National Small Business Week is May 12-16, and while the signature event of the National Small Business Association is being held in San Francisco, local businesses may still participate by taking part in online training webinars.

“Making It Big: Small Biz Success in a Mobile World” is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 14. The event may be viewed online at: www.sba.gov/smallbusinessweek.

Conduit Mobile and the SBA plan to bring together experts from major technology companies, the public sector, and the small business community to discuss how small business owners can better take advantage of the technology already at their fingertips to transform their mobile and digital experience and grow their bottom line.

Seminars will offer tricks on how to promote your business in the mobile age and teach which mobile app features (push notifications, social media, coupons, loyalty cards, reservations, and others) can take your business to the next level.

There will also be a discussion moderated by Melinda Emerson offering the latest tips and tricks for business owners on how to use digital and mobile tools to thrive in today’s market. Panelists include: Javier Saade – associate administrator, Office of Investment & Innovation, U.S. Small Business Administration; Rob Pulciani – head of Worldwide Marketing & Evangelism, Amazon; Matt Mahoney – vice president of business development, Booker; Li-at Karpel Gurwicz – vice president of marketing, Conduit Mobile; and Andre Lamont – publisher, Muve Magazine.

Registration is open, but limited: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/conduit-mobile-summit-national-small-business-week-sba-sponsored-panel-tickets-11226537877

“How Can Technology and Collaboration Drive More Sales for Small Businesses?” will be online at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 at (www.sba.gov/smallbusinessweek) from the PayPal Commerce Innovation Center in New York City.

Other events are: Smart Small Business Travel: Strategic Ways to Increase Your Return on Travel, 4-5 p.m. Monday, May 12, with Marriott and Visa; Growing Your Business with Direct Mail , 6-7 p.m. Monday, May 12, with the United States Postal Service; Small Business: Big Benefits| 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 with Colonial Life; and

Achieving Big Customer Loyalty in a Small Business World: 10 Tips to Create A Killer Customer Loyalty Program | 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, with Manta.

For more information about National Small Business Week, including a complete list of events and locations, how to register and view sessions live-streamed, see: www.sba.gov/smallbusinessweek.

Links: http://www.sba.gov