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Small Business Development Center Marketing Series – January 12-March 1, 2017

Start your New Year by taking advantage of the many free and fee based services offered by Onondaga Community College’s Small Business Development Center. The Small Business Development Center Marketing Series begins in January. Courses offered are: Marketing Plans that Work, Grow Your Business with Email & Social Media, Building a Website for Your Small Business, culminating on March 1st with 7 Steps to Content Marketing Strategy that Converts. See schedule below, for class times and registration information. The Small Business Development Center at Onondaga Community College (SBDC) is part of a nationwide network (ASBDC) and is one of 24 regional centers in New York State. The SBDC program is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of New York and Onondaga Community College, the host campus. Small Business Development Center Marketing Series January 12-March 1, 2017   Marketing Plans that Work January 12, 2017 Monday 9am – 11am Marketing is a key component in the success of every small business and every business should have its own unique plan to attract and retain customers. Learn how to create a marketing plan that works for your business. Grow Your Business with Email & Social Media January 25, 2017 Wednesday 9:30am – 11:30am Many small businesses find themselves seeking the right ways to make the most of email marketing and social media— and there’s a lot to keep up with. Make sense of the noise and learn how to grow your business with this class. Building a Website for Your Small Business February 7, 2017 Tuesday 9am – 11am For any small business, a website is a crucial tool to drive customers to you. After all, your competition has a website! Learn how to build a better website for your small business. 7 Steps to Content Marketing Strategy that Converts March 1, 2017 Wednesday 9am – 11am Creating consistent marketing helps to promote engagement, establish relation­ships, and results in more referrals, collaborations, and sales. Learn how to develop your own content marketing strategy. Find OCC’s SBDC online for tips and updates: To Register Online (or for more info) go to: www.onondagasbdc.org click on the training tab Marketing Series.  

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New Year’s Resolutions “Tips for Keeping Them”

Each year many people start concentrating on making resolutions.  This sometimes involves ordinary thins such as losing weight, becoming debt-free, embarking upon new adventures, and the list goes on.  Some research states that a great majority of people do not keep or obtain those goals. There are those who diligently try to make improvements, positive changes and goals that will enhance their lives.  A resolution is something that you resolve to keep, or a determination.  It takes will-power in order to make the goals a reality.  Listed here are a few tips that may be an asset to your desired results. Set realistic goals!  Do not set your goals too high.  Gradually build upon progress as you go along. In other words, set attainable goals at first. Write them down! List your desired goals and revisit them periodical progress. Your evaluation is important. It can motivate you to continue. Keep a positive attitude about your aspirations! Find a friend that may be aspiring a similar goal. Exchange ideas. Don’t give up if you should deviate from your plan.  Get back in line as soon as possible.  Don’t quit! Take time for yourself! Starting your day out with spiritual guidance, meditation, exercise, health and dietary needs can be an asset. Be creative! Try something new and broaden your horizons. Participate in the arts and other fields that will stimulate the brain.

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