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Sales Strategies: How to Master the Market

Join us for our upcoming webinar "Sales Strategies: How to Master the Market," where you'll have the unique opportunity to learn from Kristin Mehiel, a seasoned sales and marketing expert.

This engaging workshop is perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their sales skills, from experienced professionals to those just starting out. You'll delve into the heart of market dynamics, discover effective sales strategies for both B2B and B2C markets, explore the impact of digital marketing on sales, and learn how to enhance sales knowledge in a practical and dynamic way.

Coffee and Conversation

Agenda:

  • 8:30-9:30AM - Keynote Speaker
  • 9:30-10AM - In Person Networking

 

Join us for our first 2024 session of Coffee and Conversation, featuring Dr. Mallory Embree, Chief Science Officer and technical co-founder of Native Microbials. Dr. Embree brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, derived from her extensive academic and research background in bioengineering and microbial communities.

Design Thinking Essentials: Unleash Your Innovation Potential

Training Topics: Business Plan, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Other
 
Design thinking is a human-centered, solution-focused approach to problem-solving that has rapidly gained recognition as a powerful tool for innovation. In this hands-on workshop, you will discover the fundamental principles and methodologies of design thinking and learn how to apply them to various challenges, from product development to process improvement and beyond. Led by Tim Clark, a seasoned product expert and founder of A Human Thing. 

*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: SBA 504 Loans

On this week’s free SBDC webinar, host and director, Kelly Bearden will be joined by Keith Brice, President of Mid State Development, and Frank Gallegos, Executive Director of Cen Cal Business Finance Group in Fresno. They will discuss details of the Small Business Administration’s fixed asset 504 loan program, and the difference in interest rates between 504 loans in the 7 percent range compared to more traditional SBA guaranteed loan rates in the lower teens. 
 

*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: Keys to creating an effective nonprofit strategic plan

Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will be joined by consultant and author Eric Ryan, co-founder of Mission Met, a company that specializes in nonprofit strategic planning, training, and coaching. Ryan will discuss five key barriers to overcome and solutions on how to create and execute an effective nonprofit strategic plan. Attendees will be provided a free e-book written by Ryan, "Mission Met: Proven Strategic Planning Guidance to Help You Build a Financially Secure and Impactful Nonprofit."   

2024 Startup Factory at CSUMB

Ever dreamed of starting your own business but unsure where to begin? Join our immersive, hands-on experience designed to transform your idea into a thriving business venture - all in just one day! Discover the essential steps to create a business that addresses the problems close to your heart. Explore the key elements of entrepreneurship and learn how to craft a solution that matters. Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and witness your passion evolve into profit!

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.