This series of FREE workshops provides valuable training for small businesses located in Philadelphia on topics that are practical and relevant for a business owner at any stage. We also provide opportunities for businesses to network with other small businesses in their local community.
We offer workshops at Community College of Philadelphia's three Regional Center locations in Northeast, Northwest and West Philadelphia, as well as at our Main Campus and in South Philadelphia. We also partner with local community organizations to bring select topics into the neighborhoods for added convenience. You have the option of choosing the location and training that are most convenient for you.
Choose from the following workshops that are held at different locations:
MARKETING
Learn online and offline marketing strategies to help promote your small business
CAPITAL & CREDIT
Learn about different types of business financing and the importance of personal credit
BOOKKEEPING
Understand your balance sheet, income statement and cash flow
RESOURCE EVENT
Discover training, financing and coaching services to help you grow your business
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY
Learn how to develop an effective social media strategy that will engage customers
Learn how to maximize Facebook and develop an ad campaign
ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE
Learn about different accounting software that will make bookkeeping easier
CITY TAXES
A representative from the Revenue Department will explain city taxes and credits
GROW YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE
A Google trainer will teach you how to promote your business online.
SEO STRATEGIES
Get customers to find your business and website online
COMMERCIAL LEASING
Learn how to negotiate and understand your lease
BRAND IDENTITY
Learn how to communicate with the right graphics and message
WORKSHOPS ONLINE
Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Map
When: October 21, 2020 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting
This workshop is in partnership with Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association.
Understanding Our Unconscious Bias Workshop for Small Business
When: October 28, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
This workshop is in Partnership with East Passyunk BID
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Federal Procurement: "Learning How to Get Federal Contracts for Small Business"
When: November 17, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
This workshop is in Partnership with the SBA
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Learn More with Less: A Strategic, User-Centered Approach to Product Development
1. 5 questions to answer about your product idea before doing anything else
2. Using a risk framework to decide where to focus first
3. When and how to get feedback from product users
When: November 18, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
This workshop is in Partnership with NextFab
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
NORTHWEST REGIONAL CENTER
1300 West Godfrey Avenue | Philadelphia, PA 19141
WEST REGIONAL CENTER
4725 Chestnut Street | Philadelphia, PA 19139
NORTHEAST REGIONAL CENTER
12901 Townsend Road | Philadelphia, PA 19154
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA AT CONSTITUTION HEALTH PLAZA
1930 South Broad Street | Philadelphia, PA 19145