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Training & Resources for Business

• SBDC Webinar: Things That Are Negotiable In a Commercial Lease
  August 19 - 10a
  Join Nathan K. Smith, founder of Austin Tenant Advisors, for this essential workshop on commercial lease negotiations. Many business owners unknowingly accept unfavorable lease terms simply because they don't realize what's negotiable. Nathan will reveal the numerous items within lease transactions and contracts that are open to negotiation, sharing insights from his nearly two decades of experience as a leading commercial real estate broker in Austin. This session will empower you to secure better deals and avoid common pitfalls in your next lease negotiation.
• Social Media Made Simple: A Real-World Playbook for Small Business Owners
  August 25 - 10 am
  Ready to finally make sense of social media for your business? This lively, practical session breaks down the basics—no jargon, no hype.
  We’ll show you how to choose the right platforms for your audience, brainstorm and manage content that gets noticed, and track what’s really working (so you don’t waste your time).
  Learn simple ways to schedule your posts and keep your efforts organized—even if you’re flying solo. Expect real-world tips, quick wins, and plenty of “aha!” moments so you can build your online presence with confidence.
• Batch Like a Boss: How to Create, Automate, and Scale Your Social Media Content
  August 26 - 10 am
  Running your business is hard enough, keeping up with social media shouldn’t feel like a second fulltime job. In this practical session, J Franco will show you exactly how to take control of your content process so you can show up online consistently without daily posting overwhelm.
  Learn how to set up content pillars, batch your best ideas into evergreen libraries, and automate your publishing so it looks like you’re always online, even when you’re busy serving your clients. Perfect for solopreneurs and small business owners who don’t have a marketing team but know they need a strategy to stay visible, credible, and ready for growth.
  Key Takeaways:
  How to build content pillars so you never wonder what to post again.
  Simple systems for batching and scheduling content that frees up hours every week.
  Tools and techniques to create a content library that makes your brand look active 24/7 even when you’re focused on your business.
• AI Powered Marketing to Help You Show Up, Stand Out, and Amplify Your Business
  August 27 - 10 am
  Small business owners wear a lot of hats—and marketing can often feel like the heaviest one. In this practical and approachable session, you'll discover how artificial intelligence can help you streamline your digital marketing in the three most impactful areas:
  Content creation that captures attention
  Email marketing that builds relationships
  Engagement tools that help you connect and grow
  Whether you're running a startup, a local business, or a purpose-driven brand, you’ll learn how to use AI to simplify your day-to-day marketing tasks, generate content faster, and stay consistent—without sacrificing your mission or your voice.
  No matter your experience level, you’ll walk away with practical tools and time-saving tips to start using AI the smart way.
  Takeaways:
  A simple framework to use AI for content, email, and engagement
  Recommended tools to streamline your marketing without losing your voice
  Best practices to make your AI-assisted content feel human and authentic
  Hands-on practice using AI to turn your ideas into marketing-ready content
  The confidence to start using AI as your marketing sidekick
• Grow Your Business with Short Form Video
  August 28 - 10 am
  Short Form Video is dominating social media feeds right now. Don't miss out on this growth opportunity for your brand. In this session, Founder of Fun Love Media and Social Success, Britney Crosson, will share why short form video is so effective and how to make it work for you. Britney will talk about mindset, strategy and implementation to give you a thorough overview of how to approach short form video so that you see success on social media. Get your brand the attention it deserves so that you can make the positive impact on your community that you're meant to!
• LinkedIn Glow Up: Transform Your Professional Presence in 60 Minutes
  August 29 - 10 am
  Transform your LinkedIn from "just another profile" into a powerful business tool that attracts ideal clients and drives real results. In just 60 minutes, you'll optimize your profile, discover your authentic professional voice, and walk away with proven content templates that turn connections into customers.
  What You'll Accomplish:
  Rewrite your headline and about section to hook your ideal clients
  Create your personal brand voice using AI-powered prompts
  Get 3 proven post templates that drive engagement and leads
  Build a simple content strategy you can maintain in 15 minutes daily
  Perfect for: Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and consultants ready to turn LinkedIn into their most effective marketing tool.

August 2025 Business Spotlight