ReferenceUSA Winter Webcast Schedule

Are you interested in learning more about ReferenceUSA? The following webcasts, offered by ReferenceUSA, are designed to help you get a deeper understanding of how to be effective and efficient when using the resource. To register for any session date, follow the link, select your time zone and complete the form. You will then receive meeting coordinates and confirmation by email. Attendees will need an internet connection to participate in the webcast.

We recommend starting with Search Essentials to lay down a good foundation before proceeding to the other offerings that again will either enhance the search experience (Big Data –Mapping & Data Visualization) or specific to an area of interest (Start, Manage & Grow Your Business,Uncover the Hidden Jobs Market). 

ReferenceUSA Search Essentials [Click to register]
Date: Fridays (January, February, March)
Time: 11:00 AM (1 hour)

Designed for anyone new to using the database, this hour-long session will cover all the basics of getting started with ReferenceUSA. This is also a great opportunity for current users to learn some new tips, tricks and techniques.

Uncovering the Hidden Job Market [Click to register]
Date: Wednesdays (January, February, March)
Time: 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Attendees will learn how to use ReferenceUSA as part of their Career Searching Strategy. Included will be information on the importance of having accurate information for applications and resumes, creating engaging cover letters, assembling a network of references and referrers, finding key persons at a business to act as mentors, building datasets of potential employers based on skill set, work history and preferences as well as how to prepare for interviews and interactions through thorough research.

Start, Manage & Grow! Your Business [Click to register]
Date: Mondays (January, February, March)
Time: 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Entrepreneurs and business owners will learn how to use ReferenceUSA to find the mission critical information necessary to start, manage and grow a business. 

Topics include: 
• name Search for Business
• locate hard to find vendors, both locally and nationally
• locate subject manager experts and professional services
• find investors, venture capitalists and angels
• network with other businesses in your area or in your industry
• develop relationships with related business for co-branding opportunities
• understand community demographics
• survey locations for expansion
• conduct competitive analysis
• plan delivery routes and service areas
• source new employees

ReferenceUSA Big Data [Click to register]
Date: select Tuesdays (January, February, March)
Time: 2:00 PM (1 hour)

Data Visualization is the next BIG thing in data. Going beyond static lists of information, 
ReferenceUSA can help you ‘visualize’ data elements on a map. Great for understanding how locations relate to each other or seeing densities within a specific area, the ReferenceUSA mapping tools give you a new and powerful way to better understand the landscape. Learn how to build a map to display results and how to manipulate the mapping tools to your advantage.