Small businesses are the heart of every community. Working with small businesses for the last 10 years, ConnEcht Business has seen first-hand the sacrifices, hard work, and talent that goes into making dreams a reality and a community flourish. To support the incredible journey of small business owners, ConnEcht Business has created its first-ever education workshops, tailored for small businesses who embrace education as a key to their growth.
A total of four workshop series are currently available including: How to Market a Small Business; Money and Business; Organization and Processes of a Business; and Automation and Artificial Intelligence. Within these courses, you can learn a range of topics including marketing, websites finances, legal entities, business plans, operational processes, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation.
Each workshop series will include:
Each workshop series will take place the same day of the week for the 4 weeks. See below for a complete description of the workshops.
A total of four workshop series are currently available including: How to Market a Small Business; Money and Business; Organization and Processes of a Business; and Automation and Artificial Intelligence. Within these courses, you can learn a range of topics including marketing, websites finances, legal entities, business plans, operational processes, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation.
Each workshop series will include:
- (4) Two-hour in-person classes; once a week for 4 weeks
- (1) One-hour small business virtual coaching session
- (1) Two-hour networking reception at the conclusion of the course
- Certificate of Completion and virtual badge
Each workshop series will take place the same day of the week for the 4 weeks. See below for a complete description of the workshops.
Small Business Marketing
Held every Thursday during the month of May (May 4, 14, 20, 30, 2023))
In the Small Business Marketing class, participants will learn about the core principles and strategies of marketing that are essential to growing a small business. Specifically, the class will cover:
By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of how to develop and execute effective marketing strategies that can help grow their small business and reach their target customers.
Financial Fundamentals for Small Business Owners Held every Thursday during the month of May (May 4, 14, 20, 30, 2023)
In the Financial Fundamentals for Small Business Owners class, participants will learn about the key financial concepts and practices that are essential to running a successful small business. Specifically, the class will cover:
By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the financial fundamentals necessary to manage their small business effectively and make informed financial decisions.
Structure and Processes Running Small Businesses Held every Thursday during the month of May (May 4, 14, 20, 30, 2023)
In the Structure and Processes Running Small Businesses class, participants will learn about the fundamental elements of running a small business efficiently and effectively. This includes topics such as:
What you’ll learn:
By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the essential structures and processes that are necessary to build a successful small business.
Artificial Intelligence and Automation Held every Thursday during the month of May (May 4, 14, 20, 30, 2023)
In the Artificial Intelligence and Automation class, participants will learn about the latest technologies and tools available to small businesses that can help them increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Specifically, the class will cover:
By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of how AI and automation can be used to enhance their small business operations, reduce costs, and improve customer experiences.
Held every Thursday during the month of May (May 4, 14, 20, 30, 2023))
In the Small Business Marketing class, participants will learn about the core principles and strategies of marketing that are essential to growing a small business. Specifically, the class will cover:
- Defining your unique value proposition
- Developing a brand identity and messaging
- Creating and executing a marketing plan
- Identifying and utilizing various marketing channels, such as social media, email marketing, and advertising
- Developing strategies for customer retention and referral marketing
By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of how to develop and execute effective marketing strategies that can help grow their small business and reach their target customers.
Financial Fundamentals for Small Business Owners Held every Thursday during the month of May (May 4, 14, 20, 30, 2023)
In the Financial Fundamentals for Small Business Owners class, participants will learn about the key financial concepts and practices that are essential to running a successful small business. Specifically, the class will cover:
- Understanding financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets
- Creating and managing budgets
- Developing cash flow projections
- Understanding taxes and their implications for small businesses
By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the financial fundamentals necessary to manage their small business effectively and make informed financial decisions.
Structure and Processes Running Small Businesses Held every Thursday during the month of May (May 4, 14, 20, 30, 2023)
In the Structure and Processes Running Small Businesses class, participants will learn about the fundamental elements of running a small business efficiently and effectively. This includes topics such as:
What you’ll learn:
- Business planning and goal-setting
- Managing finances and cash flow
- Creating and implementing processes and procedures
- Customer relationship management
- Developing and maintaining a company culture
By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the essential structures and processes that are necessary to build a successful small business.
Artificial Intelligence and Automation Held every Thursday during the month of May (May 4, 14, 20, 30, 2023)
In the Artificial Intelligence and Automation class, participants will learn about the latest technologies and tools available to small businesses that can help them increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Specifically, the class will cover:
- An overview of artificial intelligence and automation technologies
- Understanding the role of AI and automation in business
- Identifying opportunities for AI and automation in your business
- Implementing AI and automation tools and strategies
- Best practices for integrating AI and automation into your business operations
- Understanding the potential impact of AI and automation on jobs and the economy
By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of how AI and automation can be used to enhance their small business operations, reduce costs, and improve customer experiences.
Each workshop series will include:
- (4) Two-hour in-person classes; once a week for 4 weeks
- (1) One-hour small business virtual coaching session
- (1) Two-hour networking reception at the conclusion of the course
- Certificate of Completion and virtual badge
Each workshop series will take place the same day of the week for the 4 weeks. See below for a complete description of the workshops.