Join us for this Live Online Workshop, a crash course in grant-writing where you will receive step by step guidance for preparing each section of your proposal - including your budget! We'll also share examples so that you will see exactly how simply this can be done! After attending this workshop […]
Every business needs a plan. It is a risk management tool, a tool to make you think, a tool to help you avoid mistakes, and a tool that defines the elements essential to success and how they relate to each other. Using the Business Model Canvas, you can define the […]
Join Fidelity for a live educational webinar, where you'll learn strategies and tips to help you manage your financial future with confidence. Register HERE.
In-person event. The Growth Factory is a new startup accelerator and early-stage venture fund launching in September of 2021. Our team is in search of Sacramento Region founders with World Class potential who are leading pre-seed venture backable companies and want capital, mentorship, and a strong community to support them […]
Greater Sacramento is where innovators are revolutionizing food and agriculture technology. The region combines agricultural abundance, highly skilled science and tech talent and the #1 agricultural sciences university in the nation – UC Davis. Join this webinar to learn about innovative food & ag companies and available lab space / […]
Could business ownership be the next step in your career? Many entrepreneurs start with a home-based business that creates, delivers, or improves on a product or service. Register today to hear from the industry’s most trusted leader in matching entrepreneurs with business opportunities, FranNet, as they cover key topics as […]
The importance of planning should never be overlooked. For a small business to be successful and profitable, the owners must have a clear understanding of their product or service, customers, competition and financial projections. A Business Plan is a key operating tool to help manage your business and enable you […]
Steve Jobs did it. Jeff Bezos did it. Sara Blakely did it. We wouldn’t have Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Nike, Instagram, Pinterest, 23&Me, Starbucks, or Red Bull if aspiring entrepreneurs hadn't left their nine-to-five to chase a dream. Nearly every successful entrepreneur, famous and non-famous, had to quit a job at […]
For people who want to obtain trial by customers and growth for their business, whether it is a product, service or both. It explains various marketing strategies and contains many practical marketing tips. It will help you define your mission, analyze your situation, conduct research, identify your target market, and […]
Part of the Carlson Center Virtual Entrepreneurship Toolkit Series. Learn how to ensure your proposed solution maps to a customer's problem/need. This is known as the Problem-Solution Fit. The bigger the problem, the bigger the market opportunity. Explore how the leading strategic innovation methods, such as Lean/ Business Model Canvas, […]
Tools for Business Asset Protection, Employee Retention, and Tax Reduction We have all heard the expression “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” However small business owners and entrepreneurs have the overwhelming tendency to do just that. The goal of most entrepreneurs is to have a better income and […]
We will cover:* Who is eligible, When and If they need to Reapply* What is allowable expenses for the Ca Relief Grant Proceeds* How they determine Eligibility* Where and Exactly How to Apply And we will have much time each session to answer your personal one on one questions. Register […]
We Know You Need A Power Hour in Your Month!This is why we created a monthly, highly-caffeinated shot of fun in these powerfully innovative, life and leadership sessions. Facilitated by Alexis Asbe, a high-level business mentor and motivational coach. Grab your journal, coffee, and pressing questions and join this online […]
About this event Partnerships are the key to scaling your startup! To learn more about how to build successful startup partnerships, join our virtual discussion session with Eleonore Hinlopen and Lana Brandorne, from Mastercard Lighthouse, the leading partnership platform in the Nordics and Baltics. In this virtual event we discuss: 1- What is Mastercard […]
Part of the Carlson Center Virtual Entrepreneurship Virtual Toolkit Series Document your offering, its key features that solve the customers’ problems/needs, and determine what unique competitive advantage you might have.Learn Design thinking concepts such as brainstorming and practice creating prototypes of a new product/service.Identify your early adopters Register HERE.
Employers in the manufacturing industry understand that they’re fighting an extremely competitive war for talent. One of the best ways to win is by ensuring you are retaining the talent you currently have. By doing so, you mitigate the high costs that come with employee turnover. In this webinar, presented […]
Our region is home to a number of businesses, new and old. Join us as we honor the Fastest Growing companies of 2021 and count them down to number one! Prior to the start of the awards ceremony, attend a networking reception utilizing multiple Zoom breakout rooms: Visit virtual exhibitors and sponsors in their virtual breakout rooms. You will be able to move from room to room.You will be able to find your friends on the room breakout list.Connect with folks you haven't seen in months or meet new people. In order […]
Applications are due by Aug 16, 2021 by 5 p.m. PST and MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. The first year is usually the most difficult for small businesses with many startups struggling with capital, overhead expenses, permitting processes and the details of actually managing a business. To make it easier, in […]
As an early-stage entrepreneur, you want to attract the most exceptional talent who will help your company grow. Developing and implementing an effective Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy can be essential to your efforts to secure the very best people to help maintain your competitive advantage. This talk will […]
Join us as CalNonprofits CSBG Program Manager Sue Sigler, CEO Jan Masaoka, and Public Policy Director Lucy Salcido Carter answer your questions about the grant program, and go through the application process with an emphasis on how nonprofits can fit into the application form. Register here. If you meet the […]
CalSEED ApplicationsNow Being Accepted We have been saying to be on the lookout for the announcement that the window is open for the next round of CalSEED applications for their Phase 1 Proof of Concept $150,000 awards. These are grants. They are not loans that need to be repaid, and no surrender […]
Join partner NCBiotech to hear about cyber security in the growing age of data analytics and explore what that means for our food supply chain. Guests: Blake Bextine, Ph.D.Program Manager, Biological Technologies OfficeDefense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Alex BoakyeVice President Cyber Analytics Research and DevelopmentSAS Institute Inc. Andy KennedyCo-Leader, […]
Part of the Carlson Center Virtual Entrepreneurship Toolkit Series, Understand how to get your offering to the market through the correct channels.Determine how to get, keep and grow customer relationships.Learn to test and validate your Product-Market Fit. Register HERE.
One of an organization's biggest challenges is getting its diverse talent to work together in the most efficient and profitable way. A myth exacerbating this difficult challenge is that mixed personalities "won't ever get along." The truth is that in the right environment such talent can be turned into high-performance […]
Event Details Due to events of the past year, many businesses are exploring how they can continue to reach new customers, and get back to pre-pandemic growth. Video is an incredibly powerful way to showcase your business and reach new customers. With over 1.8 Billion monthly users, YouTube is a […]
Event Details Due to events of the past year, many businesses are exploring how can they continue to grow their brand and virtually reach new customers while keeping the existing audience engaged. This training is designed for businesses who have created a Business Facebook page and want to gain a […]
Event Details The financial section of your business plan is an essential component of your business plan under current conditions. You’ll need projections to improve your chances of winning over customers, investors, or to obtain funding. The webinar covers the basics of understanding financial statements and managing cash flow. Learn […]
Part of the Carlson Center Virtual Entrepreneurship Toolkit Series, Review how you capture revenue, and what your cost drivers are.Determine your key metrics and prove that your offering solves problems or fills needs.Deploy the Lean Startup framework and define your minimum viable product (MVP).Document realistic near-term financial projections so that […]
Join us as CalNonprofits CSBG Program Manager Sue Sigler, CEO Jan Masaoka, and Public Policy Director Lucy Salcido Carter answer your questions about the grant program and go through the application process with an emphasis on how nonprofits can fit into the application form. Register here. If you meet the […]
Event Details Interactive session to share lessons learned during COVID and how businesses are adapting. Together we’ll share thoughts on how business will be different going forward with financials, records, marketing, service quality, staffing, and expectations. Disclaimer : The information provided in this webinar and any supplementary materials provided are […]
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Connect with multiple employers in one placeView a variety of job openings in Butte CountyInteract with recruiters and hiring managers from local businessesDress for success, bring copies of your resume and wear a mask WE ARE HERE TO HELP! LOCATION: Chico Masonic Lodge 1110 W. East Ave, […]
Event Details Understanding the Basics of Using Online Ads From Search Engines to Social Media.Do you want to increase online traffic and sales to your business? Are you wondering how to use online ads to grow your business? Join us in navigating the complex world of business online ads with […]
Part of the Carlson Center Virtual Entrepreneurship Toolkit Series, Create your pitch deck, practice pitching to mentor, and get direct feedback on your story.List accomplishments to date, including any sales or market traction.Show Business Model Fit: Understand how you create, deliver, and capture value. Register HERE.
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