SCORE Bucks County Upcoming Webinars |
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ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, and How They Can Help Your Small Business |
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 11:30 am ET
Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT, specifically have rapidly become valuable tools to make small businesses more creative and efficient. In this free webinar, SCORE mentor and technology expert Charlie Morris will review the current state of the art in AI tools focusing on ChatGPT’s capabilities. He will highlight specific use cases for ChatGPT in the small business environment.
We will discuss:
- How ChatGPT works.
- How can ChatGPT help a small business to be more creative and efficient.
- ChatGPT’s limitations and weaknesses.
- Other emerging AI tools and what they will mean for small businesses
This is a FREE webinar!
About the presenter:
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Charlie Morris is a mentor with SCORE Bucks County and a retired software developer and technology executive with over 40 years of experience. Charlie holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science with specialties in Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering from Villanova University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Experimental Psychology with minors in computer science and mathematics from Moravian College.
Charlie has worked in the Defense, Financial Services, Medical Device, and Clinical Trial software industries.
Charlie leads Marketing and Technology for SCORE Bucks County
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Bucks County Workforce and Economic Development Resources |
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Tuesday, August 29, 2023, 11:30 am ET
We cordially invite entrepreneurs and small business owners to participate in an informative webinar that will provide an in-depth exploration of the resources and funding opportunities available to businesses in Bucks County.
The webinar will cover the following key areas:
- Identification and utilization of available grants and funding opportunities.
- Examination of Economic Development partnerships and their potential benefits.
- Analysis of current workforce/economic data and trends.
- Explanation of the role of the Department of Workforce and Economic Development in supporting your business.
This webinar represents a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the resources available to your business. We encourage you to register today and take a significant step towards the future success of your business.
This is a FREE webinar!
About the presenters:
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Brian Cummings, Bucks County Workforce & Economic Development
Brian Cummings has spent the last decade becoming an accomplished professional in Workforce and Economic Development. Before joining the County of Bucks, Brian served as the director of PA CareerLink® Bucks County for seven years. Brian has connected hundreds of employers to economic development resources in Bucks County since he accepted the role of Economic Development program manager in May 2022. Under his leadership, PA CareerLink® won the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce Champions Award and Best of Bucks Award for Workforce Investment. Brian has presented at the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Youth Symposium, the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association Conference, the Domestic Relations Association of Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators Conference. In his free time, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife Laura, their three children, Michael, Austin, Isabella, and the family dog Cali.
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Dianna Kralle, Assistant Director of the Department of Workforce and Economic Development for the County of Bucks
Dianna has spent the past 13 years working in the public workforce system. Before joining the County of Bucks, Dianna worked with job seekers, opportunity youth, employers and community partners in various capacities within the PA CareerLink® Bucks County. Dianna presently oversees all workforce and economic development grant programs in Bucks County, totaling approximately five million dollars annually. With the support of a high functioning Board of Directors and a capable staff, our department ensures that effective employment services are offered throughout the County of Bucks.
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Powering Your Business: Manage Your Energy Usage & Save Money |
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 11:30 am ET
This webinar will provide small businesses with information on the tools, programs, and resources PECO has to help them understand and efficiently manage their energy usage.
Topics discussed:
- Learn about the tools that allow you to see and manage your daily, weekly, and monthly energy usage.
- PECO Energy Efficiency assessments can identify ways your business can improve the efficiency in how it uses energy and save.
- Learn about PECO Smart Energy programs including EV and Solar.
This is a FREE webinar!
About the presenters:
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Rosaura Hernandez-McCall
PECO Senior Account Representative for Small Business
15 years experience in business and operations management; entrepreneurial experience; small business management; recruiting, training and coaching teams; growing and developing current and new business; analyzing business productivity and efficiency; strong relationship building and customer service skills; track record of business growth and P&L management.
Tyler Thompson
PECO Senior eChannel Program Manager
Katina Carter
PECO Senior eChannel Program Manager
Shannon Christie
PECO Senior Energy Efficiency Program Manager
Nick Mart
PECO Manager of Energy Efficiency Programs
Brian Barr
PECO Manager of New Business
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Unlocking Exponential Growth: Crafting the Ultimate Sales Playbook |
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 11:30 am ET
Join us for an exclusive webinar with Karl Berger, a proven leader in small business growth, as he guides you through a Proven, Repeatable Process with a Sales Playbook Designed to help Small Business Owners. Unlock the Potential for Exponential Growth in your business.
Key Topics:
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Identify Your Sales Roadblocks: Uncover the hidden barriers that are holding back your business and learn how to overcome them with proven strategies tailored to small businesses.
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Enable Your Business to Outperform: Equip yourself with the tools and techniques you need to excel in your market, understanding the unique needs and challenges of running a small business.
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Develop Customer-Centric Messages: Learn how to craft compelling, customer-focused messages that resonate with your target audience and drive sales growth.
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Create Actionable KPIs for Your Business: Set clear, measurable goals and track your progress with actionable KPIs that align with your small business's unique objectives.
This is a FREE webinar!
About the presenter:
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Karl Berger is the founder of Fractal Sales and helps small and medium businesses to not only develop a sales strategy but also Implement, Execute and Deliver results. He is passionate about leading, coaching and developing sales teams! As a leader, communicator, and collaborator, Karl is a proven executive skilled in building and leading organizations to achieve superior sales results.
In 2016, after years of leading regional, national, and international sales teams, Karl started Fractal Sales to help small and medium enterprises create wealth by breaking out of their current revenue profile. In some cases, this was a matter of focusing on people and process, in others it included new market planning and implementation and in others it was a matter of coaching the leadership and sales team towards effective closing. Over the past six years, Karl has helped many companies in multiple markets including SaaS, transportation, construction, manufacturing, Distribution and Technology.
Previously Karl was the President of Circuitronics, a Private Equity led manufacturing and design company, with about 135 employees. After an acquisition, Karl led the successful sale to another PE firm. After a year of working with a German firm to create and implement a domestic, strategy, I decided to start Fractal Sales and focus on helping small and medium enterprises.
Karl has earned a master’s degree in industrial engineering from Lehigh and a BS in Quantitive Business Analysis from The Pennsylvania State University.
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What’s Your Shtick? Personal Branding Online and Off |
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 11:30 am ET
In this webinar, you will learn how to develop personal branding on LinkedIn. You will reflect on your online and offline reputation in order to perform a SWOT Analysis of YOU and create your own action plan.
This presentation is all about YOU!
- Learn how to determine keywords for your resume and LinkedIn profile
- Learn tips and best practices for business & networking cards
- Learn the difference between taglines vs. slogans
- Explore the six-word memoir
This is a FREE webinar!
About the presenter:
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Lynne M. Williams, Ed.D. Candidate
Lynne Williams, Ed.D. Candidate, is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, which provides online career education and networking for career transition (job seekers) and career management ( employed and self-employed). She also writes resumes, LinkedIn profiles, LinkedIn company pages, and focuses on keywords. Lynne has been a SCORE volunteer for a decade. She is working on her doctoral dissertation on the topic of LinkedIn. Connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewilliams
to learn more.
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Office Hours: How to Start Selling on Amazon's Store |
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 12:00 pm ET
Do you have questions about How to Start Selling on Amazon's Store?
Office hours are for those who are new to Amazon, specifically, those who are not currently selling in Amazon's store, or haven't yet made their first sale.
Registration will be limited so that all participant questions can be addressed. Register now to reserve your spot.
This is a FREE webinar!
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5 Ways To Use LinkedIn To Build A Powerful and Engaged Network |
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 11:30 am ET
LinkedIn is a powerful platform for professional networking, allowing individuals to connect with colleagues, industry experts, and potential employers across the globe. Its unique focus on the professional world provides a wealth of opportunities for career development, including job postings, career advice, and learning resources, making it a vital tool in today's professional landscape.
Want to know how to grow a powerful and engaged network on LinkedIn?
In this training:
- You’ll discover how to develop your LinkedIn marketing strategy
- What tools and features you should use to help boost your profile
- The types of content you should post to create massive engagement with your network.
This is a FREE webinar!
About the presenter:
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Aliya Hammond is a Social Media Strategist, Trainer, Blogger, and Speaker. She specializes in social media management and marketing, social media training and coaching for small and large businesses, entrepreneurs, busy executives, and non-profit organizations. She is also the founder of Aliya Hammond Consulting, working alongside a fantastic team of professional Social Media Marketers, Graphic Designers, Web Developers, and Writers.
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Minority & Small Business Resource Summit |
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Hosted by: Chamber Inclusion Council
The Minority & Small Business Resource Summit is an event designed to provide valuable information and resources to minority entrepreneurs and small business owners. The summit focuses on addressing key challenges and opportunities faced by minority-owned and small businesses, with specific emphasis on the topics of access to capital, financing, grant programs, and training/recruiting resources. Exploring mentorship and networking opportunities that can help minority and small business owners connect with experienced mentors and industry peers.
This is an in-person event!
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SCORE Bucks County Mentoring Services |
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Have an Existing Business or
Thinking of Starting a New Business?
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As volunteers, all of us at SCORE Bucks County are dedicated
to helping you and your new or existing business succeed.
Let us know how we can help!
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SCORE Bucks County | (215) 943-8850 | Website
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