If you came to this article to find out about the $10,000 small business grants from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, that’s great. Keep reading to find out more about the money.
But, first, you should know that before you can even apply for the $10K grants, you have to complete any two of the free courses or events the program offers. Lucky for you and your business, the course and event offerings are many, varied and aimed at helping you build your skillset and your community. Speak directly with experts and network with other entrepreneurs, all part of the benefits the program offers members.
And, guess what? Joining is free.
Sign up now and start taking courses to be ready to apply before the grant application period ends on June 30. Even if you don’t secure a grant, joining Digital Ready and taking advantage of the tools and resources the program provides is a smart investment in your future.
So, you can go find out more about the $10,000 grants. Or keep reading below to find out how the program can help you prosper.
These events and courses are for the back half of June.
Joyful budgeting #4
- June 16 | 12:00 – 2:00PM ET
- Discover how to create a budget that aligns with your small business goals, handles challenges, and supports your unique vision. In part 4 of this series, this will discuss proven methods to confidently manage finances, plan for growth, and refine your approach for future success.
Forecast your financial future
- June 16 | 12:30 – 4:30pm ET
- Work with an expert to draft or review your financial projections and better understand and communicate the story of your numbers. Discuss how the model works and what the numbers mean.
To register for the program, click this link.
To find an online event, click this link.
To find an online course, click this link.
Conceptualize, build, and launch your app
- June 17 | 11:00AM – 1:00PM ET
- Learn key strategies for app development as our expert shares insights, best practices, and tools to guide you from ideation to launch, helping you overcome challenges and plan for success.
Converting likes to sales
- June 17 | 2:00- 4:00PM ET
- Social media can raise your brand awareness, but how do you turn likes into leads? Learn specific strategies on Instagram and Facebook to not only be seen but also to convert those clicks into new customers.
Small business chat: The Critical Thinking Child, Lotus Rosery
- June 18 | 1:00 – 2:00pm ET
- This series is designed to spark new ideas, connect you with your small business peers and encourage creative thinking to help you approach challenges with a fresh perspective.
Cultivate brand connection through authentic storytelling
- June 24 | 1:00 – 2:00PM ET
- This event is part of a 10 session live event series coordinated by Digital Ready partner National ACE and featuring subject matter experts from the AAPI community. Harness the importance of authentic storytelling and creating brand awareness for your ideal audience. Learn how to cultivate prospects and engage customers. Webinar participants will also learn branding basics, see real-life newsletter examples, and get an overview of email marketing best practices.
Search engine optimization
- June 23 | 12:00 – 2:00pm ET
- Work with an expert to boost visibility, attract local customers, and use SEO, tagging, and keywords to increase traffic and compete with larger companies, without relying on ad spend.
Mastering social media marketing
- June 24 | 2:30 – 4:30pm ET
- Work with a social media expert to learn the best social channels for your business, how to convert leads into sales, when to post, and which content will resonate with your audience.
Business plan bootcamp
- June 25 | 1:30 – 3:30PM ET
- Discover how to create the ultimate business plan in eight easy steps with financial services expert Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO of Luminary.
Mastering brand storytelling: Crafting narratives that resonate
- June 26 | 12:00 – 2:00PM ET
- Uncover how to craft compelling brand stories that connect with your audience, reflect your values, and drive business growth through trust and loyalty.
Website usability review
- June 28 | 3:30 – 5:30pm ET
- Learn strategies to improve your site’s pages and navigation, drive more traffic to your website, increase engagement, and ultimately convert visitors into paying customers.
Website usability review
- June 30 | 12:00 – 2:00pm ET
- Learn strategies to improve your site’s pages and navigation, drive more traffic to your website, increase engagement, and ultimately convert visitors into paying customers.
To register for the program, click this link.
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
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- June 11 | 9:30 – 10:30AM ET
- June 11 | 5:00 – 6:00PM ET
- June 26 | 9:30 – 10:30AM ET
- June 26 | 4:00 – 5:00PM ET
