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SUMMARY:Elevating Your Business Brand: Mastering Digital Presence
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we provide you with tools to boost your digital presence! This workshop will cover websites\, email marketing\, and social media!\n\n\nBoost Your Small Business: Websites\, Email Marketing & Social Media Strategies \nAre you ready to kickstart your digital presence and grow your small business? This workshop is a broad overview designed to help you get started on your journey to building a stronger online presence\, connecting with customers\, and driving sales. Whether you’re just starting out or need guidance refining your strategy\, this session is packed with practical tips and tools tailored for small business owners. \n \nHere’s what we’ll cover:🌐 Websites that Work – Learn how to choose the right website platform that fits your business needs and discover tips for optimizing your site to attract and retain customers.📧 Email Marketing Essentials – Explore tools and techniques to create impactful email campaigns that keep your audience engaged and coming back for more.📱 Social Media That Sells – Find out how to leverage social media platforms to grow your audience\, build trust\, and convert followers into loyal customers. \n \nKey Takeaways\n🌐 Websites that Work \n\nLearn which website platforms (e.g.\, Wix\, Squarespace\, Shopify) are best suited for your industry and business needs.\nDiscover how to create a user-friendly design that enhances the customer experience and drives conversions.\nUnderstand the importance of mobile optimization and SEO to ensure your site ranks well and reaches more customers.\n\n📧 Email Marketing Essentials \n\nExplore email automation tools like Mailchimp or Constant Contact to save time and consistently engage your audience.\nLearn how to craft subject lines and email content that capture attention and encourage action.\nGet insights on building and growing an email list.\n\n📱 Social Media That Sells \n\nMaster the basics of creating high-quality content that resonates with your target audience.\nLearn the differences between organic and paid social strategies\, and how to use both to maximize your reach.\nUnderstand how to use analytics and insights to track performance and tweak your strategy for better results.\n\nThis workshop will provide actionable insights and resources to help you strengthen your online presence and create a digital strategy tailored to your goals. Spots are limited\, so don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your business! Register now and take the first step in building the future you envision for your brand. \nDetails:📍 Where: Zoom (virtually)💵 Cost: FREE \n \nThis program is sponsored in part by the Small Business Administration.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/elevating-your-business-brand-mastering-digital-presence-5/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:Master Your Credit - Personal Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we demonstrate “Maintain & Sustain” strategies to use when life changes occur.\n\n\nThis presentation will demonstrate “Maintain & Sustain” strategies to use when life changes occur\, such as a temporary reduction in income or a health issue. Both of these unexpected occurrences tend to be significant obstacles that create havoc on family\, cash flow\, credit\, and savings. Our focus is to provide strategies and recommendations to help deter further deteriorating financial worthiness.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/master-your-credit-personal-cash-flow-2/
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SUMMARY:Secure the Bag: Finding and Winning Business Grants
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to secure the bag by finding and winning business grants at our online event – it’s time to level up your funding game!\n\n\nSecure the Bag: Finding and Winning Business Grants \nWelcome to our online event where we will show you how to find and win business grants! Are you tired of missing out on funding opportunities for your business? Join us as we share tips and tricks on securing that bag of grants to help your business thrive. Don’t miss out on this valuable information –  We’ll be covering government grants; how to find them and how to qualify sign up today!
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/secure-the-bag-finding-and-winning-business-grants/
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SUMMARY:Certified to Shine: Your Guide to Texas Rising Star Certification
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we dive deep into the Texas Rising Star Program!  Participants will walk away with an understanding of the TRS program!\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON \n \nJoin us for an exciting in-person event with our partners\, Worforce Solutions\, Certified to Shine: Your Guide to Texas Rising Star Certification\, where we will review the history of the Texas Rising Star Program. Participants will gain a thorough knowledge of measures relating to the education\, experience\, and training of all staff including directors. Participants will walk away from this session with a complete understanding of the TRS program and staff qualifications. \nThis program is a high-impact initiative that offers step-by-step guidance in completing the Texas Rising Star Certification. Childcare providers will learn how to deal with the high cost of care by accessing your current business model; identifying cost-saving strategies for your center; accessing revenue opportunities through contracts and small business loans; how to hire and retain staff; and build client loyalty and retention. \n \n**SNACKS AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.** \n \nModule 1 – Introduction to Texas Rising Star/ Category 1-Director and Staff \nQualifications Training \nWe will review the history of the Texas Rising Star Program. Participants will gain a thorough knowledge of measures relating to the education\, experience\, and training of all staff including directors. Participants will walk away from this session with a complete understanding of the TRS program and staff qualifications. \n \nModule 1- Category 1- Introduction to Texas Rising Star \n1.History \n2. Directors Qualifications and Training \n3. Staff Qualifications\, Orientation and Training \n4. Module One Homework Assignment: Complete Facility Assessment Record Form \n \n \nModule 2 – Category 2- Teacher/Child Interactions \nWe will understand measures relating to group size\, staff-to-child ratio\, and quality of interactions between teachers and children in the classroom. We will also discuss assessments that will show progress\, regression\, sustainability in children’s social and \nemotional wellbeing as well as their knowledge\, growth\, providers\, and families can easily understand the outcomes and gain tools through these assessments to create an individualized support plan for each child in their care. \n \nModule 2 will touch on the following elements: \n1.Group Size/ Staff Ratios (Center Base Only) \n2. Warm and Responsive Style \n3. Language Facilitation and Support \n4. Play-Based Interactions and Guidance \n5.Support for Childrens Regulation \n6. Instructional Formats and Approaches to Learning \n4. Module Two Homework Assignment: Complete Classroom Assessment Record Form \n \n \nModule 3 – Category 3: Program Administration \nWe will look at the measures relating to education and involvement of parents and families in the program and how the program is managed. Participants will walk away with tools to create an effective family education program\, family involvement\, and have the best \npractices for program management. \nModule 3 will touch on the following elements: \n1.Family Education \n2. Family Involvement \n3. Program Management \n4. Module Three Homework Assignment: Complete Facility Assessment Record Form \n \n \nModule 4 – Category 4 Indoor and Outdoor Environments \nWe will discuss measures relating to the equipment\, materials\, and arrangement of the indoor and outdoor leaning environments. Engaging centers that show differentiated learning and engagement. Participants will walk away from the final module with the ability to create an indoor and outdoor space that resembles a high-quality early childhood. environment. \nModule 3 will touch on the following elements: \n1.Indoor Learning Environments \n2. Outdoor Learning Environments \n3. Ways to get manipulatives. \n4. Module 4 Homework Assignment: Complete Classroom Assessments \n \n \nModule 5: Access To Capital for Your Center \nWe will discuss funding programs available to grow your business \nPresentation and Module should touch on the following elements: \n1.Contracting with the State of Texas \n2. Small Business Microloans \n3. SBA 504 Loans to Purchase A Daycare \n4. Applying for a Small Business Loan \n \nModule 6: QuickBooks Online for Your Center \nWe will discuss how managing financial management helps your business succeed. Participants will walk away from this session with a keen understanding of the financial cycle and application to their company. \nModule 6 will touch on the following elements: \n1. Introduction to Financial Management \n2. Understanding the Financial Cycle in Your Business \n3. Which QuickBooks Meets Your Business Needs \n \n \nSpace is limited! REGISTER NOW! \n***PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON*** \n \n \nThe Certified to Shine: Your Guide to Texas Rising Star Certification program is generously funded in part by the Small Business Administration.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/certified-to-shine-your-guide-to-texas-rising-star-certification-4/
LOCATION:3652 Bluemel Rd\, 3652 Bluemel Road\, San Antonio\, TX 78229\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78229\, US
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SUMMARY:Veteran Business Resiliency Accelerator: Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen your journey from military service to current business owner! Join this Info Session to learn more about VBRA of Tarrant County!\n\n\nJoin LiftFund’s Business Resource Hub for the 2025 Veteran Business Resiliency Accelerator (VBRA) of Tarrant County Information Session! \n \nJoin us to get an overview of the Veteran Business Resiliency Accelerator of Tarrant County program and learn how to apply to participate in this program! \nAPPLICATIONS WILL OPEN: Monday\,June 30th\, 2025 \nDEADLINE to APPLY: Monday\, July 21st\, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST \nAPPLY: https://forms.office.com/r/mRP9pSwjqG \n \nWhat can you anticipate? Our program will provide you with: \n\nAccess to business education trainings\, both virtual and online.\nTechnical assistance from a business advisor.\nTechnical assistance from a subject matter expert.\nTraining on how to use QuickBooks for business success.\nAccess to business resources and educational tools.\nNetworking tips for business success.\n\nEligibility Requirements: \n\nMust be a Veteran or spouse of a Veteran\nMust be a current business owner\nMust reside in Tarrant County (participant and/or their business)\n\nThe VBRA Program of Tarrant County offers selected participants with comprehensive support through a business advisor\, a subject matter expert\, and research based business resources and tools. \nThanks to funding from the United Way of Tarrant County\, we proudly offer the VBRA Program of Tarrant County to Veterans or spouses of Veterans in Tarrant County at NO COST\, if selected. \nWe hope you’ll consider attending this VBRA of Tarrant County Information Session and collaborating with us to empower veterans in growing their businesses. \n \nSpace is limited for this program\, so seize the opportunity to APPLY to participate in this program after the information session! \nAPPLY: https://forms.office.com/r/mRP9pSwjqG \n \nGenerous funding provided by our sponsors\, the United Way of Tarrant County.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/veteran-business-resiliency-accelerator-information-session/
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