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SUMMARY:Building a Strong Online Presence: Google Business Profile\, Analytics\, & SEO Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur looking to enhance your online visibility and attract more customers? Join us for an insightful webinar on “Building a Strong Online Presence: Google Business Profile\, Analytics\, & SEO Strategies” with featured speaker\, Brandon Leibowitz\, Founder and Owner of SEO Optimizers. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nOptimizing Your Google Business Profile: Stand out in local searches and attract more customers.\nLeveraging Google Analytics: Gain valuable insights into your website traffic and user behavior.\nEffective SEO Strategies: Improve your search engine rankings and drive organic traffic.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain practical tips and strategies to boost your online presence. Register now and take the first step towards digital success!
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/building-a-strong-online-presence-google-business-profile-analytics-seo-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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SUMMARY:2025 Solopreneur’s Mastermind Series
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest!\nDue to overwhelming response\, all spots in the first half of our series have been filled\, and registrations are temporarily paused.\nWe appreciate your enthusiasm!\n  \nJoin our dynamic Solopreneur’s Mastermind Series\, a supportive community designed for solo business owners looking to scale their ventures. This cohort offers a collaborative environment where you can share experiences\, gain insights\, and receive personalized guidance from industry experts. Whether you are a new start-up or looking to scale\, our program provides the tools\, resources\, and network you need to succeed.  \nEmpower your business journey with us! \nProgram Details \nSecond Tuesday of Every Month: January – June and July – December \n9:00AM-11:00AM\, CST \nVia Zoom
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/2025-solopreneurs-mastermind-series/2025-06-10/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Business Success: Embrace a Growth Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner looking to elevate your business to new heights? Join us for an insightful and empowering presentation on the Growth Mindset—a transformative approach that can revolutionize the way you think about challenges\, setbacks\, and success. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nUnderstanding Growth Mindset: Discover the core principles of a growth mindset.\nRelevance to Small Business: Learn why adopting a growth mindset is crucial for small business success and how it impacts growth\, innovation\, and resilience.\nPractical Strategies: Gain actionable steps to cultivate a growth mindset in your business operations\, customer relations\, and team dynamics.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/unlocking-business-success-embrace-a-growth-mindset/
LOCATION:The Ovation enter\, 349 S. Weber Drive\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,In-Person/Classroom Workshop
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SUMMARY:Marketing is not Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:Join the Illinois SBDC at the WBDC and AMA Chicago Chapter for a dynamic Zoom session with Karolyn Raphael of Winger Marketing\, where we’ll break down the critical differences between marketing and public relations and discuss why confusing the two can hold your business back. In this practical talk tailored for women entrepreneurs\, you’ll learn how to clearly define your strategy\, allocate your resources wisely\, and use both marketing and PR effectively to grow your brand. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your communications\, this session will equip you with clarity\, confidence\, and actionable insights. \nFeatured Speaker  \nKarolyn Raphael is the President & CEO of Winger Marketing. As the firm’s leader\, she is committed to delivering inspired PR and marketing results that advance your business goals.\n• Define and promote compelling and cohesive messages that amplify your business.\n• Prepare leaders for media interviews and public speaking.\n• Create opportunities for consistent and positive promotion.\n• Operate as a collaborative extension of your business. \n  \nPresented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/marketing-is-not-public-relations/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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SUMMARY:ScaleUp Verano 2025
DESCRIPTION:Una clase virtual de 9 semanas para propietarios de negocios emergentes en Chicago para aprender y crecer en una comunidad de emprendedores con ideas afines.\nNuestro grupo ScaleUp apoya a empresas consolidadas que están listas para expandir su negocio a nuevos mercados y generar nuevos ingresos. El equipo de ScaleUp proporciona a los emprendedores la perspicacia empresarial\, los recursos y las herramientas necesarias para mantener un negocio rentable con servicios integrales de desarrollo empresarial. A medida que los emprendedores expanden sus negocios\, conservan y crean empleos\, impulsan el crecimiento económico y construyen comunidades sólidas. \nLo Que Aprenderás\nLos empresarios reciben asesoramiento grupal y mentoría individual\, además de asistencia para la sostenibilidad empresarial y la planificación del crecimiento. Las competencias clave del curso se desarrollan mediante actividades diseñadas para ayudar a nuestros clientes empresariales a: \n\nCree una estrategia de marketing y ventas eficaz\nDefinir la competencia\nEntienda quiénes son sus clientes “ideales”\nDomina tus números\nCree un plan de crecimiento viable\n¡Perfecciona tu discurso!\n\nDETALLES DE LA COHORTE\nWhen? Miercoles\, 18 de junio – 20 de agosto | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm\, CST \nWho? Empresas de Chicago \nDonde? Sesiones Virtuales Via Zoom \nCualificaciones? \n\nUbicación comercial: Chicago\nAntigüedad de la empresa: dos años o más\nTecnología: Se prefiere sitio web/presencia en línea\nPropietario: Trabaja a tiempo completo en el negocio\nIngresos: $15\,000 o más\n\nFacilitador: Soraya Hernandez\, MBA & Director of International Trade Center\, WBDC | shernandez@wbdc.org \n  \nFinanciadores principales\n \n \n  \nPresentado por el Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de Illinois en el Centro de Desarrollo Empresarial de Mujeres. \n \nEl SBDC de Illinois en el WBDC se financia en parte mediante un acuerdo de cooperación con la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de EE. UU. y el Departamento de Comercio y Oportunidades Económicas de Illinois. Se realizarán adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad si se solicitan con al menos dos semanas de anticipación. Para más información\, comuníquese al (312) 853-3477\, ext. 100.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/scaleup-verano-2025/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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