This 4-part training series provides essential information to individuals thinking about starting a new business and new business owners (in business one year or less). Topics include Legal Requirements, Market Analysis, Cost Analysis, Funding Your Business, and an Overview of the Business Plan – bringing it all together. You will […]
This webinar will provide participants with a detailed format for writing Business Plans that get Funded. Steve Roth developed this model over 40 years of investing and has successfully used it for hundreds of companies across all industries. We will feature a panel of experts to answer questions.
The webinar covers options to fund your business in today’s economy in a variety of ways including Financing Startup Costs, Expansion, Purchasing Inventory, and Funding current projects related to Operations or Production. We’ll also estimate the risk in changing economic conditions.
As 2022 comes to a close, business owners know it’s time to look ahead at 2023. The pandemic has continued to shift the way business is done, but you can be prepared! Participate in this virtual workshop to learn how to use financial information to make better management decisions and […]
Don’t miss this exclusive webinar on funding foundations for your business. 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 […]
Accurate bookkeeping is essential to keep your business running smoothly and out of tax trouble. Join the Sacramento Valley SBDC and the IRS for a free webinar covering the basics of recordkeeping, tax tips and resources, financial reports, and more. We’ll look at what is needed to get started, and […]
Event DetailsIdentifying & Matching Social Media Platforms for Your Business – 2 hours Training Location: Butte College SBDC, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico Dates: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Training Time: 8:30am – 10:30am With the vast number of social media platforms available for businesses to use, it is difficult to […]
A DIY webinar on how to start a podcast taking your idea from creation to marketing. In this webinar, we’ll cover the different equipment you’ll need, how to host your podcast, basics of podcast editing, podcast monetization, and more!
Don’t miss this exclusive webinar on understanding the financials of your business. For many entrepreneurs, understanding the numbers is one of the more challenging parts of the small business journey. This webinar is designed to help startup and existing entrepreneurs understand the most important aspects of financial management for small […]
Chicostart iHUB2 partner AGSTART will be hosting "Raising Money from Strategic Investors", Kathryn Cook, CEO with Nucier. About: Strategic investors are a powerful source of fundraising for entrepreneurs. AgStart is excited to bring you a Global Entrepreneurship Week event featuring an entrepreneur with successful, lived experience navigating the field: Kathryn […]
Learn how to navigate and use Canva for creating business marketing materials like business cards, flyers, and shirts. As well as marketing posts and covers for your Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and YouTube.
Excel is a powerful business tool. It’s a great way to see how your business will do on its current trajectory. This workshop will allow Excel users to learn more about advanced features in Excel that will help you better manage their business. Learn the power of formulas, navigating page […]
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 […]
“Putting Your Best Look Forward” – the Power of a Business’ Visual Brand. Retailers have known for years the importance of maintaining an appealing storefront and engaging merchandising to physically brand them among the competition. In today’s competitive marketplace a business’ visual brand is still a cost-effective and silent sales technique that can […]
eCommerce is the process of buying and selling of goods or services online – and essential for many small businesses and is here to stay. Whether you want to be an online-only business or you want your business to be more resilient through difficult times, making sure your business can […]
"Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs", Jaycob Arbogast, Director Center for Financial Excellence, College of Business, CSU, Chico Global Entrepreneurship Week is a massive campaign to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world and Chicostart is celebrating by providing the entrepreneurial community activities and workshops during the week of November […]
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a massive campaign to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world and Chicostart is celebrating by providing the entrepreneurial community activities and workshops during the week of November 14-17, 2022. "How Small Businesses Can Implement & Improve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion […]
This workshop will take participants through a brief overview of how intellectual property works for emerging companies – how patents create value, common pitfalls, and how to evaluate the needs for intellectual property protection at various stages of company growth. Host Ken Salsman is a multiple-time founder, former CTO in […]
East Bay SBDC and the Alameda County Community Development Agency offer a free 10-part series on “Food Business Entrepreneurship” for participants interested to launch and grow food businesses in Alameda County. In this series, you will learn the basics to start and grow your own food business, cookbook, catering, and […]
1 Million Cups - Chico will be joined virtually by Zarina Bahadur, founder of 123 Baby Box. 123 Baby Box is a monthly subscription box for babies. Each box comes with products tailored to the baby's age and developmental stage. They deliver a box of joy for your bundle of […]
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will provide a brief overview about the four major types of intellectual property (IP) with an emphasis on patents and explain why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider them in their business plan. Topics include: • Overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, […]
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