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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Becoming Lender Ready7401 Skoog Blvd, Prescott Valley, AZ
Register here: https://www.score.org/northernarizona/event/becoming-lender-ready
Join us in person (Free Lunch Provided) or via Zoom for a valuable workshop on how to properly prepare for conversations with lenders. Learn directly from experienced professionals, including certified financial coach Gerry Tarling and SCORE mentor and banking expert Justin Teclaw, as they share key insights to help you become lender-ready. Don't miss this opportunity to get your financing questions answered and set your business up for funding success!
Topics Include:
The 5 Cs to Business Lending
• Understanding Lending Ratios
• Cashflow vs Profit
How to prepare to talk with lenders
• Knowing what your business will be treated as (e.g. LLC, C-corp, etc.)
Liens
• Collateralized
• UCC
Common Loans for Business Owners
• Recently Started Businesses
• Types of loans availableRegister here: https://www.score.org/northernarizona/event/becoming-lender-ready
- Session 1: CRAWL – Getting Started with AI, Foundations & PromptsLink visible for attendees
Register here: https://www.score.org/utah/event/session-1-crawl-%E2%80%93-getting-started-ai-foundations-prompts
Start at the very beginning with an introduction to how AI tools like ChatGPT work—and how they can be applied in your business. You'll learn the anatomy of a prompt, common use cases, and how to get useful, accurate responses. We’ll also cover what AI can and can’t do so you can set smart expectations. And some Pro Tips of some skills you already have that you didn’t realize you could and should use with AI!
What You’ll Learn:- The basics of generative AI
- How to write your first effective prompt using plain language
- Ways to use AI today for emails, social posts, and simple content tasks
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the core components of AI.
- Generate at least three simple prompts relevant to your business.
- Identify at least two tasks in your workflow that AI can help automate or streamline.
Register here: https://www.score.org/utah/event/session-1-crawl-%E2%80%93-getting-started-ai-foundations-prompts
- Hacking the Instagram AlgorithmLink visible for attendees
Register here: https://www.score.org/southernarizona/event/hacking-instagram-algorithm-0
Have you wondered why Instagram shows certain things in your feed? Or have you tried to figure out how to get your content to show up better? This webinar will show you how to optimize your Instagram posts for the best visibility in the Feed, Stories, and Reels.
Topics Include:- Understand the factors influencing what appears in your Instagram feed
- Learn strategies to improve the visibility of your content on Instagram
- Discover techniques to optimize your posts for better placement in the Feed, Stories, and Reels
- Gain insights into the Instagram algorithm and how it impacts your content's reach
Register here: https://www.score.org/southernarizona/event/hacking-instagram-algorithm-0
- Strategic Planning For Marketing CampaignsLink visible for attendees
Register here: https://www.score.org/northernarizona/event/strategic-planning-marketing-campaigns
Ready to amplify your brand and reach more customers? Join us for an insightful workshop designed to help business owners and marketers craft powerful, results-driven marketing campaigns across both traditional and digital platforms.
Led by Mark Stafford of Ablaze Media, this session will teach you how to develop a cohesive omnichannel strategy that integrates tools like direct mail, radio, and print with modern digital tactics like social media, blogging, and pay-per-click advertising. You’ll learn how to align messaging across all channels, plan your promotions for greater impact, and measure what matters most.
Whether you're promoting your business for the first time or looking to sharpen your next campaign, this workshop will give you the tools to plan with purpose and market with confidence.
Key Takeaways:- Understand the strengths of traditional vs. digital media
- Learn how to align messaging across multiple channels
- Discover tips for timing, targeting, and tracking results
- Build a marketing strategy that fits your business goals
Register here: https://www.score.org/northernarizona/event/strategic-planning-marketing-campaigns
