There is a great deal of information on the internet to assist the small business owner. Several of our partner programs offer particularly relevant webinars – both upcoming and recorded – on a variety of topics. Browse our collection of recorded and upcoming webinars below:
Upcoming Webinars
COVID19 Scams – Thursday April 15th from 10am-11am. An FBI presenter will focus on the following topics and answer questions from participants: The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed our daily lives. It has also proven to be a fertile breeding ground for both criminals and con artists. The scams they employ run from simple to sophisticated and can cause irreparable damage to both individuals and businesses alike. This seminar provides an overview of emerging fraud schemes related to all aspects of the pandemic, from the manner in which business is conducted to personal-related issues including COVID vaccine scams. It is designed to protect your business, your family and yourself from exploitation.
QuickBooks Online Tips and Tricks – Tuesday April 20th from 10am-11am. This course demonstrates helpful tips and tricks for CURRENT USERS of QuickBooks Online (includes the Essentials, Plus, or Advanced plans). You will come away from the class armed with helpful new techniques for every day practical uses of the platform!
Instagram for Business: Beginners – Tuesday April 27th from 9am-10:30am. If you could express your business visually what would you create? Join us to learn how to set up an Instagram business account. Find out what type of posts are successful and how to sell on Instagram. Explore how Facebook and Instagram are connected. Most importantly we’ll give you suggestions on how to grow your audience on Instagram.
Future of Customers and Consumer Behavior – Thursday April 29th from 9am-10am. The pandemic has changed customer expectations and behaviors. Some of these changes may be temporary, while others may be here to stay. In this session, participants will learn more about broad trends in consumer behavior and will hear directly from business owners who are navigating these trends. Attendees will also have time to identify potential long-term changes in their industries and how they will need to adapt.
Managing Your WordPress Website – Wednesday May 5th from 12pm-1pm. Are you looking for a simple, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress might be a good option! In this workshop, we’ll cover “the basics” on creating and updating a WordPress site, including: user management, page creation and editing, image and video uploads, plugin management, and linking to social media.
Digital Spring Cleaning -Thursday May 6th from 12pm-1pm. Spring is here! It’s time for all of us to declutter our digital lives. Join us to learn some tips and resources from Cyber Industry Expert, Tom Stamulis, on how to implement some steps you can take to protect your business and family from cyber criminals. This webinar will discuss: passwords, backups, software updates, encryption and many more areas. Attendees will get access to a checklist with all the tips and resources discussed during the webinar.
Recorded Webinars
Small Business Update – American Rescue Plan Act
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) Overview
Selling to the Commonwealth – eVA Registration **
SWaM Certification and Doing Business with the City of Alexandria **
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