Upcoming OCSBDC Seminars
Wednesday November 4th 6:00pm - 8:30pm Essential Steps to Starting a Successful Business
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center 2323 N. Broadway Board Room 107 Santa Ana, CA 92706
What are the critical steps to starting a successful business? Learn about tax and license requirements, the importance of good credit, what is needed to secure financing, and how to write a business plan. You will receive materials to refer to as you move forward.
$20 Charge
Presented by Orange County SBDC
Tuesday November 10th 6:00pm - 8:30pm Effective Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Business
City of Mission Viejo 200 Civic Center Saddleback Room Mission Viejo, CA 92691
"Out of sight, out of mind." Don't let this quote be the case for your business. Register now for this dynamic seminar packed with ideas, tools and techniques that will show you how to maximize your business visibility. Position your business to your target market of existing and potential clients so that they can come looking for you. Learn how to attract new customers, keep existing ones, generate leads, cultivate referrals, develop your image and grow and expand your network and data base to increase your bottom line!
$25 Charge
Presented by Orange county SBDC Consultant Linda Harasin
Wednesday November 18th 6:00pm - 9:00pm The $9 Billion Connection - Doing Business with the State of California
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center 2323 N. Broadway Board Room 107 Santa Ana, CA 92706
The State of California contracts out more than $9 billion every year! Agencies are encouraged to award at least 25% of their annual contracting dollars to certified Small Businesses (SBs) and 3% to certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs). They also give a 5% bid preference to certified SBs and may offer up to a 5% incentive to DVBEs in the formal bid process. Learn about the different contracting opportunities available to you!
No Charge
Presented by the State of California Department of General Services
Register online at www.ocsbdc.com or for more information please call 714-564-5200
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