Central CA SBDC Regional Network
Helping Your Business Start, Grow and Succeed

E-commerce Foundations: Building, Scaling, and Thriving in the Digital Marketplace

Jumpstart your e-commerce journey with our free, comprehensive webinar series designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs build, scale, and thrive in the digital marketplace. Whether you're just starting or looking to grow, this four-part series covers every essential aspect of creating a successful e-commerce business.

 

E-commerce Foundations: Building, Scaling, and Thriving in the Digital Marketplace

Jumpstart your e-commerce journey with our free, comprehensive webinar series designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs build, scale, and thrive in the digital marketplace. Whether you're just starting or looking to grow, this four-part series covers every essential aspect of creating a successful e-commerce business.
 

E-commerce Foundations: Building, Scaling, and Thriving in the Digital Marketplace

Jumpstart your e-commerce journey with our free, comprehensive webinar series designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs build, scale, and thrive in the digital marketplace. Whether you're just starting or looking to grow, this four-part series covers every essential aspect of creating a successful e-commerce business.

 

Empowering Veterans: Navigating Business Resources and Opportunities

Join us for an insightful workshop tailored for veteran small business owners and entrepreneurs, featuring Morgan Boyd, MPP, U.S. Army Veteran, and Veterans Services Officer. As the Department Head at the County of San Luis Obispo, Morgan will guide you through the various resources available to support veteran-led businesses, including broader services for veterans such as health, education, and housing assistance. Learn about funding opportunities, mentorship programs, and strategic partnerships that can help you overcome common challenges and thrive in the local business community.

Small Business Funding Expo

Join us for a FREE IN-PERSON business funding expo on Wednesday, January 29th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The 2025 Small Business Funding Expo will teach small business owners and entrepreneurs about:

-SBA loans
-Micro Loans
-Small Business Loans
-Small Business Credit
-And more!

At conclusion of the presentation portion of the event, there will be 10+ financial and business resource vendors, as well as time for business networking.

Unlock Media Success with Compelling Press Releases & Digital Press Kits

Curious about how press releases can grow your business? Need a Digital Press Kit for a product launch or to attract stakeholders but unsure where to start? Join Becky for an informative workshop packed with practical tips on crafting effective press releases and building your Digital Press Kit. Learn what to avoid, saving you time and resources, and hear about her PR successes from decades of experience. You'll leave with a clear roadmap for earning media and Becky's writing templates to help you get started.

The A.I. Advantage: How to Power Your Business with Artificial Intelligence

A major transformation is sweeping through the modern workplace, and AI is leading the charge. Just as the internet revolutionized how we work, AI has the potential to reshape your business operations in ways you’ve never imagined. Don’t get left behind—join our free webinar to explore how AI can benefit your small business.

We’ll break down what AI can and can’t do, and show you practical applications tailored for small businesses. Learn how to create effective prompts to get the most out of AI tools and discover how easy it is to get started.

Year-End Tax Prep for Success: QuickBooks and Beyond

Join us for this informative workshop to navigate the complexities of year-end tax planning and reporting. In this hands-on session, we’ll explore key tax strategies that can maximize deductions, minimize liabilities, and ensure smooth financial transitions into the new year. We will also focus on effective utilization of QuickBooks for tax preparation and planning, providing you with practical tools to streamline your reporting and keep your records accurate and audit-ready.

Coffee & Conversation with James Fazio

Join us for this month’s Coffee & Conversation, featuring James Fazio, Co-Founder and CTO of Flume Water, a leading innovator in water management technology. James will share his journey of building Flume into a successful startup and offer insights into scaling a tech company focused on sustainability and impactful change.

Flume Water created a groundbreaking product that has tracked over 15 billion gallons of water usage. Customers have been able to reduce their water consumption by an impressive 15% on average, while cutting damaging leaks by 70%. 

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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.