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Northern California Small Business Development Centers reports its current lineup of no-cost virtual webinars designed to support small businesses. More information about NorCal SBDC and additional trainings is available at https://www.norcalsbdc.org/.
“Putting Together Your Cybersecurity Emergency Response Plan”: Aug. 12, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Presenters Zack Barton and Jake Blacksten discuss how to create an efficient cybersecurity emergency response plan. During this webinar, they will note details such as who to contact, and in what order, and provide a checklist of important steps to take in response to a cybersecurity attack. More information and registration is available here.
“Business Plans that Work”: Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m. – noon. This webinar provides a detailed format for writing business plans that get funded, say organizers. Steve Roth developed this model over 40 years of investing and has successfully used it for hundreds of companies across all industries. A panel of experts will be available to answer questions. More information and registration is available here.
“AI Basics”: Aug. 19, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Participants can discover how artificial intelligence can save time, cut costs and drive smarter decisions for their business. In this webinar, presenters will break down AI basics, showcase practical tools and provide actionable steps to help participants start leveraging AI. No technical experience is required. More information and registration is available here.
“Accessing Capital for Early Stage Businesses”: Aug. 26, 10:30 a.m. – noon. This webinar is designed for new companies looking to raise their first outside money. The webinar will cover equity and debt and feature a panel of experts. More information and registration is available here.
“Raising Equity: Venture and Risk Capital Explained”: Sept. 4, 10:30 a.m. – noon. This webinar will focus on sources of institutional venture and risk equity funds, how they make decisions, the time required to close an investment, how to work with investors and the inherent responsibilities of the founder and entrepreneur to the capital. Debt and equity work together to build the foundation for a successful business, say organizers. This webinar teaches how risk equity operates and what a venture needs to offer to raise this type of mission-critical funding. More information and registration is available here.
“Owning and Investing in Real Estate for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs”: Sept. 9, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Organizers say this webinar presents critical information for anyone interested in buying real estate, especially for small business owners looking to secure their long-term future by owning their property, plant and equipment. More information and registration is available here.
“Buy or Sell Your Business”: Sept. 16, 10:30 a.m. – noon. This webinar is aimed at those ready to pass on the torch by selling their business in the future, as well as those considering acquiring a business instead of starting one. Specifically, the material is presented for people looking to sell their business in the next two to three years as well as those interested in purchasing a business in lieu of starting one or as a means to enter new markets, add new products and drive profits through added revenue. More information and registration is available here.
“Legal Issues for Small Businesses”: Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m. – noon. This webinar was developed by Steve Roth based on his years of experience in starting and building companies. The program will focus on core legal issues important to all new companies and small businesses including the corporate form chosen, protecting intellectual property, contracts, how to avoid litigation and workplace and employment best practices. More information and registration is available here.
“Marketing for Success”: Sept. 30, 10:30 a.m. – noon. This webinar focuses on understanding and identifying a business’s core users, its heavy user group, and then building a marketing strategy to talk with those people and build a relationship with them. Organizers say this webinar is a must for anyone interested in learning about how to build long-term competitive advantage versus the competition through marketing. More information and registration is available here.
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