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November 2023

Webinar – Google and Yelp Set Up for Business – Digital Marketing #3

November 21, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

: With a Profile of my business in Google your company can stand out for free in Maps and Google Search. With the features we will teach, you can interact with existing customers or find new ones. You will learn to enter the information that your company needs so that you appear on the first pages of the search. We will talk about how to enter the type of business, description, how to mount photos, and more.   (Digital Marketing…

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Empowering Small Businesses: Launch and Grow Your Podcast with A.I. Tools

November 27, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

In today’s fast-paced digital world, podcasting has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audience, tell their stories, and build brand loyalty. But for many small businesses, the technicalities and time commitment can be overwhelming. Enter the power of A.I.!   Join us for this transformative webinar where we’ll unveil the future of podcasting for small businesses. Dive deeply into how A.I.  tools are reshaping the podcast landscape by making hosting, editing, and marketing more accessible…

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December 2023

Special Event: Grow With Google: Use YouTube To Grow Your Business

December 6, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
free

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create and organize a YouTube Channel, add videos, and promote your business with video ads. REGISTER NOW

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Canva Magic for Small Businesses

December 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Free

Unlock the secrets of visual storytelling for your business with our exclusive webinar on “Canva Magic for Small Business Owners.” Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, mastering the art of graphic design can elevate your brand’s presence and captivate your audience. Introduction to Canva: Dive deep into the world of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool tailored for non-designers Templates & Tools: Explore a plethora of templates suitable for various business needs, from social media posts to business…

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January 2024

Mastering Your 2024 Digital Marketing: Create an Effective Content Calendar

January 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, staying organized and ahead of trends is crucial, especially for small businesses. Our upcoming webinar, “Mastering Your 2024 Digital Marketing: Create an Effective Content Calendar,” is designed to empower small business owners and marketers with the tools and insights needed to build a comprehensive and adaptable content calendar for 2024. Key Takeaways: Understanding the Importance of a Content Calendar: Learn why a content calendar is a vital tool in your digital marketing strategy,…

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WEBINAR How To Begin a Successful Social Media Brand in 2024

January 11 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

n this webinar we’ll discuss what Social Media is and is not. We’ll define the difference between social media for personal use and business use. We’ll discuss today’s main platforms including best use cases based upon popular industries. You’ll learn how to select the right social platform(s) for your business including what to post (content); how often to post (frequency), and how to turn content into sales (revenue strategies). Instructor: Chérmelle Edwards (SBDC Advisor) REGISTER NOW

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How To Develop Your 2024 Digital Marketing Strategy: Create An Effective Content Calendar

January 17 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, staying organized and ahead of trends is crucial, especially for small businesses. This webinar is designed to empower small business owners and marketers with the tools and insights needed to build a comprehensive and adaptable content calendar for 2024.   Key Takeaways: Understanding the Importance of a Content Calendar: Learn why a content calendar is a vital tool in your digital marketing strategy, helping you stay consistent, relevant, and engaging.   Analyzing Trends…

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Webinar – Digital Marketing #1

January 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This series allows participants to learn about Digital Marketing including tips on how to develop a strong, low-to-no-cost marketing plan and internet strategy. Collaborative marketing strategies that can help develop QUALIFIED social media followers, and funnel traffic to your website will be featured. Do it your self tips on Content, Web Design and Search Engine Optimization will be shared. REGISTER NOW

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CANVA MAGIC FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Learn The Cool New CANVA Features

January 24 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Unlock the secrets of visual storytelling for your business with this webinar. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, mastering the art of graphic design can elevate your brand’s presence and captivate your audience.   Introduction to Canva: Dive deeply into the world of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool tailored for non-designers   Templates & Tools: Explore a plethora of templates suitable for various business needs, from social media posts to business presentations.   Branding Basics:…

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Webinar – Digital Marketing #2

January 31 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This series allows participants to learn about Digital Marketing including tips on how to develop a strong, low-to-no-cost marketing plan and internet strategy. Collaborative marketing strategies that can help develop QUALIFIED social media followers, and funnel traffic to your website will be featured. Do it your self tips on Content, Web Design and Search Engine Optimization will be shared. REGISTER NOW

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WEBINAR Social Media Solutions: Making Facebook Ads Work For You

January 31 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free

This workshop will uncover the mysteries of using Facebook Ads to grow your business. Regardless of your experience in Facebook Ads, this training will teach you how to set up your campaigns for success and get more from your advertising budget. In this workshop you will learn: i. If you’re running your Facebook Ads correctly ii. The 5 pillars of successful Facebook Ads iii. The one thing that may be holding back your Facebook Ads iv. Why a marketing funnel is essential in…

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February 2024

Social Media 101

February 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
free

Are you confused where and how to start? We at PCR SBDC, know exactly what you are going through. You are not alone and we offer a big part of the solution through our workshops and one on one consultations Our Social Media workshop, will save a lot of time, effort and mainly lots of trials and errors. Many businesses are on social media because of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) but they have no plan or strategy and are…

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WEBINAR AI for Social Media: An Intro to Best Practices for Integrating AI into Real World Content

February 8 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

This workshop will define the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through the lens of ChatGPT. What is AI? What is ChatGPT? Should ChatGPT be used in your social media strategies? We'll discuss how to use ChatGPT as a tool to create, visualize and strategize content for social media.   Instructor: Chérmelle Edwards (SBDC Advisor) REGISTER NOW

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Grow With Google: Build Your Professional Brand

February 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Having a strong professional brand and a well-thought-out career story can open many opportunities for you, especially when it comes to pursuing your next job. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to position your career story in a compelling way, improve your online presence, and build a solid network. Plus, you’ll learn how to answer the common interview question “tell me about yourself” to make a strong first impression in your interviews. REGISTER NOW

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Digital Marketing Strategies For Measurable Results

February 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
free

A comprehensive marketing strategy leverages Social Media to make information more accessible by combining together technology, content, and social interaction across many platforms including websites, blogs, video-sharing, review sites, email marketing, and event promotion. This session provides an overview of the 9 key areas of social media as defined by David Mitroff, Ph.D. with examples from his work. In this program, discover: How effective are your current social media efforts?   Are you continually researching new market segments?   Learn…

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Canva Magic for Small Businesses

February 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

Unlock the secrets of visual storytelling for your business with our exclusive webinar on “Canva Magic for Small Business Owners.” Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, mastering the art of graphic design can elevate your brand’s presence and captivate your audience. Introduction to Canva: Dive deep into the world of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool tailored for non-designers Templates & Tools: Explore a plethora of templates suitable for various business needs, from social media posts to business…

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CANVA MAGIC FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Learn The Cool New CANVA Features

February 22 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free

Unlock the secrets of visual storytelling for your business with this webinar. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, mastering the art of graphic design can elevate your brand’s presence and captivate your audience. Introduction to Canva: Dive deeply into the world of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool tailored for non-designers Templates & Tools: Explore a plethora of templates suitable for various business needs, from social media posts to business presentations. Branding Basics: Learn how to maintain brand consistency…

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Webinar – 8 Steps to Optimizing Your You Tube Videos Rank & Visibility

February 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Free

Videos have become an essential marketing tool for many businesses. Too often, it becomes hard to justify the time spent creating videos, because no one is viewing them.  Sound familiar? Video content must follow certain search engines rules.  Do you know them? If not, you should join our SBDC Online Marketing and Web Developer, Darren Elliott as he explains what those rules are, and the  8 Steps to Optimizing Your You Tube Videos Rank and Visibility.  Best of all, they are…

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Live Q&A: All About Social Media For Your Business

February 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Free

Are you overwhelmed by Social Media marketing? Are you posting but not seeing likes convert to sales? Join the Long Beach SBDC for our Live Social Media Q&A, addressing questions on how to effectively use social media to grow your business. SBDC Marketing and Social Media advisor Deborah Deras, and Brad Pollak, Director of the Long Beach SBDC, will interact live with the audience via Zoom and answer questions covering a broad range of social media topics including how to…

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March 2024

Webinar – Amplifying Sales Through Social Media: Unveiling the Power of Social Selling

March 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

In today’s digital age, traditional selling techniques have evolved into social selling – the art of using social media to find, connect with, understand, and nurture sales prospects. When done right, social selling can yield remarkable results and significantly boost your business’s bottom line. Join us for this webinar to learn the art of social selling. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Digital Marketing #2

March 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This series allows participants to learn about Digital Marketing including tips on how to develop a strong, low-to-no-cost marketing plan and internet strategy. Collaborative marketing strategies that can help develop QUALIFIED social media followers, and funnel traffic to your website will be featured. Do it your self tips on Content, Web Design and Search Engine Optimization will be shared. REGISTER NOW

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Digital Marketing Strategies For Measurable Results

March 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Free

A comprehensive marketing strategy leverages Social Media to make information more accessible by combining together technology, content, and social interaction across many platforms including websites, blogs, video-sharing, review sites, email marketing, and event promotion. This session provides an overview of the 9 key areas of social media as defined by David Mitroff, Ph.D. with examples from his work. In this program, discover: How effective are your current social media efforts? Are you continually researching new market segments? Learn to align…

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Unlocking the 6 C’s of Connecting on Camera: A Guide for Small Business Owners

March 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
free

In the fast-paced world of social media, the power of video cannot be underestimated. As a small business owner, your ability to connect with your audience through the lens can dramatically amplify your brand’s reach, engagement, and ultimately, success. Whether you’re a seasoned video creator or just starting, mastering the art of being on camera is essential. Join us for an exclusive webinar designed specifically for small business owners eager to grow their social media presence. “Unlocking the 6 C’s…

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WEBINAR Social Media: How to Tell Your Story, How to Sell Your Brand

March 14 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
free

This workshop is to help businesses with existing social media platforms to take their business to a higher level. This workshop will answer: What is Social Media storytelling. What is the difference between building a business and selling a brand? You will learn key ways to tell a story without overselling your audience. We will discuss examples of current brands and businesses who are leveraging specific platforms to ‘sell’. You will leave the webinar with an understanding of how to communicate…

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Social Media 101

March 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free

Are you confused where and how to start? We at PCR SBDC, know exactly what you are going through. You are not alone and we offer a big part of the solution through our workshops and one on one consultations Our Social Media workshop, will save a lot of time, effort and mainly lots of trials and errors. Many businesses are on social media because of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) but they have no plan or strategy and are…

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