Workshops

Many of our workshops are available on-line via Goosefoot’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.

Facebook for Business

Saturday, October 24 , 10am-12pm

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

Expand your local reach and build a deeper connection with your audience. Make your Facebook page shine with Meta’s tools and a solid content strategy. This two-hour course will focus on how businesses can get the most bang for their buck from Facebook. Note: This workshop is for those who already have a business page and want to maximize its use or who are adept at managing a personal page and want to expand into a page for their business. This is not suitable for those new to Facebook. Click here to register.

Instagram for Business

Saturday, November 7 , 10am-12pm

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

Instagram is quickly surpassing Facebook in number of user hours and engagement. Stand out in a visual world with perfect hashtags, engaging stories, and photos that show the best side of your business. Note: This workshop is intended for businesses and organizations that are already familiar with Instagram; not suitable for those brand new to Instagram. Click here to register.

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 audience’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.