The latest $10,000 grant period from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready has opened, and you can apply now. But the real value of Digital Ready lies in the program’s long list of benefits. Many of Digital Ready’s tools and resources, like online courses, are available immediately, on demand.
To learn more about the grant application process and all that Digital Ready offers, read this explainer. Digital Ready virtual events and community networking gatherings take place on a regular schedule. See examples of the kinds of courses offered below.
The program is free and easy to join. So, register here to get started.
From creating personas to using them
- Successful marketing campaigns start with a deep understanding of your audience—and that starts with creating actionable personas. In this session, you’ll learn how to transform audience insights into targeted campaigns that resonate with your customers.
Avoiding predatory lending in a shrinking market
- Every day, small businesses across the country are searching for capital. The problem? They are shopping for it like they would for personal credit cards. Unfortunately, the same regulations that apply to personal lines of credit are not the same as those for commercial or small business financing. In fact, buying capital online is often referred to as the “Wild Wild West” of small business financing because anything goes.
Peer to peer check-in
- Discover a new way to boost your business goals in our Peer to Peer Check-in Series. Join us bi-weekly for an interactive peer-to-peer session at a time that works for you with morning and evening sessions that are designed to keep small business owners like yourself focused, supported, and moving forward. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs in a collaborative space where you can share goals, overcome challenges, and gain practical insights.
Access capital with Bank of America
- This event is about the factors that impact the ability to access capital as a business owner. This includes information that business owners should know when seeking access to capital, as well as how to improve the odds of approval. It will also review different types of financing options for small businesses.
Grow your business with search ads
- In this Ask the Expert session, learn how to create a memorable advertisement that shows up as a top search result and optimizes your brand’s visibility. Gain understanding of important factors such as algorithms, keywords, types of search results, and more. Register today to learn how to succeed in the online advertising world.
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To find an online event, click this link.
To find an online course, click this link.
Peer to Peer Check-in Series: A dynamic interactive on-going series, designed to help small businesses stay on track and break through roadblocks. Connect with a community of like-minded individuals bi-weekly in either the morning and/or the evening sessions to share your goals, receive guidance and encouragement from your fellow Digital Ready small business peers.
What can you expect to take away from a peer to peer review?
- Define your small business check-in focus/goals (Marketing, Social Media, Operations, etc.)
- Share updates on your progress and celebrate small wins
- Address pain points, troubleshoot obstacles, and brainstorm solutions with the group
- Lean on your peers for advice, motivation, and accountability
