THE WEEK AHEAD

TUESDAY

THE IMPORTANCE OF USING INSTAGRAM FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

Online: Learn how to create a bio that gets attention, get to know your audience, how to finding and using hashtags, different types of content,  and more, 11 a.m., presented by Farmingdale Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale State College, $10, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.

LEARN MARKETING STRATEGIES THAT LEAD TO GREATER SALES

Elmont: Learn to develop a marketing plan, perform market research, pricing, advertising and promotion, internet marketing, tracking results and more, 7 p.m., Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., free, register, elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.

OPTIMIZING YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE

Huntington Station: Learn how to get the most out of your LinkedIn profile so that you can get the job you want and effectively develop your career, 7 p.m., South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., free, shpl.info, 631-549-4411.

WEDNESDAY

MARKETING FOR SUPERVILLAINS

Centereach: Learn the power and the process of differentiating and de-commoditizing your brand and the top 12 ways big brands have successfully differentiated themselves and begin your very own marketing supervillain origin story., 9 a.m., Middle Country Public Library, Miller Business Center, 101 Eastwood Blvd., free, register, mcplibrary.org, 631-585-9393.

UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

Online: Dive into the world of social media and discover how it can be a powerful tool for connecting with customers and boosting your market presence, 11 a.m., presented by the New York State Center for Disability Entrepreneurship at Farmingdale State College's Small Business Development Center, $10, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.

SATURDAY

RESUME WORKSHOP

East Northport: Learn what companies look for when they screen resumes, how to build your resume so that it stands out, and how to leverage it as a career development tool, 10 a.m., Northport-East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Rd., free, register, nenpl.org, 631-261-2313.

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

Patchogue: Understand how the implementation of social media platforms has influenced both large and small business markets, gain knowledge and perspective on how to utilize social media trends to elevate your brand or business and learn how to make impactful posts that will help you grow your following and client interest, register, 2 p.m., Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 E. Main St., free, register, pmlib.org, 631-654-4700.

By Gina Tabarus

gtabarus@newsday.com