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Marketing with Social Media (SCORE)

Zoom Webinar Online, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

In SCORE's Marketing with Social Media workshop, social media expert Lacey Clifton-Jensen (@Chicadita) will introduce attendees to the different social platforms and how they are best leveraged for a variety of unique selling positions. Participants will practice creating engaging post plans to create a tribe of brand advocates through social presence for the most effective social media marketing. Social Media is the ultimate tool to create awareness for your brand or company and a must for businesses today. From Facebook and LinkedIn, to YouTube and beyond, come to get a better understanding about how you can create and implement a social strategy to help you grow! SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

Free

Establishing a Positive Business Mindset (MCSCORP)

Zoom Webinar Online, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

PRESENTED BY KARINA SILVA You will be taught: How stress affects our physical and mental health How to cope with stress and negative thoughts Benefits of eating a nutritious diet and it's importance The importance of prioritizing your well-being, because your business depends on it MCSCORP WEBSITE REGISTRATION

Free

SLO Botanical Garden Free Admission Day

The SLO Botanical Garden is happy to offer free admission to all visitors on Saturday, May 14th from 9am-5pm. The normal admission cost of $10.00 for adults and children over 12, and $8.00 for Seniors, students, and military will be waived. Questions? Contact dara@slobg.org or call 805-541-1400 x 302 SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN WEBSITE

Free

Roadmap to Success: How to Create a Business Plan (SCORE)

Zoom Webinar Online, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Are you thinking about starting a business? It all starts with a good plan. But what is a business plan? Why do you need one? What does it need to include? These are important questions that can help set you and your business up for success. In this webinar, Jania Bailey, CEO of FranNet will answer these questions and help you think about how you approach your business plan. Her organization has helped thousands of people make the leap from Employee to Entrepreneur. In this webinar, you will learn: We will cover the necessary information for an effective Business Plan Who will request to see the Business Plan Why you need a well thought through Business Plan SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

Free

Coffee & Conversation with AngelCon 2022 Investors

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Hear from three Angel Investors as they share their experience being part of AngelCon 2022. An angel investor (also known as a private investor, seed investor or angel funder) is a high-net-worth individual who provides financial backing for small startups or entrepreneurs, typically in exchange for ownership equity in the company. While most people know AngelCon as a pitch competition that happens once a year; becoming an investor is a year-long training process that leads up to the main event. REGISTER HERE

Free

Good Morning SLO

Grace Central Coast Church 1350 Osos St, San Luis Obispo, CA

Your community newspaper brought to life. Good Morning SLO is our platform for sharing ideas, news and inspiration. A monthly program that brings community leaders, business owners, nonprofit executives and staffers together, and enables us to reconnect, engage and learn from each other. Our goal is to provide insight into business, community and legislative issues and share the stories of those making a difference. We want audience members to leave with ideas and information about how to better their personal and professional lives. Good Morning SLO happens on the fourth Thursday of every month except November when it is on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. GOOD MORNING SLO WEBSITE

$25 – $35

QuickBooks 101 (Desktop)

The Launch Pad, Grover Beach + Zoom 391 Front St, Suite E, Grover Beach, CA, United States

Learn How to Set Up Your Company with QuickBooks Desktop. Selling: invoices, sales receipts, payments, deposits, credit memos, and customer statements Buying: bills, bill payments, checks, bill payment stubs, and credit memos Inventory: purchase orders, receive items, adjust inventory Sales Taxes: set up, adjust, pay, and report sales taxes Damon Watkins is the Director of Finance & Operations for Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. He is a motivated, personable business professional with a 15+ year track record in multiple aspects of financial control, management and policies/procedures. He prides himself on having strong communication skills, and is accustomed to working with sensitive and confidential records, always protecting and maintaining confidentiality. REGISTER HERE

$20

How to Find Grant Opportunities for your Small Business (SCORE)

Zoom Webinar Online, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

The pandemic and economic relief efforts have led to more grant opportunities than ever for the nation's small businesses. With the main federal relief programs now over, small businesses are seeking out other funding opportunities that may be available to them. In this workshop, we will help you understand the small business grant landscape, things to consider, where to find funding and more. The different types of grants available to small business owners Tips for crafting your grant application Other free and low-cost capital options for your business Question and answer period SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

Free

Digital Advertising Masterclass

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Learn how to utilize Facebook, Instagram and YouTube Advertising to increase your business’s online exposure. This training will take a deep dive into each platform to help you better understand what they are, and how to use them to grow your businesses. Steve Burnside will share his expertise in online marketing and social media strategy. Steve holds an MBA in strategic management and 10 years of marketing industry experience. REGISTER HERE

$20

Web Traffic for Business (SCORE)

Online

This SCORE workshop on Google Search Engine Optimization(SEO) will cover the basics of website optimization through a checklist for beginners and be an opportunity to explore a few of the tools alongside local traffic and SEO expert Lacey Clifton-Jensen (@Chicadita). Workshop attendees will learn how to effectively jump to the top of the list in Google’s search algorithm with Google’s social platform and the steps to landing on the map the right way. Workshop Persenter: Lacey Clifton-Jensen Lacey is an energetic and innovative Social Media and SEO expert. Her expertise in using the ever- changing technology has helped her clients and employers achieve their marketing, communication and branding goals. She has developed and managed hundreds of projects which include Social Media marketing campaigns, SEO projects, blogging, PowerPoint presentations, YouTube videos, and White Papers. SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

Free