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Learn how to leverage networking as a means to form relationships to grow your business. Key elements to effectively network to find new customers will be discussed.

Presenter: Solidea Pitruzzello, SCORE Pinellas County

Learn the basics of online security and how it applies to your business and customers. Learn ways to identify common digital threats and steps to take to protect your business. Walk away with practical tips and tools to increase your business' cybersecurity.

Presenter: Sarah Guest, Cyberlicious, SCORE Pinellas County

Join this workshop to learn burnout prevention strategies and gain practical tools for daily wellness and resilience.

Presenter: Jennifer Gilman, New Way Health Coach, SCORE Pinellas County

This workshop is perfect for both start-ups and seasoned  entrepreneurs ready to learn how to make their business stand out in a competitive market. Join us and discover how to craft a clear, concise and compelling elevator pitch. Additionally, you will gain the know-how for preparing and delivering riveting presentations to small and large groups

Presenter: Dennis Hamel, SCORE Pinellas County

This seminar covers how to best optimize your YouTube channel and its videos in order to get your videos viewed.  

Presenter: Tony Rockliff, Tony Rockliff Productions, SCORE Pinellas County

Learn how to apply Artificial Intelligence tools with your small business. Come and see examples of A.I. and have your questions ready to be answered. Conversations around A. I.  bring a ton of confusion and wasted time chasing the next shiny object. How can you consider the best use of A.I. tools for your business? What are some of the key ways to  bring A. I. tools into your business? And how can you stay on top of the latest trends? This workshop seeks to answer these questions and help participants walk away with an actionable toolbox to enhance operations and deliver higher customer value

Learn your target market, competition, business environment and how to write and implement a marketing plan.

Topics covered include:

*Who are the right people for my product/service?   * Where do I find these people?  *What's the difference between marketing and sale

* Now that I have a blog, what do I write?  *How do I use Twitter/Facebook/Blogging to attract customers?  *How do I get people to come to my site?

* Am I saying the right words to connect with my audience?  *Defining your target market

Presenter: Bob Gaynor, SCORE Pinellas County

Learn tips on the five steps needed for developing a successful online marketing plan.

Presenter: Alex "Nemo" Hanse, Foolies Unlimited Clothing, SCORE Pinellas County

For many, the anxiety of speaking in public is their number one fear.  Join this workshop to learn the causes of that fear and techniques to convert that anxiety into energy and start the process of becoming a confident and compelling communicator. Then, learn how to build a compelling elevator speech with your newfound confidence!

Presenter: Dennis Hamel, SCORE Pinellas County

 Learn about the different social media types to help market your business.  We'll discuss and briefly demonstrate the following platforms:  Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Apple Podcast, and Pinterest.  Learn how these social platforms can increase your audience and get your name out in the community.

Presenter: Julia Devoe, SCORE Pinellas County