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PANEL DISCUSSIONS
ABOUT PANELS
Our panel discussions give you a chance to connect with content and industry experts. Each panel discussion highlights best practices and pro tips in the first half of the discussion, then allows you to ask panelists specific questions at the end.
UPCOMING PANELS
- Tue, Jan 30Jan 30, 2024, 12:00 PM – 12:40 PM CSTVirtual EventGain an in-depth understanding of the resources and tools available through the Grow with Google partnership and learn about the transformative potential of Google Career Certificates and how they can fast-track your career.
- Tue, Nov 14Nov 14, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CSTmeet.google.com/dad-ypxi-rawLearn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortars can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows businesses to create free Product Listings on Google.
Tue, Dec 06Dec 06, 2022, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM CSTOnline Video DiscussionLearn tips, tricks, and strategies that entrepreneurs from around the country are using to successfully market their businesses using social media heading into 2023. Informal peer-learning discussion facilitated by Rural Ideas Network staff.
Tue, Oct 04Oct 04, 2022, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM CDTOnline Video DiscussionLearn tips, tricks, and strategies that entrepreneurs from around the country are using to promote sales during the holiday season. Informal peer-learning discussion facilitated by Rural Ideas Network staff.
Tue, Sep 06Sep 06, 2022, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM CDTOnline Panel DiscussionJoin us as we bring together a panel of business accounting experts who will help you understand the basics you need to understand what to track, different ways to track it, and how it can help you maximize profits.
Tue, Aug 02Aug 02, 2022, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM CDTOnline Video DiscussionLearn tips, tricks, and strategies that entrepreneurs from around the country are using to successfully sell products and services online in 2022. Informal peer-learning discussion facilitated by Rural Ideas Network staff.
Tue, Jun 07Jun 07, 2022, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM CDTOnline Video DiscussionLearn tips, tricks, and strategies that entrepreneurs from around the country are using to successfully recruit, retain, and manage their employees in 2022. Informal peer-learning discussion facilitated by Rural Ideas Network staff.
Tue, May 03May 03, 2022, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM CDTOnline Panel DiscussionJoin us as we bring together a panel of business marketing experts who will help you think about how to effectively (and efficiently) promote your business in a variety of ways.
Tue, Apr 05Apr 05, 2022, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM CDTOnline Video DiscussionLearn tips, tricks, and strategies that entrepreneurs from around the country are using to stay on top of their accounting and bookkeeping in 2022. Informal peer-learning discussion facilitated by Rural Ideas Network staff.
Tue, Mar 01Mar 01, 2022, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM CSTOnline Panel DiscussionJoin us as we bring together a panel of business lending experts who will help you understand the different ways to borrow as a business and what you'll need to give yourself the best shot at getting funded.
Tue, Feb 01Feb 01, 2022, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM CSTOnline Video DiscussionLearn tips, tricks, and strategies that entrepreneurs from around the country are using to successfully market their businesses in 2022. Informal peer-learning discussion facilitated by Rural Ideas Network staff.
Tue, Dec 28Dec 28, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinar: https://zoom.us/j/94037408891As tempting as it is to reflect back on your business year and simply plan to “do more” in the coming year, a solid approach to budgeting and goal-setting is the key to ensuring business success. In this session, we’ll look at simple approaches to planning and some useful tools.
Tue, Nov 23Nov 23, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinar: https://zoom.us/j/97686599359When it comes to selling online, how does your product or service stand out enough to gain the traction needed for success? In this session, we’ll examine several platforms available to e-commerce retailers and service providers and the pros and cons of each.
Wed, Nov 17Nov 17, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CSTOnlineBi-monthly discussion group for rural coworking space operators.- Wed, Nov 03Nov 03, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDTOnlineBi-monthly discussion group for our Entrepreneur Lab partners.
Tue, Oct 26Oct 26, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinar: https://zoom.us/j/95264326462The way you lay out your brick and mortar store can have a tremendous impact on sales. Join us as we dive into ideas for making the most of the holidays with merchandising best practices and tips.
Tue, Sep 28Sep 28, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWebinar: https://zoom.us/j/94204363036According to the US Census Bureau, the average retailer generates 25% of their annual sales during the holiday season. Whether your retail business is a brick & mortar store or you primarily sell online, don’t miss this session to learn best practices for ramping up your holiday marketing plan.
Tue, Sep 21Sep 21, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDTMeeting Link: meet.google.com/iax-tzoh-gzcConnect with peers who are growing businesses in small towns. Get inspired, share best practices, and identify new resources.
PAST PANEL DISCUSSIONS
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