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 […]
Join us for an intensive three-part Bootcamp on small business financials. This Bootcamp is hosted by financial expert and SBDC Regional Advisor Paul Bozzo. The goal is to do a deep dive into understanding essential small business financial concepts, key financial statements such as the income statement and development of […]
Our Human Resources expert will coach you on the legal aspects of ending an employee relationship. Creating and following a termination process can alleviate business owners of additional anxiety in what is already a difficult transaction. Find out how to protect your business from job loss disputes, fines, and penalties. […]
Registration Deadline: 3/29/2023 12:00 PM (PDT)Fee: $120.00 Registration Policies Point of Contact: Sophie Konuwa, Director (530) 895-9017Location: 2480 Notre Dame Blvd, CHICO CA 95928-7136 Training Topics: Managing a BusinessDescription:California Uniform Retail Food Facility Law requires re-certification of competence in Food Safety and Sanitation every 5 years. Passing the ServSafe® exam […]
Port Labs is opening its doors to our clients in the larger Bay Area inventor/entrepreneurial community for a free monthly coworking day! We'd love to see you here. Free coworking will coincide with some key community networking events at Port Labs. Join us for bagels at our morning open house, […]
In this webinar, we will explore how you can use all the Google Workspace software to boost your small business efficiency, increase productivity, and enhance collaboration within your small business.Our expert presenter will provide tips and best practices to help you make the most of this powerful platform. You’ll be […]
An important tool for determining if your business will be financially viable in the short, medium, and long term is an Income Statement. This free webinar will provide participants with a deep dive into the basic principles of calculating an Income Statement, and how they can be used as a […]
A weekly event that brings together entrepreneurs and the Chico community over coffee and conversations. It is FREE and open to the public. Meet us at @stobleworkplace or join the presentation and conversation virtually! We look forward to meeting you and hearing any contributions you may have for our presenter.
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 […]
A comprehensive training series to help businesses prepare to do business with major transportation agencies. -Learn about DBE/ACDBE certification-Planning and research is key to successful contracting-RFP – how to respond to invitation to procurement opportunities-Be prepared to pitch to transportation agencies during the Transportation Summit on May 4th. April 6th […]
Start Date: 4/6/2023 through 4/27/2023Registration Deadline: 4/5/2023 4:00 AMScheduled Time(s): 8:30am – 10:30am Total Hours: 8:00 (h:mm)General Session 4/6/2023 8:30 AM (PDT) 4/6/2023 10:30 AM (PDT) 4 WEEKS – 2 hours per week Description:Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business. This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and […]
Start Date: 4/6/2023 through 4/27/2023Registration Deadline: 4/5/2023 4:00 AMScheduled Time(s): 8:30am – 10:30am Total Hours: 8:00 (h:mm)General Session 4/6/2023 8:30 AM (PDT) 4/6/2023 10:30 AM (PDT) 4 WEEKS – 2 hours per week Description:Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business. This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and […]
In this webinar, you will learn how to write a one-page business plan for your business. We'll also discuss how writing a one-page business plan can help you organize your ideas and allow you to be focused and concise about your business goals. Our expert presenter will show you each […]
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.
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.
Join Port Labs' experienced coaching staff for a monthly gathering where inventors, product developers, and early-stage startup leaders can come together to share resources and learn from one another. Participants will get tailored attention to their top-of-mind concerns in an environment of camaraderie and creative problem-solving. Bring as much detail […]
Understanding how to get a small business loan is essential for business owners at all stages of growth. However, finding business funding can be a daunting task if you’re new to the world of business financing. That’s why we have invited a financial expert to walk you through the basics […]
This webinar will focus on ideas surrounding the design, marketing and protection of your company’s brand. The presentation will examine actual brands and real-world situations to address concepts and topics such as: Instructor: Zack Barton, SBDC advisor and owner of Barton Interactive Zack Barton has over 19 years of professional experience […]
Take Your Business Out of Hibernation and SPRING into the Chicostart + growTECH 2023 Spring Workshop Series! These strategic and innovative workshops will be held over 2 days at Stoble Workplace in Downtown Chico. Topics covered: startups and business banking, design thinking, leadership & culture, cleantech, and more. Price per […]
In 2022 SCORE helped start 30,453 new businesses leading to the creation of 82,117 new non-owner jobs, and 90% of "in business" clients were still in business at the end of 2022. In this webinar, you'll hear from our SCORE mentors and learn how they used their skills and experience […]
Event Title: How To Start A Successful Food Truck Business (Paradise)4/19/2023 Scheduled Time(s): 9:00am – 11:00am Total Hours: 2:00 (h:mm)Description:You will learn about the nuts and bolts of starting a food truck business. Topics include the differences in purchasing or leasing a truck, how commissaries work, health permit and requirements, […]
Take Your Business Out of Hibernation and SPRING into the Chicostart + growTECH 2023 Spring Workshop Series! These strategic and innovative workshops will be held over 2 days at Stoble Workplace in Downtown Chico. Topics covered: startups and business banking, design thinking, leadership & culture, cleantech, and more. Price per […]
Learn how... Ridgestart can help entrepreneurs on the Ridge grow their business To get the most from our community to help you grow personally and professionally To create and drive entrepreneurial culture on the ridge We will be hosting an overview of RIDGESTART Powered by Chicostart on April 20th at […]
In this four-session Deep Dive module, clients work with our team and a group of their peers to: -Better understand their business funding needs -Get to know various sources of capital that might help their business start or grow -Learn to plan for financial success as an entrepreneur -Identify information […]
Starting and running a small business is no small task, but with the right strategies and tools, you can streamline your processes, increasing your productivity and ultimately leading to more profitability. In this webinar, our expert presenters will provide a framework to help you implement these five cost-effective strategies so […]
In this four-session Deep Dive module, clients work with our team and a group of their peers to: -Better understand their business funding needs -Get to know various sources of capital that might help their business start or grow -Learn to plan for financial success as an entrepreneur -Identify information […]
On Wednesday, April 12, 1MC Chico will be joined by the student-led smart card company, Fusion NFC. Fusion NFC is a smart business card company, founded by nine Chico State students, and they have created a solution that eliminates the need for outdated traditional business cards. Fusion NFC cards allow users […]
In this four-session Deep Dive module, clients work with our team and a group of their peers to: -Better understand their business funding needs -Get to know various sources of capital that might help their business start or grow -Learn to plan for financial success as an entrepreneur -Identify information […]
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