Free Small Business Workshop on E-Commerce

March 07, 2008

Recently, Fayette County surveyed a number of small business owners as a component of the Entrepreneur Friendly Designation.

One of the questions dealt with use of Technology in their business. Of the businesses surveyed,while 93% reported using email for business and 88% had a website, only 34% had an e-commerce component.

We’re excited to see now that the SBA is hosting a free workshop here in Fayette County at the library in Fayetteville.

It’s being held on Tueday April 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Though the program is free, pre-registration with SBA is required.

For additional information, contact Sarah Trowbridge at 770-461-8841.

Here’s the news release from the library:

Following on the success of two highly lauded and well attended business workshops held in January, the Fayette County Public Library continues its collaboration with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) Georgia District Office to present a free class on Web Design & Development and E-Commerce. The workshop will be held in the community meeting room at the Fayette County Public Library in downtown Fayetteville, on Tuesday, April 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration with the SBA is required.

Targeted to business owners who want to establish or increase their online activity, the Web Design & Development and E-Commerce workshop teaches what it takes to create a web presence and what the business owner must know in order to drive online sales. Topics covered include: Best Practices; Purpose of Web Sites; Web Design Software; Site Management; Who Buys Online; E-Commerce Solutions; E-Commerce Marketing; and Advertising.

Leading the workshop are Leland Hicks and Cornelia Hicks of MatterMax Media, a full-service advertising and marketing agency located in Stone Mountain, specializing in web design, HD video, and integrated marketing strategies.

The event is hosted by the Fayette County Public Library and the Friends of the Fayette County Public Library. Admission is free but seating is limited, so all participants must register in advance with the SBA. Register online at www.sba.gov/ga, or send name, telephone and e-mail address to dorothy.fletcher@sba.gov. Flyers containing workshop details are available at the Fayette County Public Library.

The Fayette County Public Library is located behind the Fayette County administrative complex in downtown Fayetteville, at the southwest corner of Highways #85 and #54. For additional information, please contact the library at 770-461-8841.