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September 2025
WEBINAR Legal Corner: Business Survival-Learn the 4 Main Ways to Avoid Liability
Business survival-Learn the 4 main ways to avoid liability so your business can survive then thrive! You'll get to see how good management moves cost less and they keep away those situations you'll need to pay a lawyer or loosing an avoidable lawsuit. The webinar goes over how to manage your business with the tools of LLCs; Corporations; Contracts; Insurance; AND at No Cost or very low cost to you! Instructor: Ben Martin (SBDC Advisor) and Attorney who loves helping new and small businesses, survive and thrive. With over 20 years…
Find out more »WEBINAR Legal Corner: How to Value a Business
Join our informative webinar on how to value your business, presented by investment banker, financial expert and business advisor Michael DeDonato J.D., M.B.A. Why Attend: Learn the 10 essential reasons to value your business, including exit strategy planning, buy/sell agreements, and securing funding Discover the 11-step process for accurately valuing your business Understand key financial metrics like Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) and EBITDA, and when to use each Get insights from an experienced investment banker who has helped numerous business owners sell…
Find out more »WEBINAR Fast Track Start-Up Crash Course 3-day Series
Take our 3-day Fast Track “bootcamp” program. This course was developed by industry professionals to provide you the basic tools you need to start your business. This is ideal for prospective businesses with little to no time but a willingness and desire to learn the language of business, determine whether starting a business makes sense and if so, specific steps to start the business. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview only. If you need additional detail or class instruction,…
Find out more »WEBINAR How to do an HR Audit
This training is designed to assist California small business owners audit their in-house HR files, HR processes, especially with all of the new HR laws that came into reality in January 2025. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) who brings over 25 years of HR experience, helping small business owners find solutions to their human resources needs. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »IN PERSON EVENT: Biz Basics – What Business Should I Start?
Thinking of starting a business, but not sure what kind? You’re not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs are fueled by passion and the dream of being their own boss—but often lack clarity on the type of business that truly fits their strengths, lifestyle goals, and market realities. In this interactive 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to: Clarify your personal motivations and entrepreneurial strengths Explore and compare different business models Evaluate your business ideas with practical tools Identify the type of business…
Find out more »WEBINAR HR Basics and Preparing your Business for Employees
This critical HR training will guide you through the basics of what HR is and how to prepare your business for employees before you hire them. Learning these steps will help protect your business from unintended risks and provide you valuable California based HR knowledge and best practices. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) brings over 25 years of HR experience, helping small business owners find solutions to their human resources needs. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Transition from Handyman to Construction Company Owner!
Ready to Level Up Your Career? Join Us for a Free, Informative Presentation! What You'll Learn: - Transform your skills from handyman to business owner! - Steps to obtain a contractor’s license hassle-free. - Launching your very own Construction business. Who Should Attend: - Handymen/Handywomen looking to elevate their careers. - Individuals interested in starting their own Construction company. - People eager to learn the basics of the trade and business. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity! Your Journey…
Find out more »WEBINAR Legal Corner: Stop the Madness! Getting Control and Organized to Run Your Small Business
Learn a number of efficiency methods used by successful people in business. Learn how to become more efficient while also making your business life easier and keeping your sanity too. Easy to use and with positive results. All at no cost or very low cost! Instructor: Ben Martin (SBDC Advisor) and Attorney who loves helping new and small businesses, survive and thrive. With over 20 years of experience working for SBDCs, Non-profit Entrepreneurship Programs, and Pro Bono service to people wanting to build their futures.…
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