Central Coast Small Business Development Center: Serving small business owners in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties

Seminars

Throughout the Monterey Bay, we offer seminars to perspective and existing businesses. Also check out our Special Events and Classes for more educational opportunities.

2009 Seminar Series sponsored by Wells Fargo

ONGOING SEMINARS

Business Plan Seminars
Marketing 101 Seminars
Bookkeeping 101: Practical Bookkeeping Skills for Small Businesses
Pre-Business Seminars

Business Plan Seminars

The SBDC's Business Plan Workshop is offered in several locations. This workshop will lead you to focus on a marketing plan, financial projections and a strategic plan to put your business on the road to success.

Business Plan Seminars
Learn how to:	Measure business opportunities Establish realistic goals and objectives Finance growth and profitability
	Presented by the SBDC Generously sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank
Instructor:	Diana Moreno-Inman
2009 dates:	January 21 February 11 March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 July 15 August 12 September 9 October 14 November 18* December 9 *The Business Plan Seminar for November 18 will be held at a different location: El Pajaro Community Development Corp., 23 East Beach St. Suite 209, Watsonville, CA 95076. Phone: 831-722-1224. map
Times:	2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location:	Main Library map 275 Main St., Suite 100 Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 768-3400 Building parking is free if you obtain a 3-hour pass from the Watsonville Library Desk and place it in your car before the seminar begins- otherwise cost is $5.
Fees:	Cost is $30 per person per seminar or $75 for three seminars (a savings of $15!). Visitor parking available at no cost.
Registration:	Seating is limited. Advance registration is required. To register by phone call the SBDC at 831-479-6136. To register online with Visa or Master Card, click on the button below and select a date. To pay by check, please mail the check one week in advance, to SBDC, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 with the seminar date(s) listed. Register for all three seminars today and save $15! Select a seminar date: July 15 August 12 September 9 October 14 November 18 December 9
Flyer:	Download a seminar flyer (Free Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

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Marketing 101: The Basics - Effective marketing solutions for your small business

Marketing 101
Learn how to:	CREATE and strengthen a business identity IDENTIFY your target audience DEVELOP a concise marketing message FOCUS on effective marketing outlets MAINTAIN your marketing effort
	Presented by the SBDC Generously sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank
Instructor:	John Hibble, Executive Director, Aptos Chamber of Commerce and the Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Association
2009 dates:	January 28 February 25 March 25 April 22 May 27 June 24 July 22 August 26 September 23 October 28 November 18 December 9
Times:	2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location:	Main Library map 275 Main St., Suite 100 Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 768-3400 Building parking is free if you obtain a 3-hour pass from the Watsonville Library Desk and place it in your car before the seminar begins- otherwise cost is $5.
Fees:	Cost is $30 per person per seminar or $75 for three seminars (a savings of $15!).
Registration:	Seating is limited. Advance registration is required. To register by phone call the SBDC at 831-479-6136. To register online with Visa or Master Card, click on the button below and select a date. To pay by check, please mail the check one week in advance, to SBDC, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 with the seminar date(s) listed. Register for all three seminars today and save $15! Select a seminar date: July 22 August 26 September 23 October 28 November 18 December 9
Flyer:	Download a seminar flyer (Free Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

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Bookkeeping 101: Practical Bookkeeping Skills for Small Businesses

Bookkeeping 101
Learn how to:	Understand bookkeeping concepts Avoid common bookkeepign errors Record business transactions Set up your company's books Evaluate your payroll options
	Presented by the SBDC Generously sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank
Instructor:	Kathy McClure, owner of Computer Helper
2009 dates:	January 14 February 4 March 4 April 1 NO SEMINAR IN MAY June 3 July 8 August 5 September 2 October 7 November 4 December 2
Times:	2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location:	Main Library map 275 Main St., Suite 100 Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 768-3400 Building parking is free if you obtain a 3-hour pass from the Watsonville Library Desk and place it in your car before the seminar begins- otherwise cost is $5.
Fees:	Cost is $30 per person per seminar or $75 for three seminars (a savings of $15!).
Registration:	Seating is limited. Advance registration is required. To register by phone call the SBDC at 831-479-6136. To register online with Visa or Master Card, click on the button below and select a date. To pay by check, please mail the check one week in advance, to SBDC, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 with the seminar date(s) listed. Register for all three seminars today and save $15! Select a seminar date: August 5 September 2 October 7 November 4 December 2
Flyer:	Download a seminar flyer (Free Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

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S.C.O.R.E. Pre-Business Seminars

Just starting a business? S.C.O.R.E. (Service Corps of Retired Executives) presents workshops which cover: qualifications for being in business, business licenses, cash flow, insurance, bookkeeping.

S.C.O.R.E. Pre-Business Seminar - Santa Cruz
2009 dates:	February 5 March 5 April 2 May 7 June 4 July 9 August 6 September 3 October 1 November 5 December 3
Times:	6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:	For locations and more information, call SCORE at 831-621-3735 or visit www.santacruzscore.org
Fees:	$30 (payable at the door). Register online at www.santacruzscore.org or call SCORE at 831-621-3735.
Flyer	Download a seminar flyer (Free Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

S.C.O.R.E. Pre-Business Seminar - Monterey
2009 dates:	TBA
Times:	1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location:	Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey
Fees:	$25 per person, payable at the door. Sign-in opens at 1:15 p.m. Reservations required. Reserve seats by calling 831-648-5360. For more information, visit www.bayscore.org.
Flyer:	2009 workshop flyer coming soon (Free Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

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