When your potential customers and site visitors search at Google, Bing, and Yahoo! ... does your Web site appear in the results? At or near the top? In this class we will be exploring SEO tactics to get your local business ready for 2020 & beyond. You’ll leave having a better understanding of how SEO […]
If you’re a small business owner, you know that there are two ways to make more profit: increasing sales or reducing costs. In this webinar, we share 7 kinds of tools you can use to decrease your costs by automating: 1. Vendor Invoices and Receipts Tracking 2. Customer Service 3. Hiring 4. Employee Scheduling 5. […]
Description: In this webinar, we will discuss everything you need to know to: Reach your target audience Get more leads Start generating revenue! In this live session, you will learn: 1. Online Business: Quick Checklist to Get Started 2. How to Generate Online Sales (Step-by-Step Process, Tools, and Examples): Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing […]
If you are considering entering the artisan food business, this workshop will shed some light on assessing the feasibility of your model. Like nearly every aspect of commerce, the food industry has felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though some have had to closed because of it, many of its participants have successfully pivoted […]
Join the Northern California SBDC Finance Center as we update you on the IRS Employee Retention Credit and answer your questions! SBDC financial advisor, JoanYamauchi, will answer live questions from attendees and present on the following: What is the Employee Retention Credit? Why should I apply? How do I qualify? How do I determine […]
SVOG Opens April 8th, 2021 Join the Northern California SBDC Finance Center as we update you on the SVOG Application Process and Qualifications
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In this workshop, we explore Google’s free tool for local businesses that allows you to promote your Business Profile and gives you a presence in Google Search and on Google Maps. With your Google My Business account, you can get customer reviews, show images and videos, promote special offers and events and even link to […]
Take the first steps on your journey to being an entetrpeneur. This webinar is a brief introduction to entrepreneurship and what goes into creating and starting a new business. This webinar will run over 2 consecutive days. It includes a high-level overview of some of the things that will be critical to your success, including: PART […]
Attract new clients, activate hidden revenue potential, and advance your competitive edge, with this 5 part series designed to equip you with the knowledge and the right tools to be found, in the new digital economy. In the "Game of Google" being found by new clients begins with having a robust online presence, content that […]
Did you know that 82% of businesses that fail due to cash flow problems? Knowing your numbers can help you cut costs and aid in planning your future, and this workshop will guide you through the essential steps. It’s time to get an honest picture of where your business is at financially. Who Should Attend […]
Take the first steps on your journey to being an entetrpeneur. This webinar is a brief introduction to entrepreneurship and what goes into creating and starting a new business. This webinar will run over 2 consecutive days. It includes a high-level overview of some of the things that will be critical to your success, including: […]
This orientation is designed to be a starting place for those considering jumping into business for the first time. The workshop will provide you with a start-up guide, as well as a general overview of the things to consider when starting a business such as: - Business Licensing Requirements - Business Taxes You Are Required […]
After facing an unexpected year, we've all learned about what it means to be resilient, and this is especially true of small businesses. We've shifted, realigned, pivoted and re-birthed our companies to survive the pandemic. And, in the process, we've all learned some truths about flexibility, perseverance and survival. What have you, as a business person, […]
Since its inaugural launch in 2010, the Business Ignitor Course has helped over 150 entrepreneurs started new businesses or kickstarted existing enterprises. The course is very different than typical business basics courses. In addition to covering just the right amount of business fundamentals to launch with a minimum viable product or service, the Ignitor […]
There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise. - R.H. Sin Women entrepreneurship is on the rise! This revitalizing group series is focused on supporting, educating, and empowering women entrepreneurs to create abundance in all areas of their lives. The emphasis is on collaborating, connecting, and cultivating resilient business models and […]
Following Wednesday morning's ASK SBDC update from 10:30 - 11:00, join the California Small Enterprise Task Force until 11:30 for virtual office hours led by experienced attorneys and business advisors of the Northern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network.
Monthly Digital Marketing Hour on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 9AM Digital Marketing During Covid-19 If not prior to the pandemic, most businesses have now started to embrace digital technology and marketing as the only means to communicate with their customers and promote their products and services. With the array of digital tools […]
More and more businesses are moving to the Cloud, but what exactly does that mean? Is the Cloud secure or safe to store your data, documents, or photos? Should small businesses even consider using the Cloud? Cloud storage is changing the way we do business. Stay current with this new workshop that answers […]
PowerPoint is the default software for presentations. And with the pandemic, we have seen a greater need of knowing how to use the software for virtual presentations on platforms such as zoom. Whether for teaching your clients remotely, or creating a pitch for funding, PowerPoint is an important skill for staying resilient during these uncertain times. This is a […]
Facebook Advanced Social Media Marketing Tools — What You Need to Know for Your Business So you're clear on different Facebook assets, pages, profiles and groups — and you are ready to go to the next level with an introduction to Facebook Creator, Facebook Business Manager and Facebook Ads Manager. This class will very briefly […]
The three-part Website Development & Optimization Webinar Series introduces the best practices for website design, development, and optimization to the small business owner, discussing both how to improve an existing website and how to design and build a new one. It explains the vital role a website plays in promoting your business and demonstrates techniques […]
Get ready for the return of in-person retail and the summer tourist season. Sharpen your digital practices. Get visitors and locals alike excited to spend money with your business. Sign up now for our NEW spring digital marketing intensive program! Improve your web presence, keywords, search engine results, and social media best practices. You get […]
Startup Monterey Bay is a program of the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development at the CSUMB College of Business.
