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Facebook Ads 101 | Webinar Livestream

May 25, 2023

Facebook ads can be confusing and understanding the analytics after you have ran an ad can sometimes seem like a different language. In this webinar, we will go over the basics of setting up your Facebook ads for success, targeting your ideal audience, and then understanding the outcomes of your ad.

Recruit and Retain top talent by offering a Retirement Plan | Webinar Livestream

May 15, 2023

Join Travis Stoecker as he explains how Simple IRA’s are even more simple than you think. Travis will discuss how they work and how they can benefit you and your company along with tax advantages to the business and more!

Make Better Business Decisions with Google Analytics | Webinar Livestream

May 3, 2023

Join Maria Elena Duron to learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.

From Goal Setter to Goal Getter | Webinar Livestream

Apr 27, 2023

Stop setting goals that you aren’t able to reach! During this training, attendees will learn common mistakes of goal setting, key ingredients required to set better goals, and simple steps to follow to create your most descriptive and successful goal yet!

How to Create and Maintain an Effective Website that Really Works | Webinar Livestream

Apr 20, 2023

Learn the do’s and don’ts of website creation and how to make your website work best for you and the customer. Plus, get tips and tricks to consistently get your website to appear at/near the top of search engine results.

Make Your Website Grow Your Business | Livestream

Apr 5, 2023

Join us for this interactive and engaging webinar on April 5th with presenter, Maria Elena Duron. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your business goals!

The Work Edit: Say Hello to Your Most Productive Day | Livestream

Mar 23, 2023

In this session, attendees will learn how to “Work Edit” their life. Similar to the hit Netflix series, The Home Edit, founder of Pen & Post, Alyssa Wyant will take attendees through a full Work Edit to organize and elevate your busy work day to allow small business owners to have the most productive days possible.

Inside Look at Firespring’s Small Business Website Solution | Livestream

Feb 23, 2023

Learn how to master your online presence and leverage the power of your website. Join us for insight into technology trends and best practices, plus see firsthand why Firespring offers the best website tool and marketing support.

Maximizing Your Time | Livestream

Feb 13, 2023

Small Business owners wear multiple hats that make time management a challenge. How can you get anything done when so many things compete for time on your schedule?

How to Make Choices for Growth | Livestream

Jan 26, 2023

Most entrepreneurs have too many ideas and not enough money. Evaluating how to spend your money and make choices for the activities that will have the most impact can be a hard thing to know how to do, initially. Many businesses struggle to get their name out and also struggle how to communicate their differentiation.

Canva 202 | Livestream

Jan 19, 2023

Not sure where to start with graphic design for your business? In this presentation you will learn a more intermediate side to Canva. This training will allow you to add more tools to your tool box to take your graphics to the next level for social media, emails, and your website.

10 Steps For Better Marketing Emails | Google Livestream

Jan 4, 2023

Email marketing remains one of the best lead-generation and nurturing strategies, with solid ROI and better access to reporting than almost anything else. However, a lot has changed in the past few years with deliverability, tracking and access to automation. We’ll cover some of the best practices of inbound marketing and email automation to get your emails opened and to elicit real action from your prospects.

Creating an Effective Social Media Strategy | GROW Nebraska’s® FREE Online Training

Dec 15, 2022

We’ll dive into the importance of using social media platforms as an extension for marketing, retention, sales, and customer support.

Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs | Google Livestream

Dec 7, 2022

Design Thinking is a methodology used by designers to solve complex problems. It can be applied by entrepreneurs and small business owners to help with things like creating a company, inventing a product, redesigning a website, and more.

Social Media 101 | GROW Nebraska’s® FREE Online Training

Nov 17, 2022

This session includes practical tips and tools for extending your cause and mission via social media. We cover the basics of using social media for your business and give you handy tips for the “big 3:” Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. You may be surprised to learn that Facebook is less important than you’ve been told and LinkedIn may be more important.

Digital Skills For Everyday Tasks | Google Livestream

Nov 2, 2022

Learn how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google tools. Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity.

Tips & Best Practices To Add Value, Reduce Transit Times, & Shipping Costs | GROW Nebraska’s® FREE Online Training

Oct 27, 2022

This session is a must attend if you are shipping packages. We will cover the current state of shipping, explore objectives and how Postal Products can help you achieve those shipping objectives. Next, we will cover Tips and Best Practices to add value and help reduce transit times and shipping costs. And allow for questions and dialogue for sharing and learning.

Are You Using Google to the Fullest Potential? | GROW Nebraska’s® FREE Online Training

Oct 20, 2022

A presentation that encourages the use of really Google’s inexpensive tools to make a big impact. We will talk about how Google My Business impacts your local SEO. We will talk about how an organization can advertise for as little as 2.00/day on Google Ads. And we will talk about how all of Google’s products work together to increase brand awareness.

Use Youtube To Grow Your Business | Google Livestream

Oct 5, 2022

Learn how to use YouTube and the power of video to promote your business or brand.

Shipping For Success | GROW Nebraska’s® FREE Online Training

Sep 22, 2022

Learn how to stay ahead of e-commerce shipping during peak season, and more. We will cover strategies to save in shipping cost, shipping improvements, and other benefits to improve your bottom line and customer experience with our package shipping services.

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Merchant Services

Do you take credit cards? Do you want lower credit card processing fees? We have a merchant program with risk free comparison options that can save you money.

PRIME Grant to Assist Low-Income Entrepreneurs

In the prior PRIME grant, GROW Nebraska® purchased technology equipment for 50 low-income participants and began an intensive training program to teach them to use the technology effectively. The current grant extends that training and allows those who came in at the end of that project to receive additional training as well as bringing in new low- and very-low-income entrepreneurs and small business owners for exceptional training and market access services.

Access to Micro Loans

GROW Nebraska partners with organizations like Nebraska Enterprise Fund, Center For Rural Affairs, and Small Business Association (SBA) to help connect members with micro loans.

Google AdWords *

Through a Google AdWord Grant, GROW Nebraska® offers the opportunity for members to explore this feature at no cost, which can be a great addition to your marketing plan. Google AdWords is an online advertising program used to create ads to reach people that use the Google search tool, who are looking for specific products–like yours. All ads run through the GROW Nebraska Foundation's Website.

MarkeTech Conference

MarkeTech is more than a conference. It’s cutting edge training, valuable networking, and a technology showcase. Be inspired, be engaged, and work hands on with today’s most innovative tools.

MarkeTech provides organizations with tools and ideas advancing their businesses through collaboration between marketing and technology. As a member, save $100 on registration, learn more at www.marketechconference.org.

Free Monthly Training Webinars

Twice a month, on the third and fourth Thursdays, GROW Nebraska hosts free, open-to-the-public trainings. Participants can tune in from any location where they have phone or internet service. Each month GROW Nebraska® features different presenters and topics related to marketing or small business.

GROW Nebraska® also offers free Grow With Google Trainings the first Wednesday of every month. Our Google Trainings are offered in English and Spanish.

GROW Nebraska® Members are encouraged to tune into our "Tuesday Member Talks" which are for GROW Nebraska® Members only. Within these you can chat with staff and experts.

Visit our training page for information on future training dates and topics.

Upcoming Trainings

Social Media Training

Need help getting on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn or Google Places? We offer free individual assistance to get you started in the social media world. This can be a valuable addition to your marketing plan. We will also post or repost information about your business on our social media platforms to make our followers turn into your followers, too, and you can feature videos about your business on our YouTube Channel.

Statewide Workshops

GROW Nebraska® offers a series of workshops focusing on technology and marketing for entrepreneurs. In today’s chaotic world, it is easy to get distracted by advertising proposals that derail our marketing budgets. Attending these workshops gives you a firsthand look at marketing and technology methods to increase the success of your next trip. Business owners, community leaders and marketing staff can accelerate their skills with a small investment of time and money.

Find out more about our upcoming workshops

One-on-One Consulting

We pride ourselves in communicating with our members about what they need and want. This service includes an initial consultation and as many follow-up conferences as each member desires.

"GROW Nebraska has provided marketing leads and encouragement to expand my markets." -Sharon Walde, Heirloom Treasures

"GROW Nebraska helped me find my niche in the market. I've been really happy with the services and opportunities that GROW has provided for me." -Ima Gene Mason, Im's Countryside Painting

eCommerce *

With the help of our ecommerce sites, our GROW Nebraska® members benefit from a strong web presence. Sell your products through our online platforms including BuyNebraska.com, Amazon and Ebay.

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Selling and Wholesale

Members are able to join our Mark It to Market UPC program. ($25/code with $5 annual renewal fee). GROW Nebraksa has a UPC Program to help GROW Members get on Amazon and work with large businesses. GROW Nebraska works with number of partners for wholesale opportunities.

Exporting

GROW Nebraska® works hard to help Nebraska businesses reach markets far beyond Nebraska’s and our nation’s borders.

Retail*

GROW Nebraska members have opportunities to sell their products at our Kearney retail location on the Younes Campus, in pop-up stores and at the Nebraska State Fair.

Social Media

GROW Nebraska® is very active on social media, and we use these platforms to reach thousands of fans and followers with information about our members. Read our blog and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, and Tiktok.

Market Testing*

Through our market testing program, you can take advantage of mall and airport traffic that you otherwise would not have access to. You can set up a table any day of the week at our Kearney retail store. You can offer samples or just talk about your product to potential customers. Customers want experiential shopping; they want to meet the artist, author, designer or manufacturer. Think about it like a farmer's market or craft show but without the booth fee! It is a great opportunity to launch a new product, get feedback on a current product, and build your brand.

Proud Member Sign

Every GROW Nebraska® member will receive a "Proud Member of GROW Nebraska®" sign to post in their retail location, office, home or booth.

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TV Opportunities

GROW Nebraska's connections offer members the opportunity to take part in valuable promotional spots on television that have a statewide audience. The cost of these spots would be prohibitive for small businesses, but GROW members can be featured on the NTV Good Morning Nebraska television show through the GROW Nebraska® spot at no cost. Being featured on these shows gives GROW Nebraska’s clients state-wide exposure and helps them brand their name and product. Thousands of potential customers listen to these shows. This is a media that is effective, and thanks to GROW’s efforts, members can access this remarkable marketing asset at no cost.

Member Webpage

We provide all of our members with a webpage within our website. It's easy for members to update with the latest information, videos, photos, events, and job openings. This platform for the webpage is a powerful successful tool for search engine optimization (SEO) and is key for small businesses looking for exposure in today's marketplace.

Product Photography*

In the age of online shopping, stunning product photos are more important than ever. GROW Nebraska can help you make your products shine with professional photography.