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SUMMARY:Are You Profitable? Learn How to Forecast Profits and Plan for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Are You Profitable? Learn How to Forecast Profits and Plan for Growth \nBusiness Projections 101 \nIf you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar is for you! We know that numbers can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we take an honest look at what needs must be met to start\, grow and keep you in the green. The only thing that can make you cents is MONEY! Let us help! \nREGISTER NOW \n
URL:https://pcrsbdc.org/workshop/are-you-profitable-learn-how-to-forecast-profits-and-plan-for-growth/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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SUMMARY:Ready For Business Series Part 5: What Lenders Are Looking For - Columbia Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Free Webinar \nWhat makes a business attractive to a lender? \nJoin Columbia Bank for an inside look at the factors financial institutions consider when reviewing business loan applications. This session will cover areas such as credit\, cash flow\, financial history\, business performance\, and overall readiness so owners can better understand how to strengthen their position before seeking financing. \nREGISTER NOW \n
URL:https://pcrsbdc.org/workshop/ready-for-business-series-part-5-what-lenders-are-looking-for-columbia-bank/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Finance
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SUMMARY:Your Profit and Loss Statement Reveals More Than Profit: Make Smarter Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Your Profit and Loss Statement Reveals More Than Profit: Make Smarter Decisions \nA profit and loss statement provides an overview of the revenues and expenses associated with your small business.  When looking at your profit and loss statements\, it’s important to look for trends in order to develop a course of action.  The bottom line\, when you provide this statement to potential investors or financial institutions\, they often go straight to the “bottom line.” \nREGISTER NOW \n
URL:https://pcrsbdc.org/workshop/your-profit-and-loss-statement-reveals-more-than-profit-make-smarter-decisions/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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SUMMARY:Certifications as a Growth Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Certifications as a Growth Strategy is a must-attend workshop for businesses looking to secure government contracts. Whether you’re contract-ready or preparing for opportunities\, this session will provide valuable insights and resources to help you succeed. Government certifications can enhance your credibility and give you a competitive edge. Additionally\, a representative from the Small Business Administration will join us and share expert knowledge on federal contracting. Don’t miss out! \nREGISTER NOW \n
URL:https://pcrsbdc.org/workshop/certifications-as-a-growth-strategy-5/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T150000
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SUMMARY:Ready For Business Series Part 6: Access to Capital - Wells Fargo
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Free Webinar \nAccess to capital can be an important part of starting\, sustaining\, and growing a business. \nJoin Wells Fargo for a discussion on common financing options\, what business owners should consider before pursuing funding\, and how to determine which type of capital may be the right fit. Participants will gain a stronger understanding of financing pathways and how to prepare for conversations with potential lenders. \nREGISTER NOW \n
URL:https://pcrsbdc.org/workshop/ready-for-business-series-part-6-access-to-capital-wells-fargo/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Finance
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SUMMARY:NEW: Advanced AI for Small Business: Why Prompting Is Dead and What Actually Works Now
DESCRIPTION:You have heard it everywhere. \n“Just write better prompts.”\n“Use this magic sentence.”\n“Here are 50 prompts to copy.” \nBut something still feels off. \nYou use AI.\nIt gives you content.\nYet it does not sound like you.\nIt does not convert.\nIt feels generic. \nHere is the reality: \nPrompting alone is not strategy.\nIt is typing. \nAI has evolved.\nIf you are still treating it like a question-and-answer tool\, you are underusing it and wasting time. \nIn this hands-on\, advanced workshop\, you will learn how to move beyond random prompts and start using AI as a structured thinking partner for your business. You will understand how to train AI around your positioning\, your audience\, and your offers so it produces aligned\, strategic output instead of surface-level content. \nWe will talk about the progression of AI like workflows\, playbooks\, agents etc. You will leave knowing how to build a simple AI system around your business\, not just collect prompts. \n3 Takeaways \n1. You Will Understand Why Prompting Alone Is No Longer Enough \n2. You Will Learn How to Build Context\, Not Just Commands \n3. You Will Walk Away with a Simple AI Workflow for Your Business \n  \nThere are so many self-claimed AI experts that share not so good information\, always remember “GARBAGE IN – GARBAGE OUT”. \nDon’t let another day go by watching others leverage AI while you’re left behind. Join us\nand learn how to make AI your business advantage in just 2 hours. \n– Limited number of attendants participants to ensure personal attention. \n– Take action now: Register today and get your seat before it is sold out \nREGISTER NOW \n
URL:https://pcrsbdc.org/workshop/new-advanced-ai-for-small-business-why-prompting-is-dead-and-what-actually-works-now-2/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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SUMMARY:Your Numbers Are Telling a Story - Learn What They're Saying About Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Your Numbers Are Telling a Story – Learn What They’re Saying About Your Business Before Someone Else Does \nLearn which Ratios may be applicable to your business. \nFinancial ratios show your business’s liquidity\, cash flow\, debt\, and profitability. The key is to know which ratios are relevant to your business and where to get the information. While these figures allow owners to better manage their businesses\, creditors also use them to determine financial stability and access to capital. \nREGISTER NOW \n
URL:https://pcrsbdc.org/workshop/your-numbers-are-telling-a-story-learn-what-theyre-saying-about-your-business/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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SUMMARY:NEW: The Rules of Social Media Presence: From SEO to AEO\, From Algorithms to AI
DESCRIPTION:The New Rules of Social Media Presence: From SEO to AEO\, From Algorithms to  AI \nNOTE: This workshop will have a GREAT amount information – Do not get overwhelmed take what you can from it – apply it and execute – then come back for the next item \nYou are posting consistently. \nYou are using hashtags. You are making reels. You are trying trends. Yet reach is unpredictable. Engagement feels random. Growth feels slow. Here is what changed: \nSocial media is no longer just about search engines. \nIt is about answer engines. \nPlatforms are prioritizing content that directly answers real human questions. AI is summarizing posts. \nDiscovery is shifting from hashtags to intent. \nSEO alone is no longer enough. \nAEO. Answer Engine Optimization. Is rising. \nIn this practical\, forward-focused workshop\, you will learn how social algorithms actually  work today\, how AI is reshaping visibility\, and what content formats are outperforming  traditional strategies. \nThis is not about chasing trends. \nIt is about understanding the new digital environment so you can show up strategically  instead of reactively. \nYou will leave with a simplified visibility plan that fits your business and capacity. \n3 Takeaways \n1. You Will Understand the Shift from SEO to AEO \n2. You Will Learn What Formats Are Working Now and Why \n3. You Will Build a Simple\, Sustainable Visibility Strategy \nTHE WORKSHOP WILL OFFER A LOT OF NEW INFORMATION\, CAN BE OVERWHELMING SO BE PREPARED  \nREGISTER NOW \n
URL:https://pcrsbdc.org/workshop/new-the-rules-of-social-media-presence-from-seo-to-aeo-from-algorithms-to-ai-2/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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SUMMARY:Certifications as a Growth Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Certifications as a Growth Strategy is a must-attend workshop for businesses looking to secure government contracts. Whether you’re contract-ready or preparing for opportunities\, this session will provide valuable insights and resources to help you succeed. Government certifications can enhance your credibility and give you a competitive edge. Additionally\, a representative from the Small Business Administration will join us and share expert knowledge on federal contracting. Don’t miss out! \nREGISTER NOW \n
URL:https://pcrsbdc.org/workshop/certifications-as-a-growth-strategy-4/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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