Webinars - Upcoming and Recorded - Alexandria Small Business Development Center

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

Women’s Small Business Extravaganza – Thursday December 2nd from 9:30am-12pm. Special Presentations from Six Amazing Women. Come hear the Story of a Woman Small Business Owner; Programs available; Promoting “YOU”; Knowing How to Prepare for Loan Approval; The Importance of Effective Leadership Skills. Finally, Prepare to Create Connections, and Start your Holiday and New Year inspired to meet your Small Business 2022 Goals! The doors will open from 9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. to Network. Come prepared to share information about your business! (we will allow as many as the time will allow)

Creating with Canva: Design Like A Pro With No Experience – Thursday December 2nd from 2pm-3pm. Ever wonder how all of those beautiful graphics are made that you see on Instagram, or need to design a flyer for your small business and don’t know where to start because you don’t have not one design bone in your body? We’re going to share some tips and tricks for creating on-brand marketing materials to take your marketing game to the next level. Canva is a free platform that is intuitive and easy to use with templates you can customize and elements you can add to make it uniquely you. This virtual workshop is for beginners Canva users or those who would like to know more about Canva and how to get started. Due the nature of the interactive content, a recording is not available. Live attendees will receive materials to reference.

Delivering a Premium “Shop Small” Experience During the Holiday Season – Monday December 6th from 9am-10am. Is your business prepared for the holidays? Join this online webinar for some last minute ideas on delivering a premium “Shop Small” experience presented by Marc Willson of the Virginia SBDC:

Learn what to expect this holiday season
Discover and communicate what sets your business apart
Embrace best practices and strategies that work to maximize for a successful finish to the year

Managing Your WordPress Website Bootcamp – Tuesday December 7th from 2pm-3pm. Join us and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website! 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
Linking to social media

Have you claimed your Employee Retention Credits? Time is running out! – Wednesday December 8th from 10am-11am. Did you know that in 2021 there are bigger and better tax incentives for small businesses affected by COVID-related shutdowns and disruptions? In addition, you might be able to claim on 2020 credits. This webinar will provide the latest guidance on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Tom Tanner, Lead Advisor and IRS credentialed Enrolled Agent, will share more details about: