These events and courses from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready are for the week of June 9. They are just a sample of the program’s benefits. Join Verizon Small Business Digital Ready and enroll in courses and events built to help small businesses.
But first you have to join.
The program provides exclusive networking opportunities and digital skills training, from courses to live coaching sessions to personalized learning plans.
Marketing Plan for Beginners
- June 10 | 12:30 – 2:00PM ET
- Work with a small group of peers to draft and update your one-year marketing plan – so you can start putting your goals into action and attract the right kind of customers.
- Join and register for free
Writing Compelling Content
- June 11 | 12:00 – 1:30PM ET
- Learn the best practices to engage prospects before they click away, and turn readers into customers by creating compelling content across websites, social media, advertising and printed materials.
- Join and register for free
Community Connect: Network with like-minded peers
- June 11 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
- This peer learning event provides the perfect opportunity to meet with like-minded small business owners in your industry, or branch out and meet new peers facing similar challenges and triumphs.
- Join and register for free
Create a Content Plan
- June 11 | 5:00 – 6:30PM ET
- Whether it s your website, product descriptions, social media, or blog, learn how to create compelling content that resonates with your audience, maximizes your resources, and boosts your online presence.
- Join and register for free
Small Business Clinic: Business Plan Bootcamp
- June 12 | 12:00 – 2:00PM ET
- Discover the eight essential elements to include in your business plan, and how it forms a common understanding of your vision to new team members, potential investors, financial institutions, etc.
- Join and register for free
Connect with Customers: Authenticity Leads to Sales
- June 13 | 11:30AM – 2:00PM ET
- Delve into the art of establishing genuine relationships with customers, focusing on the shift from transactional to relational interactions, and leveraging authentic connection to drive sales.
- Join and register for free
What’s Coming Up in the Rest of June
Juneteenth: Financial Freedom for Owners
- June 17 | 12:00 – 1:30PM ET
- Celebrate Juneteenth with this session on financial freedom for black entrepreneurs. How do we build generational wealth that has been historically denied and a legacy that lives on?
- Join and register for free
Competitive Analysis
- June 18 | 5:30 – 7:00PM ET
- Gain an understanding of your competition and create your unique selling proposition.
- Join and register for free
Setting Up Business Social Media from Scratch
- June 20 | 11:30AM – 12:30PM ET
- Learn how to develop a social media strategy that drives engagement, how to select the right channels for your business, how a business account differs from a personal account, and when and what to post.
- Join and register for free
5 Ways to Starve Imposter Syndrome as an Entrepreneur
- June 24 | 12:30 – 2:30PM ET
- Embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, and explore the intricate dynamics of Imposter Syndrome, from its origins to potential remedies for small business owners.
- Join and register for free
Branding for Start-Ups
- June 25 | 11:30AM – 1:30PM ET
- Learn how to create a cohesive brand strategy including website, packaging, written content and collateral, that best position yourself in the marketplace and sets your business up for success.
- Join and register for free
Pitch Practice and Deck Building
- June 26 | 5:00 – 6:00PM ET
- Learn what it takes to create a compelling pitch deck that clearly speaks to investors and stakeholders, and increases your chances of securing capital for your small business.
- Join and register for free
Digital Marketing 101
- June 27 | 12:00 – 2:00PM ET
- Discover digital marketing basics from how to use SEO to attract leads and what tools you need to reach your online audience to how to select the right channels for your small business.
- Join and register for free
Peer Networking
- June 27 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
- This peer networking event provides the perfect opportunity to meet with like-minded small business owners in your industry, or branch out and meet new peers facing similar challenges and triumphs.
- Join and register for free
