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SUMMARY:Claude 101
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an alternative to ChatGPT and curious about what Anthropic’s Claude can do for your business? \nIn this practical 90-minute webinar\, you’ll get an overview of Claude and learn how small business owners\, consultants\, coaches\, and creatives can use it to save time\, improve communication\, and streamline workflows. We’ll explore how Claude can help with writing\, brainstorming\, organizing ideas\, analyzing information\, and building custom projects that support your business goals. \nWhether you are brand-new to Claude or already using AI and want to expand your toolkit\, this session will help you understand how to use Claude strategically to improve efficiency\, creativity\, and growth. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nWhat Claude is and how it compares to other AI tools like ChatGPT\nHow to use Claude for everyday business tasks like content creation\, brainstorming\, summarizing\, and planning\nHow Projects can help you organize ongoing work and create more consistent outputs\nHow to customize Claude to better reflect your voice\, brand\, and business needs\nHow Artifacts work and how they can help you create usable business assets\nHow Claude can support coding\, simple app creation\, and “vibe coding” even if you are not a developer\nBest practices for prompting Claude to get stronger\, faster\, and more useful result\n\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 and the day of the webinar.  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/claude-101/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCC
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Social Media
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR Using Video to Promote Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:What are some smart ways to use video and other images to increase your chances of selling your goods or services? What are some best practices for video production and on-camera presentation? Is video already part of your public relations plan? Want to learn more?  Join us for this information-packed webinar\, and find out how you can promote your business and establish yourself as a tough leader through the use of video. \nInstructor: Saida Pagan (SBDC Advisor) and media trainer\, communication specialist and journalist. ln addition to having extensive experience as a television reporter\, host\, and producer\, Saida’s stories have appeared in a number of online print publications. As a media trainer\, she has helped people from all walks of life to prepare for media interviews and communicate effectively during times of crisis. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-using-video-to-promote-your-small-business-7/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Social Media
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR Social Media: Put a Pin in It for Pinterest
DESCRIPTION:Part inspiration hub\, part visual search engine\, Pinterest is where ideas turn into action. From stay-at-home parents to small business owners and creators\, it’s a powerful platform for discovery\, planning\, and growth. \nLearn how pins and boards really work\, how to turn content into clickable calls-to-action and how to build community around themes that connect and convert. \n  \n  \nInstructor: Chérmelle Edwards (SBDC Advisor) is a writer\, photographer\, and cultural strategist working across social media platforms. She specializes in creating brand-aligned content for businesses and has over ten years of experience crafting campaigns for clients in fashion\, hospitality\, and lifestyle industries.  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-social-media-put-a-pin-in-it-for-pinterest/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Social Media
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