Presented by the Small Business Majority

August is National Black Business Month - a time to celebrate and honor the contributions of Black-owned small businesses - but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Black-owned small businesses and self-employed people are struggling to access critical resources and facts about funding to keep their businesses afloat. These issues can be particularly challenging for businesses with slim profit margins and systemic barriers to success.

Presented by the SBA Fresno District Office

COVID-19 has challenged America's small businesses like never before. Join leaders from USDA. and SBA to learn about programs that are helping small businesses access critically needed working capital including those in rural and communities, farmers, and ranchers.

This Webinar looks into the Future of Retail and Helps Prepare Small Business Owners for What their Business will Look Like in a Post-Pandemic World.

This Webinar Discusses what Businesses should Expect in Quarter 4 of 2020 and includes an Effective Marketing and Promotional Roadmap for How to Stay Nimble, Flexible and Focused in 2021!

No matter what industry they are involved in, most businesses have seasonal highs and lows. However running a seasonal tourism business depends heavily on the revenue generated during a single season to carry them through the year and there is no wiggle room for a bad season or let alone a pandemic. This webinar will discuss how seasonal businesses can start to pivot their operational model, share ideas for continuing to reach out to their seasonal visitors and build loyalty, and begin implementing new ways to reposition themselves for the both the short and long term.

Small businesses can learn the latest SBA guidelines regarding the potential sale or exchange of collateral equipment for those with Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) in this week’s free webinar hosted by the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield. 

In challenging times, being strategic is critical to help your business survive. The 1 Hour Financial Forecast will provide your business tools to develop a short term, customized, plan that has clear and measurable targets.  We’ll share best practices to maximize sales, prioritize challenging spending decisions and provide a template to review progress.

Join hosts Susan Walsh and Rhonda Lowe while they connect with local female entrepreneurs on their challenges and growth during the pandemic.

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