#sbdc

[aslamat]

Starting a Successful Business with Little to No Capital: A Comprehensive Guide

Starting a business can be a daunting task, especially when you have little to no capital. However, with the right mindset, strategy, and resources, it's possible to build a successful business from scratch. In this guide, we'll explore the steps to take, the options to consider, and the tips to keep in mind when starting a business with limited funds.

Step 1: Discover Your Business Idea Identify a business idea that aligns with your passions, skills, and market demand. Research your competition and target audience to validate your concept.

Step 2: Create a Comprehensive Business Plan Develop a detailed plan outlining your business goals, target market, marketing strategies, financial projections, and operational plan. This roadmap will guide your business and help secure funding

Step 3: Determine Your Business Organization Select a business structure that aligns with your goals and needs, such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC), or corporation. Carefully consider factors like personal liability, tax implications, and ownership control to make an informed decision.

Step 4: Legally Establish Your Business Register your business with the appropriate state and local authorities to obtain necessary licenses and permits. This ensures legal operation and avoids potential issues.

Step 5: Build a Strong Online Presence Create a professional website and social media accounts to showcase your products or services. Utilize digital marketing strategies like SEO, content marketing, and email marketing.

Step 6: Secure Funding Explore alternative funding options like crowdfunding, small business loans, and grants. Consider bootstrapping or seeking investors.

Step 7: Develop a Marketing Strategy Create a marketing plan that includes advertising, promotions, and public relations. Utilize free or low-cost marketing channels like social media and content marketing.

Step 8: Build a Strong Team Hire talented individuals who share your vision. Consider freelancers, interns, or part-time employees to save costs.

Step 9: Monitor Financial Performance and Progress Track your financials, sales, and customer engagement to make informed decisions and adjust your strategy as needed. Regularly analyze your data to ensure your business is on the right track.

Step 10: Embrace Ongoing Refinement Maintain a growth mindset and continuously refine your business strategy. Be open to learning from both successes and setbacks, using them as opportunities to adapt and improve. By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to building a prosperous and sustainable business.

Step 11: Continuously Learn and Improve Stay updated on industry trends, and attend workshops and webinars to enhance skills and knowledge.

Step 12: Be Adaptable and Resilient Embrace changes, learn from failures, and persist through challenges to achieve long-term success.

*Tips:

Tap into local expertise: Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) offer free consulting, low-cost training, and other resources to help you grow your business.

Build a strong online presence: Leverage social media, content marketing, and email marketing to reach and engage with your target audience.

Prioritize customer satisfaction: Focus on delivering exceptional customer service to build a loyal customer base and drive word-of-mouth marketing.

Stay adaptable and agile: Continuously evaluate and refine your business strategy to stay competitive and respond to changing market conditions.

*Resources:

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs): Find your local SBDC for free consulting, training, and resources.

Online courses and webinars: Utilize platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning for affordable training and skill-building.

Social media marketing tools: Leverage platforms like Hootsuite, Buffer, and Canva to streamline your social media marketing efforts.

Customer relationship management (CRM) software: Use tools like HubSpot, Zoho, or Freshsales to manage customer interactions and data.

Conclusion: Starting a successful business with little to no capital requires creativity, hard work, and perseverance. By following these steps and tips, you can build a thriving business that generates revenue and creates value for your customers. Remember to stay flexible, adapt to changes, and continuously learn and improve.

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[wally-b-feed]

Anthony Fineran (B 1981), Rockford Annuals, 2023

[sbdcvents]

Starting to think this whole college thing really isn’t for me. It feels like my whole life has stalled already.

[caranow]

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) In Alabama, US | CARA

CARA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Alabama, US offers expert guidance. Unlock your business potential today. Contact us! 

[southislandwren]

i think i'm making the right choice with this state because every time i think really hard about it i get nauseous.

[anarchywoofwoof]

I work at a day care. The owner wants to retire but doesnt want to shut down the day care. Do you have any resources on how to transition to an employee owned model so my boss can leave and no one employee ends up with all the responsibility?

this is a tough one because honestly, the number one resource you need here is capital. money, specifically.

doing something like this officially with something like a day care - which in the united states is highly regulated for valid and obvious reasons - will require consultation with financial advisors and lawyers. if you're looking for general resources, assuming you're in the United States:

National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO)

provides comprehensive resources on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) where employees earn shares in the company without having to buy them directly and other worker cooperatives.

NCEO Website

The Democracy at Work Institute (DAWI):

offers resources and support for worker cooperatives.

DAWI Website

U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives (USFWC):

supports the development of worker cooperatives and provides a variety of resources.

USFWC Website

Employee Ownership Expansion Network (EOX):

aims to expand employee ownership and provides tools and support.

EOX Website

Local Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs):

offers consulting and training on business transitions and employee ownership.

Find Your Local SBDC

good luck comrade.

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 3.20

Holidays

Alien Abduction Day

American Diabetes Association Alert Day

Atheist Pride Day [also 6.20]

Bibliomania Day

Big Bird Day

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Day

Culture Day and Creative Intelligentsia Day (Tajikistan)

Dibber Day (French Republic)

Dogs in Yellow Day

Durham Day (UK)

Extraterrestrial Abductions Day 

Festival of Extraterrestrial Abductions

French Language Day (a.k.a. International Francophonie Day; UN)

Ghode Jatra (Horse Festival; Nepal)

Global Message Makes Me Happy & Healthy Day

Great British Spring Clean Day (UK)

Hufflepuff Pride Day

International Astrology Day

International Day of Happiness (UN)

International Francophonie Day

Kiss Your Fiancé Day

Lajos Kossuth Day (Hungary)

Legba Zaou (Haiti)

Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Awareness Day

Macaron Day NYC

Mesopotamian/Sumerian Grain Festival (Honoring Ashnan)

Minion Day (Japan)

Mister Rogers Day

National Arts Advocacy Day

National Backyard Bird Photography Day

National Cherry Blossom Festival begins (Washington DC)

National Day of Italian Universities Day (Italy)

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

National Jump Out! Day

National Marketing Day

National Plagiocephaly & Torticollis Awareness Day

National Vanessa Day

National Westie Day

Oil Nationalization Day (Iran)

Pigeons Return to City-County Building (Ft. Wayne, Indiana)

P320 Day

Smile Rejuvenation Day

Very Hungary Caterpillar Day

Won't You Be My Neighbor? Day

Won’t You Wear a Sweater Day

World Behavior Analysis Day

World Day of Theater for Children and Young People

World Frog Day

World Head Injury Awareness Day

World NIDCAP Day

World Oral Health Day

World Rewinding Day

World Rights to Water Day

World Sparrow Day

Zipper Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Bock Beer Day (New York) [also 2nd Monday]

Crawfish Cravers Awareness Day

Macaron Day

National Ravioli Day

World Flour Day

3rd Wednesday in March

Engineer’s Day (Belgium; Netherlands) [3rd Wednesday]

Kick Butts Day [3rd Wednesday]

National Carry Out Day (a.k.a. Carry Out Wednesday) [3rd Wednesday]

National Dietician’s Day (Canada) [3rd Wednesday]

National SBDC Day [3rd Wednesday]

Small Business Development Day [3rd Wednesday]

Independence & Related Days

Blackland (a.k.a. Kingdom of Blackland; Declared; 2015) [unrecognized]

Conzorica (a.k.a. Federal Republics of Conzorica; Declared; 2014)

Kirkuk Liberation Day (Iraqi Kurdistan)

Otango Province Anniversary (New Zealand)

Qootärlænt (Declared; 2008) [unrecognized]

Rezaxia (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Tunisia (from France, 1956)

New Year’s Days

Baha’i New Year

Nowruz (New Year) [Day 1, Around Spring Equinox] (a.k.a. ... 

Bahá'í Naw-Rúz (Bahá'í)

Naruz (Afghan New Year)

Navruz (Tajikistan, Ukbekistan)

Norooz (Iran)

Novruz Bairam (a.k.a. Persian New Year; Azerbaijan)

Nowrūz (Persian, Gilaki, Kurdish, Zoroastrians; California)

Rosicrucian New Year

Festivals Beginning March 20, 2024

Jazz & Rhythms Festival (San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico) [thru 3.24]

Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (Melbourne, Australia) [thru 3.24]

National Cherry Blossom Festival (Washington, DC) [thru 4.14]

Trans-Siberian Art Festival (Novosibirsk, Russia) [thru 4.7]

Feast Days

Alexandra (Christian; Saint)

Apple Magic Day (For Norse Goddess Idunn; Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Big Bird (Muppetism)

Blessed John of Parma (Christian; Saint)

Clement of Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Cuthbert of Lindisfarne (Christian; Saint) [maltsters]

Day Sacred to the Goddess Fortuna, the Morrigan, the Norns, the Three Fates, and the Three Mothers (Lakshmi, Parvati, and Sarasvati)

Edward Poynter (Artology)

Extraterrestrial Abductions Day (Pastafarian)

Feast of the Supreme Ritual (Thelema)

Festival For Driving Out All Evils (Inca)

Festival of Isis (Ancient Egypt)

George Caleb Bingham (Artology)

Henrik Ibsen (Writerism)

Herbert of Derwentwater (Christian; Saint)

John Lavery (Artology)

John of Nepomuk (Christian; Saint)

Józef Bilczewski (Christian; Saint)

María Josefa Sancho de Guerra (Christian; Saint)

Martin of Braga (Christian; Saint)

The Martyrs of Mar Saba (Christian; Martyrs)

Michele Carcano (Christian; Saint)

Philo of Alexandria (Positivist; Saint)

Photina and Her Companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Quinquatria, Day 2: Wrestling Day (Pagan)

Spring Harvest Festival (Ancient Egypt; Everyday Wicca)

Wulfram (Christian; Saint)

Xena Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Zagmuk (Festival celebrating the Resurrection of Marduk)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 79 [22 of 72]

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Very Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [17 of 60]

Premieres

After Hours, by The Weekend (Album; 2020)

Armchair Apocrypha, by Andrew Bird (Album; 2007)

Avalanche is Better None or Snows You Old Man (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S1, Ep. 33; 1960)

Back Off Boogaloo, recorded by Ringo Starr (Song; 1972)

Basic Instinct (Film; 1992)

Below Zero Heroes or I Only Have Ice for You (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S1, Ep. 34; 1960)

The Book of Thoth (Egyptian Tarot), by Aleister Crowley (Tarot Book; 1944)

Bosko’s Easter Eggs (Happy Harmonies Cartoon; 1937)

Both Sides Now, by Joni Mitchell (Album; 2000)

Cannibal Capers (Disney Silly Symphony Cartoon; 1930)

The Cats Bah (WB LT Cartoon; 1954)

Dumb-Hounded (Droopy MGM Cartoon; 1943)

Duplicity (Film; 2009)

Fractured Friendship (Chilly Willy & Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1965)

Hollywood Shuffle (Film; 1987)

Hothouse, by Brian W. Aldiss (Novel; 1962)

I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got, by Sinead O’Connor (Album; 1990)

I Love You, Man (Film; 2009)

The Impossible Possum, featuring Barney Bear (MGM Cartoon; 1954)

Insurgent (Film; 2015)

Knowing (Film; 2009)

Lady Chatterly’s Lover, by D.H. Lawrence (Novel; 1928)

Man of La Mancha (Broadway Musical; 1965)

Meet the Temptations, by The Temptations (Album; 1964)

Neptune Nonsense (Rainbow Parade Cartoon; 1936)

Newman Laugh-O-Grams (Disney Cartoon; 1921)

Noises Off (Film; 1992)

Off to China (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1936)

The Pink Panther (Film; 1964)

The Postman Always Rings Twice (Film; 1981)

The Romance of Betty Boop (Animated TV Film; 1985)

The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Novel; 1850)

Sham Battle Shenanigans (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1942)

Straight, No Chaser, by Thelonious Monk (Album; 1967)

Symphony Hour (Disney Cartoon; 1942)

Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Film; 1988)

Uncle Tom’s Cabin, by Harriet Beecher Stowe (Novel; 1857)

Wacky Quacky (Phantasies Cartoon; 1947)

What Price Fleadom (MGM Cartoon; 1948)

Wild Things (Film; 1998)

Ye Olde Songs, featuring Farmer Al Falfa (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1932)

Zen in the Art of Archery, by Eugen Herrigel (Philosophy Book; 1948)

Zombeavers (Film; 2015)

Today’s Name Days

Claudia, Wolfram (Austria)

Ivan, Nicet, Pavao (Croatia)

Světlana (Czech Republic)

Gordius (Denmark)

Malve, Malvi, Malviine (Estonia)

Aki, Jaakkima, Joakim, Jooa, Kim, Kimi (Finland)

Herbert, Printemps (France)

Claudia, Wolfram (Germany)

Claudia, Rodi, Rodianos (Greece)

Klaudia (Hungary)

Alessandra,, Claudia (Italy)

Irbe, Made, Magda, Magdalēna (Latvia)

Filomenas, Imgarda, Irma, Tautvilė, Žygimantas (Lithuania)

Joakim, Kim (Norway)

Aleksander, Aleksandra, Ambroży, Anatol, Bogusław, Cyriaka, Eufemia, Klaudia, Patrycjusz, Ruprecht, Wasyl, Wincenty (Poland)

Víťazoslav (Slovakia)

Alejandra, Daniel, Martín (Spain)

Joakim, Kim (Sweden)

Dillan, Dillion, Dillon, Drew, Dru, Dylan, Dylon (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 80 of 2024; 286 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of week 12 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 4 of 28]

Chinese: Month 2 (Ding-Mao), Day 11 (Guy-Wei)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025)

Hebrew: 10 Adair II 5784

Islamic: 10 Ramadan 1445

J Cal: 20 Green; Sixday [20 of 30]

Julian: 7 March 2024

Moon: 82%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 24 Aristotle (3rd Month) [John the Evangelist]

Runic Half Month: Beore (Birch Tree) [Day 11 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 2 of 92)

Week: 3rd Week of March

Zodiac: Pisces (Day 31 of 31)

[noloveforned]

it's a brand new year and no love for ned still airs on wlur every friday night from 8pm-midnight. swing by tonight for the latest show featuring our new winter theme (which we kicked off last week) "songs about work sucking".

no love for ned on wlur – january 6th, 2023 from 8-10pm

artist // track // album // label east river pipe // backroom deals // we live in rented rooms // merge baseball gregg // take your chances with me // selected covers (2016-2022) // (self-released) galore // jackpot // blush cassette // paisley shirt orange folder // don't think i could // orange folder // (self-released) cheekface // don’t get hit by a car // live at baby's all right // (self-released) smirk // revenge // material // feel it sbdc // see you around // the feeling of winning // kingfisher bluez the molds // it just happens // enter the universe // (self-released) dummy featuring lifeguard // hallogallo // (bandcamp mp3) // (unreleased) the web of lies featuring jessica higgins // redeemer // nude with demon // wrong speed greyhound // around // wilted pansies in a broken vase cassette // all gone cassandra jenkins and suhail yusuf khan // michelangelo // chale jaana cassette // ba da bing! tilth // equality of vibrations // renewal // cached media photay and carlos niño // quartet improvisation on may 30th, 2021 // more offerings cassette // international anthem konstrukt and joe mcphee // tell me, how long has ‘trane been gone (for james baldwin) // if you have time // omlott dezron douglas // luna moth // atalaya // international anthem minnie riperton // les fleurs // come to my garden // grt sault // champions // untitled (god) // forever living originals liv.e featuring pink siifu // 93 // f.r.a.n.k. // dolfin mike // no curse lifted (rivers of love) // beware of the monkey // 10k jody watley featuring eric b. and rakim // friends // larger than life // mca sharada shashidhar // present // rahu cassette // leaving ylayali // green walls // separation // dear life living hour and peel dream magazine // double bus // double bus digital single // kanine scivic rivers // shenandoah granite // scivic rivers // potluck foundation joan shelley // like the thunder // live at the chapel of st. phillip neri // (self-released) voice actor // beautiful burglar // sent from my telephone // stroom

[punkrockmixtapes]

Music Nerd Stuff

@another-brick-inthewall tagged me to post the last 10 songs I listened to:

Iron Reagan - Broken Bottles

Thin Lizzy - Cowboy Song

Texas Is The Reason - Something To Forget Version II

SBDC - Dear Diary

Little Low - Whole

Free Throw - Tongue Tied

Temple of the Dog - Say Hello 2 Heaven

RVIVR - Change On Me

Red City Radio - Love A Liar

Jimmy Eat World - Coffee and Cigarettes

Thanks for sending this @another-brick-inthewall I tag anyone that feels like sharing this because I'm too lazy to actually pick people but I do enjoy checking out what people are listening to.

[susmithabusiness]

How to Start a Business with No Money in 8 Steps

Many of us dream of starting our own business, but financial limitations can make it feel out of reach. According to a recent QuickBooks survey, over half of Americans believe that digital technology has made launching a business easier, especially for those without financial resources.

Today, it's more accessible than ever to start a business with little to no upfront investment. Let’s break down the eight essential steps to successfully launch a business on a shoestring budget by utilizing your skills and creativity. Here's how you can start a business with no money:

1. Discover a Free or Low-Cost Business Idea

The first step is identifying a business concept that requires minimal upfront costs. Many business ventures can be started with little or no investment. Consider ideas like:

Creative Services: Freelance writing, graphic design, social media management

Online Ventures: Affiliate marketing, dropshipping, e-commerce

Service-Based Businesses: Consulting, event planning, landscaping

Instead of relying on savings or loans, consider keeping your current job or reducing your hours until your new business becomes financially stable.

2. Create a Budget and Business Plan

Your business plan is crucial for outlining your goals and the strategies to achieve them. This includes your business overview, market analysis, business model, product or service offerings, and financial projections.

In the financial section, list essential expenses such as:

Rent or utilities

Office supplies

Marketing and promotions

Licenses or permits

Website creation and hosting

Identify which costs are necessary and which can be minimized. This will help you figure out how much additional funding, if any, is required to get started.

3. Network and Utilize Free Resources

Building a network is essential when starting a business without capital. Connect with the entrepreneurial community through social media, online platforms, or local business groups. You can also find a mentor to offer guidance.

There are numerous free resources available online, such as:

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)

US Chamber of Commerce

QuickBooks Resources Center

These resources can help you save on startup costs while allowing you to focus on growing your business. Friends and family can also offer support, both financially and in other ways.

4. Build a Website

A website is a valuable asset for any business. Whether you're running a landscaping service or launching a product, an online presence helps you reach customers.

Use affordable or free website builders to create a professional site that features information about your business, services, and contact details.

5. Develop a Marketing Strategy

Creating a marketing strategy on a budget is vital for your new business. Focus on improving your online presence by utilizing blog posts, social media, and other digital channels to engage your audience.

Your marketing plan should outline how you’ll reach your target customers, whether through search engine optimization (SEO), public relations, or social media advertising.

6. Establish Your Brand

Once you have a marketing plan, it’s time to build your brand. Study your competitors to identify market gaps, and seek feedback from friends and family on your products or services.

Define your brand's mission, values, and voice, and create a cohesive visual identity, including a logo and style guidelines. This foundation will shape your business strategy as it grows.

7. Test and Validate Your Business Idea

Before fully committing to your business, test your concept. You can validate your idea by:

Creating a landing page to gauge interest

Surveying your target audience for feedback

Offering pre-orders or launching on a crowdfunding platform

Participating in local markets or events to showcase your product

Use incentives such as early-bird discounts or special offers to encourage pre-orders and generate excitement.

8. Explore Funding Options

Once your business concept has been validated, explore funding options to scale your operations. Consider:

Crowdfunding: Platforms like Kickstarter or GoFundMe

Friends and Family: Borrowing from personal networks

Small Business Loans: Including SBA loans or QuickBooks term loans

Grants: Government or corporate programs that don’t require repayment

Many entrepreneurs also use credit cards for short-term funding. While convenient, be cautious of high interest rates and the potential for debt.

By following these steps, you can build a business from the ground up with minimal investment, leveraging your skills and available resources to create a sustainable enterprise.

[digiknow]

[companyknowledgenews]

Google Announces AI Training Programs for SMBs - Information Important Internet https://www.merchant-business.com/google-announces-ai-training-programs-for-smbs/?feed_id=197838&_unique_id=66e3a02a70d96 #GLOBAL - BLOGGER BLOGGER Google’s looking to help SMBs get a better understanding of the potential that generative AI holds for evolving their business processes, via a new grant program, and a new AI workshop initiative, which will offer advanced AI training to U.S.-based operators.First off, Google’s providing $10 million in funding to create a new AI training program, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).As explained by Google:“This funding will support the creation of America’s SBDC AI U, which will provide small business owners with AI training and tools, and will establish AI Clinics at SBDCs housed at university and community college campuses. With training from America’s SBDC AI Clinic Advisors, university and community college students will provide hands-on instruction and consultation to small businesses in their communities.”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nABaoC4qI00[/embed]As per the above clip, the initiative aims to provide broader training and awareness of AI tools, which could help small businesses make better use of the tools available.Which will also become increasingly important over time, as AI continues to evolve, and competitors adopt more advanced technologies. In addition to this, Grow with Google is also launching a new, on-demand AI training course designed to help small businesses take advantage of Google’s AI-powered tools. The workshop, which has been developed with input from Google experts, and insights from small businesses, provides an in-depth overview of how SMBs can make use of AI to optimize their processes, and improve their business operations in various ways.  Grow with Google Digital Coaches will also be teaching these lessons across the U.S., which SMBs can register for here.It’s difficult to predict the level of impact that AI will have on business operations, as we’re only really at the beginning of the AI development timeline, but as the technology continues to evolve, there will be more and more ways to use AI and machine learning to optimize various aspects of your everyday operations.That doesn’t necessarily mean that AI will replace staff, or revolutionize all aspects of your process. But there are ways in which you can use generative AI as a complement to your operations, and learning exactly how it can be applied will get you thinking about the potential here. You can learn more about Google’s SMB AI programs here. Source Link: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-announces-ai-training-programs-for-smbs/726905/ http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pexels-photo-67112.jpeg Google’s looking to help SMBs get a better understanding of the potential that generative AI holds for evolving their business processes, via a new grant program, and a new AI workshop initiative, which will offer advanced AI training to U.S.-based operators. First off, Google’s providing $10 million in funding to create a new AI training … Read More

[sbdcvents]

I feel like the worst human being on planet earth. I’m getting mad at everyone. For no reason. And I truly feel like I exist just to be an accessory for other people. Like I could just not exist and nothing would change. Honestly people would probably even be happier because I wouldn’t be there dragging down the mood all the time or being mean to everyone who has different opinions than me. I don’t want to be here anymore.

[bravecompanynews]

Google Announces AI Training Programs for SMBs - Information Important Internet - #GLOBAL https://www.merchant-business.com/google-announces-ai-training-programs-for-smbs/?feed_id=197837&_unique_id=66e3a0297586b Google’s looking to help SMBs get a better understanding of the potential that generative AI holds for evolving their business processes, via a new grant program, and a new AI workshop initiative, which will offer advanced AI training to U.S.-based operators.First off, Google’s providing $10 million in funding to create a new AI training program, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).As explained by Google:“This funding will support the creation of America’s SBDC AI U, which will provide small business owners with AI training and tools, and will establish AI Clinics at SBDCs housed at university and community college campuses. With training from America’s SBDC AI Clinic Advisors, university and community college students will provide hands-on instruction and consultation to small businesses in their communities.”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nABaoC4qI00[/embed]As per the above clip, the initiative aims to provide broader training and awareness of AI tools, which could help small businesses make better use of the tools available.Which will also become increasingly important over time, as AI continues to evolve, and competitors adopt more advanced technologies. In addition to this, Grow with Google is also launching a new, on-demand AI training course designed to help small businesses take advantage of Google’s AI-powered tools. The workshop, which has been developed with input from Google experts, and insights from small businesses, provides an in-depth overview of how SMBs can make use of AI to optimize their processes, and improve their business operations in various ways.  Grow with Google Digital Coaches will also be teaching these lessons across the U.S., which SMBs can register for here.It’s difficult to predict the level of impact that AI will have on business operations, as we’re only really at the beginning of the AI development timeline, but as the technology continues to evolve, there will be more and more ways to use AI and machine learning to optimize various aspects of your everyday operations.That doesn’t necessarily mean that AI will replace staff, or revolutionize all aspects of your process. But there are ways in which you can use generative AI as a complement to your operations, and learning exactly how it can be applied will get you thinking about the potential here. You can learn more about Google’s SMB AI programs here. Source Link: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-announces-ai-training-programs-for-smbs/726905/ http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pexels-photo-67112.jpeg BLOGGER - #GLOBAL

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Google Announces AI Training Programs for SMBs - Information Important Internet - BLOGGER https://www.merchant-business.com/google-announces-ai-training-programs-for-smbs/?feed_id=197836&_unique_id=66e3a0287a24d Google’s looking to help SMBs get a better understanding of the potential that generative AI holds for evolving their business processes, via a new grant program, and a new AI workshop initiative, which will offer advanced AI training to U.S.-based operators.First off, Google’s providing $10 million in funding to create a new AI training program, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).As explained by Google:“This funding will support the creation of America’s SBDC AI U, which will provide small business owners with AI training and tools, and will establish AI Clinics at SBDCs housed at university and community college campuses. With training from America’s SBDC AI Clinic Advisors, university and community college students will provide hands-on instruction and consultation to small businesses in their communities.”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nABaoC4qI00[/embed]As per the above clip, the initiative aims to provide broader training and awareness of AI tools, which could help small businesses make better use of the tools available.Which will also become increasingly important over time, as AI continues to evolve, and competitors adopt more advanced technologies. In addition to this, Grow with Google is also launching a new, on-demand AI training course designed to help small businesses take advantage of Google’s AI-powered tools. The workshop, which has been developed with input from Google experts, and insights from small businesses, provides an in-depth overview of how SMBs can make use of AI to optimize their processes, and improve their business operations in various ways.  Grow with Google Digital Coaches will also be teaching these lessons across the U.S., which SMBs can register for here.It’s difficult to predict the level of impact that AI will have on business operations, as we’re only really at the beginning of the AI development timeline, but as the technology continues to evolve, there will be more and more ways to use AI and machine learning to optimize various aspects of your everyday operations.That doesn’t necessarily mean that AI will replace staff, or revolutionize all aspects of your process. But there are ways in which you can use generative AI as a complement to your operations, and learning exactly how it can be applied will get you thinking about the potential here. You can learn more about Google’s SMB AI programs here. Source Link: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-announces-ai-training-programs-for-smbs/726905/ http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pexels-photo-67112.jpeg #GLOBAL - BLOGGER Google’s looking to... BLOGGER - #GLOBAL