Date: 1/30/2020
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM(EST)
Registration Deadline: 1/30/2020 8:00 AM (EST)
Fee: No Fee

Point of Contact: Jamie Shanker-Passero (215) 204-2375
Location: 1509 Cecil B Moore, Philadelphia PA 19121-3410

Training Topics: Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning
Description:

Considering starting a business but not sure where to start? This FREE event is for you. Network with fellow aspiring entrepreneurs and learn from our expert panel who will address challenges faced by small business owners. In addition to our Roundtable discussion on First Step of Starting Your Own Business, you'll also have access to some new curriculum to activate your business ideas, ENTREPRENEURSHIP 4 ALLSM – part of the Woodforest FoundrySM. This session teaches that you often already have access to the tools you need to be an entrepreneur. To be successful, it is important to look at the world from new perspectives. This is done by leveraging existing assets, such as local business leaders who can help unlock area resources, and knowledge and expertise of your peers to “cocreate” entrepreneur-based outcomes. Representatives from Woodforest National Bank® will also be joining us for this event. ENTREPRENEURSHIP 4 ALL Powered by Sustainable Startups. Woodforest Foundry is an entrepreneur activation program by Woodforest National Bank, Member FDIC.This event is co-sponsored by:North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative,Pan African Studies Community Education Center,Center for Community Partnerships,Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative,Office of Community RelationsInstructions: Event is located in Room 214 of 1509 Cecil B Moore.

With over 1 billion users and growing, Facebook is a crucial tool toward marketing your small business and- it is becoming more crucial by the day. Understanding how to create a presence and produce useful content is an important part of connecting with potential customers. This is a basic workshop for entrepreneurs with little to no Facebook experience. We will talk about those big questions - how and what to post. During the workshop, we'll focus on the following: - How to set up your account - How to engage with customers (frequency/content) - How to schedule posts - How to advertise on Facebook – ads vs boosts