By Staff Reports
(Maui) – The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development today announced its free workshops for the month of July. Workshops are presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center, a County of Maui facility, located in the Maui Mall across Pizza Hut, in Suite B-9. Seating for all workshops is limited, and all workshops are subject to change or cancellation. Workshops are free unless noted otherwise. To reserve a seat, call the Maui County Business Resource Center at ph. 270-5770.
The following workshops are available:
10 Steps to Creating a Profitable Linkedin Profile and Network like a Pro!
Instructor: Nicole Fisher
Wednesday, July 20, 2016 – 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. (Q&A til 1:30)
In this workshop, Nicole will reveal how she made $1,000 in 1-0 minutes. She will also show you how to network online, find marketing opportunities on Linkedin, and how to network online. Learn how to market like a pro!! Don’t miss this opportunity. Have you wanted to grow your network online? Did you ever ponder about how to use Linkedin as a marketing tool? Nicole will provide the answers to these questions, and more! Nicole “nico” Fisher is an energetic entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience as a Marketing Strategist, Social Media Consultant and Trainer. She is passionate about taking businesses from good to great through various marketing avenues.
Camera Shy? How to Overcome Fear to Be Your Authentic Self on Camera
Instructor: Angeline Longshore
Thursday, July 21, 2016 – 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
This workshop is specially designed for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners! The quickest and easiest way to create loyal customers, followers or fans with a wide reach is through online video or live broadcast. When a customer watches your website video, sees your video Facebook ad or you broadcasting live through Periscope, Facebook Live, or other mobile phone apps, they can tell if they like you, trust you, and want to do business with you. This workshop will help transform from fearful/nervousness to speaking authentically from the heart. You can learn how to reach through that camera lens and connect with your audience, enjoy being on camera, and convert viewers into raving fans! Angeline Longshore is an Emmy Award-nominated television producer from Los Angeles. She succeeded in coaching many L.A. chefs and other shy on-camera talent for NBC, CBS, Discovery Channel and Lifetime TV. Discover your talent and overcome your fear in this hands-on class speaking on camera. Bring your smart phones!
Do it Yourself (DIY) Promo Videos 2 – Hands On
Instructor: Wayne Wong
Friday, July 29, 2016 – 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
This workshop is a follow-up session to June’s elements and basics overview. Bring your recording devices, scripts and cables; we’re going to be making videos and posting them online. No prior experience expected. Videos are proving to be an effective tool for engaging prospective customers and they really make your business stand out. They don’t have to be expensive to make. You will learn:
-how you can produce your own videos without expensive equipment
-practice telling a story in a video (hint: bring your elevator pitch)
-hands on: how and where online to post video
Join Wayne Wong, Maui Center Director of the Hawaii Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for this informative session on DIY Business Promotion Videos. He provides both existing and aspiring business owners with no cost, confidential, one-on-one business advising services, training workshops, and market research services.
Special Evening Workshop – $45 per session:
“QUICKBOOKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS” by Richard Kehoe, CPA
Hands-on computer training for beginners.
Thursday, July 21, 2016 – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Learn to set up your company’s QuickBooks in a small class setting with personalized tutoring. This class is for new users and will teach you how to record sales, receive payments, prepare invoices and balance your checkbook. Get customized answers and schedule a follow-up appointment at no cost to discuss your solutions. Sponsored by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and presented by Richard Kehoe, CPA and lead SCORE counselor.