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.
Please note: Power Up Your Business is currently operating remotely due to COVID-19. Store Owner Series’ Workshops and the Peer-Based Learning Experience program are currently held online.
Choose from the following workshops:
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
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Make Better Business Decisions with Google Analytics
Sept. 9, 2021 | 1 p.m.
Join us as we discuss and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. We will discuss using Google Analytics to help you collect and interpret real-time information, review some of the reports and terms used so you can learn more about your target audience and how to achieve your business goals.
This workshop will cover:
- Identifying business goals (and how you plan to use your online presence to achieve them)
- Incorporating data into your plan
- A focus on introducing Google Analytics and how to use this tool to make better business decisions
Presented by Google. Hosted by Power Up Your Business, SCORE Philadelphia, The Enterprise Center and WORC.
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Optimizing Use of Marketing Tools, Strategies and Resources
Sept. 20, 2021 | 10 a.m.
A promotional plan contains a detailed strategy for your business, brand and products/services. This session will focus on how to develop a budget, clear and measurable goals, and identify platforms for each target market. Participants can use this strategy to create a manageable, functional and workable promotional calendar for email and social media campaigns. Resources will be reviewed that allow for systematic choosing of promotional material to benefit customers, products/services and the brand.
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
LinkedIn for Small Business
Sept. 21, 2021 | 10 a.m.
This presentation will include the basics and LinkedIn 101 instructions and best practices for your own, individual profile. We will review tips and tricks for starting and running your company’s page on LinkedIn. The session will also explore ways to source and recruit new employees to your organization.
In Partnership with Mt. Airy CDC.
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
A Minority Business Legal Playbook
Oct. 6, 2021 | 10 a.m.
Join us for this Med Week 2021 session. We'll cover the unique legal issues that minority-owned businesses face running and maintaining their operations.
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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