For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. NSBW is co-hosted by SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of SBA. 

Give it to the People is proud to announce the receipt of our first contract with the HUB Historically Underutilized Business Office to facilitate two workshops in honor of #NSBW2023!

Plus we are officially launching of our Online HOW TO USE AI FOR BUSINESS Academy, which will provide access to the "how to" part of AI that makes it easy to understand and immediately impactful for business owners. We ran an in-person pilot earlier this month and received rave reviews from our attendees. These are premium classes that will include a resource guide and step-by-step direction on how to use the systems in each class with specific examples for each attendee. There are plenty of free workshops out there, but this is not that. We focus on your business goals and making sure that you fully understand how and why things work and easy implementation for your business. 

MAY 1 12 PM-12:30 PM ET GIVE IT TO THE PEOPLE WITH COREY GUMBS

MAY 2, 2023 10-11:30 AM ET CHOOSING THE RIGHT SOCIAL MEDIA FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Business owners must make decisions on where to focus their social media efforts. There are thousands of social media options for businesses to choose from.

This lively webinar will narrow your selection down and give you the pros and cons of the most popular based on your business type and niche. We will discuss best practices, posting times, and how to increase engagement.

SPONSORED BY HUB OFFICE

MAY 2, 2023 6-7:30 PM ET HOW TO USE AI FOR YOUR BUSINESS 

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out in your business?

Are you struggling to keep up with the demands of running a successful company?

We understand that building and scaling a business can be challenging, especially for Women Entrepreneurs. That's why we are excited to introduce our AI Business Training program, designed specifically for women like you.

Artificial Intelligence is here and it's not going anywhere. It's changing the world around us in many ways, including how we market our businesses.

This lively in-person workshop will teach you how to use AI to make tasks easier while saving you time and making more money. Attendees can expect to learn:

• What tools are out there?
• How to use them for marketing?
• How to implement them in your business?

This course is one of the Give it to the People Premium Workshops. You will leave with work completed for your brand as well as a resource guide that tells you exactly what each tool does, where it can be found, and how much it costs.

MAY 3, 2023 1-2 PM ET HOW TO START A BUSINESS

Understand the basics of starting a business in this seminar that takes you from idea to opportunity. Learn key strategies for start-up, financing and marketing as well as important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, operations and more. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and how to evaluate the feasibility of your business idea. Discover the resources available to help you start and successfully operate your business.

SPONSORED BY GTCC SMALL BUSINESS CENTER 

MAY 4, 2023 10-11:30 AM ET THE MARKETING CHECKLIST YOU NEED TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS 

Discover the perfect marketing checklist to help you grow your business. Join us for this lively webinar to help you create a marketing strategy that is tailored to your capacity, skills, and ability to stay consistent.

SPONSORED BY HUB OFFICE

MAY 5, 2023 10 AM - 3 PM FINANCIALLY LIT SUMMIT

We are elated to have SCORE Mentors & Carolina Small Business Development Fund Sponsoring Financially Lit Summit!

"Financially Lit" is a one-day business summit designed to provide entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of money, finance, and marketing. This event brings together business experts and industry leaders to share their knowledge and insights on how to effectively manage finances and promote their brand.

The summit will cover a range of topics, including financial management, taxes, business planning, marketing, and branding. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in interactive workshops, networking sessions, and panel discussions with successful entrepreneurs and experts in the field.

The goal of "Financially Lit" is to provide entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge they need to take their business to the next level. Whether you are just starting out or looking to scale your business, this summit will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you achieve your financial and marketing goals.

By attending "Financially Lit," you will gain the confidence and expertise needed to make informed financial decisions, develop a solid business plan, and effectively market your brand to the right audience. Join us for this exciting one-day event and take your business to new heights!