Small Business Workshop

For small businesses hit hard by the pandemic, grants are a good solution to overcoming limited cash flow and begin the recovery process. With federal programs ended, join us to learn about new grants and affordable microloan programs to start or grow your business. We will discuss how to find public and private grants and

Branding is more than a logo or tagline. Discover what you need to stand out from the crowd and to ensure that the image you and your business portrays is actually the image being received. A strong brand that resonates with your target market can help create recognition, trust, and generate new customers. Instructions: This

Are you interested in contracting with the Federal Government, State of CA, or Local Utilities and don't know where to start? This two-day webinar series is for you! By the end of this session, you will have a good understanding of what it means to be certified and how to begin the process of landing

Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. The session will cover: What is the USPTO? An overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting

If you are a Veteran who is interested in starting your own business, this workshop is a must! Learn the steps to starting your own business at the “How to Start a Small Business” workshop, presented by an SBDC Business Consultant. This introductory course will discuss informational topics  such as Being an Entrepreneur, Business Planning,

  Writing a business plan can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. Tune in to get expert advice from one of the IEWBC Business Counselors on how to write a clear, concise and successful business plan. Finish with a plan that will bring you peace of mind and your business potential funding! This

Join us for a virtual event to learn about Skanska’s prequalification, insurance, and bonding requirements, available subcontracting opportunities and how to bid on project opportunities, and more. You will receive the link for this webinar the day before.

Are you interested in starting your own Cottage Food Operation (CFO) or Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MHKO) and unsure of where to begin? As part of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC EATS Program, we will be hosting a FREE startup series to teach you how! In just six weeks, you will gain the information

All businesses engage in sales & marketing activities, but few tie all the elements together into a cohesive strategy that adequately addresses all the steps in the Customer Lifecycle. From collecting leads to converting customers to creating fans, we’ll use a simple but powerful framework which can be applied to any small business, regardless of

A presence on social media can be critical during a global pandemic. Join us for this two day series that will discuss all you need to know about marketing via Social Media! Class One | August 3 | Social Media Marketing Basics What is Social Media Marketing? Getting Started Hashtags and How to Use Them