EVENTS AND TRAINING CALENDAR

04/13/2026 AI-Powered Business Research with Notebook LM: Faster Briefs, Clearer Insights, Better Decisions

Date: 04/13/2026 Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM In this hands-on, beginner-friendly webinar, you will learn how to use Google’s NotebookLM as an AI research assistant for your business.

04/13/2026 Data Mining Your AI Transcripts - From Conversation to Clarity

Date: 04/13/2026 Time: 02:00 PM-03:00 PM Your meeting transcripts are more than notes. They are a rich source of operational and strategic insight, if you know how to mine them. In this practical, demo-driven session. will show how to transform everyday note-taker transcripts into actionable intelligence.

04/14/2026 You're Using AI ...But Not Like This

Date: 04/14/2026 Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Whether you’re brand new to AI or already experimenting, most business owners are only scratching the surface of what these tools can do. In this session, you’ll discover how to turn AI into a true thought partner for your business.

04/14/2026 How to Show Up in AI Search

Date: 04/14/2026 Time: 02:00PM-03:00PM Learn how search has changed and what you need to adjust to ensure your brand remains visible as AI-powered answers replace traditional link lists.

04/14/2026 Hiring Best Practices

Date: 04/14/2026 Time: 04:00PM-05:00PM Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent is a growing challenge for today’s employers, especially small business owners. Hiring is about more than just filling a vacancy; it’s about shaping your company’s future and reputation.

04/15/2026 Strategic AI Preparation

Date: 04/15/2026 Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM In this session, we’ll uncover what small business owners should focus on before adopting AI, the most common (and costly) early mistakes, and how to take a smarter, more strategic approach.

04/15/2026 One Big Beautiful Bill and Individual Provisions

Date: 04/15/2026 Time: 12:30PM-02:00PM We’ll explain the statutory rules governing the no-tax-on-tips provision. We’ll then explain the statutory rules governing the no-tax-on-overtime provision. We’ll discuss the eligibility requirements and limitations for the car loan interest deduction.

04/15/2026 Shadow AI Containment + AI Use Policy that Works

Date: 04/15/2026 Time: 02:00PM-03:00PM Most organizations already have AI in use - they just have no rules, no boundaries, and no visibility. This session gives practical steps to contain “shadow AI” while still enabling productive use.

04/16/2026 The Instant Operations Handbook: Building a Custom GPT for Your Business Knowledge

Date: 04/16/2026 Time: 10:00 AM-11:00AM Whether you are a solopreneuer or managing a growing team, the business owner often becomes the bottleneck for information - searching through folders for SOPs or answering the same process questions over and over.

04/16/2026 New Texas Cyber Law: How Training Your Team Can Reduce Legal Risk

Date: 04/16/2026 Time: 02:00PM-03:00PM In this 60-minute webinar, we will break down what SB 2610 actually means for Texas businesses under 250 employees, why employee behavior is the biggest cybersecurity risk, and how modern training—including AI-related risks—can reduce legal exposure and operational disruption.

04/17/2026 Stop Juggling Apps & Escape Spreadsheet Hell: Build Your Free AI-Powered Google System

Date: 04/17/2026 Time: 10:00 AM-11:00AM The Google Business Ecosystem in 2026 is basically a big, smart set of free or low-cost tools from Google (like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Drive, and Meet) that work together perfectly to help small and medium businesses run smoother and faster.

04/17/2026 AI Guardrails and Responsible AI - What It Really Means

Date: 04/17/2026 Time: 02:00 PM-03:00PM This session translates it into clear, operational guardrails that small and mid-sized organizations can actually apply. Attendees will learn how to classify AI use cases by risk (low, medium, high), what controls to apply at each level, and how to prevent common failures like hallucinations, bad advice, and overconfident outputs.

04/21/2026 HR Red Flags

Date: 04/21/2026 Time: 02:00 PM-03:00PM This session is designed to explore issues of particular concern to employers, covering general information about key trends in HR and red flags for concerns in the area of employment.

04/22/2026 Industry Tax Insights New Entrepreneur

Date: 04/22/2026 Time: 01:00 PM-02:30PM Learn critical tax responsibilities for small businesses, including tax obligations across different business structures, distinctions between independent contractors and employees, and essential tax form requirements.

04/23/2026 SBA Programs for Contracting

Date: 04/23/2026 Time: 10:00 AM-11:30AM Get contract ready. Grow your business through government contracting. Learn about program eligibility criteria, benefits, application prerequisites and process.

04/28/2026 Termination Best Practices

Date: 04/28/2026 Time: 04:00PM-05:00PM From firing for cause to workplace layoffs, terminating employees requires effective policies and good recordkeeping. Especially during these challenging times, we need to be sure that we are able to consistently support our business needs and enforce the disciplinary process while meeting our compliance obligations.

04/28/2026 Your First Website, Phase 2: Build & Launch with Squarespace

Date: 04/28/2026 Time: 11:00AM-12:30PM Ready to turn your website plan into a polished, live site? In Phase 2, we move beyond strategy and into execution. This hands-on workshop is all about designing, building, and launching your Squarespace website with confidence – no coding required.