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June 2022

Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps To A Successful Startup

June 8, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW

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Business Profit Projections

June 8, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
free

If you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar is for you! We know that numbers can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we take an honest look at what needs must be met to start, grow and keep you in the green. The only thing that can make you cents is MONEY! Let us help! REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Meetings, Minutes and Motions: Preparing Corporate Documents

June 9, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This webinar will teach business owners of corporations and LLCs how to prepare basic corporate documents, such as statements of information; sending notices and holding director and shareholder meetings, preparing motions and minutes, voting requirements; and other corporate formalities required by the company’s bylaws, operating agreement or by law. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Business Model – Part 2

June 14, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build, design, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas as a tool. Topics are below: • Building Blocks for the Business Model • Introduction to Business Model Tool REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Screening Your Business Ideas

June 15, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Have lots of business ideas and trying to decide which one to move forward with? Come ready to learn an easy to apply process for prioritizing and evaluating business ideas with next steps to take. REGISTER NOW

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Restaurant Academy: Restaurant Business Planning

June 16, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Free

Restaurant Business Planning In this webinar, you will discover the essential components of a restaurant business plan to help increase your chances of success and present your plan to investors and financial institutions. Topics will cover concept creation, organizational structure, marketing plan and SWOT analysis, necessary operational considerations, and an overview of financial projections. Participants will receive a business plan template and can schedule one-on-one advisement sessions with one of our restaurant experts. REGISTER NOW

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Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps To A Successful Startup

June 22, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free

Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products.  Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW

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Business Profit Projections

June 22, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Free

If you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar is for you! We know that numbers can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we take an honest look at what needs must be met to start, grow and keep you in the green. The only thing that can make you cents is MONEY! Let us help! REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Building an Effective Advisory Board/Board of Directors

June 25, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Free

Board members play an important human asset for any organization in terms of their network and opportunities to expand the organization’s mission. This webinar discusses how to develop an organization’s Board and best practices for keeping the Board members engaged towards the mission of the organization. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – How To Build a Successful Omnichannel Commerce Business

June 30, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Learn How To Build A Successful Omnichannel Commerce Business (POS, e-commerce, marketplace, social selling) As commerce grows it will become more important to formulate an omnichannel strategy. In this webinar we’ll explore what it means to be omnichannel and how to figure out which channel is right for your business and what technologies can help execute your strategy. REGISTER NOW

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July 2022

Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps To A Successful Startup

July 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free

Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products.  Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW

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Business Profit Projections

July 6, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Free

If you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar is for you! We know that numbers can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we take an honest look at what needs must be met to start, grow and keep you in the green. The only thing that can make you cents is MONEY! Let us help! REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Increasing Sales – Secrets and Best Practices to Overcome Objections

July 20, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Looking for ways to increase sales? Experienced a “No” from a potential customer? Come ready to learn about increasing sales through attracting new customers. Sales objections will be unlocked. Tips and techniques to handle objections will be explored. Best practices will be shared, so you are ready to tackle the next “No” from a potential customer with the goal for a “Yes”. REGISTER NOW

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August 2022

Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps To A Successful Startup

August 3, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free

Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW

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WEBINAR Legal Corner: How To Set Up & Register Your Business

August 3, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free

This in-depth webinar addresses a multitude of important topics regarding legal entities and other important decisions you will need to make as a business owner. One of the first decisions will include how the company will be structured. Because of this, we will cover the basics of regulatory filings that permit new owners to properly set up entities in California. Our discussion will cover legal formation for startups, including: • LLC’s, S-Corporations, C-Corporations • DBA’s • Business permits • Resale…

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Commercial Leasing Checklist For Businesses

August 4, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

The commercial Lease checklist will point out provisions to which a prospective small business tenant should pay particular attention.  The terms lessor and landlord will be used interchangeably. Commercial leases come in many sizes and shapes, from the three- or four-page mom-and-pop simple lease to the 40 to 50-page complicated lease with multiple addendum and attachments that are usually attendant to high rises, malls, or popular upscale areas.  The small business owner will frequently be presented with a form lease developed…

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Webinar – Choosing the Business Entity – Time for a Change or Brand New?

August 4, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Free

You will be introduced to: • Pros and cons of creating a LLC, Corporation, Partnership and Sole Proprietorship • How to form each entity and the tax reporting requirements • Potential risks to be aware of and solutions REGISTER NOW

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WEBINAR Legal Corner: Get ready for court or your Lawyer-Tools and Tips

August 4, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free

Oh no… Trouble has popped up! Learn how to get you ducks in a row when representing yourself or shopping for a lawyer. Steps you should take to prepare yourself that you can do on your own (and avoid costs).  Basics on dealing with the law every business needs to know. Join Attorney Ben Martin who loves helping new and small businesses, survive and thrive. With over 20 years of experience working for SBDCs, Non-profit Entrepreneurship Programs, and Pro Bono service to people wanting…

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Cottage Food Ready-5 Steps to Launching a Food Business at home

August 8, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Free

Have you always wanted to start a food business from home but didn’t know where to begin? Did you know certain foods are NOT allowed to be prepared at home and require a commercial kitchen? This webinar will walk you through the authorized foods you can make at home as well as how to navigate the paperwork needed to start your cottage food business. We’ve put together the 5 steps needed to get your home-based food business up and running! REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: The Basics

August 11, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

This webinar will discuss the importance of privacy policies and terms of use in ecommerce; relevant state, federal and international privacy laws small business owners should be aware of; drafting a privacy policy and terms of use; and how privacy policy and terms of use clauses can reduce liability. REGISTER NOW

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WEBINAR Opportunities in the Metaverse-How Businesses can Explore and Navigate the Hype Vs. Reality

August 11, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free

Are you kidding me? Gen Zers spend over 12 hours a day living in the virtual world—that’s six hours more than they spend with their friends…. And why should you care?  Because the technology and VR/AR capability behind these virtual worlds has been converging in such a way as to create a set of interconnected & immersive 3D experiences in the digital space we call the Metaverse… Crazy, no?  Well, it may not seem so crazy when we see that.…

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Webinar – Doing Business Online: Electronic Contracts, Signatures and Records

August 11, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This webinar will discuss legal issues in eCommerce, such as using electronic contracts, signatures and records with clients and vendors; state and federal laws; and reducing liability online. REGISTER NOW

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Restaurant Academy: How To Be An Effective Restaurant or Small Business Manager

August 11, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Free

thinking and communicating. In this workshop, we will introduce to you the skills that will make you a successful leader whether you have just been promoted or have been a manager for a while.  You will learn and receive tools on: • The behaviors of the great and the worst bosses • How to grow the respect of your team • Doer vs Leader Mentality • Holding People Accountable • Providing Effective Feedback REGISTER NOW

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Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps To A Successful Startup

August 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free

Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Sales Strategy Tips for Your Business

August 17, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Come ready to learn Sales Strategies Tips for Your Business as you explore the following: • Skill Set vs. Style • Pricing • Competitive Advantage • Value Proposition Register Now

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