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SUMMARY:Custom GPTs for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create your own Custom GPT that acts like a virtual employee for your business. Instead of starting from scratch every time\, you’ll build an AI assistant trained to create branded content\, answer common questions\, generate marketing materials\, and streamline repetitive tasks. \nIn this hands-on session\, you’ll learn how to create GPTs that generate: \n\nSocial media graphics\nFlyers and promotional materials\nEmail newsletters\nBlog content\nSales messages\nCustomer service responses\nBusiness planning documents\n\nYou’ll also see real-world examples\, including a custom GPT built for a client that produces branded Instagram graphics in under a minute with the correct logo\, colors\, and messaging. \nTakeaway:  Leave with a framework for creating your own AI-powered business assistant. \nFacilitator: Deborah Deras is an AI trainer\, two-time author\, international speaker\, and doctoral scholar with over three decades of business experience. As an AI educator\, marketing strategist\, and public speaking consultant\, she empowers organizations and entrepreneurs to leverage artificial intelligence to increase efficiency\, enhance marketing effectiveness\, and drive revenue growth. Her approach blends practical strategy with cutting-edge AI tools to help participants implement what they learn immediately. \n*The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before and morning of the the webinar.  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/custom-gpts-for-small-business/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Marketing Planning
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SUMMARY:NotebookLM for Research & Content Creation
DESCRIPTION:NotebookLM is one of Google’s most powerful AI tools for organizing information and turning existing content into valuable business assets. \nLearn how to upload PDFs\, YouTube videos\, websites\, presentations\, and notes\, then use AI to generate: \n\nExecutive summaries\nResearch reports\nCompetitive analysis\nPodcast-style audio overviews\nTraining materials\nCourse curriculum\nPitch decks\nClient proposals\n\nThis session is ideal for consultants\, coaches\, educators\, and business owners who want to transform existing knowledge into scalable content. \nTakeaway: Learn how to turn your existing information into presentations\, training programs\, and marketing assets in a fraction of the time. \nFacilitator: Deborah Deras is an AI trainer\, two-time author\, international speaker\, and doctoral scholar with over three decades of business experience. As an AI educator\, marketing strategist\, and public speaking consultant\, she empowers organizations and entrepreneurs to leverage artificial intelligence to increase efficiency\, enhance marketing effectiveness\, and drive revenue growth. Her approach blends practical strategy with cutting-edge AI tools to help participants implement what they learn immediately. \n*The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before and morning of the the webinar.  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/notebooklm-for-research-content-creation/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Marketing
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SUMMARY:Nano Banana + AI Graphics & Virtual Photo Shoots
DESCRIPTION:Professional photography\, graphic design\, and marketing content no longer require expensive photo shoots or design teams. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to use Nano Banana and Google’s experimental AI tools to: \n\nEdit product photos\nCreate marketing graphics\nGenerate virtual headshots\nDesign social media content\nProduce promotional images\nCreate lifestyle product photography\nBuild ad creatives for digital campaigns\n\nYou’ll discover how small businesses can create high-quality visual content using AI while dramatically reducing marketing costs. \nTakeaway: Create professional-looking graphics and marketing visuals without hiring a photographer or graphic designer. \nFacilitator: Deborah Deras is an AI trainer\, two-time author\, international speaker\, and doctoral scholar with over three decades of business experience. As an AI educator\, marketing strategist\, and public speaking consultant\, she empowers organizations and entrepreneurs to leverage artificial intelligence to increase efficiency\, enhance marketing effectiveness\, and drive revenue growth. Her approach blends practical strategy with cutting-edge AI tools to help participants implement what they learn immediately. \n*The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before and morning of the the webinar.  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/nano-banana-ai-graphics-virtual-photo-shoots/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Marketing
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SUMMARY:Claude 101 – The Foundation Every Business Owner Needs
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, this foundational session is designed for business owners who are new to AI as well as those who attended advanced sessions and want to strengthen their fundamentals. \nLearn how to use Claude to: \n\nWrite marketing content\nCreate business plans\nDraft proposals\nBuild operating procedures\nAnalyze documents\nImprove customer communications\nOrganize business information\n\nThis workshop is timed perfectly for businesses preparing for the fall season and for new Pasadena SBDC clients who want a practical introduction to AI. \nTakeaway: Build a strong foundation in AI and learn how to use Claude as a strategic business partner. \nInstructor: Deborah Deras\, Social Media Goddess\, Mindful AI Expert \n*The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before the webinar.  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/claude-101-the-foundation-every-business-owner-needs/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Marketing Planning
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