Small Business Services

Training & Seminars

Maximizing Facebook for Your Business
Date: February 15, 2012.
Time: 8:30 - 10:30 am
Cost: $20 (All fees support the mission of the SBDC)
Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom

Do you have a Facebook page for your business and not know what to do with it?

In this seminar you will learn:
- How to set up your Facebook page
- How to use pay-per-click advertising
- Advertising analytics
- Developing ad campaigns
- Marketing to your customers through your page

This class is presented by Adam Williams and Michael Weaver of 440Web.

Click Here to Register

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Business Basics
Date: February 16, 2012. - MOVED TO THE 16th
Time: 3:58 - 6:28 PM (class starts on time)
Cost: $15 (All fees support the mission of the SBDC)
Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom

Are you considering opening a new business? Not sure what you need to do and what steps to take? Then this is the class for you!

Business Basics is an introduction to owning your own business. Topics that will be covered include deciding on a legal entity, basic accounting and tax issues, steps you need to take for permits and licensing, steps to writing a business plan and basics of marketing and market research. The class is only 2.5 hours long so these topics will only be briefly covered. Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with one of the professional business counselors in our office.

To Register: CLICK HERE

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Exporting 101 - Is Exporting Right for Your Business?
Date: February 22, 2012.
Time: 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Roanoke County - South County Library

Do you have a product people in other countries might want?

Have you lost a market in the U.S. that might be available in another country?

Exporting is BIG and can create significant revenue for your business. The right product and an understanding of exporting are the steps in moving forward. 

This seminar targets the small business owner and decision-makers who currently do not export and need to understand if they have a product in demand in other countries and the process of how to reach those markets.

In this seminar you will learn:

• Do you have a product that could be exported?
• What is required to start exporting?
• What steps do I take?
• What resources are available to assist you?

After class export professionals will be available to discuss your particular situation.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Business Basics
Date: March 13, 2012.
Time: 3:58 - 6:28 PM (class starts on time)
Cost: $15 (All fees support the mission of the SBDC)
Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom

Are you considering opening a new business? Not sure what you need to do and what steps to take? Then this is the class for you!

Business Basics is an introduction to owning your own business. Topics that will be covered include deciding on a legal entity, basic accounting and tax issues, steps you need to take for permits and licensing, steps to writing a business plan and basics of marketing and market research. The class is only 2.5 hours long so these topics will only be briefly covered. Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with one of the professional business counselors in our office.

To Register: CLICK HERE

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Drive More Customers to Your Business Using Video
Date: March 21, 2012.
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $49 (All fees support the mission of the SBDC)
Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom

Video is a great way to promote your business on your website or Facebook page, but it can also be complicated and frustrating.

In this seminar you will learn:
- How to select the right camera and lights
- How to shoot good video
- How to edit your video
- How to upload your video to your website or Facebook page
- How to syndicate your video to get the most exposure

This is an intensive four hour hands on class. ONLY 15 seats available so sign up early!

Presented by Brian Duvall of Duvall Media.

Click Here to Register
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How to Build an Inexpensive but Effective Website
Date: April 3, 2012.
Time: 8:30 - 10:30 am
Cost: $20 (All fees support the mission of the SBDC)
Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom

Do you have a website for your business and are unsure how to use it? Or want to learn how to create a website for your business?

In this seminar you will learn:
- Do's and don'ts of web design
- Incorporating social media
- Email marketing
- Hosting and maintenance
- Options for designs
- Redesigning your current site

This class is presented by Adam Williams and Michael Weaver of 440Web.

Click Here to Register

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Business Basics
Date: April 10, 2012.
Time: 3:58 - 6:28 PM (class starts on time)
Cost: $15 (All fees support the mission of the SBDC)
Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom

Are you considering opening a new business? Not sure what you need to do and what steps to take? Then this is the class for you!

Business Basics is an introduction to owning your own business. Topics that will be covered include deciding on a legal entity, basic accounting and tax issues, steps you need to take for permits and licensing, steps to writing a business plan and basics of marketing and market research. The class is only 2.5 hours long so these topics will only be briefly covered. Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with one of the professional business counselors in our office.

To Register: CLICK HERE
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Why Your Website Isn't Making Money & How to Fix it
Date: April 25, 2012.
Time: 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Cost: $20
Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom

This seminar by Brian Duvall, of Duvall Media, will discuss why your website is not making you money and what you can do about it. Topics that will be covered include:

---Three Elements Your Website MUST have to Make Money
---How to Create Your Compelling Offers
---How to Promote You Offers

This class will certainly sell out so be sure to register early.

Click Here to Register