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SUMMARY:Social Media Success for Small Business - 2021 Guide to Winning with Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Social Media\n\n\nEveryone knows that social media can make or break a business\, but sometimes social media seems more like a “nice-to-have” and not a priority. Join our webinar to learn practical advice on how to use      social media to grow your business. With a focus on Facebook and Instagram\, you will walk away with the knowledge necessary to get started as soon as the webinar is over. You will also learn how      Maricopa SBDC\, a no-fee counseling resource\, can help your            business navigate out of COVID and set a stronger foundation for      future growth. \nSpeaker(s): Samantha Soffici\, Thryv Enterprise Business Consultant \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here:  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/social-media-success-for-small-business-2021-guide-to-winning-with-social-media/
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SUMMARY:Buying a Business - What You Need to Know Before You Buy
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing a Business\n\n\nWith the changing economy\, opportunities to buy businesses are on the increase.  Whether you are considering the path of new business ownership\, or perhaps looking to expand your existing business through an acquisition\, it is important to make an informed decision.  In this webinar\, we overview buying a business process essentials that include knowing the pros and cons and what you can afford\, how to research and vet options\, funding strategies\, experts to involve throughout the deal\, and tips for a smooth transition from buyer to owner. \n  \nTopics will include: \n\nHow to determine whether a business is right for you\, exploring the pros and cons\, and how much you can afford\nOverview of how to research and vet the options\nThe acquisition process from start to finish\nFunding strategies and requirements to qualify for a loan\nProfessional experts to involve during the purchase\nHow to make a smooth transition from buyer to owner\n\nSpeaker(s): Nancy Hon\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here:  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/buying-a-business-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-buy-2/
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google -- Learn the Basics of Google Ads
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nIn this workshop\, you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. \nIn this session we’ll talk about: \n● How to create an account and set up an ad campaign \n● How to write great ads\, refine keywords\, and include ad extensions \n● How to measure success \n  \nSpeaker(s): Israel Serna\, Grow with Google \nRegister Here:  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/grow-with-google-learn-the-basics-of-google-ads/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210727T090000
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SUMMARY:Employee Retention Tax Credit
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Tax Planning \nThe Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) program launched with the CARES Act in March 2020 and was then modified and extended as part of the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Relief Act in December 2020. \nThe Employee Retention Credit is a fully refundable payroll tax credit for employers equal to 50 percent (or 70 percent) of qualified wages (up to a $10\,000 cap) that Eligible Employers pay their employees. \nOur expert speaker will take you through the program basics to help you understand its potential value to you and prepare you to pursue it. \nTopics include: \n\nThe history of the program\nQualified wages and calculations\nInteraction with other disaster relief programs\nSteps in the evaluation process\nProcess and steps to apply\n\nSpeaker(s): CariAnn J. Todd\, CPA\nAccounting & Assurance Senior Manager\nBeach Fleischman® \nTom Fulcher\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/employee-retention-tax-credit/
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