Central CA SBDC Regional Network
Helping Your Business Start, Grow and Succeed

Customer Service for Happier Clients

We know companies have their hands full building in-demand products and services while also trying to grow their customer base. This workshop provides tips on how to serve your company's client bas...

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Coffee and Conversation: Venture Capitalist Panel

A distinguished panel of venture capitalists discuss current trends and what investors look for when deciding whether or not to fund your new venture. Experts share real-world experiences that prov...

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How to Use AI to Write a Business Plan

Access to an online business planning tool that uses Artificial Intelligence and a recent lawsuit filed against Amazon are among topics of this week’s FREE webinar presented by the Small Business D...

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Creative Customer Retention Strategies

Five steps to help businesses build long-term relationships with customers, and options to put Social Security on more sustainable footing are among topics of this week’s free webinar presented by...

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California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirements

Learn requirements of California’s new Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) including procedures on how to respond, report, and communicate with employees about violent workplace incidents, na...

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"The How's, What's & Why's of a Business Plan"

Federal Government Certifications for Small Businesses and How to Apply

Small business owners may be eligible for certifications that can give access to federal government contracts and getting certified is free. Joshua Howk, Business Opportunity Specialist with the U....

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smallbusinessstart

Business Start Workshop (Bilingual)

Business ownership can be an exhilarating, demanding and lucrative endeavor, but it is not for everyone. A key element of success is the ability to plan for now and the future. The more you plan, t...

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How to effectively market through partnership collaboration

On this week’s free SBDC webinar, host and director, Kelly Bearden is joined by Melissa Forziat, a nationwide marketing speaker, consultant, and author based in Southern California. Forziat provide...

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Get Your Veteran Owned Small Business on Google Search and Maps

Celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week as Cal Coastal SBDC and Monterey Bay APEX Accelerator join forces for this Grow With Google special event.  Hosted by Cal Coastal SBDC Program Manage...

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.