Starting a small business is something many aspiring entrepreneurs are actually frightened about. Most individuals are afraid of failing or avoid it because they lack experience. This workshop focuses on where there is a will, there is a way to overcome those key fears.

This class will teach you how to handle conversations with potential buyers at an event so you can start selling your work with more confidence. Selling your art does not have to be hard. There are stages to the sales process and if you learn and practice these stages you […]

Event Details Create a business plan that meets your needs. Businesses with a plan are 6 times MORE successful than a business without a plan.But there are multiple types of plans so how do you know which type best meets your needs and how do you go about creating one?In […]

In this workshop, you will learn how to locate financing for your new project. We will discuss:Develop a first-rate business planSourcesWrap up

Certified B Corps, California Benefit Corps, and other options to ”do good” are certifications for demonstrating social and environmental responsibility. This certification is available to small businesses, no matter the size or industry. This workshop will include ways to bring win/win solutions that work for the community at large, and […]

The goal of this two webinar course is to jump start entrepreneurs on launching a local artisan food business locally and regionally. From creative decisions to legal requirements, this course covers topics you need to know to successfully initiate your artisan food product. Topics include: -What are Artisan Foods?-The legal […]

Learn the basics of Tiktok to grow a following who can actually become buyers of your brand. Topics: a. Basic editing; b. best practices; c. the language of super short stories (video), and more.

In this presentation, you will discover how to create a search-friendly website that goes beyond just great design. Learn the fundamentals and characteristics of a great website: -Creating a goal-oriented website to help with business objectives.-Creating and keeping an organized website that offers a great user experience.-Creating content that captivates […]

Women business owners in Napa County are invited to join this group and participate in our monthly online events!  The NapaWISE group is created by women, for women like you to work on your businesses. Come and learn what to expect, meet the group, and see if it is right […]

Join the Sonoma SBDC’s Master Funding Instructor, Paul Bozzo, for a four-week intensive training that prepares you for bank or investor funding. Each week: Learn the different types of funding and insider tipsParticipate in group working sessions to create your start-up budgetGet support preparing your financial statementsSelected participants will have […]

Calling all businesses in Fairfield! This is your opportunity to meet other business owners like yourself to work together on your business, not just in your business. What do we do? Work on success! Each meeting includes: Connecting with a group of like-minded business owners in your county.Focusing on a […]

Accounting! Learn what you should know for running your business, getting loans, or seeking investors. Learn from someone who hates how it’s usually taught. Accounting is the language of business, learn the basics and know what’s important. No, we won’t be using any accounting software!