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: · Business Idea to Business Model · Introduction to the Business Models · Steps to Define, Design and Build…

This class will help you take the first steps to become a new business owner or legitimize a side hustle or hobby.             In this class we will help you:     • Figure out what you don’t know     • Define your basic business model     • Outline the basic steps of setting up your entity and bank account     • Figure out the appropriate licenses, permits and insurances     • Understand available funding strategies     • Begin to form your basic business plan    …

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     •…

Confusion often abounds regarding trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. These are all intangible creations of the human intellect, usually referred to as “Intellectual Property.” Regardless of the focus of your business, it is likely that Intellectual Property (“IP”) is one of the most valuable assets of your business.  This webinar will help you understand the differences among the various types of IP and what it is that IP can protect. Finally, you’ll understand how you can invoke that protection, either…

You can’t get there if you don’t know what or where “there” is. This class is intended to assist both startups and expanding or scaling businesses in developing an actionable and measurable plan for the next steps in growing a profitable business.         In this class we will actively work on:     • Defining your business model     • Identifying your place in the market     • Identifying your customers and revenue channels     • Identifying expansion opportunities     • Costing and pricing     • Revenue…

Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models. From Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. This webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas and think about different business models for their food business dream, and show steps to each with easily explained phases.  Presented by Kevin McVearry, Business Advisor with the SBDC since 2012, with over 25 years of experience opening and operating…