Marketing to Changing Generations
What you will learn:
-The 4 deadly pitfalls of 'One Size Fits' All Marketing
-2 strategic steps every business owner should take
-7 smart marketing moves you should already be doing
Human Resources 101: Tips and Myths
Having good practices in human resources can help any business improve their bottom
line. Human resources is important for the people process, hiring the right staff, and plays
an important role with maintaining compliance with ever-changing employment laws.
Onboarding, training and development, safety and guidance for strategic management
practices are other benefits that help a business, and their employees succeed.
Some of the hot topics include:
Cómo Emprender Su Negocio (Spanish Business Start Workshop)
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 el presente y el futuro. Cuanto más planifiques, más informado estarás, lo que a su vez te ayudará a centrar tus prioridades y a tomar grandes decisiones en el proceso.
How to Grow Exports with Help from the U.S. Department of Commerce
Learn how businesses can grow their exports and increase online international customers with help from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Global eCommerce revenue for businesses is expected to grow to $4,198.5 billion in U.S. dollars by 2025.
HATCH Business Planning for Food Entrepreneurs
Join HATCH and Valley Community SBDC for this free workshop to help food entrepreneurs plan for their businesses! Come and listen to expert consultant and food business owner Gladys Martinez talk about smart planning habits and much more!
Equity Capital for Small Businesses Workshop
Are you interested in learning more about equity capital?
Join us for our Equity Capital workshop, presented by the Valley Sierra SBDC and Opportunity Stanislaus. This workshop will explore equity capital and verify if your business is a good fit for equity funding.
This workshop will explore the following:
- What is Venture Capital and different types of fundraising?
- What are the different rounds of funding?
- What is an Elevator Pitch?
- What are the essentials for a fundraising deck?
- Strategies to be successful during fundraising?
SBIR and STTR Tech Startup Grants for R&D
With $4 billion available annually, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer federal programs are a source of startup grant money and seed capital for early-stage companies to conduct research and development that leads to commercialization of novel innovations and technologies.
Igniting the Fire: International Trade Opportunities
Join us and seize global opportunities! This FREE workshop is for anyone who is interested in exploring the International Trade market and mastering the intricacies of the global economy. May is World Trade Month, and there is no better time than the present to export.
Date: May 14th
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: Funding Opportunities for Development & Commercialization of Technology
Two of the federal government’s largest research and development grant programs available for small business technological innovation and transfer opportunities are among topics of this week’s free webinar presented by the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield.
How to Understand Power Dynamics and Create Small Business Strategy
How small businesses can create an effective strategy and understand power dynamics to promote business growth, and how business owners can become more politically involved on issues that impact them are topics of this week’s free webinar. SBDC director Kelly Bearden is joined by Jovan Agee, CEO of Agee Global Solutions, a government affairs company that partners with businesses, organizations and governments.
