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PANEL DISCUSSIONS

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Our panel discussions give you a chance to connect with content and industry experts. Each panel discussion highlights best practices and pro tips in the first half of the discussion, then allows you to ask panelists specific questions at the end.

UPCOMING PANELS

  • Tue, Jan 30
    Gain an in-depth understanding of the resources and tools available through the Grow with Google partnership and learn about the transformative potential of Google Career Certificates and how they can fast-track your career.
  • Tue, Nov 14
    Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortars can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows businesses to create free Product Listings on Google.
  • Peer Discussion: Social Media
    Peer Discussion: Social Media
    Tue, Dec 06
    Learn tips, tricks, and strategies that entrepreneurs from around the country are using to successfully market their businesses using social media heading into 2023. Informal peer-learning discussion facilitated by Rural Ideas Network staff.
  • Peer Discussion: Holiday Promotions
    Peer Discussion: Holiday Promotions
    Tue, Oct 04
    Learn tips, tricks, and strategies that entrepreneurs from around the country are using to promote sales during the holiday season. Informal peer-learning discussion facilitated by Rural Ideas Network staff.
  • Panel Discussion: Business Accounting 101
    Panel Discussion: Business Accounting 101
    Tue, Sep 06
    Join us as we bring together a panel of business accounting experts who will help you understand the basics you need to understand what to track, different ways to track it, and how it can help you maximize profits.
  • Peer Discussion: Online Sales
    Peer Discussion: Online Sales
    Tue, Aug 02
    Learn tips, tricks, and strategies that entrepreneurs from around the country are using to successfully sell products and services online in 2022. Informal peer-learning discussion facilitated by Rural Ideas Network staff.
  • Peer Discussion: Employees
    Peer Discussion: Employees
    Tue, Jun 07
    Learn tips, tricks, and strategies that entrepreneurs from around the country are using to successfully recruit, retain, and manage their employees in 2022. Informal peer-learning discussion facilitated by Rural Ideas Network staff.
  • Panel Discussion: Business Marketing 101
    Panel Discussion: Business Marketing 101
    Tue, May 03
    Join us as we bring together a panel of business marketing experts who will help you think about how to effectively (and efficiently) promote your business in a variety of ways.
  • Peer Discussion: Accounting & Bookkeeping
    Peer Discussion: Accounting & Bookkeeping
    Tue, Apr 05
    Learn tips, tricks, and strategies that entrepreneurs from around the country are using to stay on top of their accounting and bookkeeping in 2022. Informal peer-learning discussion facilitated by Rural Ideas Network staff.
  • Panel Discussion: Business Lending 101
    Panel Discussion: Business Lending 101
    Tue, Mar 01
    Join us as we bring together a panel of business lending experts who will help you understand the different ways to borrow as a business and what you'll need to give yourself the best shot at getting funded.
  • Peer Discussion: Marketing Strategies
    Peer Discussion: Marketing Strategies
    Tue, Feb 01
    Learn tips, tricks, and strategies that entrepreneurs from around the country are using to successfully market their businesses in 2022. Informal peer-learning discussion facilitated by Rural Ideas Network staff.
  • Panel Discussion: Goal-setting and Budgeting
    Panel Discussion: Goal-setting and Budgeting
    Tue, Dec 28
    As tempting as it is to reflect back on your business year and simply plan to “do more” in the coming year, a solid approach to budgeting and goal-setting is the key to ensuring business success. In this session, we’ll look at simple approaches to planning and some useful tools.
  • Panel Discussion: Online Sales Strategies
    Panel Discussion: Online Sales Strategies
    Tue, Nov 23
    When it comes to selling online, how does your product or service stand out enough to gain the traction needed for success? In this session, we’ll examine several platforms available to e-commerce retailers and service providers and the pros and cons of each.
  • Rural Coworking Cohort (Nov)
    Rural Coworking Cohort (Nov)
    Wed, Nov 17
    Bi-monthly discussion group for rural coworking space operators.
  • Entrepreneur Lab Cohort (Nov)
    Entrepreneur Lab Cohort (Nov)
    Wed, Nov 03
    Bi-monthly discussion group for our Entrepreneur Lab partners.
  • Panel Discussion: Holiday Merchandising
    Panel Discussion: Holiday Merchandising
    Tue, Oct 26
    The way you lay out your brick and mortar store can have a tremendous impact on sales. Join us as we dive into ideas for making the most of the holidays with merchandising best practices and tips.
  • Panel Discussion: Holiday Marketing Strategies
    Panel Discussion: Holiday Marketing Strategies
    Tue, Sep 28
    According to the US Census Bureau, the average retailer generates 25% of their annual sales during the holiday season. Whether your retail business is a brick & mortar store or you primarily sell online, don’t miss this session to learn best practices for ramping up your holiday marketing plan.
  • Peer Learning Roundtable (SEPT)
    Peer Learning Roundtable (SEPT)
    Tue, Sep 21
    Connect with peers who are growing businesses in small towns. Get inspired, share best practices, and identify new resources.

PAST PANEL DISCUSSIONS​

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