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Learn how to use Squarespace to quickly create an effective business website, also what elements your business website should include, and ways to build good SEO.

Inflation Reduction Act - What Small Business Owners Need to Know

Listen to, Build a Brand to Rule them All. Create better branding for your organization by understanding what branding is, how to tell your brand story, and the importance of strategy and technique.

Tune in to learn about Avondale’s plan for creating a sustainable and resilient city and how your business can gain an EDGE in the green economy. Shaped by community input, the City of Avondale has released a Draft Community Sustainability Plan with strategies to grow the green economy, accelerate clean modes of transportation, improve building efficiency and renewable energy, enhance resilience t...

Listen to: WordPress vs Shopify vs Squarespace.  WordPress, Shopify, and Squarespace are among the most popular web solutions available for businesses. Brenda Newhouse goes over the features and functionality of each web service to help organizations choose the right web solution for their needs. Brenda is a web consultant and strategist, who also teaches at Mesa Community College

Cutting EDGE. Leading EDGE. Avondale EDGE. We're here to help you find YOUR business EDGE! From concierge services and free online toolkits to networking events and industry awards, tune in to learn about all the resources at your fingertips, not just this month, but all year long!

Listen to, "Automate the Grind and Reclaim Your Time." Get insight into the mindset it takes to reclaim your time through automation. Learn where to start when automating tasks for your business, how to calculate the cost of the time you’re currently wasting, and some tools to help automate basic tasks.

In a time being dubbed as the “Great Resignation,” employees are leaving their jobs in droves. For small business owners, hiring and retaining employees is an important component of scaling their business. Small business owners must make smart decisions about hiring and learn new strategies to help them be successful in the process. Whether you are just starting out and looking to grow your team o...

It’s full steam ahead as Avondale builds upon the momentum from the last year. Join Mayor Weise as he shares highlights from 2021 that continue to drive success for our city today and into the future. Learn about private and public investments that support a vibrant local economy and a thriving business community. Q&A moderated by Kenneth Chapa, Economic Development and Tourism Director for th...

In this workshop, we will explain what Canva is and how it can be utilized by business owners and entrepreneurs for graphic design projects for all platforms! Canva is a very budget-friendly tool that everyone should be using now!

The City of Avondale, in collaboration with Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) and the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, is excited to announce the new Avondale EDGE Culinary Scholarship! This scholarship is for students who are pursuing degrees or certifications in Culinary Arts. Our goal is to create and maintain a strong culinary/hospitality workforce, as the industry was severely...

In this workshop with the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Gabriel Ortiz of Primero Negocios, we will cover the key reasons why a business needs to have a Business Plan, how to create one, and the difference between a Business Plan and Action Plan.

Listen to "Perform Better Under Pressure Toolkit" Create your custom action plan to cut feelings of pressure and anxiety in high-stress situations with new stress management techniques.

As a business owner, it's vital for you to know where you can find answers and support in your community. The City of Mesa's Economic Development Department has been working hard to not only bring you access to resources but to also provide direct connections to organizations in your community that are also here to serve you.

Listen to, Stop Wingin’ It: How to Successfully Build a Systems-Driven Business. A systems-driven approach can create ease in hiring and training processes, more success in obtaining clients, and more efficient business operations internally and externally. Being systems-driven means that the business has adopted a culture that embraces the idea that the key to the success of the business is depen...

Listen to, Homebuying for the Self-Employed. Buying a home can be difficult. Knowing what you need to qualify for a mortgage and what documents you need can be overwhelming. During this webinar, our expert will give you the knowledge and tools you’ll need to become a homeowner in the simplest terms. You’ll even get an exercise to practice to calculate your qualifying income.

Get insight into different tax planning moves you can take to lower taxes and set your business up for success in 2022.

Applying for loans isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. Listen to James Christensen give you insight into what banks are looking for on loan applications, how to pick the right lender, and tips for completing the application. James is the president of a local bank and is experienced with helping small businesses navigate finances.

When the digital landscape is oversaturated with advertisement and website copy, consumers begin to feel tired of seeing the same brand messaging over and over again. Listen to Jon Reyes share copywriting skills that will effectively persuade, convince and convert your target audience. Jon Reyes is a freelance copywriter with experience in advertisements, websites, and social media.

Having a clear brand voice, style and mission is the key to success. Listen to, "How To Stand Out Without Standing On Your Head" as Dennis Gable, walks you through tangible exercises of how to define your personal and/or business' brand identity and why it’s important to differentiate yourself from others. 

In a highly competitive market, creative problem solving can lead to business growth and fulfillment that you didn’t know could be achieved. Listen to “4 Unconventional Ideas for Making Business Better,” as website developer and expert business consultant Tanya Moushi gives you some out-of-the-box strategies that will help you innovate on your business practices. 

Design thinking is a methodology used to solve complex problems and a great strategy to use when innovating on your business and an existing service or product. Listen to, “Grow with Google: Design Thinking For Entrepreneurs,” with Gabriel Ortiz of Primero Negocios as he walks you through what design thinking is, the steps of this process, and how to apply it to your business.

YouTube is the second largest search engine in the world. With billions of monthly users, this platform is undoubtedly a powerful tool for small businesses. But in order to use it well, you need the right tips. Listen to, “Grow with Google: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business,” as Gabriel Ortiz of Primero Negocios takes you through the best steps you can take to build your YouTube presence.

The more we spend our time online, the more important cybersecurity becomes. According to Damilare D. Fagbemi, founder of Resilience Software Security , cyberattacks cost businesses $1 trillion every year. And nowadays, even small businesses — the backbone of our economy — are getting targeted by cyberattacks, in part due to their inability to handle them. Listen to, “Why Cybersecurity Risk Matter...

Contracts are a powerful tool in the business setting. They can help you set expectations, take advantage of opportunities and protect you against risk. Knowing which ones you need and what they entail can help you run a more effective and protected business. We invited Michele Leonelli and Mick McGirr of Phocus Law to help you understand some of the business contracts that you should consider cre...