Your data is talking. Are you listening? This beginner-friendly workshop shows you how to turn website traffic into business insight so you stop guessing and start growing. No jargon, no overwhelm - just a clear introduction to what matters in Google Analytics and how to use it to move your business forward. If you’ve ever wondered […]
Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google. In this webinar, you will learn: Our Speaker […]
This in-person workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this no cost 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to […]
#SBDC Day Open House 🎉 Small businesses power our community — and we’re celebrating YOU! Join us for #SBDCDay Open House at the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and connect with the team dedicated to helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale. 📍 Bradley University – Business & Engineering Convergence Center, Room 1150📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026⏰ […]
AI isn't just a tool-it’s reshaping entire business models. This session explores how to leverage AI to innovate your offers, streamline operations, and stay ahead of shifting market dynamics. In this webinar, you will learn: Built for: Entrepreneurs, educators, and consultants ready to modernize their business model using AI as a growth engine Deliverables: Our Speaker […]
Having a great product isn’t enough-you need the right message, aimed at the right audience, delivered with purpose. This session is built for new entrepreneurs who want to launch with clarity, connect meaningfully, and build real loyalty from day one. Forget complicated funnels and cookie-cutter templates. In this workshop, you'll learn how to build a […]
AI-powered search doesn’t see your content like a human. It reads structure, relevance, and trust. This session teaches you how to send the right signals to both AI and your audience—so you show up and get chosen. In this webinar, you will learn: Built for: Service providers, local businesses, and digital marketers who want to future-proof […]
This in-person workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this no cost 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to […]
Go beyond chatbots and discover how small businesses can begin integrating agentic AI-autonomous systems that perform tasks, make decisions, and drive outcomes without daily oversight. In this webinar, you will learn: Our Speaker Maria Elena Duron helps small business owners, content creators, and service providers grow with clarity, visibility, and smart AI strategy. As a […]
AI Essentials for Business Owners: Understand It. Use It. Grow With It. Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-forward concept; it’s a practical tool available to every business owner right now. But knowing where to start, which tools to trust, and how to make AI work for your specific business is a challenge that stops […]
Webinar: 5 AI Tools Every Business Owner Should Have in Their Back Pocket There are over 12,000 AI tools out there — and that number grows every single month. No wonder most business owners feel overwhelmed before they even start. Here's the truth: You don't need 12,000 tools. You need five. In this session, I'm […]
Small business doesn’t mean small thinking. And in 2026, strategy isn’t just about what you post-it’s about how your systems talk to each other, how your team moves faster with […]
