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June 2026
5 HR Mistakes to Avoid
Could One HR Mistake Cost Your Business $10,000... or More? Many small business owners assume HR issues only happen to large corporations. The reality? Some of the most costly employee claims start with simple mistakes made by small businesses every day. Come learn how to: Foster a positive company culture that increases retention and employee satisfaction Create an on-boarding process that sets employees up for success and more! Avoid penalties by staying compliant with HR laws Identify and right talent,…
Find out more »July 2026
Custom GPTs for Small Business
Learn how to create your own Custom GPT that acts like a virtual employee for your business. Instead of starting from scratch every time, you'll build an AI assistant trained to create branded content, answer common questions, generate marketing materials, and streamline repetitive tasks. In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to create GPTs that generate: Social media graphics Flyers and promotional materials Email newsletters Blog content Sales messages Customer service responses Business planning documents You'll also see real-world examples,…
Find out more »NotebookLM for Research & Content Creation
NotebookLM is one of Google's most powerful AI tools for organizing information and turning existing content into valuable business assets. Learn how to upload PDFs, YouTube videos, websites, presentations, and notes, then use AI to generate: Executive summaries Research reports Competitive analysis Podcast-style audio overviews Training materials Course curriculum Pitch decks Client proposals This session is ideal for consultants, coaches, educators, and business owners who want to transform existing knowledge into scalable content. Takeaway: Learn how to turn your existing…
Find out more »August 2026
Nano Banana + AI Graphics & Virtual Photo Shoots
Professional photography, graphic design, and marketing content no longer require expensive photo shoots or design teams. In this session, you'll learn how to use Nano Banana and Google's experimental AI tools to: Edit product photos Create marketing graphics Generate virtual headshots Design social media content Produce promotional images Create lifestyle product photography Build ad creatives for digital campaigns You'll discover how small businesses can create high-quality visual content using AI while dramatically reducing marketing costs. Takeaway: Create professional-looking graphics and…
Find out more »Claude 101 – The Foundation Every Business Owner Needs
Back by popular demand, this foundational session is designed for business owners who are new to AI as well as those who attended advanced sessions and want to strengthen their fundamentals. Learn how to use Claude to: Write marketing content Create business plans Draft proposals Build operating procedures Analyze documents Improve customer communications Organize business information This workshop is timed perfectly for businesses preparing for the fall season and for new Pasadena SBDC clients who want a practical introduction to…
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