¿Sueña con tener su propio negocio? ¿Cree que tiene lo que se necesita para tener éxito? Aproveche este taller gratuito de dos horas que presenta al emprendedor los conceptos básicos para comenzar un nuevo negocio:

• ¿Su idea es viable?
• ¿Que tipo de financiamiento se necesitará para abrir su negocio?
• ¿Por que necesita un plan de negocios?
• ¿Que son los riesgos, las dificultades y los requisitos de abrir su nuevo negocio?

Este taller está dirigido a emprendedores que ya tienen en mente una posible idea de negocio.

In partnership with the Central Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, join Roman Scanlon as he helps you get your business online! You'll learn: *Do’s and Don’ts - Google Business Listings *Understanding The Future of Voice Search - And How to Be Found *Understanding Basic SEO Functionality with Google

We invite you to join us at the Central Valley Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum in collaboration with BlueTechValley. There are multiple ways to participate. Don't miss your opportunity to pitch your idea and compete for $10,000, set up a booth at the tradeshow, or network with like minded individuals. 

Ready, Set, Go: Critical Actions Every Employer Should Take with the New FLSA Overtime Rule

Most of us become retailers without knowing the full scope of everything we will need to have some level of skill in. This will be an overview of the 10 things that are basic but important and help you identify the areas you need to focus on. It will help you create a plan, customized for you and your situation, if you choose to take advantage of our free SBDC services. We will cover the following topics:

1. Marketing

2. The Basics of Selling

3. Creating Strong Visual Merchandising

4. What Personal Business Skills You Need

5. Hiring Employees

A two-part overview to help you decide if a small business is a good fit, and then to create your road map for success.

• Part 1: October 9, 3-5 PM - Is Owning a Business a Good Fit for You? 
• Part 2: October 21, 3-5 PM - Planning a Healthy Business 

Topics covered include:

A two-part overview to help you decide if a small business is a good fit, and then to create your road map for success.

• Part 1: October 9, 3-5 PM - Is Owning a Business a Good Fit for You? 
• Part 2: October 21, 3-5 PM - Planning a Healthy Business 

Topics covered include:

See how Green Certified Businesses attract customers while saving on energy and water costs, reducing waste, and preventing air pollution. Join us on California Clean Air Day (October 2, 2019) to learn about:

Do you dream of owning your own business? Do you think you have what it takes to be successful? Take this free one hour workshop that introduces the entrepreneur to the basics of starting a new business:

• Is your idea viable?
• What kind of financing will it take to open your business?
• Why do you need a business plan?
• What are the risks, pitfalls and requirements of opening a new business?

This workshop is intended for the budding entrepreneur who has a rough idea for a business model. Sign up today!