Storytelling & Social Media for Small Business Workshop flyer with event details, headshot of speaker Paul Papadopoulos, and logos for SBC and Trenval. Event is August 18, 5–7 PM at the Small Business Centre. Learn how compelling storytelling can enhance your brand on social platforms and discover tips for creating inclusive job postings as part of your business’s growth strategy.

Storytelling & Social Media for Small Business Workshop

Learn practical tools, clearer messaging, and a stronger understanding of how to market your biz in a way that feels natural, and authentic.

 

In today’s world, people don’t buy because they saw an ad. They buy because they connected with a story. This 90-minute workshop is designed specifically for small business owners who struggle with: knowing what to post on social media, standing out in crowded markets, creating content consistently, communicating what makes their business different, and turning views into trust and trust into customers.

 

Through real-world examples, storytelling principles, and practical social media strategies, Paul teaches businesses how to: identify the authentic story behind their brand, create content that actually connects with audiences, stop overthinking social media, build trust through personality and authenticity, understand why some content gets ignored while other content spreads, use simple storytelling structures to improve marketing immediately, and create efficient, sustainable content without needing expensive equipment or large teams.

 

This is not a lecture about algorithms or viral hacks. It’s a workshop about human connection, attention, and communication. The things that actually make people remember your business.

 

Attendees will leave with practical tools, clearer messaging, and a stronger understanding of how to market themselves in a way that feels natural, authentic, and effective.

 

Join us at the Small Business Centre on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 from 5-7pm for an interactive workshop, where you will leave with tangible action items.

 

Bring your laptop/electronic device that can access the internet!

Work in Quinte as a division of The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board is committed to acknowledging, appreciating and understanding the Indigenous peoples’ historic connection to this land and to raising awareness by building relationships in collaboration with Indigenous partners and communities. 

We recognize and acknowledge that we are living and working on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Mississauga, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee which includes the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte) with whom we work in direct partnership with. 

This partnership focuses on the common goal of celebrating the region with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka who are equal partners within the organization and at the Board of Directors table contributing to the mandate and operations.

This mandate includes listening to, learning from, and collaborating with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka and actively incorporating their culture and heritage into the practice of responsible destination marketing and management of the region.

We understand that this land acknowledgement is only a small step towards the larger process of reparations and reconciliation.