You know what time it is: a new month means another webinar roundup!  It’s finally October, and we have 15 new, free webinars for you to check out this month. 

We’ve got events for marketing, boosting sales, data protection, small businesses, and even funding.  Lucky for you, you can attend these events from the comfort of your own home.

Grab your hot toddy and favorite sweater and let’s keep improving businesses... from a distance!

Marketing

Marketing in a New World:  Finding a marketing strategy that connects with clientele is difficult enough, and now we have to adjust to a pandemic?  Attend this webinar if you’re interested in innovative ways to be business savvy while social distancing.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 7 (2:00 – 3:00 pm CDT)

Sponsored by:  ASBTDC

Panelists: Heather Meek, Media Director – Sells Agency; Christa Lavender, Social Media Manager – Sells Agency

Developing your Brand and Marketing Strategy:  Branding is key when it comes to connecting with customers.  This webinar is great for business owners looking to hone their branding kits, including key tactics that are sure to improve sales.

When: Thursday, Oct. 8 (10:00 – 11 am CDT)

Sponsored by:  ASBTDC

Speaker: Lori Lieblong

 How to Explain Your Products and Services with Infographics:  Infographics are great ways to explain your business in a way that’s quick and simple enough that even those with the shortest of attention spans will stay tuned.  Attend this webinar if you’re new to infographics or just want a refresher on best practices.

When: Thursday, Oct. 8 (noon – 1:00 pm CDT)

Sponsored by:  SCORE

Speaker: Dinah Ramirez, Easel.ly

Sales/Revenue

Three Strategic Sales Actions for the Post-Pandemic Reset:  Fortunately, many businesses have been able to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic.  Unfortunately, there is no instruction manual for returning back to pre-pandemic business operations.  This webinar will help you identify risks and trends for emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 7 (9:00 – 10:00 am CDT)

Sponsored by:  Gartner

Speaker: Dave Egloff, VP Analyst for Gartner

Increase Your Sales with Online Reviews:  People like hearing feedback from other real people, which is why online reviews are so important, even the not-so-great ones.  This webinar will teach you how to monitor and increase reviews, how to respond to criticism, and how to adapt your business to better please your customers.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 20 (noon – 1:00 pm CDT)

Sponsored by:  SCORE

Speaker: Joann Do, Deluxe Corporation and Cortney Vargas, Deluxe Corporation

Planning Tips to Make Your E-Commerce Business Thrive During Peak Season:  Nearly everything has moved online during the pandemic, which is also why you’re reading an article on webinars.  This session will teach you about ways you can make online operations as seamless as possible, including packaging, branding, and website design.

When: Thursday, Oct. 22 (noon – 1:00 pm CDT)

Sponsored by:  SCORE

Speaker: Kym Kyker, FedEx

 Data and Protection

100 Data & Analytics Predictions Through 2024:  Data is ever-changing, so it is helpful to predict where data and technology will head in the future to determine what your business needs now to succeed.  This webinar will identify growth trends in IT and share 100 predictions for where we might be in the next four years.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 6 (9:00 – 10:00 am CDT)

Sponsored by:  Gartner

Speaker: Alan Duncan, VP Analyst for Gartner

Small Business Cybersecurity:  A Risk Management Approach:  As a result of many businesses shifting online, there are heightened risks emerging for cybersecurity.  This is a great starter webinar to learn what cybersecurity is and how you can protect your business from threats.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 14 (2:00 – 3:30 pm CDT)

Sponsored by:  ASBTDC

Speaker: Chris Wright, Sullivan Wright Technologies

Startups and Small Businesses

Women-Owned Startups in Rural America:  Useful Tools & Resources:  This webinar will address some unique challenges that rural startups face and available training and resources available to women business owners and entrepreneurs living in and serving rural areas.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 14 (noon – 1:00 pm CDT)

Sponsored by:  SCORE

Panelists: Barbara Kniff-McCulla, owner and CEO of KLK Construction; Bridget Weston, CEO of SCORE; Special guest from USDA

 How to Turn a Family Business into a National Powerhouse:  In this webinar, former Dunkin Donuts CEO Robert Rosenberg will share advice for when to take a small business public, dealing with crises or challenges, and how to refine operations to promote business growth.

When: Thursday, Oct. 15 (11:00 – noon CDT)

Sponsored by:  Entrepreneur

Speaker: Robert Rosenberg, former CEO of Dunkin’ Donuts

 Starting a Business in Arkansas:  From legal regulations and licensing to business strategy decisions, this panel-format webinar will share everything you need to know to start a business.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 21 (2:00 – 4:30 pm CDT)

Sponsored by:  ASBTDC

Speakers: Lori Lieblong, ASBTDC business consultant; Cal Rose, Wright Lindsey Jennings; Eileen Jennings, Arvest Bank

 Networking for the New Entrepreneur:  It’s no secret that networking is important, but it can be very intimidating for new business owners.  This webinar will discuss why networking is key to developing a strong business, and how you can optimize your time and efforts.

When: Thursday, Oct. 29 (6:00 – 7:00 pm CDT)

Sponsored by:  ASBTDC

Speaker: Allyson Lewis, CEO and Director of Learning and Innovation, the 7minutelife.com

 Mapping a Successful Startup:  Transforming an idea into a business model can be challenging, but this webinar will show you how to create an action plan to develop a successful business.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 27 (2:00 –3:30 pm CDT)

Sponsored by:  ASBTDC

Speaker: Patricia Long, ASBTDC Business Consultant

 Funding

  Where’s the Money NOW? Position Your Business for the Future of Small Business Lending:  Join this webinar to learn about the current lending situation following the pandemic.  This webinar is great for small business owners who may be looking to seek out future capital opportunities.

When: Thursday, Oct. 15 (noon – 1:00 pm CDT)

Sponsored by:  SCORE

Speaker: Gerri Detweiler, Education Director for Nav

Funding Options for Hispanic-Owned Businesses in the “Missing Middle” Gap:  This webinar is great for mid-sized businesses who are not eligible for small business loans, but also are not large enough to qualify for a traditional bank loan.  While this webinar is targeted to Hispanic business owners, these lessons will be useful for any business owner.

When: Thursday, Oct. 29 (noon – 1:00 pm CDT)

Sponsored by:  SCORE

Speaker: Hannah Fernandez, CEO of ROI Business Funding

The Last Word

The above resources are just a few of the resources available to help you up your B-game while getting you through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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