Hey, Hey It’s MK! I Found 15 Virtual 💻Conferences Happening in August
Hello again, it’s MK! I’m back with another 15 free webinars and virtual conference to keep your B-Game up and moving in August. Have a look…
1. THAT Conference 2020 (Aug. 3)
This conference is an “Open Space,” meaning attendees get to suggest topics they would like to discuss. Open Space creates a facility and an opportunity to talk about anything you’d like. Yes anything, from some low level assembler code to BBQ, anything goes. It’s as simple as putting the topic on the Camp board. From there other campers find the conversations they’re interested in participating in and then come together at the scheduled time.
WHEN: Mon., Aug. 3; register here
Sponsored by: THAT | Twitter | Instagram
2. NINR Methodologies Boot Camp: Artificial Intelligence (Aug. 3-6)
NINR's 2020 Methodologies Boot Camp will explore the impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has in the evolving healthcare environment, and overall efforts to improve the quality of care for patients and families. The goal is to enable attendees to understand basic principles of AI and how clinicians can form strategic alliances with data scientists to carry out research on data-driven intelligent hardware and software approaches to health-related issues.
WHEN: Mon., Aug. 3 – Thurs., Aug. 6; register and see the agenda here
Sponsored by: National Institutes of Health | Twitter | Instagram
3. Virtual Small Business National Conference 2020 (Aug. 4-5)
The Virtual Small Business Expo is a FREE two-day event for small businesses to network, attend great business-growth webinars, build new business relationships, exchange ideas, shop from new vendors and learn from leading industry experts. If you are serious about starting or growing your business, the Virtual Small Business Expo is a "MUST ATTEND" event for you. Small Business Expo is the #1 Business to Business Networking Event dedicated to helping Small Business Owners take their business to the next level.
WHEN: Tues., Aug. 4 – Wed., Aug. 5; register here
Sponsored by: The Small Business Expo | Twitter | Instagram
4. ClueCon Deconstructed 2020 (Aug. 4-6)
ClueCon is a conference for developers by developers:. It’s an annual technology conference held every summer hosted by the team behind the FreeSWITCH open-source project. The primary focus is to to discuss various open source projects like Voice over IP, open-source software and hardware, telecommunications, WebRTC, and IoT.
WHEN: Tues., Aug. 4 – Thurs., Aug. 6; register here
Sponsored by: ClueCon | Twitter | Instagram
5. Start Your Business Now! (Aug. 4)
This webinar will introduce first-time small business owners to essential startup steps, legal business structures, regulations and licensing, key issues that affect your business success, and common pitfalls entrepreneurs face.
Speaker: Brandon Horvath, ASBTDC Capital Access Specialist
WHEN: Tues., Aug. 4 (2:00 – 3:30 pm); register here
Sponsored by: Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center | Twitter | Instagram
6. Reopening and Staying Open: How to Assess the Past 60 Days and Prepare for What’s Next (Aug. 6)
If you’re like many businesses, you are probably working overtime to navigate the ever-changing landscape created by COVID 19. Whether you’ve already reopened or will be opening this summer, August will be an ideal time to assess what you’ve experienced already and develop a strategic plan for the rest of the year.
Speaker: Suzanne McGrath, Certified SCORE Mentor
WHEN: Thurs., Aug. 6 (1:00 pm); register here
Sponsored by: SCORE | Twitter | Instagram
7. How to Leverage a Virtual Assistant in a Pandemic (Aug. 11)
A Virtual Assistant can be a valuable asset for any business but especially when resources are scarce and access to funds is limited, such as during the current pandemic. Leveraging a virtual assistant can help you manage your time more effectively and allow you to focus on activities that translate faster to business development and growth.
Speaker: Danielle Julia Cuomo, owner of Virtual Assist USA
WHEN: Tues., Aug. 11 (11:00 am); register here
Sponsored by: SCORE | Twitter | Instagram
8. Introduction to the SBIR/STTR Program (Aug. 12)
This free webinar will introduce innovative entrepreneurs and researchers to the federal Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer program. Learn about the requirements for program participation, methods for assessing qualifying technologies and research projects, and how to get started.
Speaker: Rebecca Todd, ASBTDC Innovation Specialist
WHEN: Wed., Aug. 12 (9 – 10:30 am); register here
Sponsored by: Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center | Twitter | Instagram
9. Take Your Business Online with Shopify (Aug. 12)
Looking for a way to start selling your products online quickly? Within just a few hours you can create an online store with Shopify. Join this discussion and learn how to get started. You will also learn how to use templates, methods for receiving payments, and branding and marketing considerations.
Speaker: Andrew Stoller, President, Stoller & Company
WHEN: Wed., Aug. 12 (10:00 – 11:00 am); register here
Sponsored by: Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center | Twitter | Instagram
10. The Business Sale Solution (Aug. 13)
The Business Sale Solution™ webinar is a must-have resource for any CEO or Business Owner. The webinar will take 60 minutes to answer the tough questions about selling or transferring your business. If you attend this seminar you will receive an educational resource. Speaker: Carl Norris, Partner, CPA, Certified Business Transition Expert, B2B CFO
Speaker: Carl Norris, Partner, CPA, Certified Business Transition Expert, B2B CFO
WHEN: Thurs., Aug. 12 (2:00 – 3:00 pm); register here
Sponsored by: Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center | Twitter | Instagram
11. Business SWOT Analysis Fundamentals: An Easy Way to Ensure Your Business Succeeds (Aug. 13)
A SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis is fundamental in identifying the critical factors of your business and the foundation of developing your strategic plan for a successful future.
Speaker: John G. Tile, SCORE Mentor
WHEN: Thurs., Aug. 13 (1:00 pm); register here
Sponsored by: SCORE | Twitter | Instagram
12. Selling Products on Social Media (Aug. 18)
Stop wasting time on the pros and cons (trust us, it's all pros) and sign up for this workshop with Silverlake Design Studio. Who is this workshop for? - B2C businesses with a tangible product for sale - Brands with an ecommerce website that needs to link to social media - Brands without ecommerce who need to transition from in-person to online sales Who should probably skip this one? - Brands who don’t have products ready yet and brands who have already been selling on social media.
WHEN: Tues., Aug. 18 (10:00 – 11:00 am); register here
Sponsored by: Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center | Twitter | Instagram
13. Closing a Business: How to Legally Close Your Business (Aug. 20)
In trying times, you may be looking to close or sell a business. This webinar will focus on key considerations in the process of closing your business, including: determining your business’s value, finding a buyer, and communicating your plan with employees, customers and partners.
Speaker: Deborah Sweeney, General Manager and Vice President, Small Business Services at Deluxe Corporation
WHEN: Aug. 20 (1:00 pm); register here
Sponsored by: SCORE | Twitter | Instagram
14. Business Continuation Planning (Aug. 20)
If you are concerned about having a proper exit strategy for your business, then this webinar is just for you. The goal of this discussion is to provide you with information that will help you identify key instructions and procedures that can be implemented to ensure business continuation in the event of a disaster. Topics will include buy-sell agreements, tax transfer vehicles, and key-person insurance.
Speakers: O’Dasha Collins, Joshua Ferris, and Matthew Ward, Modern Woodmen of America
WHEN: Thurs., Aug. 20 (2:00 – 3:00 pm); register here
Sponsored by: SCORE | Twitter | Instagram
15. How to Run Great Virtual Events (Aug. 25)
Running virtual events can be challenging, especially if you’ve never run one before. However, with a little preparation, tips, and knowing what to expect, you can rock your next virtual event.
Join this webinar, presented by digital marketing expert Jenna Shaffer, to hear how to run a great virtual event.
Speaker: Jenna Shaffer, Digital Marketing Public Speaker, Constant Contact
WHEN: Aug. 25 (1:00 pm); register here
Sponsored by: SCORE | Twitter | Instagram
The Last Word
The above resources are just a few of the resources available to help you up your B-game while getting you through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mary Kathryn Whitaker (“MK”) is a third-year law student at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Mary Kathryn interns at Precipice IP, PLLC, where she researches and drafts materials relating to intellectual law.
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