Navigate the complexities and challenges associated with securing funding SBDC StartSmart provides the resources, support, and motivation to put your dream within reach.
StartSmart is tailored to be held virtually to facilitate virtual discussion, class engagement, & mastery of content. Participation in StartSmart will also allow access to LivePlan, an online business planning software. The program is facilitated by specially trained SBDC consultants and a long-term relationship with the SBDC and follow-up consulting is available and encouraged following the program.
Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), or are still in the planning phase, building a business takes the right tools?and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSmart will equip you to be successful!
SBDC StartSmart helps attendees to:
Evaluate & refine your business concept
Improve your knowledge of business concepts
Research markets and competition
Develop a financial forecast to improve chances of success
Develop a thorough, practical business plan
SBDC StartSmart includes 16 hours of instruction delivered over a period of 4 weeks. Sessions will be held twice a week for 2 hours.
LEARN HOW TO:
Evaluate your concept and develop plans to move forward.
Improve knowledge of business fundamentals.
Build an infrastructure for business operations and processes.
SBDC StartSmart graduates acquire:
An actionable business plan and access to business planning software
Access to financial and business resources.
A network of entrepreneurial peers and professionals
Eight modules cover critical issues for new businesses:
MODULE 1: Business Success ? How do we get there?
MODULE 2: Opportunity & Solutions
MODULE 3: Marketing for Success
MODULE 4: Digital Marketing & Online Strategies
MODULE 5: Navigating Human Resources
MODULE 6: Operations & Managing by the Numbers
MODULE 7: Management with a Plan
MODULE 8: Plan, Run, Review, Revise networking, potential partnerships at the Entrepreneur Hub Power Hour Stop posting just to post ? learn what to share, how to share it, and how to make your Facebook and Instagram content work harder for your business.
This 90-minute live webinar helps small business owners create stronger Facebook and Instagram content with practical guidance on what to post, how to post, tagging, hashtags, cross-posting, and consistency.
Many small business owners know they should be active on Facebook and Instagram, but struggle with what to post, how often to post, what features to use, and how to make their content feel professional without spending hours on it.
In this practical webinar, you will learn how to create stronger Facebook and Instagram posts that connect with your audience and support your business goals. We will cover content basics, post formatting, tagging businesses and people, using hashtags strategically, and cross-posting content between Facebook and Instagram.
Whether you are posting for the first time or trying to improve what you already do, this session will give you realistic, beginner-friendly tips you can apply right away.
This webinar will be a two-part series that can be taken together or separately.
Don't miss out on Part 1: Facebook & Instagram: Stop Guessing
LEARN HOW TO:
Create more engaging Facebook and Instagram posts that connect with your audience.
Use practical Meta best practices, including tagging, hashtags, post formatting, and cross-posting.
Choose content ideas and posting approaches that support your business goals.
Build a more consistent and professional Facebook and Instagram presence.
Ribbon Cutting at GM Accident & Injury Urgent Care
Workshop - Facebook & Instagram: Stop Guessing
Workshop - Writing a Business Plan
Workshop - Beyond the Barcode: Manage Inventory, Navigate Retail Channels and Prepare to Scale
Workshop - AI for Small Business Marketing: 90 Days of Content in 90 Minutes
Workshop - Finding the Financing Fit for Your Small Business
Workshop - StartSmart (8-class series)
The Entrepreneur Hour @ The Virtual Office Group - First Tuesday Monthly
Workshop - Facebook & Instagram: Stop Posting Randomly
