The Florida SBDC at FGCU, together with Charlotte County Economic Development Office, is rolling out the red carpet for small business owners by offering a Google tools workshop, led by Patti Guerzo on May 6, according to an announcement from Charlotte County's economic office. The workshop will take place at 18501 Murdock Circle, #203, Port Charlotte, FL 33948, starting at 9 a.m., focusing on the ways Google’s free tools can bolster business visibility and customer engagement.
Designed as an interactive in-person event the 1.5-hour workshop is tailor-made for boosting the online presence of small businesses, where participants can learn how to optimize their Google Business Profile along with strategies to utilize Google Guaranteed and Google Reviews with the aim of enhancing local search rankings and improving online marketing tactics. This session is open to all, requiring no technical background, it serves as a golden chance to gain knowledge that promises tangible impact on business growth.
A major advantage of attending includes learning how to bring your business to the forefront of Google searches, a vital component in today’s digital marketplace, the event will provide practical takeaways for attendees to implement immediately. Whether you run a brick-and-mortar shop or operate solely online, the workshop is set to offer insights that can translate into real-world growth for small businesses.
Seating for the event is expected to be highly competitive, given the scope of Google's influence in the digital marketing space, and Florida's burgeoning small business community is urged to take advantage of this opportunity, the willingness of local entities to support such initiatives highlights the importance of digital literacy in the current economic landscape, thus helping small businesses thrive in a market that's ever increasing in complexity. To register for the workshop or to find out more, those interested can visit the Charlotte County Economic Development Office's website.
