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Upcoming Online Workshops for January Click on the title to go to the workshop description and registration. A Beginner’s Guide to Beautiful Websites Nicole will make sense of the options, guide you through the must-have elements for a strong online presence, and show you real-world examples from popular platforms like Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy, and WordPress. Wed, Jan 8, 10:00 – 11:30 AM Launch Your Business with Customer Focused Marketing (from Google) As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers. Learn how to create a compelling brand, define your audience, convert customers, build loyalty and advocacy. Wed, Jan 8, 11:00 AM - Noon Writing a Winning Business Plan A business plan is a tool for thinking more clearly about your business idea. It helps you stay organized and on track, gain a better understanding of your market, confirm that your financial model is realistic, and create a long-term vision and strategy. Thurs, Jan 9, 10:00 AM – Noon ?Prepare Financial Projections for Your Business Plan An important section of your written business plan is your financial projection. Bob will give you the guidance and tools to prepare financial projections that are acceptable to lenders and investors, as well as providing comfort that your business can be a success. Wed, Jan 15, 10:00 – Noon Estate Planning for Entrepreneurs Ebony will provide the knowledge and tools for understanding estate planning fundamentals including business succession and asset protection. Ensure continuity and prosperity of your business while safeguarding your legacy. Tues, Jan 14, 10:00 – 11:30 AM Leadership - Cultivating a Winning Team The Playbook Series (6-part Series) (from Texas South-West SBDCs) Wed, Jan 15, 10:00 – 11:00 AM Unlocking Visibility: Know Your Customer, Grow Your Brand (from Google) Differentiate yourself from your competitors by becoming an expert on their customers. By adopting a customer-centric approach, you can gain valuable visibility in your industry and become a trusted authority. Maria Elena covers topics such as market research, customer profiling, and communication strategies to ensure businesses understand their customers' needs and effectively communicate their message. Wed, Jan 15, 11:00 AM - Noon Financial Metrics Strategic Value Masters Series (13-Part Series) (from Texas South-West SBDCs) Fri, Jan 17, 9:30 – 10:30 AM Starting a NonProfit: Essential Insights for Aspiring Founders Whether you're contemplating the launch of a 501(c)(3) public charity or simply curious about the differences between various entity types, Cheryl will explain the complexities of establishing a nonprofit organization and guide you through critical considerations for your success. Tues, Jan 21, 10:00 – 11:30 AM The Business Life Cycle—Combining the Law and Money Radica will help your businesses navigate the complex landscape of corporate law to raise capital effectively and efficiently. Wed, Jan 22, 10:00 – 11:30 AM Unleash Your Superhero Potential The Playbook Series (6-part Series) (from Texas South-West SBDCs) Wed, Jan 22, 10:00 – 11:00 AM Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs (from Google) Discover how to create a collaborative environment where everyone is responsible for design. Maria Elena will address the principles of the design thinking process, applying the design thinking process to solve problems, the basics of prototyping your ideas. Wed, Jan 22, 11:00 AM - Noon Email Marketing Essentials Research says that for every $1 spent on E-Mail marketing there is an average $44 return on investment. To generate such positive outcomes, businesses have to reach the right customers with targeted campaigns. Patty will teach basic and advanced techniques to propel your E-Mail efforts. Thurs, Jan 23, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Forget Business Cards: 5 Unique Steps to Network with Intention, Confidence, and Fast Results! Learn how to network with genuine intention and confidence, make meaningful connections without worrying about business cards or feeling like you're "selling," and come away with a fresh approach to networking that will lead to results! Tues, Jan 28, 10:00 – 11:30 AM Credit & Financing for Businesses (from Texas South-West SBDCs) Learn the types of credit available to a small business owner such as lines of credit, credit cards and term loans, as well financing options from the Small Business Administration. Tues, Jan 28, 10:00 – 11:00 AM Get Paying Clients in 30 Days: Attract Customers Organically Starting out or looking to land paying clients fast? Yemi introduces the 5Ps Go-To-Market Framework, a simple, step-by-step method to attract paying clients without relying on paid ads. Discover how to position your brand effectively, connect with the right audience, and offer clear solutions to their problems. Wed, Jan 29, 10:00 – 11:30 AM Master Daily Lists - Streamline for Success The Playbook Series (6-part Series) (from Texas South-West SBDCs) Wed, Jan 29, 10:00 – 11:00 AM Increase Your Sales with Google Tools (from Google) Promote your products online using Google tools. Maria Elena will show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. Also, she will cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google. Wed, Jan 29, 11:00 AM - Noon Building a Budget for Your Business Whether you're starting from scratch or refining your current budget, this session will provide the tools and insights you need to succeed. David will provide the methodology for building a budget, as well as guidance, and a template. Thurs, Jan 30, 10:00 – 11:30 AM ?Staying Ahead: Monthly Google & AI Developments (from Google) Join for a monthly deep dive into the latest Google updates and AI trends shaping the digital landscape. Each session will provide actionable insights to help you: learn about the newest Google algorithm changes, feature releases, and best practices. Thurs, Jan 30, 11:00 AM - Noon Upcoming Online Workshops for February Click on the title to go to the workshop description and registration. Writing a Winning Business Plan A business plan is a tool for thinking more clearly about your business idea. It helps you stay organized and on track, gain a better understanding of your market, confirm that your financial model is realistic, and create a long-term vision and strategy. Wed, Feb 5, 10:00 AM - Noon Basics of Small Business Lending Learn how to manage cash flow and credit for your business. Ryan defines three types of cash flow and discusses solutions and potential loans to meet your credit needs. Thurs, Feb 6, 10:00 – 11:30 AM Prepare Financial Projections for Your Business Plan An important section of your written business plan is your financial projection. Bob will give you the guidance and tools to prepare financial projections that are acceptable to lenders and investors, as well as providing comfort that your business can be a success. Tues, Feb 11, 10:00 AM - Noon Networking The Power of Connections: Leveraging Networking for Your Small Business In the fast-paced, interconnected world of business, networking emerges not just as a skill, but as a vital tool for success. Patty offers you a roadmap to master this art, essential for thriving across industries and sectors. Tues, Feb 18, 1:00-2:30 PM Starting a Nonprofit: A Step-by-Step Guide Ready to turn your vision into reality? Join Cheryl for a practical workshop that offers step-by-step guidance on establishing a nonprofit public charity. Wed, Feb 19, 10:00 – 11:30 AM .score.org/austin | score.austin@scorevolunteer.org
Upcoming Online Workshops for January
Click on the title to go to the workshop description and registration.
A Beginner’s Guide to Beautiful Websites
Nicole will make sense of the options, guide you through the must-have elements for a strong online presence, and show you real-world examples from popular platforms like Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy, and WordPress.
Wed, Jan 8, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Launch Your Business with Customer Focused Marketing
(from Google)
As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers. Learn how to create a compelling brand, define your audience, convert customers, build loyalty and advocacy.
Wed, Jan 8, 11:00 AM - Noon
Writing a Winning Business Plan
A business plan is a tool for thinking more clearly about your business idea. It helps you stay organized and on track, gain a better understanding of your market, confirm that your financial model is realistic, and create a long-term vision and strategy.
Thurs, Jan 9, 10:00 AM – Noon
?Prepare Financial Projections for Your Business Plan
An important section of your written business plan is your financial projection. Bob will give you the guidance and tools to prepare financial projections that are acceptable to lenders and investors, as well as providing comfort that your business can be a success.
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00 – Noon
Estate Planning for Entrepreneurs
Ebony will provide the knowledge and tools for understanding estate planning fundamentals including business succession and asset protection. Ensure continuity and prosperity of your business while safeguarding your legacy.
Tues, Jan 14, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Leadership - Cultivating a Winning Team
The Playbook Series (6-part Series)
(from Texas South-West SBDCs)
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Unlocking Visibility: Know Your Customer, Grow Your Brand
Differentiate yourself from your competitors by becoming an expert on their customers. By adopting a customer-centric approach, you can gain valuable visibility in your industry and become a trusted authority. Maria Elena covers topics such as market research, customer profiling, and communication strategies to ensure businesses understand their customers' needs and effectively communicate their message.
Wed, Jan 15, 11:00 AM - Noon
Financial Metrics
Strategic Value Masters Series (13-Part Series)
Fri, Jan 17, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Starting a NonProfit: Essential Insights for Aspiring Founders
Whether you're contemplating the launch of a 501(c)(3) public charity or simply curious about the differences between various entity types, Cheryl will explain the complexities of establishing a nonprofit organization and guide you through critical considerations for your success.
Tues, Jan 21, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
The Business Life Cycle—Combining the Law and Money
Radica will help your businesses navigate the complex landscape of corporate law to raise capital effectively and efficiently.
Wed, Jan 22, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Unleash Your Superhero Potential
Wed, Jan 22, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
Discover how to create a collaborative environment where everyone is responsible for design. Maria Elena will address the principles of the design thinking process, applying the design thinking process to solve problems, the basics of prototyping your ideas.
Wed, Jan 22, 11:00 AM - Noon
Email Marketing Essentials
Research says that for every $1 spent on E-Mail marketing there is an average $44 return on investment. To generate such positive outcomes, businesses have to reach the right customers with targeted campaigns. Patty will teach basic and advanced techniques to propel your E-Mail efforts.
Thurs, Jan 23, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Forget Business Cards: 5 Unique Steps to Network with Intention, Confidence, and Fast Results!
Learn how to network with genuine intention and confidence, make meaningful connections without worrying about business cards or feeling like you're "selling," and come away with a fresh approach to networking that will lead to results!
Tues, Jan 28, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Credit & Financing for Businesses
Learn the types of credit available to a small business owner such as lines of credit, credit cards and term loans, as well financing options from the Small Business Administration.
Tues, Jan 28, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Get Paying Clients in 30 Days: Attract Customers Organically
Starting out or looking to land paying clients fast? Yemi introduces the 5Ps Go-To-Market Framework, a simple, step-by-step method to attract paying clients without relying on paid ads. Discover how to position your brand effectively, connect with the right audience, and offer clear solutions to their problems.
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Master Daily Lists - Streamline for Success
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Increase Your Sales with Google Tools
Promote your products online using Google tools. Maria Elena will show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. Also, she will cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google.
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00 AM - Noon
Building a Budget for Your Business
Whether you're starting from scratch or refining your current budget, this session will provide the tools and insights you need to succeed. David will provide the methodology for building a budget, as well as guidance, and a template.
Thurs, Jan 30, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
?Staying Ahead: Monthly Google & AI Developments
Join for a monthly deep dive into the latest Google updates and AI trends shaping the digital landscape. Each session will provide actionable insights to help you: learn about the newest Google algorithm changes, feature releases, and best practices.
Thurs, Jan 30, 11:00 AM - Noon
Upcoming Online Workshops for February
Wed, Feb 5, 10:00 AM - Noon
Basics of Small Business Lending
Learn how to manage cash flow and credit for your business. Ryan defines three types of cash flow and discusses solutions and potential loans to meet your credit needs.
Thurs, Feb 6, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Prepare Financial Projections for Your Business Plan
Tues, Feb 11, 10:00 AM - Noon
Networking The Power of Connections: Leveraging Networking for Your Small Business
In the fast-paced, interconnected world of business, networking emerges not just as a skill, but as a vital tool for success. Patty offers you a roadmap to master this art, essential for thriving across industries and sectors.
Tues, Feb 18, 1:00-2:30 PM
Starting a Nonprofit: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ready to turn your vision into reality? Join Cheryl for a practical workshop that offers step-by-step guidance on establishing a nonprofit public charity.
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
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