Small Business Webinar Series
Social media is a tool many small business owners use to build brand identity, market their products or services and increase sales. This class will cover ways to increase traffic to your website and social media outlets by using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and content creation. There is art and science to make these tactics work, Joshua Jacobs, MESO Business Development Specialist will share the secrets to his extensive and diverse small business digital media experience.
Presenters
Joshua Jacobs, Business Development Specialist
Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO)
We will discuss the components of a commercial loan, drawing distinctions between consumer loans, and look at the common components of a loan application. Loan-making professionals will review the 5 Cs of credit and how these factors are used in evaluating a loan application, and how your business can get prepared to ask for a commercial loan from your bank, credit union, or community-based lender. We also will cover resources available in the community to support a business in becoming ready for a loan.
Presenters
Maggie Reilly, Business Lender
Craft3 – Portland, Oregon
We will discuss the spectrum of trade resources available to small businesses wanting to sell to customers outside of the US, and the special benefits/resources available to them for doing so. We will also discuss resources available to assist businesses engaged or wanting to engage globally in the sourcing of goods. Presenters will describe their respective organizations in terms of what services we provide as well as how we work together to support small businesses. This includes no-cost advising, specialized services, and professional development training.
Presenters
Haisum Shah, Sr. International Trade Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service – Portland, Oregon
International Trade Administration | U.S. Department of Commerce
David W Kohl, Global Trade Liaison
Oregon SBDC Network Global Trade Center
Meet Laura Kubisiak a Venture Catalyst who helps early-stage businesses start up and grow. Via this webinar you'll find out about resources and networks available to entrepreneurs looking to start a business and early-stage ventures looking for higher growth. Laura will also highlight the upcoming Westside Pitch competition.
Westside Pitch (March 9th) is a startup competition organized by TIE Oregon for entrepreneurs in Washington County seeking to showcase their early-stage businesses.
Competitors will have the chance to pitch their business venture to a panel of local investors and win seed money for their innovative ideas. Selected competitors will have developed a unique product or service solution that solves a big problem in a national or international market. Entrepreneurs can apply here for the Westside Pitch competition.
