Start Up Business Orientation…So you want to be an Entrepreneur!

Monday, February 27 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Business and Career One Stop of Paso Robles 2800 Buena Vista Dr. Paso Robles, CA Topics to be covered: Keys for Starting a Successful Business Licensing and Permits for Small Business Legal Structure First Steps to a Business Plan Business Description Marketing Management Financials Please RSVP for this FREE seminar by calling 237-3014 or email dramirez@scgoodwill.org  

FREE SBA WORKSHOP: Proposal Preparation

Embassy Suites-Edna Room Tuesday, February 28 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. 333 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo Presenter: Frank Lane, President of Stover & Associates Inc and senior trainer specializing in acquisition and general management training and consulting The Small Business Administration (SBA) in conjunction with Stover & Associates, Inc. (Stover) is presenting a FREE one day workshop focusing on Proposal Preparation for individuals or enterprises eligible for assistance under Section 7(j) of the Small Business Act, 15 USC 636. The day is packed with information that is critical to successfully developing business with the Federal Government business. Topics Include: Strategizing for a winning price How RFP elements influence strategy Developing the tech proposal Past Performance How the government selects the winner The proposal review process Frank is an SBA Certified 8(a) Minority Owned Small Business and a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small business. Stover provides top quality management training, consulting and advisory services, architect and engineering services, business process reengineering services and management support to government and industry clients. Register at http://sbaworkshops.stoverteam.com This activity is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) contract number SBAHQ-11-C-0020. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of the contractor or any products, opinions or services. All SBA Programs are exteded to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable ...

Brown Bag Dialogue: QuickBooks-Up and Running but Lost and Confused?

Friday, February 24 Noon to 1:00 pm 71 Zaca Lane, Suite 130, SLO Mission Community Services/Women's Business Center Presenter: Sherry Herrington, Sherrington Financial Fitness   Are you using QuickBooks to track your small businesses expenses and income but not sure if you’re doing things correctly? Come join us for the first of a three part BBD series presented by local QuickBooks Expert and ProAdvisor, Sherry Lutz Herrington; Owner of Sherrington Financial Fitness. The Ins and Outs of the Chart of Accounts! What is the Chart of Accounts? Balance Sheet Accounts vs. Profit and Loss Accounts Streamlining for efficiency Part I will help you unlock the mystery of the Chart of Account, the backbone of your financial record keeping system. Find out which accounts you should be using for your business and how they interrelate to one another. Understanding this key component will help get you on track to proper record keeping! This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome! RSVP to denise@mcscorp.org or call 595-1357

Brown Bag Dialogue

Friday, February 17 Noon to 1:00 pm 71 Zaca Lane, Suite 130, SLO Mission Community Services/Women's Business Center EMPLOYER BEWARE:  TEN EMPLOYMENT LAW PITFALLS FOR EVERY SMALL BUSINESS OWNER TO AVOID Presenter: Hernaldo J. Baltodano Please join local attorney Hernaldo J. Baltodano for an insightful presentation and discussion about employment law “no no’s” that every small business owner must avoid.  California is home to a dizzying array of employment laws that govern every business – large or small.  Not only can non-compliance financially devastate a business, compliance with these laws is important for maintaining good employee relations, and building and sustaining employee morale.  Happy employees translates to less legal problems and a healthier bottom line. Hernaldo J. Baltodano received his undergraduate degree from UC Davis and law degree from UC Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law.  He has spent his entire 10-year career practicing employment and labor law.  Prior to launching his own law firm with his attorney/wife, Mr. Baltodano practiced at some of the finest law firms in the country, representing plaintiffs, unions, and companies – ranging from small mom and pops to Fortune 100 companies.  Los Angeles Magazine has named Mr. Baltodano a ...

Brown Bag Dialogue: Understanding Buyer Behavior to Impact Sales

Friday, February 10 Noon to 1:00 pm 1030 Southwood Dr. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo Mission Community Services/Women's Business Center Presenter: Brian Trapp, Sales Director Barnett Cox and Associates Join us for a fascinating look into studies and experiments showing how we can influence and persuade people in business (and in life!) This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome! RSVP to denise@mcscorp.org or call 595-1357