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| OCTOBER |
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Event |
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Location |
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Wednesday
10/06
6:00
– 8:30 p.m. |
Social Media Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses
In partnership with
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Due to the overwhelming buzz created by Social Media, some
businesses have been avoiding contemplating the idea of adding
social media to their marketing planning because it is an unknown;
while others have no idea what kind of value social media can bring
to their business. Is it all just a waste of time or is
there ROI on your investment? In this seminar, learn
what social media is about, how to use and leverage social media
while implementing it along with your existing marketing efforts.
Participants will have a better understanding on what social
media can do for their business and help them grow. Presented by
Orange County SBDC Consultant
Manal Richa |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map
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$25
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Thursday
10/07
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 Consultant
Linda Harasin |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map |
$20
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Thursday
10/14
9:00 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 to 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 |
No Charge!
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Wednesday
10/21
9:00 a.m.
– 1:00 p.m. |
State Payroll Tax
In partnership with
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How to calculate
taxes and complete payroll tax forms. This seminar is
recommended for those who have previously attended a Federal/State
Basic Payroll Tax Seminar or for those familiar with state payroll
tax reporting but who would like additional practice.
Register today!
Presented by EDD |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map |
No Charge!
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Thursday
10/28
6:00 – 8:30 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
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Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map |
No Charge!
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| NOVEMBER |
| Date |
Event |
Description |
Location |
Information/ Cost |
Wednesday
11/03
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. |
Creating a Great Business Partnership - From Selection to Sustainability
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It is estimated
that well over 50% of business partnerships fail. Learn the most
common pitfalls to avoid and the specific steps you
can take to maximize the success of your business partnership. In
this workshop you will learn what the motivational drivers
are for sustainable business partnerships, best practices in
selecting the right partner and how to maintain a
healthy partnership. Anyone considering a business
partnership or already in one should attend this informative and
interactive seminar.
(Optional - workbook for sale during and after class.)
Presented by Carian Consulting |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map |
$25
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Thursday
11/04
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. |
Essential Steps to Starting a Successful Business
In partnership with
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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 Orange County SBDC Consultant
Linda Harasin
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City of
Mission Viejo
200 Civic Center Saddleback Room
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Map |
$20
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Tuesday
11/16
9 a.m.
– 12:00 p.m. |
The Procurement Advantage: Becoming More Successful in the
Government Market
In partnership with
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This series will prepare business owners to be successful
in the public sector market. Our goal is not to teach
business owners how to operate their business, but to
provide strategies that if applied can result in success in the
public sector market. The purpose of this course is to
provide you with a general understanding of the procurement process
used by the Metropolitan Water District. We will also learn
how small businesses might market their goods and services
to the government.
Presented by The Metropolitan Water District |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map
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No Charge!
Register at
213-217-6566
lemcgee@mwdh2o.com
http://theprocurementadvantage.eventbrite.com
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| DECEMBER |
| Date |
Event |
Description |
Location |
Information/ Cost |
Wednesday
12/01
6:00
– 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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Thursday
12/02
6:00 – 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
12/07
6:00 – 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 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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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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