These events and courses from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready are for the week of April 28. They are just a sample of the program’s benefits. Join Verizon Small Business Digital Ready and enroll in courses and events built to help small businesses.
But first you have to join.
The program provides exclusive networking opportunities and digital skills training, from courses to live coaching sessions to personalized learning plans.
Hands-on Help: Website Review & User Experience
- April 29 | 6:00 – 8:00PM ET
- Learn how to drive website traffic, engagement, and sales.
- Join and register for free!
Ask the Expert: Create a Content Plan
- April 30 | 12:00 – 1:30PM ET
- Whether it’s your website, product descriptions, social media, or blog, learn how to create compelling content that resonates with your audience, maximizes your resources, and boosts your online presence.
- Join and register for free!
Establishing Business Credit
- May 1 | 12:00 – 1:30PM ET
- Explore the options for securing capital and lines of credit to start or grow your business, and learn how to navigate a path along the sometimes fuzzy lines of personal and business finances. Whether it’s your website, product descriptions, social media, or blog, learn how to create compelling content that resonates with your audience, maximizes your resources, and boosts your online presence.
- Join and register for free!
Instagram Reels: From Idea to Post
- May 2 | 12:30 – 1:30PM ET
- Learn step by step how to create compelling Reels (and re-use them on other platforms) to reach more potential customers. Discover the apps and tricks you need to make engaging content and get it seen.
- Join and register for free
Coming up in the rest of May
Hands-on Help: Marketing Plan for Beginners
- May 6 | 12:00 – 1:30PM ET
- Work with a small group of peers to draft and update your one-year marketing plan – so you can start putting your goals into action and attract the right kind of customers.
- Join and register for free
Funding Checklist: Get Capital Ready!
- May 7 | 12:30 – 2:00PM ET
- In this session, learn how to show you have a solid business that deserves investment and how to confidently pitch your business to secure funding from angel investors, venture capitalists, or lenders.
- Join and register for free
Marketing Analytics for Small Businesses
- May 8 | 1:30 – 3:30PM ET
- From tracking website traffic and user behavior, to understanding which marketing channels are driving the best results, unlock the power of Google Analytics 4 to optimize your small business marketing.
- Join and register for free
Keeping Your Business Connected to Grow and Thrive
- May 9 | 2:00 – 3:00PM ET
- Join us to learn how to help your business stay connected and modernize your business in an increasingly digital world with solutions from Verizon.
- Join and register for free
Creating a Pitch Deck To Get Capital Ready
- May 9 | 5:00 – 6:00PM ET
- Learn what it takes to create a compelling pitch deck that clearly speaks to investors and stakeholders, and increases your chances of securing capital for your small business.
- Join and register for free
MWBEs: What Your Certification Can Do for You
- May 13 | 12:00 – 1:30PM ET
- Learn what it means to be contract ready and best practices to ensure successful contract performance. Are you an MWBE looking to do business with the government or large corporations? This is for you!
- Join and register for free
Cybersecurity: More than Just Passwords!
- May 14 | 5:30 – 7:00PM ET
- From phishing and malware to identity theft and public misinformation campaigns, cybersecurity is a real concern today. Learn how to keep your business
safe online. - Join and register for free
Website Review & User Experience
- May 15 | 11:30AM – 1:30PM ET
- Learn how to drive website traffic, engagement, and sales.
- Join and register for free
Better Taxes Next Year!
- May 16 | 12:30 – 2:30PM ET
- Get your finances prepped for the next year’s tax season – learn how to prepare your tax return (or get someone to do it for you) and make sure everything is in order ahead of the deadline.
- Join and register for free
Community Connect: Peer Learning
- May 16 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
- This peer learning event provides the perfect opportunity to meet with like-minded small business owners in your industry, or branch out and meet new peers facing similar challenges and triumphs.
- Join and register for free
Building a Digital Presence
- May 20 | 11:30AM – 1:00PM ET
- Get tips from our expert to understand how customers find you, and how to create content that gives your customers a strong call to action.
- Join and register for free
Mastering Business Taxes and Record Keeping
- May 22 | 12:00 – 2:00PM ET
- Learn how to obtain an Employer Identification Number, report taxable income, choose a tax preparer, and establish robust record-keeping practices including the best type of systems to use.
- Join and register for free
Setting Up Business Social Media from Scratch
- May 23 | 5:30 – 6:30PM ET
- Learn how to develop a social media strategy that drives engagement, how to select the right channels for your business, how a business account differs from a personal account, and when and what to post.
- Join and register for free
Community Connect: Peer Networking
- May 28 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
- This peer networking event provides the perfect opportunity to meet with like-minded small business owners in your industry, or branch out and meet new peers facing similar challenges and triumphs.
- Join and register for free
AI and Automations for the Win
- May 28 | 5:00 – 6:30PM ET
- Discover strategies for automating your marketing campaigns that convert likes into followers and make it easier for your small business to leverage the power of digital funnels.
- Join and register for free
Web Design that Converts
- May 29 | 12:00 – 1:30PM ET
- Review the range of tools available to help you create an effective, cost-efficient website. Explore the most important elements of your site, and how you can use it to engage a larger audience.
- Join and register for free
Social Media Marketing
- May 30 | 11:30AM – 1:30PM ET
- Build a compelling content schedule across channels to ramp up your social media activity.
- Join and register for free
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