Small Business
Small Business: Putting America Back to Work Each year, SBA district offices around the country recognize the contributions of small businesses to the economy and our communities through our annual Small Business Week awards program. Join SBA’s Santa Ana District Office in recognizing this year’s award recipients at the Grove of Anaheim on Tuesday, June 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., where we’ll be presenting a variety of awards to small business owners, small business champions, and small business lenders from throughout Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Individual registration costs $75 and includes networking, lunch, and participation in...
LEARN HOW TO GET CERTIFIED TO EXPAND YOUR MARKET AT THE INLAND EMPIRE WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER Government Procurement 3-Part Series Mastermind Join the IEWBC and Joy White to get certified, identify government opportunities, and take your business to a whole new level. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – There are several opportunities for small businesses to sell their products to the local, state, and federal government. Getting certified as a Women/Minority/Veteran/Small business can open your business up to new opportunities. Learn how you can get certified and expand your business at Cal State’s Inland Empire Women’s Business Center’s three-part series beginning on...
LEARN HOW TO GET CERTIFIED TO EXPAND YOUR MARKET AT THE INLAND EMPIRE WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER Government Procurement 3-Part Series Mastermind Join the IEWBC and Joy White to get certified, identify government opportunities, and take your business to a whole new level. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – There are several opportunities for small businesses to sell their products to the local, state, and federal government. Getting certified as a Women/Minority/Veteran/Small business can open your business up to new opportunities. Learn how you can get certified and expand your business at Cal State’s Inland Empire Women’s Business Center’s three-part series beginning on...
Managing Different Personalities Employers are often challenged with managing different personality types within the workplace. For example introverts and extraverts approach life from different angles; each has their own strengths and unique skill set. How can an employer effectively manage each to create a cohesive and productive organization? This seminar will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 9:00 – 11:00 am at the West End Employment Resource Center located at 9650 9th Street in Rancho Cucamonga. This workshop is sponsored by the County of San Bernardino and the Inland Empire SBDC; co-sponsored by Fredericks Benefits, Logue & Associates,...
HR Overview Small Businesses that employ only one person must comply with various federal and state labor laws. Penalties, lawsuits, or even worse, going out of business are all realities of non-compliance. This class will provide a basic overview of the key labor laws and human resource functions that must be implemented as part of owning and operating a small business. The HR Overview workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm at the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce located at 26790 Ynez Court in Temecula, CA. Sponsored by the Temecula Valley Chamber...
How to Start Your Small Business If you are a new or aspiring business owner this workshop is a must! Discuss the steps to take towards starting your first business. The “How to Start Your Small Business” workshop is presented by an SBDC Business Consultant who will discuss informational topics such as Being an Entrepreneur, Business Planning, Small Business Financing, the Legal Forms of Organization, Licensing and Permits and The Services Provided By The Inland Empire SBDC. This seminar will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Carolyn Owens Community Center located at...
Understanding Your Financials Know Your Numbers! Understanding the basics of accounting and finance is vital if you are planning to succeed in business! This seminar will give you a basic overview of accounting and finance principles for a small business and provide you with the framework to make timelier and accurate business decisions. The Understanding Your Financial Statements workshop will be presented by an SBDC Business Consultant and will cover topics such as Accounting Methods, Financial Statements & Ratios, Break Even Analysis, Costing Your Products, Budgeting and Cash Flow Management. This seminar will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012...
CSUSB CENTER OFFERS WORKSHOP ON WEBSITES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – A workshop on acquiring and maintaining a presence on the Internet for small business owners will be presented Tuesday, March 20, by the Inland Empire Women’s Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino. “Websites for Small Businesses: Affordable Alternatives” will be from 6-8 p.m. at the center’s office, 202 East Airport Drive, Suite 100, in San Bernardino. The cost is $20 if pre-registered or $25 at the door. To register, visit the center’s website at www.iewbc.org or call 909-890-1242. Specifically geared to the non-technical person, the workshop...
CSUSB Center Offers Workshop On Websites For Small Businesses SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – A workshop on acquiring and maintaining a presence on the Internet for small business owners will be presented Tuesday, March 20, by the Inland Empire Women’s Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino. “Websites for Small Businesses: Affordable Alternatives” will be from 6-8 p.m. at the center’s office, 202 East Airport Drive, Suite 100, in San Bernardino. The cost is $20 if pre-registered or $25 at the door. To register, visit the center’s website at www.iewbc.org or call 909-890-1242. Specifically geared to the non-technical person, the workshop...
SBA PROGRAM HELPS TO BRIDGE THE SMALL BUSINESS GAP WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s national network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) plays an essential role in the economic development of their states and local communities through their direct, face-to-face counseling for small businesses, according to a report released today by the SBA. The report, produced by the National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board, focuses on SBDCs’ impact on small business access to SBA’s programs and services, including access to SBA capital, procurement, disaster and international trade programs. “SBA’s Small Business Development Centers give new and growing small businesses the resources they need throughout the year to...