Learn Google Business Profile with SBDC, Live Virtual Training

In this workshop, you will learn what a Google Business Profile is, why you need this free tool, and the steps to take to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. Specific topics will include how to create or claim your Google Business Profile whether you are a new or existing business, how to manage your business info across Google Search and Maps, and how to use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers.

The Illinois SBDC at Bradley University is offering this workshop as an official Grow with Google (GWG) partner at no cost to participants.

Google Business Profile:

Get Your Business on Google Search & Maps

Live Virtual Training

Thursday, March 9, 2023

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Who should attend:

· Any new or existing small businesses (retail, service, brick & mortar, home-based, mobile, or virtual) who has or wants an online presence and is seeking more customers and conversions.

· It is suggested that attendees already have a Google or Gmail account established prior the event.

Take away:

· Positioning your business to appear on relevant search results when customers are searching online is more important than ever!

· Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which type of device is used.

· As a client of the SBDC, you’ll also share in our GWG Partnership with access to Google small business support and on-demand learning tools.

Our Speaker:

Chris Youngmark: prior to joining Bradley in 2022, Chris served the Illinois SBDC from January 2021 – February 2022 as the Rural Outreach Coordinator to support the E-Commerce Initiative for restaurants and retailers through the CARES ACT, creating e-commerce solutions and positioning businesses to have an effective online presence. He has advised clients on Covid-19 assistance programs such as PPP, EIDL, and Restaurant Revitalization, among other SBA initiatives. Since August 2021 Chris has also been a Community Navigator, among a network of business advisers providing grant and technical assistance to 6 local counties as the SBDC served as a Hub/Spoke partner with the GPEDC to implement the State of Illinois Back to Business Grant. Formerly the Guest Services Manager at the Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal IL, Chris also has years of experience in project management. He brings to the center first-hand knowledge and experience as an entrepreneur himself as the owner/operator of The Farm Sitter LLC. Chris received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial read more...