Store Owner Series

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:

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

FACEBOOK

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

Hiring, Onboarding and Retaining the Right Employees for Your Small Business

June 6, 2023 | 8:30 a.m.

This is an in-person workshop in partnership with East Falls CDC. It will be held at Vault & Vine, 3507 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129. To register, contact Michelle Feldman, director, East Falls Development Corporation, at 617-259-7401 or michelle.feldman@eastfallspa.com.

Myths and Truths About Trademarks for Small Business

June 20, 2023 | 10 a.m.

Learn what should and should not be trademarked, why we trademark things, and how the protect our business.

Register in advance for this meeting 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Ask Me Anything: An Instagram Small Business Q&A with Aliya Hammond

June 22, 2023 | 10 a.m.

Instagram is a great resource for growing your business. How do you get started and what belongs in Instagram? This question and answer session will provide all of the answers to help you get started with promoting your business on Instagram. 

Register in advance for this meeting 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

CENTER FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

1751 Callowhill Street | Philadelphia, PA 19130

CAREER AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER

4750 Market Street | Philadelphia, PA 19139

WEST REGIONAL CENTER

4725 Chestnut Street | Philadelphia, PA 19139

NORTHEAST REGIONAL CENTER

12901 Townsend Road | Philadelphia, PA 19154