About the event

If a picture equals a thousand words, a 30-second video can do wonders for small business. This program, offered by SCORE volunteer Rich Wersinger will show you the value of videos in your marketing messages.

Date & Time: September 14, 2024, 10:00am PDT

Cost: $0.00

Duration: 90 minutes

Language: English

4:00 PM

Inicie su negocio: un curso intensivo de conceptos básicos de negocios (en Español) with Workshops & Trainings

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¿Pensando en comenzar un negocio? Esta sesión en vivo (en línea) es un curso intensivo sobre conceptos básicos de negocios: por dónde empezar, qué saber y qué pensar al iniciar un nuevo negocio. Discutiremos las diferencias entre los tipos de entidades, cómo registrar su entidad, licencias comerciales, EIN, creación de una cuenta bancaria comercial, financiamiento, planificación comercial, recursos, preguntas y respuestas, ¡y más!

When: Wednesday September 11, 2024,

8:30 AM-12:30 PM Where: 7726 SE Harmony Road (Room 170-172) Milwaukie, OR 97222 (Harmony West)

I n C o o p e r a t io n w i t h t h e O r e g o n AP E X A c c e le r a t o r

Meet the Buyers Portland area Questions? Contact: Nada Maisse 503-702-6010 nmaisse@gcap.org

Date: Wednesday September 11, 2024, 8:30am—12:30pm

Location: Clackamas Community College 7726 SE Harmony Road Harmony West Room 170, 172 Milwaukie, OR 97222

REGISTER HERE This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. SBA COBID Port of Portland Hoffman Construction TriMet Portland Public School Federal, state, and local government agencies spend millions of dollars every year purchasing goods and services from the private sector. Small business owners are sometimes reluctant to tap into this lucrative market because it seems too complex. This free session will introduce participants to the local government purchasing activities and their process. This is a great networking opportunity to share your capability statement To register for this free training, Click here or go to our website: www.gcap.org and select the event under the training tab.

Tema: Pasos para formalizar el negocio; estructuras legales; marketing; precios; finanzas. No solo hablaremos de los pasos para registrar un negocio y del proceso para obtener las licencias necesarias. Compartiremos lecciones de como mejor administrar un negocio pequeño que ustedes pueden adaptar y utilizar para fortalecer su propio negocio.

Hora: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Donde: Virtual – Zoom
Cost0: Sin Costo

REGÍSTRESE

Thinking of starting a business? This session is a crash course in business basics: where to start, what to know, and what to be thinking about when starting a new business. We will discuss the differences between entity types, how to register your entity, business licenses, EINs, setting up a business bank account, financing, business planning, resources, and more!

Videos available in English and Spanish!

September 4, 2024
12-1pm
Online via Zoom

Social Media is an essential marketing avenue for small businesses, but small business owners often feel the burden of having to create unique content to promote their business. Coming up with unique and engaging content can feel daunting and exhausting. In this webinar we are going to explore creative ideas for social media content to help your business and business district grow. Sign up today!

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September 4, 2024
12-1pm
Online via Zoom

Social Media is an essential marketing avenue for small businesses, but small business owners often feel the burden of having to create unique content to promote their business. Coming up with unique and engaging content can feel daunting and exhausting. In this webinar we are going to explore creative ideas for social media content to help your business and business district grow. Sign up today!

About the event

Social Media can have a huge impact not only on your business but your brand. This workshop gives a different perspective to our Basic Social Media workshop. Rest assured your customers are talking to your brand on social media. But are you listening? Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube offer an opportunity to learn from your customers, prospects, and even competitors. Social platforms also offer you a cost-effective channel for market research, generating awareness, and providing customer support. In his 2-hour workshop, Anvil Media President & Founder, Kent Lewis, will outline 5 Benefits of Social Media Marketing and 10 Essential Social Media Strategies that will help you formulate and refine a social media program for your business. He will provide real-world case studies, best practices, and additional resources, including touching on the latest platforms like TikTok, channels like podcasting, strategies like influencer marketing, and best practices. Lastly, Lewis will host a clinic; reviewing attendee social media presences and provide real-time feedback to make social media work more effectively for your business. Please Note: This Social Media workshop is specifically designed for businesses that are currently using social media but need to increase the effectiveness of using the various platforms to increase business and profitability.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JZccDkRbR_G3BRCw6Tm1TQ#/registration

Date & Time

Aug 28, 2024 09:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Description

In partnership with Mastercard Strive, Hello Alice presents a cutting-edge virtual panel discussion and Q&A focused on harnessing the power of AI for inclusive innovation in small businesses. Join us for this one-hour webinar where industry experts and successful business owners will share their experiences and strategies for optimizing AI technology. You'll leave equipped with actionable insights to drive your business forward in the age of AI.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • AI Revolution in Small Business: Discover how generative AI and other AI technologies are reshaping the business landscape, creating new opportunities for growth and efficiency. • Inclusive AI Strategies: Learn how small businesses can leverage AI to level the playing field and drive success in an increasingly digital world. • Practical AI Applications: Explore real-world examples of how small businesses are using AI for tasks like customer service, marketing, inventory management, and decision-making. • Future-Proofing Your Business: Gain insights into developing a versatile skill set that adapts to the evolving AI landscape, preparing you for professions yet to be conceived. • Human-AI Collaboration: Understand how to position AI as a powerful partner that enhances, rather than replaces, human creativity and decision-making. • Enterprise Support: Hear how companies like Mastercard and Hello Alice are helping support small businesses through the use of AI MEET YOUR PANELISTS: • Moderator: Salah Goss, Senior Vice President for Social Impact at the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth • Panelist: Kelsey Ruger, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Hello Alice • Panelist: Abran Maldonado, OpenAI ambassador and Co-Founder at Create Labs • Panelist: Marcel Benson, Founder of Benson Watch

Are you unable to join us in person for the COFFEE & ISSUES Meeting? We have a hybrid option, and it starts at 7:30 AM.

This will be a Hybrid meeting both in-person at the OAME Center, 731 N. Hayden Meadows Dr. Portland, 97217, and on Zoom for those who cannot make it in person.  See below for the Zoom call information, but we hope most of you will be here in-person.

There will not be online networking after the meeting.

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Join Zoom Meeting Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88683723575

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcK2WpyIid

Linkhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88683723575VenueOAMEAddress731 N Hayden Meadows Dr.Portland OR 97217, USStartsFri Sep 27 2024, 07:30am PSTEndsFri Sep 27 2024, 08:30am PST

Join us at Camino a Mi Negocio, an information session hosted by Hacienda CDC's Empresarios program. This monthly virtual event is designed to introduce prospective clients to the resources and support available through the Empresarios program and our partner network.  

Our team of business advisors will provide a breakdown of our programming and advising and explain how we can support you on your journey as a food entrepreneur. During the session, you will learn more about Hacienda as well as the qualifications required to access our Empresarios services. You'll also hear from successful clients who have gone through our program. 

After the session, entrepreneurs who meet Empresarios eligibility criteria will be encouraged to enroll in the program. 

Program Eligibility 

To participate in the Empresarios program, clients must 

• Have a home address and/or business address within Portland city limits.  

• Have an idea or an existing business in the food and beverage industry, such as a food/beverage product, restaurant, food cart, and/or catering business.  

• Be a startup in need of support in the initial stages OR established business needing short- or long-term assistance to stabilize the business.  

• Be committed to meeting with your personal business advisor a minimum of once every two months (via video call or in-person, preferably).  

• Be committed to completing quarterly and annual surveys regarding your business progress and your feedback on the program. 

• Attend Camino a Mi Negocio, an information session about the Empresarios program. 

Register

About the event

Ensure your business appears on Google Search and Maps and boost your online visibility by leveraging Google My Business, now known as Google Business Profile.

link here: https://www.score.org/event/how-optimize-your-google-business-profile-boost-your-online-presence

In this webinar, our expert presenter will show you how to build and manage your Google Business Profile, ensuring visibility and accuracy across Google Search and Google Maps. Take advantage of this opportunity to maximize your online presence and attract customers in your local community and beyond.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Understanding the basics of Google Business Profile

• Step-by-step guidance on creating and verifying your business profile

• How to build a profile without a brick-and-mortar

• How to optimize your business information

• How to manage your business profile to stay relevant

Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording

About the event

You don’t have to empty your pockets to market your business successfully. Join small business experts Brian Moran and Jocelyn Ring for an exclusive webinar on mastering Marketing on a Budget. Learn cost-effective strategies to maximize your marketing impact and efficiently grow your brand.

This webinar will provide practical tips and actionable insights for optimizing your marketing plans. Jocelyn and Brian will share proven methods that you can implement immediately to see results. Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your marketing efforts without overspending.

Learning Objectives:

• Discover the essential principles of cost-effective marketing.

• Develop a clear and compelling marketing message

• Make effective use of social media and digital platforms

• Measure and analyze marketing performance on a budget

Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording.

Date and time

Tuesday, August 20 · 11am - 12pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-small-businesses-grow-your-sales-through-trade-tickets-946798729487?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

• Event lasts 1 hour

Are you a small business looking to expand?

Did you know that the best way to boost your bottom line is to look outside of our US borders. Selling internationally can help protect your bottom line from the ebbs and flows of one domestic market, while granting you access to more buyers. Learn about access to markets, access to grants, and access to capital to help your business enter the global marketplace!

Join experts from the U.S Small Business Administration's Office of International Trade to hear how you can:

• access export resources

• find international buyers

• obtain financing

• protect your foreign receivables

Access to capital is a top issue for many small business owners. Join Portland Small Business Hub’s advisors and learn more at this informational session.

https://pdxsmallbizhub.com/funding-webinar

Learn more

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

$0 - FREE, ONLINE

link here: https://www.travelportland.com/about-us/locl-101-optimizing-your-google-business-profile/

When

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024

10 a.m.–11 a.m.

Cost: No cost to attend

Where

Virtual (Zoom)

Zoom link will be provided

Join us virtually to learn how to optimize your Google Business Profile (GBP). This hands-on training led by Locl Chief Executive Officer Joel Siedenburg will teach you how to connect your GBP to your Premium Locl account, add multiple locations, maximize your Map Keyword Score and more.   

Click the button below to register and use the text box on the registration form to ask any questions you would like answered during the training.

This event is limited to Travel Portland partners only. Interested non-partners can learn more about our partnership program and apply by visiting travelportland.com/about-us/partnership.

About the event

Social media can be a powerful tool for small business owners to market their products and services directly to their customers. However, social media can also be overwhelming. Which platform do you post on? How often should you post? What do you post and when?

In this webinar, marketing expert Patty Ross will teach you the basics every business owner should know about social media marketing and the latest trends you should follow.

You will learn:

• How to create a content calendar

• How to choose which platforms make sense for your business

• The right times to post on each platform and how often

• What type of content to post for the best engagement

• What are the best social media advertising options

Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording.

https://oame.org/calendar/#!event/2024/8/8/youth-entrepreneurship-conference

Venue OAME

Address 731 N Hayden Meadows Dr.

Portland OR 97217, US

Starts Thu Aug 8 2024, 07:30am PDT

Ends Thu Aug 8 2024, 04:00pm PDT

Join us for this free webinar featuring a presentation and Q&A on the vital role of business contracts and agreements. This session will explain what makes a contract legally enforceable, when to implement contracts, and which types are essential for business success. Additionally, we will cover how contracts can help reduce liability and enhance business processes.

This workshop will be facilitated in partnership with Lindy Laurence, owner and managing attorney of Rational Unicorn Legal Services. Lindy Laurence is an experienced small business and tax attorney based outside of Seattle, Washington. She is a mom, business owner, and second-career attorney. Lindy’s expertise lies in guiding startups, non-profits, and community organizations towards their aspirations, grounded by her conviction that legal work should uplift humanity and foster social justice.

Key Takeaways:

• Enforceable Contracts: Understand the key elements that make a contract enforceable and ensure your agreements are legally binding.

• Essential Contracts: Learn when to use contracts and which ones are vital for your business operations.

• Liability Minimization: Discover how to use contracts to reduce liability and improve business processes, enhancing overall efficiency and protection.

Who should attend: Business owners or sole proprietors at all stages of operation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into business contracts through a workshop led by a community-oriented law firm. Register today!

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