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| OCTOBER |
| Date |
Event |
Description |
Location |
Information/Cost |
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Thursday
10/01
9 a.m.
– 3:30 p.m. |
Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar
In partnership with
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This seminar will teach the basics of federal and state payroll
taxes every business owner should know about! Learn how to report
taxes and how to distinguish between an employee and independent
contractor. You will also gather information on independent
contractor reports and ways you can get assistance on your payroll
taxes. Presented by EDD and the IRS |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map
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No Charge!
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Wednesday
10/07
6 – 8:30 p.m. |
How to Finance a Franchise
In partnership with
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The decision to
purchase your dream business can be an exciting one. However,
when it comes to financing your business you want to make
sure that you make decisions that are in your best interest. This
workshop will have a panel of funding experts with information
for getting your business off of the ground. Come learn how to
get funding and avoid pitfalls.
Presented by The Entrepreneur’s Source |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map |
$25
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Thursday
10/08
6 - 8:30 p.m. |
Essential Steps to Starting a Successful Business
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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 walk away with materials you can refer to as you move forward.
Presented by the Orange County SBDC |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map |
$20
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Wednesday
10/14
6
– 8:30 p.m. |
Quickbooks:
Managing Cash Flow, Sales and Profit
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This course is an
introduction on how to correctly install and use QuickBooks
to enter and retrieve important financial information you need to
run your business. Learn how to conduct transactions relating to
Account Receivables and Accounts Payable, how to make
deposits, enter sales and invoices, enter and pay bills,
reconcile bank accounts and get the reports that you need.
You will also be introduced to the two most important financial
statements, the Income Statement and Balance Sheet, which are
significant in managing your business. By the end of the
workshop, you’ll know how QuickBooks can save time and help organize
business finances. Please note: This is not a hands-on workshop.
Presented by Orange County SBDC Consultant Mark McCallick, C.P.A. |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map |
$25
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Wednesday
10/21
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Strategies for Public Sector Contracting
Co-sponsored by:
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This seminar will
prepare business owners to be successful in the public sector
market.
You'll learn strategies on...
- How to use specific techniques that will improve your marketing
efforts to public agencies.
- How to prepare financially for the big project you are bidding
on.
- Create and design a responsive and responsible proposal for an
RFP.
Presented by The Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map
Registration required!
Seating is limited |
No Charge!
Please register through the Metropolitan Water District at
(213) 217-6566
Lunch will be provided!
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Wedneday
10/28
9 a.m. – noon |
Procurement Advantage:
Becoming More Successful in the Government Market
Co-sponsored by:
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This course will
provide a general understanding of the procurement process used by
the Metropolitan Water District. Will guide you through the process
of how to market your goods and services to the government. The
objectives of this course are to:
- Describe procurement vehicles available to help small
businesses to work with the local government
- Learn about procurement strategies
- Describe the appropriate marketing steps required to work
with government agencies for procurement contracts; and
- Find additional resources to learn more about the
procurement process
Presented by The Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map
Registration required!
Seating is limited |
No Charge!
Please register through the Metropolitan Water District at
(213) 217-6566
Continental Breakfast will be
provided!
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| NOVEMBER |
| Date |
Event |
Description |
Location |
Information/ Cost |
Wednesday
11/04
6 – 8:30 p.m. |
Essential Steps to Starting a Successful Business
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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 walk away with materials you can refer to as you move forward.
Presented by the Orange County SBDC |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map |
$20
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Tuesday
11/10
6 – 8:30 p.m. |
Effective Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Business
In partnership with
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“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!
Presented by Orange County SBDC Consultant Linda Harasin
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City of
Mission Viejo
200 Civic Center Saddleback Room
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Map |
$25
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Wednesday
11/18
9 a.m.
– 1:00 p.m. |
Employees or Independent Contractor Tax Seminar
In partnership with
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In this seminar, you will learn the factors that determine if a
worker is an employee or independent contractor; the
consequences of incorrectly classifying workers; the basics
of statutory employment; and how to get help.
Presented by EDD and the IRS |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map
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CANCELLED
No Charge!
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Wednesday
11/18
6 – 9 p.m. |
The $9 Billion Connection – Doing Business with the State of
California
In partnership with
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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!
Presented by the State of California Department of General
Services
|
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map |
No Charge!
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| DECEMBER |
| Date |
Event |
Description |
Location |
Information/ Cost |
Wednesday
12/02
6 – 8:30 p.m. |
Essential Steps to Starting a Successful Business
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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 walk away with materials you can refer to as you move forward.
Presented by the Orange County SBDC |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map |
$20
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Thursday
12/03
5:30 – 9 p.m. |
Legal Do’s and Don’ts for Small Business
- presented in Vietnamese
Co-sponsored by:
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Business and legal
experts will be discussing the ABC's of operating a small business
from advantages of incorporating, to proper classification of
employees, to negotiating your commercial lease and everything
in-between. Don’t miss out on this informative seminar. Register
now!
Presented by Orange County SBDC Business Consultant Katie Nguyen
and the Phan Law Group |
Wells Fargo Bank
9550 Bolsa Ave. Westminster, CA 92683
Map |
(714) 564-5208
No Charge!
Refresments provided
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Thursday
12/10
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
State Labor Law and Payroll Tax Seminar
Co-sponsored by:
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Participants at this
seminar will learn about record keeping, reporting
requirements, employer obligations, and payment
requirements.
Other topics will include: Common wage and hour law applications,
employer and employee rights and responsibilities, as well as
the basics of how to distinguish between an employee and independent
contractor
Presented by the Employment Development Dept. of California |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map |
No Charge!
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For more information, please call (714) 564-5200
Or Email : oc_sbdc@rsccd.org
The Orange County Small Business Development Center, an economic
development program of Rancho Santiago Community College District,
is partially supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration
(SBA), California State University Fullerton and the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office. This material is
based upon work supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration
under the current Cooperative Agreement. Any opinions, findings
and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication
are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views
of the U.S. Small Business Administration, the California State
University Fullerton or the California Community College Chancellor’s
Office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for handicapped
individuals upon their request.
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