QuickBooks Intermediate (online version) is the second step in a three part workshop series. Learn how to manage and secure company files, list items, order and sell inventory and how to apply vendor discounts.

Elizabeth Jennings will share how 2020 has reshaped thinking around early stage investing--and how innovative businesses can use this to their advantage.

Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will be joined by recently retired long-time local banker Bill Jeffries to reflect on current lending trends in Kern County and beyond. Jeffries will discuss key items for small businesses to keep in mind when seeking funding, and resources to help owners with the process. 

Additional topics include discussion of our regional small business climate and updates on the expanded Employee Retention Tax Credit, Paycheck Protection Program [PPP] forgiveness, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program [EIDL] and more. 

The Monterey Bay Procurement Technical Assistance Center and Cal Coastal SBDC are pleased to present a webinar titled: “7 Characteristics of a Successful Contractor.”

This seminar explores the seven evaluation factors that are key to winning more contracting opportunities. These factors are key considerations, beyond price, that are reviewed by procurement evaluation teams and are vital to your success.

All registered attendees will receive a link to join the webinar on Wednesday, August 18th.

This will be hosted in Zoom.

The Monterey Bay Procurement Technical Assistance Center (MBPTAC) and Cal Coastal SBDC are pleased to present a webinar titled: “Introduction to the USASpending.gov Website.”

USASpending is a great resource for conducting marketing intelligence in the federal marketplace.  Plan on spending time with us to learn about the information you can pull from the site as well as taking part in a live demo of the site.

All registered attendees will receive a link to join the webinar on Wednesday, August 4th.

This will be hosted in Zoom.

As communities around California prepare for another fire season, please join the SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance and SBA District Office leaders from Los Angeles, Fresno, San Francisco and Sacramento for a free webinar on wildfire preparedness and SBA Disaster Assistance programs.

This presentation is intended for California city, county, and community leaders from areas vulnerable to wildfire and will cover:

WEBINAR presented by SCORE/Central Coast

As a small business, social media is overwhelming and often feels like you’re just spinning your wheels. You have to figure out where to be, how to be engaging, and how to get results—all with a limited amount of time and resources.

This webinar provides a recipe for social media that saves time and gets results to grow your business.  

Key Topic: 

• Social Media 

Learning Outcomes:

Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will be joined by Alicia Rios, director of the new Bakersfield Export Assistance Center of the U.S. Commercial Service. Recently appointed by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Rios will discuss programs for small businesses that want to sell their products or services globally. 

Additional topics include updates on remaining government pandemic relief programs, improving the small business climate, strategies for moving beyond the pandemic, and more.  

Questions from attendees will be taken.