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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop

Peoria NEXT Innovation Center 801 W Main Street, Peoria, IL, United States

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 […]

Start SMART with AI – SMART BRAND SYSTEM

Want to use AI to grow your business-but without the overwhelm or confusion? In this training, Maria Elena Duron-Google Coach and AI Integration Strategist-shares real-world ways to start using AI […]

The AI Advantage: Leveling the Playing Field for Small Business Growth – SMART BRAND SYSTEM

AI isn’t just for tech giants. It’s your small business accelerator-if you know how to use it right.  This webinar walks you through practical AI strategies that help you move faster, get found, and compete smarter. What You’ll Learn: Built for: Solo entrepreneurs, creators, and small business teams ready to stop winging it and start […]

Day 1 of 4 Day Live Webinar Training: Be Seen. Be Trusted. Be Chosen

4 Day Live Training: September 9 -12th 11:00am- 12pm CT Session 1: Leveling Up With Google Whether you're refreshing your Google Business Profile or trying to stand out in a competitive market, this webinar covers the visibility strategies that work now. You'll learn how to optimize your profile, show up in AI and voice searches, […]

Day 2 of 4 Day Live Webinar Training: Be Seen. Be Trusted. Be Chosen

4 Day Live Training: September 9 -12th 11:00am- 12pm CT Session 2: Shield. Sharpen. Scale: AI Strategy for Small Business AI isn’t a trend-it’s the new terrain.  In this clarity-driven session, you’ll learn how to navigate that landscape with a practical AI strategy that protects, sharpens, and scales your small business without the overwhelm. This […]

Day 3 of 4 Day Live Webinar Training: Be Seen. Be Trusted. Be Chosen

4 Day Live Training: September 9 -12th 11:00am- 12pm CT Session 3: Visibility Signals that Win in AI Search 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 […]

Day 4 of 4 Day Live Webinar Training: Be Seen. Be Trusted. Be Chosen

4 Day Live Training: September 9 -12th 11:00am- 12pm CT Session 4: AI Without Regret: Building Smarter Systems That Protect and Perform AI should be a growth engine-not a liability. But without the right systems in place, even well-meaning business owners can create more risk than results.  In this webinar, you’ll learn how to design […]

Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop

Peoria NEXT Innovation Center 801 W Main Street, Peoria, IL, United States

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 2-hour workshop, at no cost, you will learn how […]

AI + YouTube: Build Trust & Get Found in Video-First Search – SMART BRAND SYSTEM

YouTube is the second-largest search engine—and it’s now feeding AI tools directly.  Learn how to create trust-building, searchable video content that boosts authority, leads, and visibility. What You’ll Learn: Built for:  • Business owners, educators, and marketers who want to expand visibility using AI-optimized video content on YouTube Presented by: Maria Elena Duron, Championing the […]

Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop

Peoria NEXT Innovation Center 801 W Main Street, Peoria, IL, United States

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 2-hour workshop, at no cost, you will learn how […]