Small business operators are often faced with the daunting task of advertising and building a brand with a restricted budget. They must also effectively use social media and search engine optimization to differentiate themselves from their competition and attract potential customers. This course is designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, and other professionals who want to understand the basics of small business marketing. The material explains how to utilize social media marketing, content marketing, and search engine metrics strategically to reach not necessarily a wide audience, but the right audience. After completing this course, small business owners and marketers will be better prepared to promote their services and products in the highly competitive virtual world. Click here to register #MindEdge

Learn how to start your own arts and crafts business from a professional artist. Start Dates: July 17, Aug 14, Sep11, Oct 16. 

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The emergence of eCommerce has dramatically reshaped the modern marketplace. Business owners are no longer anchored to a physical store—or stuck paying the overhead costs to operate them. Whether you know exactly what you want to sell or are still fishing around for ideas, this course will guide you through the process of generating product ideas, performing market and audience research, organizing a sourcing process, finding the best eCommerce platform, developing a shipping and fulfillment strategy, and marketing your online store to boost traffic and sales. Click here to register #MindEdge

Increase your income while working from home by starting a grant writing consulting business. Start Dates: July 17, Aug 14, Sep11, Oct 16.

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Proper pronunciation is essential for excellent communication. So, whether you intend to travel abroad or simply want to learn a fun new skill, the Beginning Conversational French course will help you master the basics of French pronunciation.

The first lesson introduces the basics needed for conversations and pronunciation. You will then learn conversation lessons to navigate transportation and talk to hotel and restaurant staff. From numbers to currency and communication and more, upon course completion, you will be ready to apply your new skills in the real world.

The entire course includes cultural tips for traveling in France and introduces unique aspects of other French-speaking countries. The lessons also provide audio examples of pronunciation and vocabulary words that are written out phonetically.

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Discover the joy of rhythm in our Beginner Drumming Class! Participants will explore basic drumming techniques, rhythms, and patterns while having fun in a supportive environment. No prior experience is required—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to drum! This 1-on-1 session gives you four, half hour lessons on a drum kit.

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Instructor: Tim Sheehan

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Gain knowledge about different growth strategies for your business through 11 sessions including vertical integration, growth by duplication, public ownership, and more. This course is great for existing business owners and entrepreneurs planning for growth as well as exit strategies such as the sale of their business or family succession. Earn a Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge.

This Quick Start Entrepreneur program includes the 10 most important and essential sessions from our Starting a Business and Business Expansion courses to help you accelerate your entrepreneurial education. In addition, there are six bonus sessions, not required to earn the certificate, on new topics that can help support your business.