Grow your business with digital marketing and e-commerce workshops

October 1, 2019

Grow your business with digital marketing and e-commerce workshops brought to you in partnership between North Coast Small Business Development Center and Humboldt State University College of Extended Education and Global Engagement. Our community thrives when you thrive!

Upcoming Workshops

  • Marketing Your Brand Online: Learn creative and powerful ways to use social media to drive customers to buy online. This is a practical, interactive workshop for businesses that are already doing some e-marketing but want to do better. Differentiate your product or service from the rest so you can grow sales. Taught by marketing and media pro, Bill Prescott. Wed., Oct. 2 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. • $30 Register
  • Intro to E-Commerce: Learn from local e-commerce expert Amy Fowler how to set up and grow a smooth-running e-commerce business. Amy will walk you through which online sales platforms and web site services are best for your business. You'll get an introduction to the services available for managing inventory, shipping, finances, and more. Wed., Oct. 23 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. • $30 Register
  • Photography for Digital Marketing & E-Commerce: In this hands-on workshop, learn how to present and photograph your products for the highest impact at-home and on a tight budget. Taught by Brandi Easter, a well-known local commercial photographer. Tues., Oct. 29 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. • $30 Register
  • E-Commerce Integration: Local e-commerce pro, Amy Fowler teaches you how to integrate the front and back ends of your retail business with your e-commerce platforms. Learn how to make all aspects of your online business function as a cohesive whole: web site and digital marketing, customer support and order processing, shipping and inventory management, bookkeeping, and more. Best for business owners who are already selling online and preparing to grow. Tues., Nov. 5 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. • $30 Register
  • Multimedia for Digital Marketing & E-Commerce: Go beyond still photos. Learn the basics of creating, editing, and using multimedia content to market your business, including videography, animation, and editing basics (Canva, GIMP, Filmora, etc.) This workshop is practical and interactive, so bring your laptop, pad, and smartphone. Taught by marketing and media pro, Mike Dronkers. Tues., Nov. 12 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. • $30 Register
  • E-Commerce Accounting: Learn how basic accounting principles apply to e-commerce sales. What's different about the chart of accounts and bookkeeping set up? Manage fees and sales taxes. Use software integration and scheduled processes to efficiently manage your online retail accounting. Taught by e-commerce expert Amy Fowler. Thurs., Nov. 14 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. • $30 Register
  • Booking Bootcamps - Quickbooks Desktop: Learn how to use Quickbooks for your business using the desktop version. Set up your database and understand how the system is put together. You must have your own Quickbooks version and bring a laptop or tablet. Good for owners who need help setting up an accounting system. Taught by bookkeeping experts. Tues., Dec. 3 • 1-5 p.m. • $50 Register
  • Booking Bootcamps - Quickbooks Online: Learn how to use Quickbooks for your business using the online version. Set up your database and understand how the system is put together. You must have your own Quickbooks version and bring a laptop or tablet. Good for owners who need help setting up an accounting system. Taught by bookkeeping experts. Tues., Dec. 10 • 5:308:30 p.m. • $50 Register
  • Build Your First E-Commerce Website: This is a hands-on step-by-step workshop led by a seasoned web developer and marketing expert. You will finish the workshop with your own low-cost e-commerce website. Thurs., Dec. 14 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • $50 Register

For more information visit humboldt.edu/sbdc or call us at 707-826-3731.

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