Store Owner Series

This series of FREE workshops provides valuable training for small businesses located in Philadelphia on topics that are practical and relevant for a business owner at any stage. We also provide opportunities for businesses to network with other small businesses in their local community.

We offer workshops at Community College of Philadelphia's three Regional Center locations in Northeast, Northwest and West Philadelphia, as well as at our Main Campus and in South Philadelphia. We also partner with local community organizations to bring select topics into the neighborhoods for added convenience. You have the option of choosing the location and training that are most convenient for you.

Choose from the following workshops that are held at different locations:

MARKETING

Learn online and offline marketing strategies to help promote your small business

CAPITAL & CREDIT

Learn about different types of business financing and the importance of personal credit

BOOKKEEPING

Understand your balance sheet, income statement and cash flow

RESOURCE EVENT

Discover training, financing and coaching services to help you grow your business

SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY

Learn how to develop an effective social media strategy that will engage customers

FACEBOOK

Learn how to maximize Facebook and develop an ad campaign

ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE

Learn about different accounting software that will make bookkeeping easier

CITY TAXES

A representative from the Revenue Department will explain city taxes and credits

GROW YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE

A Google trainer will teach you how to promote your business online.

SEO STRATEGIES

Get customers to find your business and website online

COMMERCIAL LEASING

Learn how to negotiate and understand your lease

BRAND IDENTITY

Learn how to communicate with the right graphics and message

WORKSHOPS IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Understanding Commercial Leasing

Holmesburg Free Library
7810 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136
Wednesday, June, 20, 2018 | 5 to 7:30 p.m

Growing Your Business Online with Google

(Separate workshops in English & Spanish)
Esperanza
4261 N. 5^thStreet, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 I 5:30 to 8:30pm

MAIN CAMPUS

Center for Business and Industry | 1751 Callowhill Street | Philadelphia, PA 19130
Workshops will be held on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Building a Social Media Strategy | June 13, 2018
Facebook and Marketing | June 20, 2018
Accounting Software Made Easy |June 27, 2018
Understanding City Taxes | July 11, 2018

WEST REGIONAL CENTER

4725 Chestnut Street | Philadelphia, PA 19139

Building a Social Media Strategy | September 18, 2018
Facebook Marketing | September 25, 2018
Accounting Software Made Easy | October 9, 2018
Understanding City Taxes | October 16, 2018

NORTHEAST REGIONAL CENTER

12901 Townsend Road | Philadelphia, PA 19154
Room 330
Workshops will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Dates for upcoming workshops are to be determined

Building a Social Media Strategy
Facebook Marketing
Accounting Software Made Easy
Understanding City Taxes

NORTHWEST REGIONAL CENTER

1300 West Godfrey Avenue | Philadelphia, PA 19141
Workshops will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Dates for upcoming workshops are to be determined

Building a Social Media Strategy
Facebook and Instagram Marketing
Accounting Software Made Easy
Understanding City Taxes

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA AT CONSTITUTION HEALTH PLAZA

1930 South Broad Street | Philadelphia, PA 19145
Workshops will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m.
Dates for upcoming workshops are to be determined

Building a Social Media Strategy
Facebook and Instagram Marketing
Accounting Software Made Easy
Understanding City Taxes