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.

2008 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 - Aptos
Learn how to:	Measure business opportunities Establish realistic goals and objectives Finance growth and profitability
	Presented by the SBDC Instructor, Diana Moreno-Inman Generously sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank
2008 dates:	January 16 February 13 March 12 April 9 May 14 June 11 July 9 August 13 September 10 October 8 November 12 December 10
Times:	1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Location:	Cabrillo College Sesnon House, Room 1804 6500 Soquel Avenue, Aptos CA 95003 Directions to the Sesnon House
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 9 August 13 September 10 October 8 November 12 December 10
Flyer:	Download a seminar flyer (Free Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

Business Plan Seminars - Seaside
Learn how to:	Measure business opportunities Establish realistic goals and objectives Finance growth and profitability
	Presented by the SBDC Instructor, Lou Panetta, former CEO Fujitsu Personal Systems and Faculty, School of Business, CSUMB Generously sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank
2008 dates:	February 20 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 20 September 17 October 15 November 19
Times:	1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Location:	One-Stop Career Center University Plaza Shopping Center 1760 Fremont Blvd. Bldg D2, Room A52 (*held in the Options Room) Directions to the One-Stop Career Center
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 16 August 20 September 17 October 15 November 19
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
2008 dates:	January 30 February 27 March 26 April 23 May 28 June 25 July 23 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19
Times:	2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location:	Workforce Santa Cruz County Career Works 18 West Beach Street, Watsonville, CA Directions to the Workforce Santa Cruz County Career Works
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 23 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19
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 Instructor, Carla Sikand Generously sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank
Instructor:	Carla Sikand, Owner, Bookkeeping Plus
2008 dates:	February 6 March 5 April 2 May 7 June 4 July 2 August 6 September 3 October 1 November 5 December 3
Times:	2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location:	Workforce Santa Cruz County Career Works 18 West Beach Street, Watsonville, CA Directions to the Workforce Santa Cruz County Career Works
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 2 August 6 September 3 October 1 November 5 December 3
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
2008 dates:	Every first Thursday of each month. February 7 March 6 April 3 May 1 June 5 July 10 August 7 September 4 October 2 November 6 December 4
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
2008 Dates:	February 9 May 3 September 20
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:	2008 workshop flyer coming soon (Free Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

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