These days running a small business comes with many challenges.  Not only are you providing goods and services to customers who have seemingly countless other options but you have to worry about payroll, inventory, insurance, and just getting up the next day to open shop.  Where does marketing your business come into play.  Is there even time?

Today, you'd better make time.  We live in an age where consumers are targeted by ads every day.  On the radio and in print.  On billboards and on the internet.  Especially on the internet.  Agencies and algorithms make sure that potential consumers see the ads that will make them most likely to buy.  Your business needs to be in on that.

Even if your marketing strategy could use a refresh, there is a training seminar coming to the Thornton Building in Butte on October 3rd that is just what your business needs.  At the seminar you will learn about such topics as strategic planning and positioning.  You'll learn about social media and avatars.  They will discuss communication strategies and even what emerging artificial intelligence software is doing.  You will learn about what software is right for you and your business.

Don't let the buzzwords intimidate you.  By the end of the seminar you will have created your very own strategic marketing document and will be wondering what all the fuss was about.  Sign up now.  The class is only $35 and includes lunch.  Instruction will be provided by Kayla Lappin and will run from 9am to 4pm at Butte's Thornton Building.

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