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SUMMARY:Smart Marketing Leveraging: AI for Small Business Marketing
DESCRIPTION:FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ONLY. In this 1.5-hour workshop\, small business owners will explore how to leverage AI—especially tools like ChatGPT\, Gemini\, and CoPilot—to boost marketing effectiveness and productivity. You’ll start by understanding what AI is (and what it isn’t) and how the platforms we hear about fit into the broader picture of artificial intelligence. The session will unpack how AI works in simple\, practical terms\, followed by a discussion of key limitations to be aware of when using it. Participants will then learn five smart\, actionable ways to use AI for small business marketing—from crafting effective social posts to brainstorming ad ideas—and common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you are new to AI or looking to refine your digital strategy\, this session will help you work smarter\, not just harder.
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CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Road to Success in Polish | Kurs na sukces
DESCRIPTION:Kurs na sukces. \nZacznij swój biznes już dziś! \nPierwszy w historii WBDC kurs przedsiębiorczości prowadzony w całości po polsku. \nBezpłatny kurs online dla wszystkich\, którzy chcą założyć własny biznes albo dopiero zaczynają. \nCztery wieczory\, konkretne kroki\, zero kosztów. \nCzwartki\, 29.10\, 5.11\, 12.11\, 19.11.2026\, 18:00-20:00 \nProwadzony przez dr Kingę Kosmalę\, dyrektorkę ds. przedsiębiorczości. \n\nRoad to Success in Polish \nStart your business today!\nFirst cohort in the history of the WBDC taught entirely in Polish. An online course for all who want to start their business. Free of charge. \nFour evenings\, specific advice\, zero cost. \nThursdays\, 10/29\, 11/5\, 11/12\, 11/19/2026\, 6:00-8:00pm \nTaught by Dr\, Kinga Kosmala\, Director of Entrepreneurial Business Program and Services
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