Workshops

Many of our workshops are available on-line via Goosefootโ€™s YouTube Channel, so you can watch them at your convenience. All workshops are free and open to the public. RSVPs are encouraged; email [email protected] or use the form on each workshop listing.

Funding Ownership with SBA 7a

Thursday, November 19 , 12-2pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Learn about funding opportunities backed by the US Small Business Administration that help small businesses finance business transfers, tenant improvements, equipment, or real estate. Jason Joiner, VP & Commercial Banking Officer with Peoples Bank, will give an overview of how you can use SBA resources to power more opportunities with your local bank. Click here to register.

Beyond the Boost: Crafting Effective Social Media Ads

Saturday, December 5 , 10am-12pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Facebook and Instagram ads let you get more targeted than any other kind of advertising. You can choose your audienceโ€™s gender, age, location, and interests. Beyond the Boost will help you craft the best message, create the most appeal, and send it to people who are actually likely to act on it. Impact your business in a positive way by improving your social media ad strategy. Click here to register.

Taking Care of Your Employees

Wednesday, December 9 , 12-2pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Retaining employees can be tough in our community. Benefits such as insurance, retirement, and time off can incentivize them to stay. Learn how to make that work for your small business from Michelle Padilla with Edward Jones, Michael Davidson with New York Life, and Francesca Coenen-Winer with the Taproom at Bayview Corner. Click here to register.

Starting a Business

YouTube

Learn how to write a business plan for success and receive an overview of critical things to consider before you ever apply for a business license. Available 24/7 on YouTube

Marketing 101

YouTube

Increase the effectiveness of your marketing by laying out a plan with goals, a schedule, and measures of success. Available 24/7 on YouTube

Facebook Advanced for Business

YouTube

This two-hour course will focus in on how businesses can get the most bang for their buck from Facebook. Available 24/7 on YouTube.

Instagram Advanced

YouTube

Learn how to make your Instagram account really work for your business with the perfect hashtags, Instagram stories, a solid content strategy, and real world examples to learn from. Available 24/7 on YouTube

Content Calendars

YouTube

This workshop walks you through the two sides of creating fresh ideas for social media. Available 24/7 on YouTube

Beyond the Boost: Crafting effective social media ads

YouTube

Beyond the Boost will help you craft the best message, create the most appeal, and send it to people who are actually likely to act on it and impact your business in a positive way. Available 24/7 on YouTube.

Newsletters: Be Strategic, Not Anemic

YouTube

After this workshop you will be able to create business newsletters that your audiences welcome and interact with. Available 24/7 on YouTube