Twenty small business funding options and questions business owners can expect lenders to ask are among topics of this week’s free webinar. Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden focuses on essentials for small businesses to become “loan ready” including several necessary factors to start or place a company in position to expand and grow through acquiring capital. Kelly also discusses the recent deadline extension to file the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
Expanding your business into international markets presents exciting growth opportunities—but success requires the right strategy. Hosted by Central Ca SBDC’s two global trade advisors, both alumni of the U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign Commercial Service and currently guiding companies and trade associations in a variety of industries to enter new markets worldwide. Join our free webinar to gain critical insights into the fundamentals of exporting, from market selection to regulatory compliance and effective partnership strategies.
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Ensure your QuickBooks Online file is accurate and tax-ready with this free webinar. This session will provide a structured approach to organizing financial records, minimizing errors, and streamlining the tax filing process.
Great customer service is the secret ingredient to a thriving restaurant. Join us for an interactive workshop with seasoned restaurateur Ben Arrona, who will share insider strategies to enhance guest interactions and build lasting customer loyalty.
In this hands-on session, you’ll learn:
Join us this month for a special Coffee & Conversation featuring keynote speaker Haley Pavone, founder and CEO of Pashion Footwear. Haley is a Cal Poly alum and entrepreneur who revolutionized the footwear industry with her innovative convertible high heels. Her journey from a student startup to a nationally recognized brand is an inspiring story of resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurial success.
Marketing has transformed dramatically over the past century, evolving from traditional advertising methods to today’s AI-driven strategies. This interactive workshop gives small business owners a hands-on opportunity to explore how marketing tactics have adapted over time and how to apply these insights to modern business growth. Through real-world case studies, expert insights, and collaborative challenges, participants will learn how to reach their target audience, maximize limited resources, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
USDA Value Added Producer Grants, the cost of foods, and a breakfast barometer are among topics of this week’s free webinar sponsored by the CSU Bakersfield SBDC.
SBDC director, Kelly Bearden is joined by Dr. Aaron Hegde, professor of economics at CSUB and executive director of the university’s Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business. Dr. Hegde discusses the Grimm Family Center’s planned programs and events for 2025, opportunities for student research and field experience, and the creation of new innovations and technologies.
Speaker: Donica Forensich, the new Center Director of the Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center.
Donica brings a wealth of experience as a former corporate and securities attorney, with a passion for helping small businesses and entrepreneurs thrive.
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.
