In this two-part series restaurant veteran and SBDC business advisor Germain Michel brings you valuable, key insights into organizational strategies and timelines required from concept—to finding the right location, working through the permit process, and everything else onwards up to opening day. Topics include: Strategies, Investors and Funding, Accounting, Resources, […]

The Sonoma SBDC and Marin SBDC, in partnership with the North Bay Black Chamber of Commerce, will host this two-session training on government contracting. Join us for two Monday sessions over two weeks: 2/6 – Part One:  WHAT IS GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING? The first session will cover what it means to […]

Date: 2/7/2023 – 2/28/2023 (2/7, 2/14, 2/21, and 2/28 – all one program) Registration Deadline: 2/6/2023 12:00 PM (PST) Point of Contact: Sophie Konuwa, Director (530) 895-9017Location: 2480 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico CA 95928-7136 Training Topics: Cash Flow ManagementDescription: This 4-weeks series (every Tuesday from 8:30am – 10:30am for 4 weeks) is designed to teach you […]

Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile.  We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google. In this session […]

Información fundamental para cualquier persona interesada en comprar bienes raíces, especialmente para propietarios de pequeñas empresas que buscan asegurar su futuro a largo plazo siendo propietarios de sus propiedades, plantas y equipos.

In celebration of Black History Month, our expert presenter, Phyllis Johnson, owner & CEO of PKJ Consulting, will discuss funding and financial opportunities available to the Black community.In this webinar, you will learn: Live attendees will receive free business resources, a copy of the slide deck, and a link to […]

There are several different ways for a business to access capital, and we will cover all traditional and non-traditional lending platforms that exist and how to apply them to each unique business situation. If you have been turned down by a lender, then it’s not the end of the story. […]

Learn the latest developments in employment law that will affect California employers in 2023. Topics discussed will include: • New employee leave of absence laws • New discrimination and retaliation laws • Changes in the law on employee arbitration agreements • Update on arbitration of Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) […]

See All Events Add to Calendar Event Details En esta sesión se hablará y compartirá sobre las diferentes identidades y beneficios de los cuales un negocio puede operar. Ya sea empleado por asimismo, corporación o sociedad. Próximos seminarios web:14 de febrero | Fundamentos de mercadotecnia y cómo identificar su cliente21 de […]

Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity In this course, we’ll cover the importance of planning for success in a small business and provide an overview of different types of plans and how to build a plan. We look at financial requirements and how they can impact a small […]

You have a great business idea. Is it ready to be turned into a thriving business? What personal skills do you need to succeed as an entrepreneur? Join us to learn each step of launching a business, from planning and financing to marketing and ongoing management. Get an expert overview […]

Instructor: Margaret Jackson, local celebrity and radio talk show host  Optimize your business concept and organization, cultivate innovation and positioning, align and culture-set your team to a higher purpose, and develop leadership and continuity planning. We will also discuss legal structure and liability protection.Disclaimer