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Transform Your Business with Lead Generation | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

May 19, 2022

The basics of email marketing. How to create a sales funnel that works. The anatomy of an email marketing campaign. 5 secrets of email marketing geniuses.

Mindfulness for Stress Reduction and Improved Well-Being | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Apr 28, 2022

The benefits, practices, and science of mindfulness based practices. How to use easily incorporated them into daily life.

Selling Products on 3rd Party Websites | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Apr 21, 2022

How to sell on 3rd party websites and why it is important!

Budget to Success | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Mar 24, 2022

My goal is to break barriers and build futures by teaching the importance of financial literacy. It’s not about how much money you make, but managing the money you do make. I am the community favorite financial coach that promotes to have those uncomfortable conversations surrounding money.

Why You Should Embrace Google | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Mar 17, 2022

This presentation will walk through why having a Google Business Profile is important and how to best optimize it for SEO.

Shipping 101 | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Feb 24, 2022

Learn what to ship and how, pricing strategies, and see some examples of problems and solutions. Get tips and strategies to provide cost savings, service improvements, and other benefits to your bottom line and customer experience with our package shipping services.

Facebook Strategies To Grow Your Small Business | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Feb 17, 2022

In this presentation, I will show you Facebook Strategies that helped me grow to 10,000 followers in 2 years and gain a loyal following.

Creating a Social Media Plan You Can Stick To | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Jan 27, 2022

GROW Nebraska's® FREE Online Training Creating a Social Media Plan You Can Stick To! No better way to start the year...

Stop Spinning Your Wheels | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Jan 20, 2022

Every small business owner starts with a picture in their head of where they want to take their business. The hard part is getting others to see it and actually moving toward the same vision. Let’s help you stop spinning your wheels and get Traction in the pursuit of your Vision.

Did you win this year? A guide to end-of-year finances | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Dec 16, 2021

Join Cory Morris of Morris Better Bookkeeping as he summarizes some key year-end activities you should be doing for your business.

Using Excel for Bookkeeping | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Nov 18, 2021

Are you tired of trying to figure out how to use a third-party software to keep track of your income and expenses? Is it too hard to try to find one that meets your needs? We are going to talk about using Excel to track your income and expenses for your business. I will provide you with a sample template for your bookkeeping use and talk about the many ways you can customize it to fit your needs.

How to Create a Market-Dominating Position | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Oct 28, 2021

Join Dave Gregory as he shares some simple NO COST strategies that immediately increase sales and profits.

How to Build Your Brand on Instagram | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Oct 21, 2021

Join Liz Friesen as she discusses the importance of Instagram and how to boost your credibility and leverage while building your social brand and scaling your business.

The Best Secrets and Science Behind Growing Your Business | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Sep 23, 2021

What would happen if you could gather the most effective intelligence behind growing a wildly successful business alongside the strategies to put them into place and how to maintain them?

Is Franchising a Good Fit For Me? | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Sep 16, 2021

An insider’s guide to what the franchising industry looks like in the year 2021, how to determine if this is the right route to business ownership entry for you, and how to perform effective research on franchise opportunities.

8 Mistakes E-Commerce Business Owners Make & How to Fix Them | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Aug 26, 2021

In this free webinar, our speaker will share the 8 biggest mistakes she’s seen on companies’ e-commerce sites and how to avoid them.

Join the Ascent – SBA’s New Online Learning Platform For Women Entrepreneurs | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Aug 19, 2021

Ready to take your business to the next level? It’s time to join the Ascent! Ascent is SBA’s brand new free online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. It’s packed with in-depth information to help you start and grow your business.

The 3 Things Every Business Needs to Know About Cybersecurity | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Online Training

Jul 29, 2021

In this presentation we will cover three core areas of cybersecurity that apply to businesses of any size.

Creating a Customer Focused E-commerce Experience | GROW Nebraska’s Free Monthly Webinar Series

Jul 22, 2021

Online shopping is bigger than ever. So, it’s more important than ever to make sure your digital store experience works for you and the customer. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to remove obstacles for your customers and create an online shopping experience that helps you stand out from competitors.

Doing Business On Amazon | GROW Nebraska’s FREE Monthly Webinar Series

Jun 24, 2021

Almost every consumer product business should be on Amazon. Amazon can handle shipping in a way that allows a business to scale without extra time from the owner. It takes time to be successful, but the best time to start is now.

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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.