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

QuickBooks Tax Reporting & 1099s

Damon Watkins, the Director of Finance & Operations for Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, is a motivated, personable business professional with a 15+ year track record in m...

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Bajo Demanda: Cómo Emprender Su Negocio

Ser propietario de un negocio puede ser una empresa estimulante, exigente y lucrativa, pero no es para todo el mundo. Un elemento clave del éxito es la capacidad de planificar...
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Chevron Looks to Partner with Diverse Local Businesses

A representative from Chevron discusses how the company is looking for diverse local businesses that could potentially serve the oil and gas industry on this week’s FREE webinar presented by the Sm...

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How Business Loans Work and What to Know Before Applying

What to know before applying for a small business loan, how to put a loan package together, resources for creating a business plan, and how to place your company in a position to grow and expand th...

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Efficient Restaurant Operations

Join us for a focused workshop on time management and multitasking in the restaurant industry, led by Ben Arrona, a seasoned hospitality expert with over 25 years of experience. This session will c...

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7 Strategies to Improve Your Profit

Designed for the small business owner that has been in business 5-15 years but would like to:

  • Work less

  • ...
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Agricultural Business and Innovation

USDA Value Added Producer Grants, the cost of foods, and a breakfast barometer are among topics of this week’s free webinar sponsored by the CSU Bakersfield SBDC.

SBDC director, Kelly Beard...

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Coffee & Conversation w/ John Couch

John Couch was recruited by Steve Jobs in 1978 and become the 54th employee at Apple, as the Director of New Products.
He held several positions while at Apple and was notably the fir...
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Intellectual Property - Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets & Patents

An outreach officer for the western region of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office talks about patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, and why entrepreneurs and innovators should consid...

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Beyond the Plate: Redefining Restaurant Hospitality

In today's competitive culinary landscape, outstanding food alone is no longer sufficient to ensure the success of a restaurant. Exceptional service and hospitality are the cornerstones of a memora...

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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.