Ready to start your week right? Need an orientation to the week – and a focus on where your business is going?  Join us for a start-of-the-week online huddle – Every Monday Morning – for business owners to make sure you’re putting your strategy first.  We’ll go through a simple […]

See All Events Add to Calendar Event Details What are Cottage Foods? A subset of artisan foods, local and regional by nature. Are you interested in opening a cottage foods business? If so, join the Norcal SBDC Restaurant Program for this two-part webinar course that will jump-start entrepreneurs on launching […]

Are you ready to pass on the torch by selling your business in the future? Have you considered acquiring a business instead of starting one? Buying and/or Selling Your Business is for people looking to sell their business in the next 2 to 3 years as well as people interested […]

Are you overwhelmed by all the marketing choices for your business? Not sure how or where to spend your time and money? It sounds like you need a marketing plan! Without a plan in place, you could potentially waste thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours trying to grow your […]

Date: 2/1/2023 – 2/22/2023 (2/1, 2/8/, 2/15, and 2/22 – all one 4 week program) Registration Deadline: 1/31/2023 12:00 PM (PST) This 4-part training series provides essential information to individuals thinking about starting a business and new business owners (in business one year or less). Topics include: Legal Requirements, Market Analysis, Cost […]

A weekly event that brings together entrepreneurs and the Chico community over coffee and conversations. It is FREE and open to the public. CHICO: 1MC Chico has another new presenter February 1st! We will hear from Clive Savacool Founder, of a new startup in our region called LOGRX. ⁠ LOGRX […]

Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity Take the first steps on your journey to being an entrepreneur. This webinar is a brief introduction to entrepreneurship and what goes into creating and starting a new business. This webinar will include a high-level overview of some of the things that […]

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 this interactive Webinar, we will guide you through […]

Social media can be a powerful tool for small business owners to market their products and services directly to their customers. However, social media can also be overwhelming. Which platform do you post on? How often should you post? What do you post and when?In this webinar, marketing expert Patty […]

Ready to start your week right? Need an orientation to the week – and a focus on where your business is going?  Join us for a start-of-the-week online huddle – Every Monday Morning – for business owners to make sure you’re putting your strategy first.  We’ll go through a simple […]

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 […]

Critical information for anyone interested in buying real estate, especially for small business owners looking to secure their long-term future by owning their property, plant, and equipment.

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

Creating a nonprofit from scratch can be a daunting and labyrinthine task. We’ll walk step-by-step through the process and talk about resources you can use to help you start your nonprofit. 

In this joint webinar, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will provide an overview of small business resources, while SCORE will discuss the difference between Performance and Conduct issues. SCORE will also discuss steps they can take to resolve issues at the earliest possible time and how to develop strong documentation […]

Tax season will be here sooner than you think! If you have tax questions, we have tax answers. Join us for this LIVE Q&A session with certified CPA and small business tax expert Micah Fraim. A whole hour dedicated to answering your tax-related questions and concerns, offering tax advice you […]

This webinar is designed to help businesses that are profitable and with more than 2 years in active operations understand how to raise capital, equity and debt, to facilitate future growth.

If you want your business to appear in Google search or on Google maps, you need to have a Google Business Profile. Having a profile and keeping it up to date makes you 70% more likely to attract location customers and 50% more likely to lead to a purchase. In […]

Why should you consider creating a Facebook GROUP for your business if you already have a Business Page? Realistically, you need both. Your Page serves as a touchpoint for users at all stages of the digital sales funnel while your GROUP is a hub where valuable conversations flourish between brands and […]

Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity 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 […]

An overview of CalSEED, EPIC, and other funding programs from the CEC, and what it means for energy and climate researchers & entrepreneurs. Join us for a fireside chat between OpenGrants CEO Sedale Turbovsky, and California Energy Commission's (CEC) Deputy Director of Energy Research and Development Erik Stokes. We'll dive […]

Are you looking for an accounting system and don’t know how to get started? This webinar will take you through the basics of accounting, which QuickBooks version is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online.

For decades, the primary methods of reaching customers included direct mail and print, radio and TV ads.  Today, social media plays a much larger role in marketing.  But both still have their place and can yield tremendous value for a small business. Every business is different.  For example, one company’s […]

Are you looking for an accounting system and don’t know how to get started? This webinar will take you through the basics of accounting, which QuickBooks version is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online.

Aprende cómo encontrar tu negocio en línea con Google. Este taller explica cómo funciona el Buscador de Google y cómo puedes mejorar la visibilidad de tu página web a través de la optimización de motores de búsqueda (SEO). La sesión también presenta productos como Google Mi Negocio, Google Trends, Search […]

Soothe your tax season headaches with this workshop! We will cover common questions around entity types, deductions, tax planning techniques and more. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions specific to your business. Key Topics: Your Presenter: Bill Oakes Bill has over 25 years of experience as a […]

Managing cash flow is one of the biggest challenges that small businesses face day to day. You need money to pay bills, make investments, pay salaries, and provide growth opportunities. And sometimes it’s a struggle to make the revenue you need to cover all those expenses. In this webinar, experienced […]

Instructor: Paul Bozzo, Financial Advisor  Take control of your financial future and join us for a webinar on money management! You’ll learn the basics and fine-tune your skills to make responsible decisions in both your personal and business life. Topics include financial planning, bank accounts, start-up budgets, and simple projections.

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 […]

Economic recession can significantly affect small businesses, but your business can weather an economic downturn if you are properly prepared. In this webinar, you’ll learn what challenges small businesses face during a recession, what is out of your control and what is in your control, and what simple steps you […]

In English | Online via Zoom Lean Canvas is an approach to writing your business plan that helps you get your ideas from your head and into a single page with a visual format. It’s helps you understand the core areas of writing a business plan and build your idea into […]

Learn how to use the Business Model Canvas to turn your idea into action. This tool allows you to capture the key ingredients of your business idea and how it will work, on a single page using a rigorous, thoughtful process. It holds the nine essential elements needed to create […]

The UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP), UC Cooperative Extension Butte County, and Sierra Oro Farm Trail invite area farmers and ranchers to participate in a full-day workshop that will discuss opportunities, challenges, and considerations for starting or expanding an agritourism business. The workshop will feature presentations […]

Esta sesión se enfoca específicamente en la protección de su negocio por medio de seguros y productos financieros. Aprenderá a minimizar los recursos y pérdidas en los negocios. Próximos seminarios web:7 de marzo | Conceptos de mercado digital y cómo crear una ventaja competitiva14 de marzo | Cómo establecer los registros de […]

With the impact of the pandemic and some stores closed or partially open, more businesses are looking to bring their “shop” online. How do we protect ourselves and our companies against cyber criminals? We all know that we shouldn’t email our account information to someone claiming to be a Nigerian […]

What do potential investors want to see? Jim Kelly, assistant dean for finance and administration at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, will show you how to forecast and present your financials in a way that effectively demonstrates your understanding of the market and the value of your venture.

One of the secrets to online visibility is optimizing your website and social media posts for keywords that people search on search engines and social media (Google, Bing, etc.). In this webinar, you’ll learn how to maximize the power of keywords for your business. Our expert presenter, Stan Booth, will […]

As a small business you can’t always come out on top, but you want to make sure you come out ahead. How can we avoid being taken advantage of by bigger companies or more experienced players?  Andrew Lemon has been a small business owner and consultant, as well as part […]