networking, potential partnerships at the Entrepreneur Hub Power Hour Are you getting the most out of your membership?
Did you realize that your Chamber membership comes with a whole host of FREE marketing tools for your business--all in one easy-to-access location? The Chamber's powerful member-focused software provides members with an event tool, a press release tool, a job posting board, and a hot deals/sales/specials tool--all free with your basic membership.
LEARN HOW TO:
Take advantage of the benefits you receive as a Chamber member
Create and update your business's Enhanced Listing in the website business directory
Appear in our Membership Matters newsletter
Create a hot deal (discount) to appear on your listing
Submit a job posting / volunteer opportunity
We'll be hosting an in-person Chamber 101 class the fourth Tuesday of every other month from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM to teach you how to use these new features!
New and existing members are invited to attend.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. A business plan is more than just a document ? it?s your roadmap to success.
A strong business plan helps keep you focused, reach your goals and is critical if you plan to seek financing for your business. Many business owners don?t have a business plan because they just don?t know where to start. This class breaks down each section of the business plan, from the executive summary to financial projections, with tools and resources to guide you along the way. Whether you?re just starting a business, need funding, or just finally have time to focus, this class will help you create an effective business plan to guide your business for years to come.
LEARN HOW TO:
Use the business plan tool or template that works for you
Understand and explain who your target customer is
Start with your company description and proceed step-by-step to finish your business plan
Strategically position your business using a written plan
Incorporate a strong financial foundation into your business plan Hiring someone to work in your business comes with important tax and payroll decisions, and getting them wrong can be costly. Whether you?re bringing on an employee, working with an independent contractor or hiring a family member, understanding the rules can help you avoid unexpected taxes, penalties and compliance issues while identifying potential tax benefits available to your business.
In this webinar, experts from Block Advisors by H&R Block will break down what small business owners need to know about worker classification and family hires. You?ll learn how to distinguish between employees and independent contractors, understand the factors that can affect classification and explore special considerations when hiring a spouse or child so you can make more informed decisions as your team grows.
Block Advisors will help you learn how to:
Understand the differences between employees and independent contractors
Recognize the factors that can determine how a worker should be classified
Understand the potential tax, payroll and compliance consequences of misclassifying workers
Explore potential tax and payroll benefits and requirements when employing children or other family members
Understand key considerations when hiring a spouse or operating a business together This webinar introduces GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)?the simple, modern way to make sure AI search tools actively recommend your business to local customers.
We will break down exactly how this new technology works and provide you with a step-by-step game plan you can start using right away. The way consumers find businesses has fundamentally changed. Instead of typing short keywords into a search bar and clicking through websites, they are holding full conversations with AI assistants to get instant recommendations. We will step away from the confusing tech jargon and simplify it to help business owners understand how to adapt their current marketing tactics and strategy so that when a customer asks AI for the ''best options near me,'' your business is the top suggestion.
LEARN HOW TO:
Understand the Zero-Click Era and how generative AI is shifting consumer behavior
Help your business become an ''AI-approved'' entity
Optimize for the Bots (Without Losing the Humans)
Implement a GEO action plan to optimize your business for this digital landscape
The Entrepreneur Hour @ The Virtual Office Group - First Tuesday Monthly
Chamber 101 - In-Person
Workshop - Writing a Business Plan
Workshop - Hiring Employees, Contractors or Family – Avoid Costly Tax and Payroll Mistakes
Workshop - Marketing After Hours: SEO vs. GEO
