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Full Address
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BEN.09-10-08.How to Start a Small Business |
9/10/2008 |
Benicia |
601 1st St., Ste. 100, Benicia, CA 94510 |
$25.00 |
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Do you have a terrific business idea? Or, are you thinking about being your own boss? If so, join us to learn how to turn your vision of starting a small business into a profit-making reality! Understand the importance of market research and business planning. Find out about legal structures, which licenses and permits you will need, how to file a fictitious name statement, and how to pay self-employment taxes. Learn about business insurance and more!
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| Starts: | 9/10/2008 |
Ends: | 9/10/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 9-11:30am |
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| Center: |
Solano College SBDC |
| Contact: |
Beverly Pfeiffer |
| Phone: |
(707) 864-3382 |
| E-mail: |
beverly.pfeiffer@solano.edu |
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BEN.10-01-08.How to Market Your Business |
10/1/2008 |
Benicia |
250 East L St., Benicia, CA 94510 |
$20.00 |
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Businesses can only survive and grow if they attract and satisfy clients and customers. It's no longer enough to provide quality service or great products and wait for the word to spread. Find out how to take the lead! In this workshop you'll focus on how to conduct market research on your target customers. Learn how to build on this information to develop a marketing plan that is cost-effective and appropriate to your business.
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| Starts: | 10/1/2008 |
Ends: | 10/1/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 8-10am |
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| Center: |
Solano College SBDC |
| Contact: |
Beverly Pfeiffer |
| Phone: |
(707) 864-3382 |
| E-mail: |
beverly.pfeiffer@solano.edu |
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Successful Business Plans (Berkeley) |
9/23/2008 |
Berkeley |
2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley, CA 94703 |
$0.00 |
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This class is a building block for any small business owner or entrepreneur in search of a simple and sure fired way to understand the fundamentals of writing an excellent business plan for their specific business. The teacher, Steve Roth, who is also the Center's Director, spent over 20 years as a Venture Capital and Private Equity investor and has read over 10,000 business plans and supervised the development of over 100 successful plans. The Business Plan is the foundation for profitable growth, raising capital, communicating with employees, vendors and customers and without one the business simply isn't being well managed and won't be successful. This class is a must for business in all industries, of all types and at all stages of development.
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| Starts: | 9/23/2008 |
Ends: | 9/23/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 2 pm to 5 pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Accessing Capital for Small Businesses and Start-up Companies (Berkeley) |
10/16/2008 |
Berkeley |
2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley, CA 94703 |
$0.00 |
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This new class is a must for any small business owner interested in securing a bank loan, leasing equipment or refinancing existing debt. You will learn how a wide range of banks and other lending organizations evaluate your loan applications, and the types of funding they can provide. You will have the opportunity to meet and discuss your own financing issues with representatives from banks and other lending organizations, including Citibank, Bank of the West, Wells Fargo, One California Bank, Lenders for Community Development, Bay Area Development Company, and SBA.
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| Starts: | 10/16/2008 |
Ends: | 10/16/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 2 pm to 5 pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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e-commerce and Web Marketing (Berkeley) |
11/13/2008 |
Berkeley |
2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley, CA 94703 |
$0.00 |
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Learn how to make eCommerce and web marketing work for your business, including best practices for e-commerce, the use of online malls and portals, email marketing, pay-per-click advertising, e-marketing sites, e-community sites and the est use of web based application.
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| Starts: | 11/13/2008 |
Ends: | 11/13/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 2 pm to 5 pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Legal and Business Issues (Berkeley) |
1/20/2009 |
Berkeley |
2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley, CA 94704-1427 |
$0.00 |
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This class will provide an overview of business law concepts for the small business owner, addressing the general business legal issues that most entrepreneurs face when starting or growing a small business. The seminar will focus on topics such as when to incorporate, what form of corporate structure to choose, how to protect the company's Intellectual Property, the use of Holding Companies and how to deal with contract disputes.
In addition, there will be a panel discussion with lawyers and a question and answer session with the panel followed by ample time for one-on-one networking.
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| Starts: | 1/20/2009 |
Ends: | 1/20/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 2 to 5pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astelford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Expansion and Growth Capital (Berkeley) |
2/24/2009 |
Berkeley |
2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley, CA 94704-1427 |
$0.00 |
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This class is designed for business which have been in business for two (2) years or longer, are profitable, cash flow positive and seeking Expansion Capital with which to buy real estate, expand its facilities, enter new markets, introduce new products and find a way to finance increases in revenues.
The seminar will cover many aspects of capital raising for growing businesses including Angel Investors, Venture Capital, Bank financing, equipment leasing, SBA backed real estate lending and other sources of funds for growing companies.
In addition, those interested in learning about how Venture Capital and other Risk Equity investors look at potential investments, make decisions and think about returns and control should come to the program as well.
You will have the opportunity to meet and discuss your own financing issues with a panel of investment professionals including sources both equity and debt. There will be time for networking with the panel after the program.
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| Starts: | 2/24/2009 |
Ends: | 2/24/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 2 to 5pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Human Resources Management - The Art & Science of Managing People (Berkeley) |
3/24/2009 |
Berkeley |
2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley, CA 94704-1427 |
$0.00 |
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This class is designed to assist business owners in better understanding the challenges faced in Human Resource Management. For many companies, especially services businesses which have been and will continue to be about 85%+ of all new business formations, people costs are often the largest single cost and the most difficult to manage. This seminar will provide an overview of the what, how and why of managing people and getting the most from the company’s investment in its human resources.
The session will cover topics including (1) How to develop accountability in employees without the need to micro-manage (2) Work force selection including outsourcing, full and part time employees and the role of independent contractors (3) How to retain employees when compensation isn’t the only means at the company’s disposal (4) your role as the company’s leader.
This class is a must for all small business owners seeking to understand how to better manage people and get the most out of their investment in HR. In addition, there will be a panel discussion with a Labor Lawyer, Professional Recruiter, Contract Employment Company, East Bay client which has faced and met several HR/people.
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| Starts: | 3/24/2009 |
Ends: | 3/24/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 2 to 5pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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e-commerce and Web Marketing (Berkeley) |
4/23/2009 |
Berkeley |
2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley, CA 94704-1427 |
$0.00 |
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Learn how to make eCommerce and web marketing work for your business, including best practices for e-commerce, the use of online malls and portals, email marketing, pay-per-click advertising, e-marketing sites, e-community sites and the est use of web based application.
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| Starts: | 4/23/2009 |
Ends: | 4/23/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 2 to 5pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Management Information Systems (Berkeley) |
5/21/2009 |
Berkeley |
2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley, CA 94704-1427 |
$0.00 |
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This seminar is designed to help businesses of all sizes and industry segments understand how to develop, implement and use Best Practice Management Information Systems with which to increase sales, grow profits, gain Competitive Advantage and make better use of working capital assets and cash flow. This program is amust for all business owners seeking to get and stay profitable.
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| Starts: | 5/21/2009 |
Ends: | 5/21/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 2 to 5pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Successful Business Plans (Berkeley) |
6/23/2009 |
Berkeley |
2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley, CA 94704-1427 |
$0.00 |
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This class is a building block for any small business owner or entrepreneur in search of a simple and sure fired way to understand the fundamentals of writing an excellent business plan for their specific business. The teacher, Steve Roth, who is also the Center's Director, spent over 20 years as a Venture Capital and Private Equity investor and has read over 10,000 business plans and supervised the development of over 100 successful plans. The Business Plan is the foundation for profitable growth, raising capital, communicating with employees, vendors and customers and without one the business simply isn't being well managed and won't be successful. This class is a must for business in all industries, of all types and at all stages of development.
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| Starts: | 6/23/2009 |
Ends: | 6/23/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 2 to 5pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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e-commerce and web marketing (Danville) |
9/30/2008 |
DANVILLE |
201 Front St. , Town Meeting Hall, DANVILLE, CA 94526 |
$0.00 |
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Learn how to make eCommerce and web marketing work for your business, including best practices for building a website, online marketing, eCommerce, PayPal/online payment systems, and using eBay/online auctions.
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| Starts: | 9/30/2008 |
Ends: | 9/30/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 9 am to 12 pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Legal and Business Issues (Danville) |
1/14/2009 |
Danville |
201 Front St., Town Meeting Hall, Danville, CA 94526-1742 |
$0.00 |
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This class will provide an overview of business law concepts for the small business owner, addressing the general business legal issues that most entrepreneurs face when starting or growing a small business. The seminar will focus on topics such as when to incorporate, what form of corporate structure to choose, how to protect the company's Intellectual Property, the use of Holding Companies and how to deal with contract disputes.
In addition, there will be a panel discussion with lawyers and a question and answer session with the panel followed by ample time for one-on-one networking.
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| Starts: | 1/14/2009 |
Ends: | 1/14/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 9am to 12pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Successful Advertising and Marketing Plans (Danville) |
4/22/2009 |
DANVILLE |
201 Front St., Town Meeting Hall, DANVILLE, CA 94526 |
$0.00 |
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Learn how conventional media (cable TV, print, yellow pages, radio) and online marketing can be utilized to increase sales, gain market share and build profits. You will gain a better understanding of Advertising, Marketing and Promotions planning, and be positioned to determine the most cost effective mix of mediums for your business.
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| Starts: | 4/22/2009 |
Ends: | 4/22/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 9am to 12pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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DX.10-07-08.How to Start a Small Business |
10/7/2008 |
Dixon |
220 N. Jefferson St., Dixon, CA 95620 |
$25.00 |
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Are you thinking about being your own boss? Or, do you have a terrific business idea? If so, learn how to turn your entrepreneurial dream into both reality and profit! Discover the importance of market research, business viability and the role of sound business planning. Find out about legal structures, which licenses and permits you will need, how to file a fictitious name statement, insurance, taxes, business planning and more!
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| Starts: | 10/7/2008 |
Ends: | 10/7/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 2-4:30pm |
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| Center: |
Solano College SBDC |
| Contact: |
Beverly Pfeiffer |
| Phone: |
(707) 864-3382 |
| E-mail: |
beverly.pfeiffer@solano.edu |
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Getting Certified and Doing Business with the Government (Dublin) |
11/18/2008 |
Dublin |
100 Civic Plz, Dublin, CA 94568-2658 |
$0.00 |
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This class will review various certification programs available for small and/or diverse businesses including SBA, NMSDC, WBENC and County of Alameda. At the end of this session, you will have learned how to complete the application and gather supporting documents, have a thorough understanding of the benefits of being certified, and learn how to leverage your certified status to obtain business opportunities with major corporations. Class will be held at the Fremont City Hall. In addition, the program will include a panel discussion with Small Business Advocates from several large corporate and governmental agencies plus ample time for networking with the panelists after the program.
The panel will represent billions of dollars in potential to small, minority owned and women owned business of all kinds across the Bay Area.
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| Starts: | 11/18/2008 |
Ends: | 11/18/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 9 am to 12 pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Retailing 101 (Dublin) |
2/25/2009 |
Dublin |
100 Civic Drive, Dublin, CA 94568 |
$0.00 |
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The class is designed for everyone who is in the retailing business and/or anyone interested in opening a retail store of any kind. The class covers all aspects of retailing best practices including effective merchandising, advertising, marketing and promotion, gross margin calculations and discounting procedures, the role of the e-commerce in brick and mortar retailing, point-of-sale technology and maximizing profits. There will be a panel of experts for a Q&A session that is an integral component of the total program.
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| Starts: | 2/25/2009 |
Ends: | 2/25/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 9am to 12pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Successful Business Plans (Dublin) |
5/20/2009 |
Dublin |
100 Civic Plz, Dublin, CA 94568-2658 |
$0.00 |
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This class is a building block for any small business owner or entrepreneur in search of a simple and sure fired way to understand the fundamentals of writing an excellent business plan for their specific business. The teacher, Steve Roth, who is also the Center's Director, spent over 20 years as a Venture Capital and Private Equity investor and has read over 10,000 business plans and supervised the development of over 100 successful plans. The Business Plan is the foundation for profitable growth, raising capital, communicating with employees, vendors and customers and without one the business simply isn't being well managed and won't be successful. This class is a must for business in all industries, of all types and at all stages of development.
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| Starts: | 5/20/2009 |
Ends: | 5/20/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 9am to 12pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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FF.09-09-08.Responding to Request for Proposals |
9/9/2008 |
Fairfield |
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534 |
$0.00 |
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After taking this class, the business owner will: • Understand how to locate government RFPs • Understand how to review RFPs and decide whether or not to develop a proposal • Know the key elements of proposal formats • Be able to develop a “requirements matrix” • Understand how to develop a proposal team • Understand how to coordinate subcontractor proposals
• Be able to define the scope of work
• Understand the administrative tasks of non-complex and
complex proposals
• Know how to finalize the proposal
• Know how to prepare for negotiation
• Know how to get valuable feedback after the contract has
been awarded
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| Starts: | 9/9/2008 |
Ends: | 9/9/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 1-4pm |
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| Center: |
Solano College SBDC |
| Contact: |
Beverly Pfeiffer |
| Phone: |
(707) 864-3382 |
| E-mail: |
beverly.pfeiffer@solano.edu |
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FF.10-09-08.Starting a Specialty Foods Business |
10/9/2008 |
Fairfield |
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534 |
$30.00 |
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Perhaps you’ve been encouraged to sell your delicious BBQ sauce, homemade cookies or jams; or possibly you’ve already begun and need help expanding. Or, maybe, you just love food and need information and advice on how to start your own specialty food company. Whatever your motivation, this workshop provides an insider’s perspective of the ups, downs, ins and outs of the specialty food industry. Instructor Anni Minuzzo, a 25-year food trade veteran, has owned a wholesale baking company for over 15 years and shares her personal and professional expertise of the specialty food industry.
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| Starts: | 10/9/2008 |
Ends: | 10/9/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 2-5pm |
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| Center: |
Solano College SBDC |
| Contact: |
Beverly Pfeiffer |
| Phone: |
(707) 864-3382 |
| E-mail: |
beverly.pfeiffer@solano.edu |
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FF.10-15-08.How to Hire & Keep Your Best Employees |
10/15/2008 |
Fairfield |
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534 |
$20.00 |
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Employee turnover is costly and impairs the smooth and professional operation of the business. This workshop addresses recruiting strategies. It also provides insight into the interviewing process, with interview questions, as well as addressing what questions can and cannot be asked. Finally the workshop reviews the work of the Gallup Poll that identified the key employee issues and strategies for improving employee retention.
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| Starts: | 10/15/2008 |
Ends: | 10/15/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 9-11am |
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| Center: |
Solano College SBDC |
| Contact: |
Beverly Pfeiffer |
| Phone: |
(707) 864-3382 |
| E-mail: |
beverly.pfeiffer@solano.edu |
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Business Leader Luncheon |
9/18/2008 |
Fort Bragg |
455 N Main St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 |
$20.00 |
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Feature guest speaker presentations of interest to local businesses, along with great food from North Coast Brewery's Tap Room & Grill. Enjoy great food, interesting presentations and meet other interested business people
Plan to attend the next Business Leader Luncheon with presentations coordinated by Scott Schneider featuring the Mendocino County Lodging Association, the Mendocino County Promotional Alliance , and others. Enjoy a great lunch and networking opportunity while learning from interesting and informative presentations.
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| Starts: | 9/18/2008 |
Ends: | 9/18/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 12 - 1:30 pm |
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| Center: |
Mendocino WBC |
| Contact: |
Carol Knolle |
| Phone: |
(707) 964-7571 |
| E-mail: |
coor@westcompany.org |
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Business Bootcamp - Basic Training |
10/4/2008 |
Fort Bragg |
760B Stewart St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437-3028 |
$150.00 |
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Got What It Takes?
Business Skills Assessment
Time Management
Income Strategies
Setting SMART Goals
Personal Budget
Money Attitudes
Does your Idea make Cents?
Networking
Mission Statement
Business Research
Financial Planning
Break-Even Analysis
Starting a Business Plan
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| Starts: | 10/4/2008 |
Ends: | 10/4/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 9 am - 1 pm |
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| Center: |
Mendocino WBC |
| Contact: |
Carol Knolle |
| Phone: |
(707) 964-7571 |
| E-mail: |
coor@westcompany.org |
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Marketing Business Bootcamp |
10/11/2008 |
Fort Bragg |
760B Stewart St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437-3028 |
$150.00 |
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Know Your Customers
Mission Statement
Product/Service Description
Benefits Analysis
Buyer Motivation
Target Market
Competition Analysis
Market Position
Research Plan
Communicating with Customers
Target Market
Product/Service Benefits Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Marketing Strategies
Sales Projection
E-Commerce
Market Position
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| Starts: | 10/11/2008 |
Ends: | 10/11/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 9 am - 1 pm |
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| Center: |
Mendocino WBC |
| Contact: |
Carol Knolle |
| Phone: |
(707) 964-7571 |
| E-mail: |
coor@westcompany.org |
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Management & Finance Bootcamp |
10/18/2008 |
Fort Bragg |
760B Stewart St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 |
$150.00 |
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Nuts & Bolts of Business
Business Organization
Financial Research
Licenses & Permits
Break-Even Feasibility Model
Pricing Analysis
Business Plan Overview
Follow Your Money
Business Plan Organization
Basic Recordkeeping
Financial Statements
Cash Flow
Cash Flow Projections
Executive Summary
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| Starts: | 10/18/2008 |
Ends: | 10/18/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 9 am - 1 pm |
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| Center: |
Mendocino WBC |
| Contact: |
Carol Knolle |
| Phone: |
(707) 964-7571 |
| E-mail: |
coor@westcompany.org |
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Expansion and Growth Capital (Fremont) |
9/17/2008 |
Fremont |
3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont City Hall, Building A, Main Council Chamber, Fremont, CA 94538-1514 |
$0.00 |
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This class is designed for business which have been in business for two (2) years or longer, are profitable, cash flow positive and seeking Expansion Capital with which to buy real estate, expand its facilities, enter new markets, introduce new products and find a way to finance increases in revenues.
The seminar will cover many aspects of capital raising for growing businesses including Angel Investors, Venture Capital, Bank financing, equipment leasing, SBA backed real estate lending and other sources of funds for growing companies.
In addition, those interested in learning about how Venture Capital and other Risk Equity investors look at potential investments, make decisions and think about returns and control should come to the program as well.
You will have the opportunity to meet and discuss your own financing issues with a panel of investment professionals including sources both equity and debt. There will be time for networking with the panel after the program.
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| Starts: | 9/17/2008 |
Ends: | 9/17/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 9 am to 12 pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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International Business (Fremont) |
10/9/2008 |
Fremont |
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Room, Fremont, CA 94538-2326 |
$0.00 |
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Global business operations is one of the fastest growing segments in the economy and, according to experts, expected to continue expanding at rates much higher than the U. S. domestic GDP. This class is a must if you are:
Expecting to expand internationally in the near future
Interested in International Finance
Wanting to learn how to source products overseas
Needing more information on how to sell internationally or how to structure international partnerships and joint ventures
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| Starts: | 10/9/2008 |
Ends: | 10/9/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 9 am to 12 pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Successful Business Plans (Fremont) |
11/5/2008 |
Fremont |
3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont City Hall, Building A, Main Council Chamber, Fremont, CA 94538-1514 |
$0.00 |
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This class is a building block for any small business owner or entrepreneur in search of a simple and sure fired way to understand the fundamentals of writing an excellent business plan for their specific business. The teacher, Steve Roth, who is also the Center's Director, spent over 20 years as a Venture Capital and Private Equity investor and has read over 10,000 business plans and supervised the development of over 100 successful plans. The Business Plan is the foundation for profitable growth, raising capital, communicating with employees, vendors and customers and without one the business simply isn't being well managed and won't be successful. This class is a must for business in all industries, of all types and at all stages of development.
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| Starts: | 11/5/2008 |
Ends: | 11/5/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 9 am to 12 pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
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(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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e-commerce and web marketing (Fremont) |
12/4/2008 |
Fremont |
3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont City Hall, Building A, Main Council Chamber, Fremont, CA 94538-1514 |
$0.00 |
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Learn how to make eCommerce and web marketing work for your business, including best practices for building a website, online marketing, eCommerce, PayPal/online payment systems, and using eBay/online auctions.
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| Starts: | 12/4/2008 |
Ends: | 12/4/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 9 am to 12 pm |
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East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Starting a Business (Fremont) |
1/15/2009 |
Fremont |
3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont City Hall, Building A, Main Council Chamber, Fremont, CA 94538-1514 |
$0.00 |
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This is a new class which will integrate several aspects of the entrepreneurial experience necessary to all successful new businesses. The seminar will include key business planning, accessing capital, legal, technology and human resource issues critical to being a successful entrepreneur. This class is a must for anyone interested in starting their own business and is designed to work in concert with other East Bay SBDC classes. There will be a panel discussion as part of the program and time for networking at the end of the program.
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| Starts: | 1/15/2009 |
Ends: | 1/15/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 9am to 12pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Successful Advertising and Marketing Plans (Fremont) |
2/18/2009 |
Fremont |
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Main Library, Fremont, CA 94538-2326 |
$0.00 |
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Learn how conventional media (cable TV, print, yellow pages, radio) and online marketing can be utilized to increase sales, gain market share and build profits. You will gain a better understanding of Advertising, Marketing and Promotions planning, and be positioned to determine the most cost effective mix of mediums for your business.
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| Starts: | 2/18/2009 |
Ends: | 2/18/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 2 to 5pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Building Successful Food & Beverage Brands (Fremont) |
3/19/2009 |
Fremont |
3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont City Hall, Building A, Main Council Chamber, Fremont, CA 94538-1514 |
$0.00 |
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Learn how to develop successful Food and Beverage brands from a seasoned executive and private equity investor with 20 years in the field. Gain a fundamental understanding of how the Food and Beverage markets are segmented, how to gain distribution on local, regional and national levels, how to build your brand's identity and its long-term brand equity and understand how to achieve best practice economics early in the brand's life.
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| Starts: | 3/19/2009 |
Ends: | 3/19/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 9am to 12pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Successful Business Plans (Fremont) |
4/15/2009 |
Fremont |
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Main Library, Fremont, CA 94538-2326 |
$0.00 |
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This class is a building block for any small business owner or entrepreneur in search of a simple and sure fired way to understand the fundamentals of writing an excellent business plan for their specific business. The teacher, Steve Roth, who is also the Center's Director, spent over 20 years as a Venture Capital and Private Equity investor and has read over 10,000 business plans and supervised the development of over 100 successful plans. The Business Plan is the foundation for profitable growth, raising capital, communicating with employees, vendors and customers and without one the business simply isn't being well managed and won't be successful. This class is a must for business in all industries, of all types and at all stages of development.
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| Starts: | 4/15/2009 |
Ends: | 4/15/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 2 to 5pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Sales Force Development & Management (Fremont) |
5/28/2009 |
Fremont |
3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont City Hall, Building A, Main Council Chamber, Fremont, CA 94538-1514 |
$0.00 |
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This class will review the different choices for organizing, managing, motivating and compensating your company’s sales force. The program will look at several different strategic alternatives for building a sales team including full-time sales people, distributors, manufacturers’ representatives, and independent sales representatives. The class will focus on getting the most out of the company’s investment in sales expenses and linking the sales team’s goals with the company’s overall marketing program and strategy. The class will include a panel discussion with a group of experts in sales force management.
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| Starts: | 5/28/2009 |
Ends: | 5/28/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 9am to 12pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Human Resources Management - The Art & Science of Managing People (Fremont) |
6/18/2009 |
Fremont |
3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont City Hall, Building A, Fremont, CA 94538-1514 |
$0.00 |
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This class is designed to assist business owners in better understanding the challenges faced in Human Resource Management. For many companies, especially services businesses which have been and will continue to be about 85%+ of all new business formations, people costs are often the largest single cost and the most difficult to manage. This seminar will provide an overview of the what, how and why of managing people and getting the most from the company’s investment in its human resources.
The session will cover topics including (1) How to develop accountability in employees without the need to micro-manage (2) Work force selection including outsourcing, full and part time employees and the role of independent contractors (3) How to retain employees when compensation isn’t the only means at the company’s disposal (4) your role as the company’s leader.
This class is a must for all small buisness owners seeking to understand how to better manage people and get the most out of their investment in HR. In addition, there will be a panel discussion with a Labor Lawyer, Professional Recruiter, Contract Employment Company, East Bay client which has faced and met several HR/people.
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| Starts: | 6/18/2009 |
Ends: | 6/18/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 9am to 12pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Successful Advertising and Marketing Plans (Hayward) |
9/25/2008 |
Hayward |
777 B St., Hayward City Hall, Hayward, CA 94541-5007 |
$0.00 |
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Learn how conventional media (cable TV, print, yellow pages, radio) and online marketing can be utilized to increase sales, gain market share and build profits. You will gain a better understanding of Advertising, Marketing and Promotions planning, and be positioned to determine the most cost effective mix of mediums for your business.
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| Starts: | 9/25/2008 |
Ends: | 9/25/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 9 am to 12 pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Starting a Business (Hayward) |
10/23/2008 |
Hayward |
777 B St., Hayward City Hall, Hayward, CA 94541-5007 |
$0.00 |
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This is a new class which will integrate several aspects of the entrepreneurial experience necessary to all successful new businesses. The seminar will include key business planning, accessing capital, legal, technology and human resource issues critical to being a successful entrepreneur. This class is a must for anyone interested in starting their own business and is designed to work in concert with other East Bay SBDC classes. There will be a panel discussion as part of the program and time for networking at the end of the program.
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| Starts: | 10/23/2008 |
Ends: | 10/23/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 9 am to 12 pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Accessing Capital for Small Businesses and Start-up Companies (Hayward) |
11/20/2008 |
Hayward |
777 B St., Hayward City Hall, Hayward, CA 94541-5007 |
$0.00 |
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This new class is a must for any small business owner interested in securing a bank loan, leasing equipment or refinancing existing debt. You will learn how a wide range of banks and other lending organizations evaluate your loan applications, and the types of funding they can provide. You will have the opportunity to meet and discuss your own financing issues with representatives from banks and other lending organizations, including Citibank, Bank of the West, Wells Fargo, One California Bank, Lenders for Community Development, Bay Area Development Company, and SBA.
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| Starts: | 11/20/2008 |
Ends: | 11/20/2008 |
Scheduled Time: | 9 am to 12 pm |
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| Center: |
East Bay SBDC |
| Contact: |
Jill Astleford |
| Phone: |
(510) 208-0410 |
| E-mail: |
jill@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Successful Business Plans (Hayward) |
1/22/2009 |
Hayward |
777 B St., Hayward City Hall, 2nd Floor, Hayward, CA 94541-5007 |
$20.00 |
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This class is a building block for any small business owner or entrepreneur in search of a simple and sure fired way to understand the fundamentals of writing an excellent business plan for their specific business. The teacher, Steve Roth, who is also the Center's Director, spent over 20 years as a Venture Capital and Private Equity investor and has read over 10,000 business plans and supervised the development of over 100 successful plans. The Business Plan is the foundation for profitable growth, raising capital, communicating with employees, vendors and customers and without one the business simply isn't being well managed and won't be successful. This class is a must for business in all industries, of all types and at all stages of development.
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| Starts: | 1/22/2009 |
Ends: | 1/22/2009 |
Scheduled Time: | 9am to 1 | | |