August 5
QuickBooks Introduction: Online Basics
What: A short 90-minute overview of QuickBooks Online basics
When: 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Info: Free to attend; Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org.
August 6
Links Group #1
What: This noncompete leads group offers business networking and referral marketing.
When: 8:45-10 a.m.
Where: Greenville Chamber, 550 S. Main St., Suite 550, Greenville.
Info: Andrew Van at 864-239-3704 or avan@greenvillechamber.org.
Caffeinated Conversation
What: Sales coach and trainer Gary Stancell of Sandler Training will discuss the topic, “Don’t Get Left out of LinkedIn.” The workshop will cover items including what not to do on LinkedIn or social media, does social media work and are we capable of utilizing it no matter our experience, what makes a big impact on your profile page, getting connected with the right people, and the difference between social media marketing and social media selling.
When: 9-10 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Info: Free for Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce members; Jonna Turner at jturner@spartanburgchamber.com.
Business Plan Modeling: LEAN Canvas Lunch and Learn
What: In this session, you will learn the LEAN Canvas business planning tool and we will help you create a blueprint for your business. We will provide practical tips and teach you how to: determine the key categories of starting, testing and growing your business; identify your target customers and what you need to do to get them to buy from you; recognize your customers’ problems and how your product or service will solve them; communicate the value propositions that set you apart from your competition; determine your cost structure and revenue streams; and monitor key metrics to determine your business’s initial and ongoing success.
When: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org.
August 7
First Friday Luncheon
What: A lunchtime networking event hosted by the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce
When: Noon-1 p.m.
Where: Virtual meeting
Info: $10 per person; Nikki Crabtree Huber at nikki@greerchamber.com.
August 12
Pelham Power Breakfast
What: A morning networking event hosted by the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce
When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: Virtual meeting
Info: Free to Greer chamber members and guests; Nikki Crabtree Huber at nikki@greerchamber.com.
August 13
Links Industrial
What: This noncompete leads group offers business networking and referral marketing in industrial industries.
When: 8:45-10:00 a.m.
Where: Greenville Chamber, 550 S. Main St., Suite 550, Greenville.
Info: Andrew Van at 864-239-3702 or avan@greenvillechamber.org.
Basic Small Business Start Up
What: This workshop will introduce you to key business considerations, such as the myths and realities of entrepreneurship, different business options to pursue, the components of business ownership, legal and financial considerations and business planning basics.
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Info: Piedmont SCORE at 864-271-3638 or info@piedmontscore.org.
August 14
Business Advocacy
What: The Advocacy Issues committee is open to any Greenville Chamber of Commerce member interested in the legislative process at the local, state and federal levels of government and, more specifically, how legislation often impacts your business. We will keep you informed on pending legislation, and this serves as a good opportunity for investors to develop relationships with their elected officials.
When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Info: Jason Zacher at 864-239-3718 or jzacher@greenvillechamber.org.
