Updated for 2023

Join us if you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES

This session covers:

• The variety of websites available, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this!

• The various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs.

• How to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns.

Updated for 2022

Learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website!

Are you looking for a simple, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress might be a good option! In this workshop, we cover “the basics” on creating and updating a WordPress site, including:

• User management
• Page creation and editing
• Image and video uploads
• Plugin management
• Linking to social media

Instructor: Cameron Nelson, Chief Digital Advisor, Virginia SBDC and CV SBDC

Mr. Nelson has over 18 years experience in technology, and as a senior tech consultant in Silicon Valley helping Fortune 500 companies improve their digital marketing and eCommerce. At the same time he founded several tech companies, including a SaaS website for tree preservation and a blockchain platform for nonprofits. Cameron is accomplished in language, culture, has an MBA and MA and believes new technology products have the ability to help shape our world for the better.

Updated for 2022

Join us if you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES

This session covers:

• The variety of websites available, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this!

• The various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs.

• How to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns.

Updated for 2022

Join us and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website!

Are you looking for a simple, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress might be a good option! In this workshop, we cover “the basics” on creating and updating a WordPress site, including:

• User management
• Page creation and editing
• Image and video uploads
• Plugin management
• Linking to social media

Instructor: Cameron Nelson, Chief Digital Advisor, Virginia SBDC and CV SBDC

Mr. Nelson has over 18 years experience in technology, and as a senior tech consultant in Silicon Valley helping Fortune 500 companies improve their digital marketing and eCommerce. At the same time he founded several tech companies, including a SaaS website for tree preservation and a blockchain platform for nonprofits. Cameron is accomplished in language, culture, has an MBA and MA and believes new technology products have the ability to help shape our world for the better.

Updated for 2022

Confused about on blockchain for your business? We’ve got you covered.

We demystify blockchain in this illustrative program that includes a Q&A session to answer your questions.

This session covers:

* Introduction to Blockchain

* Blockchain vs. Bitcoin – how are they different?

* How Blockchain can be used for small business

* Accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment

* Use of smart contracts

* Use of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

* Using blockchain to raise capital

* Looking towards the future of blockchain technologies

* Current rate of blockchain adoption in business

* Moving towards cryptocurrency as national currency

* Industry Applications

* Safety and Privacy Concerns