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The internet is a complex world, in which millions of processes are happening at every second — and if you’re not a tech wiz, all of it may boggle your mind. The good news is, business owners like you just have to understand the basics to successfully scale your online presence.

On October 8, we invited Jacy Smith, award-winning techie and business development specialist at Perimeter83, to provide her must-know internet basics. Get insights from her webinar, “Understanding the Interwebs (aka the Internet),” below!

If you’re wondering what robots can do for your business, you may be asking the wrong question. The right question is, what can’t they?

Automation helps you unlock endless possibilities by taking away the boring, repetitive tasks and helping you focus on what you’re good at — as well as what you love to do.

But before you can free up time, you need to train your robots. Jenny Poon, founder of CO+HOOTS and self-proclaimed automation nut, suggests spending three hours per week to start setting up your system. Once you do, you’ll have much more free time and a happier work life.

Whether you run a small business or you are your own business, personal branding matters. People connect more deeply with other humans, and as the face of your business, you need to be hyper-aware of the image you’re projecting — and be able to leverage it for your benefit.

On October 7, we invited Tisha Marie Pelletier, chief experience officer (CEO) of Tisha Marie Enterprises, to provide her tips on “Developing Your Personal Brand to Stand Out and Grow Your Business.” Get a complete summary of what she covered below!

Communication Tools for Small Businesses - Are you tired of putting out fires that result from a lack of communication? This seminar is a crash course in how verbal and non-verbal communication can improve employee retention, sales, and productivity for small businesses.

Looking for simple solutions to manage regional, cultural, and ethnic differences at work? Confused with your changing company culture after the pandemic? This dynamic seminar provides small business owners with a matrix for understanding cultures, in the ways people think, learn, and work.

Preparing a business plan post Covid-19. This session will assist small business owners create a business plan that is usable and relevant.

Understanding Competition - Understand how to properly view competition to elevate your competitive advantage.  Many business entities believe competing to be the best is the answer.  Understand why competing to be the best is ultimately a destructive path for your business.  Look at competition from a different perspective to position your business for long-term growth and success.

Your connections make your business. No matter what type of business you own, building relationships and strengthening them over time is one of the most sustainable marketing methods you can use. But how do you start forming those relationships in the first place?

On October 1, we invited Kristi Lee, chief innovation officer of Elevate Your Business, to help you start building meaningful connections. Here are her “5 Tips To Network Like A Pro”:

We all want to set our companies on autopilot once in a while, but our business goals can’t achieve themselves. Getting (and staying) on the right track takes a careful thinking and hands-on strategy that spurs your team into action.

On September 30, Steve Thompson — CEO of operations consulting firm SteveZT and co-founder of The Surf Network — to present his webinar, “Building (and Executing) Your Action Plan.” This summary of his talk will guide you through his tips for creating a plan that drives results.

Not all of us can speak legalese, but when you own a business, it’s important to make sure you’re running it legally and right.

It’s not always as easy as it seems. U.S. businesses are governed by regulations that you may not even consider. That’s why we invited Brint Hiatt, attorney at HPS Law Group, to give you all the must-know tips for running a sound business that limits liability and prepares you for growth.