The goal of the class is to increase attendees’ knowledge of QuickBooks and improve company productivity. The class will also focus on issues such as using QuickBooks to receive and make payments, integrating the program with bank accounts and tracking sales information.

Are you thinking of starting your own food business, but don't know where to begin? Whether you want to launch a food truck, open a restaurant, be a personal chef or caterer, manufacture food products or start a ghost kitchen, there are many factors to consider when starting out. In […]

The Chico 2023 State of the City Address is March 23, 2023. Come hear from a variety of speakers about updates on the local economy, State of the City, and police force. An open Q&A will complete the event. Light breakfast refreshments will be served. Please note that this event […]

Technology is essential for the future of agriculture. While plants may not be able to communicate their needs directly to farmers, technological tools and methods can help farmers better understand and respond to their crops using real-time data such as nutrient levels, soil moisture and temperature which in return will […]

Registration Deadline: 3/22/2023 12:00 PM (PDT)Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Sophie Konuwa, Director (530) 895-9017Location: 425 Webster St, Colusa CA 95932-2624 Training Topics: Accounting/BudgetDescription: Learn basic concepts for setting up your bookkeeping and develop an understanding of financial statements to better manage your business. Learn and understand common terms used in bookkeeping so you can […]

LIVE EVENT (ONLINE) Are you thinking of starting your own food business, but don't know where to begin? Whether you want to launch a food truck, open a restaurant, be a personal chef or caterer, manufacture food products or start a ghost kitchen, there are many factors to consider when […]

A critical bottleneck in EV adoption is the availability of charging infrastructure. California leads the Nation in EV adoption. Over 40% of all EVs sold are sold in California. Much of this results from ambitious targets and zero emissions goals. The California Energy Commission (CEC) has set an ambitious goal […]

Raise capital, plan an exit strategy, and maximize your own financial opportunity as an entrepreneur. Even if you are just starting with your idea, you want to make sure that you take the best steps to ensure that as your ideas grow you see the biggest benefit from them. Jonathan […]

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 […]