Posts tagged with "business"
SCORE: Franchise Opportunities
Posted by daccurso on 08/22/12
A representative from SCORE, counselors to America's small business, will discuss how to identify and then research a franchise that is right for you.
Date and time: Wednesday, September 5, 7 p.m.
Location: Business Room
Social Media Marketing Made Simple
Posted by daccurso on 08/07/12
You’ve probably heard of social media. You may even understand the value social media can bring to your business. Now wondering how to start? In this introductory session, we cover strategies and best practices to get the most out of your social media activities, including:
- What social media marketing really is and why it is important
- An overview of social media and how to evaluate the channels that are right for your business or organization
- How small businesses and organizations are using these low-cost tools to gain visibility, develop relationships and drive sales and response
- How to create good content for your social media marketing campaigns
- How to incorporate social media marketing into your business life without losing productivity. How to create an integrated marketing plan with social media, email marketing and other marketing efforts.
Date and time: Tuesday, August 21, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Starting a Small Business: Panel Discussion
Posted by daccurso on 03/01/10
Date and time: Tuesday, March 16, 7-9 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Starting your own business is a big step that requires a lot of researching and planning before you go ahead. Our panel of experts includes an entrepreneur, a banker, a business reference librarian and a small business adviser from the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Harper College. They will offer their perspectives on the good, the bad and the challenging of making the leap to self-employment. Bring your questions. Regsiter online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Surveys and Scheduling Tools for Your Business
Posted by daccurso on 08/06/12
Are you interested in tools to make your busy life easier? Join us to learn about scheduling and survey tools including Doodle, Survey Monkey and Google Calendar.
Date and time: Monday, August 13, 7 p.m., or Tuesday, August 14, 10 a.m.
Location: Business Center
Register for August 13
Register for August 14
Using Deal-of-the-Day Sites for Your Business: Groupon, Living Social and More
Posted by daccurso on 08/29/11
The use of coupon websites has gone mainstream, and businesses and customers are reaping the rewards. Find out how you can use these services to reach thousands of potential and repeat customers.
Date and time: Monday, September 12, 7–8 p.m. and Tuesday, September 13, 10–11 a.m.
Location: Business Center
Using Google Analytics for Your Website
Posted by daccurso on 05/25/12
Learn how to use Google Analytics to track visitors to your website. Google Analytics allows users to compile statistics on search engine referrers, keywords, visitor location and more.
Date and time: Monday, June 11, 7–8 p.m. or Tuesday, June 12, 10–11 a.m.
Location: Business Center
Using Pinterest for Your Business
Posted by daccurso on 08/22/12
Pinterest is a social photo sharing website that allows users to organize images in collections by themes such as hobbies, products, locations and more. Learn how your business can utilize this image sharing tool to highlight your products or services.
Date and time: Tuesday, September 11, 11 a.m.
Location: Board Room
Register for September 11
Using Your iPad for Business
Posted by daccurso on 09/07/12
Learn about the hottest apps for your tablet that will help you to be more productive and efficient at work.
Date and time: Tuesday, September 18, 1:30–3 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Yelp and Google Places for Business
Posted by lmulford on 11/29/12
Yelp and Google Places are tools to connect customers to your business. Join us to learn more about using and managing Yelp and Google Places.
Dates and Times: Monday, December 10, 7-8 p.m. or Tuesday, December 11, 10-11 a.m.
Location: Business Center
