EDITOR’S CHOICE
Elevating a business through social media SCORE RHODE ISLAND is hosting a webinar to explain how to pivot a business operation to utilize social media to attract clients, customers and sales in the current economic climate. Crystal Capello-Colon, senior director of strategy at Fullscreen, and Ashley Carr, associate director of strategy at Fullscreen, will inform attendees about the best practices for marketing and advertising, and increasing a company’s consumer base and sales by using social media.
TUESDAY, DEC. 15, 1-2 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Tax tips for small bizs SCORE RHODE ISLAND will be hosting a webinar to provide tools and information to help participants gain a better understanding of managing taxes for a small business. During this webinar, a representative from SCORE will talk about the tax code and how it applies to business ventures. The representative will also discuss the importance of how turning a profit in today’s economy requires planning for and minimizing tax obligations.
SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 9:30-10:30 A.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Essentials fore-commerce THE JOHN H. CHAFEE CENTER for International Business at Bryant University is hosting a webinar to explain the European e-commerce environment, its trends and opportunities, and why an e-store needs an e-commerce inbound strategy. Participants will learn why e-commerce is relevant for business-to-business companies exporting to Europe and how to set e-commerce goals that make the most sense for the business; have an international online presence; learn how to attract people to an e-store and engage with them so they become repeat customers; be easily accessible for clients in Europe; and learn about HubSpot e-commerce integrations with BigCommerce, Shopify and Magento, while creating a brand for foreign markets.
TUESDAY, NOV. 17, 10-11 A.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Women in leadership ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce is hosting its leadership series, featuring leaders, professionals and decision-makers who have impacted the community and economic development of the south coast of Massachusetts. Women leaders will host a conversation with members about their professional journey while offering their expertise on effective strategies that drive positive change. The keynote speaker will be Secretary Rosalin Acosta, from the Mass. Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development.
TUESDAY, NOV. 17, 1:30-2:30 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Chamber meeting ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce is hosting its inaugural annual business meeting and annual Valcourt Outstanding Citizen and Brayton Community Service Award Ceremony via Zoom. The webinar program includes election of the Chamber’s board of directors, recognition of outgoing board members and an update on how the Chamber navigated 2020 using innovation, teamwork and perseverance.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 8:30-10:30 A.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Staying safe in a pandemic THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce is hosting a webinar to review what business owners need to do as an employer to keep customers and employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will review topics that are specific to what businesses must do to comply with the latest guidelines, state reporting, posting requirements, travel issues and what is needed from employees. This event will be hosted by Florence DuPerry, who is the vice president of human resources at Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Credit card processing SCORE RHODE ISLAND is hosting a webinar to explain the best way to process credit card payments for businesses. Irwin Grossman, co-founder and CEO of Delta Payment Solutions and president of the Delta Payment Cooperative, will provide information and resources to lower costs and pair with the right processor. He will also discuss being wary of flat-rate fee structures; pushing back on processing fees when they are not directly related to transactions; not accepting excessive and early termination fees; and getting a merchant portal with useful data you can understand.
THURSDAY, DEC. 10, 1-2 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Improving your credit THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce is hosting a webinar to explain to participants how to understand and improve their credit so they will be better equipped while making financial decisions. During this webinar, participants will learn how to maintain a positive score and how to correct errors in their credit report. The webinar will be held on the Zoom platform.
TUESDAY, DEC. 15, 2-3:30 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Understanding revenue streams SCORE RHODE ISLAND will be hosting a webinar that is aimed at helping participants understand the various revenue streams that are applicable to a business entity. During this webinar, participants will learn to segment revenues to manage what is termed recurring customer sales funnels and new pandemic-related revenue streams.
TUESDAY, DEC. 17, 1-2 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher Cassius Shuman at (401) 680-4884 or Shuman@PBN.com.