*Please note: Employee Development/Customer Relations is a 2-part course. The fee of $40 is for the attendance of the entire program (Oct 24th and 26th). This is a 2-day session, attendees are expected to attend both days. The objective of this seminar is to give potential and existing business owners the value of developing their employees and good customer service. Participants will discover how to hire and keep good employees by following a few simple recruiting and interviewing techniques. They…

Getting prepared to buy or sell a business, learn tips to help you navigate. The buyer must understand a seller's game plan, and the seller must understand the buyer's game plan. The following areas will be highlight: -How to find a business for sale -Preparing for the business purchase -Advantages/Disadvantages for Buying and Existing Business -Due Diligence and more Register Now Instructor Charles Yacoobian

*Please note: This is a 2-part course. In order to attend part 2 follow this link to register for Part 1 on October 24th The objective of this seminar is to give potential and existing business owners the value of developing their employees and good customer service. Participants will discover how to hire and keep good employees by following a few simple recruiting and interviewing techniques. They will also receive information on how to strengthen their businesses by developing employees…

Would you like to join a webinar, but have no experience? Are you computer technology savvy? Please join us for this instructional session and learn step by step how to join Webinars with ease. Learn webinar basics today! *Advanced Registration must be completed, to receive participation instructions Register Now Instructor: Amber Lopez

A business plan is a necessity for the success of your business! This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of goals and outline methods to achieve these goals. Critical topics such as business development, marketing plans, advertising strategies, financial analysis & budgeting will be covered. Attendees may bring a laptop to work on their business plan during the training. Register Now

        El SBDC une esfuerzos con Google y te presentamos este taller donde aprenderás sobre las herramientas que Google tiene disponible para ti en cuestión de mercadeo digital. Debes ser dueño de negocio para poder aprender cómo utilizar estas herramientas para promover y crecer tu negocio en internet - no puedes faltar!! Register Now

Build your confidence by knowing the who, what, where, why and how of your business idea. Prepare for a meeting with a lender/investor by writing a draft of your business plan in class and then work with a PCR advisor to refine it. Register Now  

Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. Topics for discussion determining the feasibility of your business, the importance of business planning, understanding financial and licensing requirements and more. Register Now Instructor Charlie Lowe

        SBDC joins efforts with Google and presents you this workshop where you will learn about the tools that Google has available for your business in the field of digital marketing. You must be a business owner to learn how to use these tools to promote and grow your business on the internet - you can not miss this opportunity!! Register Now

Would you like to join a webinar, but have no experience? Are you computer technology savvy? Please join us for this instructional session and learn step by how to join Webinars with ease. Learn webinar basics today! *Advanced Registration must be completed, to receive participation instructions. Register Now Instructor: Lora Nelson

Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: - Life of an entrepreneur - Assessing your business idea - How to develop a business plan - Introduction to business…

There is an overwhelming amount of information available on the topic of marketing. More books are purchased and seminars attended than any other business concept. Yet company owners still do not achieve the marketing success desired. Today, most of the marketing advice is based on the use of social media. Although social media has its advantages, it is often not an end-all strategy. In fact, according to a recent study by Harvard and other leading universities it is questionable whether…

Ever had an idea you wanted to pitch to an investor? However, not only were you unsure of how to pitch, but you couldn't find interested investors. There is an effective way to build a Pitch Deck that tells the story of your business while keeping potential investors engaged. learn how to identify ways to target your pitch for different audiences, build realistic financials and craft actionable business models. Over two sessions, the following topics will be covered: Part 2:…

Build your confidence by knowing the who, what, where, why and how of your business idea. Prepare for a meeting with a lender/investor by writing a draft of your business plan in class and then work with a PCR advisor to refine it. Register Now  

Each business decision you make has a financial impact on your business. Understand and use the right tools to optimize results. Learn to use your basic financial statements and other key measurements to improve your decision making, interpret your company's financial signals using ratios, and gain a "Plain English" understanding of basic business terminology. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan

Build your confidence by knowing the who, what, where, why and how of your business idea. Prepare for a meeting with a lender/investor by writing a draft of your business plan in class and then work with a PCR advisor to refine it. Register Now

The SBDC is pleased to partner with Google to present this workshop on how to “Grow Your Business Online.” Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence with search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We also introduce tools to help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and G Suite. Register Now

*Part 2: 12/14/17 This short informational Quickstart Webinar (Part 1 and Part 2), will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! Register Now

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. Business Idea to Business Model - Introduction to Business Models - Steps to Define, Design and Build a Business Model   Register…

This orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business. You will learn all about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. Register Now

Learn to Start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don't waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea to life. Register Now

Due to high demand, an encore presentation of “Grow Your Business Online” is just in time for the holiday season!  Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence with search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We also introduce tools to help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and G Suite. Register Now