Getting a small business off the ground can seem overwhelming and solitary, but being a small business owner is anything but lonely: hundreds of thousands of small businesses open every year, and there are a wealth of resources available to help you succeed. Join fellow entrepreneurs and SCORE mentors for one or all of these upcoming small business classes and workshops at the Downtown Bend Library. From financing to marketing, these free sessions are led by SCORE mentors who are committed to fostering vibrant small business communities and helping small business owners thrive in their field.

Digital Marketing for Small Business

Monday, Oct. 22  |  6:00-7:30 p.m.  | Downtown Bend Library – 601 NW Wall Street, Bend

What do you really need for a strong marketing strategy for your small business? In this session we’ll look at the core elements of a successful marketing strategy, taking into consideration the budget and time constraints of running a small business. Effective and simple-to-use low-cost and no-cost online marketing tools will be emphasized—such as websites, email and social media—along with strategies to use them together to amplify each other and save time. Free, but space is limited and registration is required. Registeronline here.