Thanks to technology, demands for physical distancing don’t actually require you to socially distance. Just go digital. We’ve rounded up a slew of online events, conferences, webinars, panels, classes, and more, happening this week and beyond, that can help you continue to learn, network, and grow your business—even as you #stayhomemn.
Together Apart: Coffee Connection with GMs Amy & Ash Hosted by The Coven June 8, 8:30–9 a.m. Free Join the general managers of The Coven locations for virtual coffee, connections, and a little fun. Register here Start Your Week Connected Hosted by Impact Hub MSP June 8, 11 a.m.–noon Free Start your week with a Zoom call with other social entrepreneurs to collaborate and talk through your week. Register here Career Shift: Find Work You Love Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis June 8, 9:30 p.m.–midnight $55 In this experiential and interactive workshop taught by career coach and Brilliant Seeds LLC CEO Isabelle Peyrichoux, you’ll learn three keys to identifying the career that gets you excited to go to work every day. Register here SBA Money Smart Managing Cash Flow for Small Business Training Hosted by U.S. Small Business Administration June 8, 1-2 p.m. Free This course will focus on teaching attendees how to better manage their cash flow in a startup small business, how to access the cash flow cycle and make cash flow projections, how to identify ways to manage cash flow in terms of managing costs and potential income, and more. Register here Intro to UX Design Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis June 8, 1-3 p.m. Free This introductory workshop, taught by UX educator and researcher Brittany Posternock, will explore the decision-making process that dictates how users interact with digital products and why businesses of all stripes have put out the call of UX talent. Register here Project Management Workshop Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis June 8, 2-5 p.m. $99 LIttle Owl founder Eve MacKnight will introduce the project management processes that can help maximize your team’s performance. Learn about the major project phases and gain the tools and resources needed to focus and improve team productivity. Register here Getting Paid Fairly: Using Data to Negotiate a Better Job Offer Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis June 8, 2–5 p.m. Free In this session, Sayce William Falk, CEO of Earner, will share some key data-based insights and effective negotiating tactics to help you increase your compensation. Register here Becoming Boss: Inclusive Hiring Hosted by The Coven June 10, 8:30–10 a.m. Free How do you build a team with strengths that complement your weaknesses? How do you create an inclusive environment that inspires people to bring their whole selves to work? Andraya Lund, founder of The VIP Lab, will talk through best practices in evaluating candidates, building a diverse team, and working with your supervisors to move your organization forward. Register here Vertical Video Content Digital Workshop: Creating For TikTok & IG Stories Hosted by Twin Cities Collective June 8, 6–7:30 p.m.noon $15-20 How do you take the idea of a vertical video and actually make content that leads to new viewers, subscribers, followers, and most importantly, customers and clients? Register here Public Speaking: Mastering Confidence & Power Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis June 10, noon–2 p.m. Free What are your non-verbals saying? Do you know how to harness your non-verbal expression to magnetize more clients, money, and influence? Join public speaking coach Julia Beauchamp of Speak to Inspire for this public speaking workshop. Register here
Social Media Monitoring and Analytics: How, What, and Why? Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis June 10, 8:30–11:30 a.m. $99 This class, taught by The Falling Agency founder Kelly Aratoon, will cover the basics of understanding social metrics, their importance, and how to use them to make stand-out social presences, campaigns, and stronger connections with users. Register here Coffee Chat Online WIN (Women in Networking): Bring Your Questions: Money Matters for Solo Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses June 10, 1–2 p.m. Free What questions (PPP, payroll, HR, or tax) are keeping you up at night? Ask Priscilla Vang of Enlighten Accounting & Tax Solutions. Register here Intro to Digital Marketing Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis June 10, 1–3 p.m. Free During this online introductory workshop taught by Insight DCS founder and consultant Kristy LaPlante, explore the components of brand building and see how modern marketers drive successful campaigns using content, email, social media, paid advertising channels, and more. Register here Brand Strategy Workshop Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis June 10, 4–7 p.m. $99 This comprehensive workshop, taught by Bridesmaid for Hire founder Jen Glantz, dissects the key components of building and applying a successful brand strategy. Register here Python Programming 101 Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis June 10, 10 p.m.–1 a.m. $99 Join Thrive Global lead data scientist and data engineer Emma Boumans and learn to harness the power of an essential programming language for data scientists and use it to drive accurate business insights. Register here SBA Programs and Services for Small Businesses Hosted by U.S. Small Business Administration June 11, 9–10 a.m. Free This presentation will include a discussion of the resources available to established and upcoming small businesses. Register here Launching My Business From Home Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis June 11, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Free Ofo Ezeugwu, CEO and founder of WhoseYourLandlord, will provide actionable steps, tips, and tricks to help launch your business from home. (This is part one of a four-part series.) Register here
Intro To Coding: HTML & CSS Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis June 11, 6–8 p.m. Free During this online introductory workshop taught by freelance front end developer Madeline O’Moore, explore the building blocks of the web—HTML and CSS—and learn how you can apply these programming languages to develop your own sites. Register here
Diversity & Inclusion in Tech Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis June 11, 7–8 p.m. Free This panel session will reveal how to foster meaningful discussions surrounding diversity and inclusion in tech, as well as strategies for how to achieve a safe, fair, and more inclusive workplace environment. Register here SEO Training for Startups & Beginners Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis June 11, 11 p.m.–1 a.m. Free Smithfield Digital co-founder Stephen Toms will share the strategies for creating an effective SEO campaign that improves your online visibility and brings potential customers to your company website. Register here SBA Smart Banking Services for Small Business Hosted by U.S. Small Business Administration June 12, 9–10 a.m. Free Join the session to better understand banking services for small businesses, learn how to select a financial institution, learn about factors to consider when evaluating financing options, and more. Register here SBA, IRS, US DOL Coronavirus Tax Relief for Employers and Business Owners Hosted by U.S. Small Business Administration June 12, 11 a.m.–noon Free During this webinar, learn about the Employee Retention Credit and the Paid Sick Leave and Paid Child Care Leave. These programs also offer a credit on employment taxes to business owners who participate. Register here Tech 4 Changemakers Hosted by Impact Hub MSP Every Friday, noon–1 p.m. Free A weekly event for tech exploration, troubleshooting, and tools to support your small business during this unprecedented time. Register here 1 Million Cups Minneapolis Hosted by Impact Hub MSP Every Wednesday, 9–10 a.m. Free Each Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs around the country gather to share a cup of coffee and present their latest ideas. Register here
Grant Writing Virtual Meetup Hosted by Impact Hub MSP Every Thursday, 9–10 a.m. Free Need some motivation to get those grants and loan applications done? Virtually join this group each Friday for shared work time and support. Register here
Tech 4 Changemakers Hosted by Impact Hub MSP Every Friday, noon–1 p.m. Free An every Friday event for tech exploration, troubleshooting, and tools to support your small business during this unprecedented time. Register here
Fix It Friday Hosted by The Coven and Lunar Startups Every Friday, 1–2 p.m. Free Fix It Friday is a weekly Zoom call for entrepreneurs, changemakers, and leaders to get help with a burning question or listen in to learn from peers. It features a panel of experts and plenty of time for audience discussion. Register here