Take Your Business Online! Riverside Small Business Owners Eligible for a $2,500 Grant Through California Shop Small Program 💵

 

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California Shop Small; Six-week webinar to introduce small business to sell online. Starts January 10, 2024, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

California Shop Small – From Start to Cart

Dates: Starts on January 10, 2024

Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Webinar

Eligible participants can apply for a $2,500 grant!

California Shop Small is a six-week program to help product-based aspiring or existing business owners sell online. Business owners will learn how to get their business online, reach new customers, and increase their sales at a local, regional, and national scale. Participants will receive a six-month free subscription to sell on a California-branded e-commerce platform and no-cost one-on-one consulting to assist in furthering their online success. At the completion of the program, eligible participants can apply for a County of Riverside grant of $2,500.

Week 1: January 10, 2024

• Program Introduction

• Business Fundamentals

• Vendor Account

Week 2: January 17, 2024

• Products: Sourcing, Pricing, Managing

• Vendor Profile & Policies

Week 3: January 24, 2024

• Store Content: Product Descriptions/Photos

• Payment Processing

Week 4: January 31, 2024

• Marketing & Sales Fundamentals

• Adding Products to Store

Week 5: February 7, 2024

• Digital Marketing

• Advertising & Analytics

• Reporting/Tracking

Week 6: February 14, 2024

• Finances: Management, Access to Capital

• Platform tips & tricks

Optional Hands-on Sessions (group Q&A): Tuesday, January 23, 2024 and February 13, 2024 from 3:00- 4:00pm

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