If you came to this article to find out about the $10,000 small business grants from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, that’s great. Keep reading to find out more about the money.
But, first, you should know that before you can even apply for the $10K grants, you have to complete any two of the free courses or events the program offers. Lucky for you and your business, the course and event offerings are many, varied and aimed at helping you build your skillset and your community. Speak directly with experts and network with other entrepreneurs, all part of the benefits the program offers members.
And, guess what? Joining is free. Sign up now and start taking courses to be ready to apply before the grant application period ends on June 30. Even if you don’t secure a grant, joining Digital Ready and taking advantage of the tools and resources the program provides is a smart investment in your future.
So, you can go find out more about the $10,000 grants. Or keep reading below to find out how the program can help you prosper.
These events and courses are for June.
Building a digital presence
- June 2 | 11:00AM – 1:00PM ET
- Get tips from our expert to understand how customers find you, and how to create content that gives your customers a strong call to action.
- Enroll for free
Grant reporting and compliance
- June 2 | 2:30 – 4:00PM ET
- Grant funding can boost your business—if you manage it right. Gain practical tips for tracking expenses, staying compliant, and building strong relationships with funders.
- Enroll for free
Launch and scale through strategic planning
- June 3 | 11:30AM – 1:30PM ET
- Learn actionable items to create a strategic plan that ensures your business growth, ultimately leading to increased leads and sales. Turn this seemingly complex topic into an exciting and doable next step for your business!
- Enroll for free
5 ways to starve imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur
- June 5 | 1:00 – 3:00PM ET
- Discover how to create the ultimate business plan in eight easy steps with financial services expert Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO of Luminary.
- Enroll for free
Mastering social media marketing
- June 9 | 1:00 – 2:00pm ET
- Work with a social media expert to learn the best social channels for your business, how to convert leads into sales, when to post, and which content will resonate with your audience.
- Enroll for free
Safe capital to keep your business secure
- June 10 | 12:00 – 1:00PM ET
- Learn to navigate various capital options for your business and identify safe lenders while avoiding predatory, high-interest ones.
- Enroll for free
Common social media mistakes
- June 10 | 4:30 – 6:00PM ET
- Discover the most common social media mistakes and the strategies that will help you reach your goals and strengthen your online presence.rketing channels.
- Enroll for free
How to start selling in Amazon’s store
- June 11 | 1:00 – 2:00PM ET
- This event is part of a 10 session live event series coordinated by Digital Ready partner National ACE and featuring subject matter experts from the AAPI community. In this session, discover if you’re ready to sell in Amazon’s store and how to get started. Learn the fundamentals of selling with Amazon including what to sell and when, how to list and deliver your products, and how to grow and scale your brand online. We will also share information on the resources and programs Amazon has to help enable small business success.
- Enroll for free
Writing compelling content: What not to write
- June 12 | 11:00AM – 12:30PM ET
- Learn the best practices to engage prospects before they click away and turn readers into customers by creating compelling content across websites, social media, advertising, and printed materials.
- Enroll for free
Small business chat: Thrive Consulting Firm, The Robot Agency, INC
- June 12 | 2:00 – 3:00pm ET
- This session features Rachel Theka from Thrive Consulting Firm, focused on professional and science services and Mario Jaramilo from The Robot Agency focused on brand and marketing.
- Enroll for free
Joyful budgeting #4
- June 16 | 12:00 – 2:00PM ET
- Discover how to create a budget that aligns with your small business goals, handles challenges, and supports your unique vision. In part 4 of this series, this will discuss proven methods to confidently manage finances, plan for growth, and refine your approach for future success.
- Enroll for free
Forecast your financial future
- June 16 | 12:30 – 4:30pm ET
- Work with an expert to draft or review your financial projections and better understand and communicate the story of your numbers. Discuss how the model works and what the numbers mean.
- Enroll for free
Conceptualize, build, and launch your app
- June 17 | 11:00AM – 1:00PM ET
- Learn key strategies for app development as our expert shares insights, best practices, and tools to guide you from ideation to launch, helping you overcome challenges and plan for success.
- Enroll for free
Converting likes to sales
- June 17 | 2:00- 4:00PM ET
- Social media can raise your brand awareness, but how do you turn likes into leads? Learn specific strategies on Instagram and Facebook to not only be seen but also to convert those clicks into new customers.
- Enroll for free
Small business chat: The Critical Thinking Child, Lotus Rosery
- June 18 | 1:00 – 2:00pm ET
- This series is designed to spark new ideas, connect you with your small business peers and encourage creative thinking to help you approach challenges with a fresh perspective.
- Enroll for free
Cultivate brand connection through authentic storytelling
- June 24 | 1:00 – 2:00PM ET
- This event is part of a 10 session live event series coordinated by Digital Ready partner National ACE and featuring subject matter experts from the AAPI community. Harness the importance of authentic storytelling and creating brand awareness for your ideal audience. Learn how to cultivate prospects and engage customers. Webinar participants will also learn branding basics, see real-life newsletter examples, and get an overview of email marketing best practices.
- Enroll for free
Search engine optimization
- June 23 | 12:00 – 2:00pm ET
- Work with an expert to boost visibility, attract local customers, and use SEO, tagging, and keywords to increase traffic and compete with larger companies, without relying on ad spend.
- Enroll for free
Mastering social media marketing
- June 24 | 2:30 – 4:30pm ET
- Work with a social media expert to learn the best social channels for your business, how to convert leads into sales, when to post, and which content will resonate with your audience.
- Enroll for free
Business plan bootcamp
- June 25 | 1:30 – 3:30PM ET
- Discover how to create the ultimate business plan in eight easy steps with financial services expert Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO of Luminary.
- Enroll for free
Mastering brand storytelling: Crafting narratives that resonate
- June 26 | 12:00 – 2:00PM ET
- Uncover how to craft compelling brand stories that connect with your audience, reflect your values, and drive business growth through trust and loyalty.
- Enroll for free
Website usability review
- June 28 | 3:30 – 5:30pm ET
- Learn strategies to improve your site’s pages and navigation, drive more traffic to your website, increase engagement, and ultimately convert visitors into paying customers.
- Enroll for free
Website usability review
- June 30 | 12:00 – 2:00pm ET
- Learn strategies to improve your site’s pages and navigation, drive more traffic to your website, increase engagement, and ultimately convert visitors into paying customers.
- Enroll for free
Peer to Peer Check-in Series: A dynamic interactive on-going series, designed to help small businesses stay on track and break through roadblocks. Connect with a community of like-minded individuals bi-weekly in either the morning and/or the evening sessions to share your goals, receive guidance and encouragement from your fellow Digital Ready small businesspeers.
What can you expect to take away from a peer to peer review?
- Define your small business check-in focus/goals (Marketing, Social Media, Operations etc)
- Share updates on your progress and celebrate small wins
- Address pain points, troubleshoot obstacles, and brainstorm solutions with the group
- Lean on your peers for advice, motivation, and accountability
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- June 11 | 9:30 – 10:30AM ET
- June 11 | 5:00 – 6:00PM ET
- June 26 | 9:30 – 10:30AM ET
- June 26 | 4:00 – 5:00PM ET
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