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SUMMARY:Future Proofing Your Business with Blockchain
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing a Business\n\nFOMO on blockchain for your business? We’ve got you covered.\nWe demystify blockchain in this illustrative program that includes a panel of experts to answer your questions. \nThis session will cover: \n\nIntroduction to Blockchain\n\nBlockchain vs. bitcoin – how are they different?\n\n\nHow Blockchain can be used for Small Business\n\nAccepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment\nUse of smart contracts\nUsing blockchain to raise capital\n\n\nLooking towards the future of Blockchain Technologies\n\nMoving towards cryptocurrency as national currency\n\n\nIndustry Applications\nSafety and Privacy Concerns\n\nPresenter: \nCameron Nelson\, Chief Digital Advisor\, Virginia SBDC and Central Virginia SBDC \n\nYour registration is not complete until you also register in Zoom.\n\nFee: No Cost \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/future-proofing-your-business-with-blockchain-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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SUMMARY:Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps \nWant your business to be found online? Need to figure out how to manage your business on Google Search and Maps? This is the workshop for you. \nJoin us to learn how to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps.  We will highlight the importance of verifying and how to use your Google Business Profile effectively. \nDuring this webinar we will discuss: \n\nCreate or claim your Business Profile on Google\nManage your business info across Google Search and Maps\nUse your Business Profile to connect with potential customers\nTips\, tricks and what’s new!\nHands-on demo of features discussed during webinar\n\n  \nPresented by Grow with Google speaker\, Randi Penfil \nRandi is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She has more than 20  years  of experience helping small businesses  and nonprofits improve their digital marketing. \nAs a professional speaker and trainer\, Randi has educated thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs. Before becoming a Google-supported trainer\, Randi educated and trained SMBs for Constant Contact as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Development Director. She brings enthusiasm and experience to every workshop and conversation about digital marketing. Her passion is helping small businesses take control of their digital footprint. \nThanks to Shenandoah Valley SBDC\, Shenandoah Valley Technology Council\, Blue Ridge Community College\, Virginia State SBDC\, Lord Fairfax SBDC\, Central Virginia SBDC and SCCF for hosting this webinar along with Grow with Google. \n \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/get-your-local-business-on-google-search-and-maps/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event,Technology
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SUMMARY:Certified Global Business Professional Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join the Virginia SBDC for a 6-part series to equip you with the skills to take your business global and/or sit for the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) exam. Your registration fee includes the official NASBITE CGBP Study Pack (a $199 value)\, all PowerPoint slides\, and 12 hours of training delivered by global trade experts. \n\n6 sessions ending Fri\, Oct 8 \nFee: $ 325.00 \nPayment made by clicking “Pay for Course” at the end of the registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/certified-global-business-professional-boot-camp/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210930T090000
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SUMMARY:Attracting\, Retaining and Reskilling Talent
DESCRIPTION:FINDING AND KEEPING THE TALENT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED\n‘Attract\, Develop\, and Retain Quality Employees’ is the mantra of successful CEOs and HR people across the US. Small business often has difficulty in each step of this process. This webinar will help you design an effective hiring process that is easy to use and results in better applicants and smarter selection tactics. Whether your area is dealing with low unemployment or you have not been able to find the right skills\, it offers tips and tactics to succeed. \nWe will cover ways to enhance your current employees’ knowledge and skills as well as to offer re-skilling to address new needs. Retention is a product of hiring the right people up front\, then providing them with the coaching and development to succeed and grow. We will cover all of this plus some basic information for those considering allowing remote or hybrid work options. Along with other resources\, a link to free “The Small Employers Guide to Effective Hiring” will be included. \n  \nSpeaker\nPatricia A. Frame is an experienced Human Resources management consultant and speaker. She founded Strategies for Human Resources to help small employers achieve their goals and minimize risk through effective people management. Her clients describe her as an advisor\, trusted\, and empathetic. She also consults for the Alexandria Small Business Development Center. Patricia has been a guest speaker for a wide range of professional events at the national and local level. In 2017 she was selected as the Virginia Small Business Veteran of the Year. An Air Force veteran\, she holds an MBA from Wharton. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/attracting-retaining-and-reskilling-talent/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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