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Join your Illinois Digital Coach, CJ Harris for free training and coaching for your business.

Sign up for CJ's upcoming workshops below:

Grow your business with AI-powered tools [Virtual]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can help simplify business tasks and create new opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs – but knowing how to use it may seem out of reach. Developed with input from experts at Google, this workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses be more efficient, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.
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Cybersecurity and Your Small Business
Thursday, October 31 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Cybersecurity is an important issue for businesses of all sizes. In this workshop, we’ll introduce the basics of online security and how it applies to your business and customers. You’ll learn ways you can identify common digital threats and steps you can take to protect your business. You’ll walk away with practical tips and tools to increase your business’ cybersecurity, as well as learn about the Google Cybersecurity Career Certificate to help your employees build skills in this space.

In this session we’ll cover:
- Why cybersecurity matters for businesses of all sizes
- How to protect your business and your customers online
- What steps you can take after a potential security breach
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Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics
Friday, November 1 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.
In this session we’ll cover:
- An introduction to Google Analytics
- Creating and understanding reports Making goals
- Using Analytics with other Google tools
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Increase Your Sales with Google Tools
Tuesday, November 12 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google.
In this session we’ll show you how to:
- Highlight products on your Google Business Profile
- Use Pointy to promote in-store inventory with your point of sale system
- Use Google Merchant Center to showcase in-store and online product inventory
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Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
Wednesday, November 13 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT
Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish.
In this session we’ll show you how to:
- Create or claim your Google Business Profile
- Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
- Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers
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Reach Customers Online with Google
Sunday, November 17 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google Business Profile, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Ads, and more.
In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for:
- Improving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results, on all devices
- Creating a free Google Business Profile
- Advertising your business on Google
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Meet CJ

CJ Harris is an award-winning designer and creative strategist with over 15 years of experience. She is the CEO and Creative Director of That's So Creative, LLC, a company that specializes in brand identity, marketing collateral, digital marketing, publications, and website design. With her extensive knowledge in corporate communications and local businesses, CJ has helped many businesses grow and succeed.

CJ is known for her natural eye for design and her ability to bring ideas to life. As a lifelong learner and avid reader, she stays up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques in the industry.

You can ask her about branding/ logo design, website design, website hosting, maintenance, printing services, digital marketing and much more If you have any questions, please email CJ at  digitalcoachIL@growwithg.co.

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