Verizon Small Business Digital Ready provides exclusive networking opportunities and digital skills training, from courses to live coaching sessions to personalized learning plans. These events and courses from are for the weeks of Oct. 6 and Oct. 13. They are just a sample of the program’s benefits.
Join Verizon Small Business Digital Ready and enroll in the free courses and events you need to help build your small business.
Business Plan Bootcamp
- Oct. 9 | 1:00PM- 3:00PM ET
- The process of thinking about and crafting your business plan provides clarity and a “north star” for your business, while also demonstrating a solid understanding and vision for the operating model. Your business plan helps prioritize what is important, critical tasks, as well as a timeline. With growth, the business plan offers a common understanding of the vision to new team members, potential investors, financial institutions, etc. After spending close to two decades building businesses with the banking industry, Cate Luzio founded Luminary. She wrote a business plan in a week and launched 8 months later. Cate will be hosting this Business Plan Boot Camp, breaking down each point and the basis for eight essential elements founders should include in a business plan, and why they matter.
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Brand Growth for Startups
- Oct. 10 | 11:00AM- 1:00PM ET
- Strategic brand growth involves a deliberate and multifaceted approach to expanding your brand’s presence and influence in the market. It starts with a deep understanding of your target audience and a clear articulation of your brand’s mission and values. Learn how to issue consistent and compelling messaging across all touchpoints, from your website and social media to packaging and customer service, to ensure that your brand resonates with consumers and builds trust. In this Ask the Expert session, we will discuss innovative marketing strategies that help differentiate your brand and foster customer loyalty, as you grow.
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Do It Yourself Public Relations
- Oct. 14 | 11:00AM- 12:30PM ET
- In this Ask the Expert session, entrepreneurs will learn the essential skills to effectively manage their own public relations and build a strong, positive reputation in their communities. This webinar and expert Q&A will cover key PR strategies such as crafting compelling press releases, developing media contacts, and leveraging social media to amplify your message. Participants will gain insights into identifying and targeting the right media outlets, pitching stories that resonate, and managing media relations. Our expert will also explore how to handle crisis communication and turn challenges into opportunities. By the end of the session, small business owners will have the tools and confidence to take control of their PR efforts, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the market.
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Growing Your Profit Margins
- Oct. 15 | 11:00AM- 1:00PM ET
- In this Ask the Expert session, entrepreneurs will learn practical strategies to increase their profitability and achieve sustainable growth as a result. This course dives into key financial principles such as cost management, pricing strategies, and revenue optimization. Participants will explore ways to upsell product, streamline operations, reduce expenses, and improve efficiency without compromising quality. Techniques for maximizing sales through effective marketing and customer relationship management will also be discussed. By the end of the session, small business owners will have a toolkit of actionable insights and best practices to enhance their profit margins and ensure long-term financial health.
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Creative Ways to Win Clients
- Oct. 16 | 11:00AM- 12:00PM ET
- Winning over clients and keeping the ones you already have requires ingenuity, skill, timing, and patience. We’ll give you a few tips on the best ways to engage with prospective clients and retain them!
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Mobile Security Unlocked
- Oct. 16 | 2:00PM- 3:00PM ET
- Join us for an in-depth webinar on mobile cybersecurity, where we’ll explore the latest threats in mobile phishing, mobile device management, wireless security, and more. Learn how to safeguard your devices and data and equip yourself with the knowledge to protect your business. You will also learn about product solutions and services Verizon offers to keep your business safe in an increasingly connected world.
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