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Career Profiles

How to Become a Freelance Digital Marketer

Discover how to build a successful career as a freelance digital marketer by learning how to attract clients, set prices, and navigate taxes.

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Career Profiles

The Pros and Cons of a Career in Sales

Are you considering a career in sales? Discover the pros and cons of working in sales and the many different skills needed for a successful career.

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Career Profiles

Is Cybersecurity a Good Career?

Cybersecurity is always a trending career, and for good reason—it will always be needed. Learn what makes this field so sought after.

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REDC & YC News

Yavapai College SBDC’s Marie Platowski-Beals Honored as Arizona State Star

Yavapai College SBDC's own Marie Platowski-Beals has been honored as this year's Arizona State Star by the SBDC Network!

REDC & YC News

REDC now offering free Google IT Certificates

The REDC at Yavapai College now offers free Google IT certificates available to anybody who is interested.

REDC & YC News

Yavapai College SBDC Announces the Winners of the 2023 Moonshot Pioneer Pitch – Quad Cities Competition

As part of the fourth annual Moonshot Pioneer Pitch Tour, 17 local Quad City businesses competed for cash and prizes on Thursday, March 30th.

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Career Profiles

How to Become a Freelance Digital Marketer

Discover how to build a successful career as a freelance digital marketer by learning how to attract clients, set prices, and navigate taxes.

Career Profiles

The Pros and Cons of a Career in Sales

Are you considering a career in sales? Discover the pros and cons of working in sales and the many different skills needed for a successful career.

Career Profiles

Is Cybersecurity a Good Career?

Cybersecurity is always a trending career, and for good reason—it will always be needed. Learn what makes this field so sought after.

Grow Professionally

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Professional Development

6 Things You Can Do With a Digital Marketing Certificate

Online certificates teach everything you need to know about a given field. Learn what you can do with a digital marketing certificate.

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Professional Development

More Than a Tidy Desk: Why Organizational Skills Help You at Work

Want to be more creative, more productive, and make better decisions? Learn how organizational skills can help you at work.

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Professional Development

7 Drone Photography Tips for Beginners

Drones offer photographers a new and exciting way to shoot photos. Here are 7 tips to start drone photography.

Start, Run, and Market a Business

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Business Management & Entrepreneurship

Trademark vs. Copyright vs. Patent—Understanding Intellectual Property and How It’s Protected

Learn the basics of protecting intellectual property, then sign up for free in-depth and interactive trainings through our exclusive partnership with the US Patent and Trademark Office.

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Business Management & Entrepreneurship

What is a Lean Process? Learn How to Boost Efficiency and Eliminate Waste

A lean process can help businesses eliminate wasted resources. Discover the components of a lean process and how it can be implemented.

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Business Management & Entrepreneurship

How to Learn About Business: 5 Strategies for Entrepreneurs

Do you have a great business idea but don’t know where to start? Discover five strategies that can help entrepreneurs learn everything about business.

Aviation

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Aviation

Do I Need a License to Fly a Drone?: Drone License Requirements

Ready to get airborne? You may have a few things to do before you can fly your drone.

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Aviation

Drone Career Opportunities: The Sky’s The Limit

Drone pilots are in high demand across a lot of industries. Learn what career opportunities await.

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Aviation

The Best Drone Video and Photo Editing Software for Professionals and Hobbyists

Learn all about the best photo and video editing software for drone pilot amateurs and professionals alike.

Lead a Better Team

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Leadership Skills

Embracing Change in the Workplace

You can always expect things to change. Here’s what managers need to keep in mind in order to embrace changes at work.

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Leadership Skills

Safety in the Workplace—5 Reasons to Be Safe at Work

Safety in the workplace is beneficial to both the employer and their employees. Discover five key reasons why it’s important to be safe at work.

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Leadership Skills

How to Improve Communication at Work: 9 Important Tips for Managers

Workplace communication isn't just about sending great emails. Use these 9 tips to improve your communication at work.

Find a Job

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Job Search Advice

How to Network for a Job: Your Guide to Making Meaningful Connections

Networking helps you find opportunities that may not have been on your radar. Learn how to create connections that will help you go further in your career.

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Job Search Advice

What Does it Mean to Have a Career Path?

Career paths are roadmaps that help you achieve your career goals. Discover how to find your career path and build a career that’s right for you.

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Job Search Advice

How to Prepare for an Interview—Tips for Acing In-Person, Phone, and Video Interviews

Preparing for an interview will help you make a strong first impression. Discover effective tips for acing in-person, phone, and video interviews.