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| JULY |
| Date |
Event |
Description |
Location |
Information/ Cost |
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Thursday
07/01
6
– 8:30 p.m. |
Essential Steps to Starting a Successful Business |
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
Linda Harasin
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Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map
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$20
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Thursday
07/15
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
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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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Wednesday
07/21
6
– 8:30 p.m. |
Time Management for Entrepreneurs
In partnership with
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As an entrepreneur,
you wear many hats, and constantly switch from task to task. Do you
spend your day in a frenzy of activity and then wonder why you
haven’t accomplished as much as you want to?
This workshop will show you how to set priorities, overcome
procrastination, plan vs. schedule your day, deal with interruptions,
manage e-mail and ultimately gain control over your work life.
Register and attend this informative workshop, it will help you get
control over
your most valuable asset...your time. Learn how to schedule and
manage time
wisely and effectively, avoid procrastination and improve
productivity.
Presented by Orange County SBDC Consultant
Elisabeth Pechs |
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
07/29
6 – 8:30 p.m. |
Developing a Winning Business Plan
In partnership with
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The number one reason
why 80% of new businesses fail is due to lack of proper planning.
Will your business be part of the 20% that succeed?
Anyone planning to start a business or
expand an existing enterprise should attend this
informative and valuable seminar that will lead to
developing a winning business plan. You will learn about
the power of a business plan that covers the organizational
strategy, the operations plan,
marketing activity and financial statements.
Register today!
Presented by Orange County SBDC Consultant
Linda Harasin |
City of Mission Viejo
200 Civic Center
Saddleback Room
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Map |
$25
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| AUGUST |
| Date |
Event |
Description |
Location |
Information/ Cost |
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Wednesday
08/04
6
– 8:30 p.m. |
Essential Steps to Starting a Successful Business |
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
Linda Harasin |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map
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$20
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Thursday
08/05
9 a.m.
– 12 p.m. |
Winning Contracts with the Government |
Did you know that our local, state, and federal
governments and large corporation have millions of dollars
to spend on products and services?
We can show you how to tap into the opportunities!
Where does your company fit into the government market? How does
government purchasing process work? What are certification programs
and how do you qualify?
How do you market your business to appropriate agencies? How do you
bid on federal contracts? Is this right for you and your business?
If you have always wanted to learn more about selling your
products or service to the government, this is the right seminar for
you!
Presented by the Orange County SBDC
Consultants
Linda
Hoitt and
Dick
Brown |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map |
$25
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Tuesday
08/17
6 – 7:30 p.m. |
Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
In partnership with
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Earlier this year
two Acts were enacted to provide incentives for small businesses.
The Small business Health Care Tax Credit helps small businesses
afford the cost of covering their employees and is specifically
targeted for those with low-and moderate-income workers. The
credit is designed to encourage small employers to offer health
insurance coverage for the first time or maintain coverage they
already have. Under the Hiring Incentives to Restore
Employment (HIRE) Act two new tax benefits are available to
employers who hire certain previously unemployed worker ("qualified
employees"). Attending this workshop will provide you with the
necessary information you will need in order to qualify for these
credits
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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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Wednesday
08/18
6 - 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 |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Map |
No Charge!
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| SEPTEMBER |
| Date |
Event |
Description |
Location |
Information/ Cost |
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Wednesday
09/01
6 – 8:30 p.m. |
Essential Steps to Starting a Successful Business
|
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
09/15
6 – 8:30 p.m. |
QuickBooks: An Overview for Beginners
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Every business owner needs to learn the
basics of how to setup QuickBooks!
In this seminar, participants will receive instructions on installing the computerized bookkeeping software at their home or business. The seminar also covers entering sales and invoices, making deposits, entering and paying bills, reconciling bank accounts and producing
basic financial statements.
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
09/16
6 – 9 p.m. |
Keeping the Seats Filled - Marketing Strategies for Restaurants
- presented in Vietnamese
Co-sponsored by
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Discover how to generate business for your restaurant by creating a
marketing plan that covers market research, advertising, in-store marketing, and
public relations. Participants will have materials to work with as they move forward with their restaurant’s business strategies.
Presented by Orange County SBDC Consultants
Katie KieuDung
Nguyen and
Linda Hoitt |
Wells Fargo Bank
9550 Bolsa Ave.
Westminster, CA 92683
Map |
Vietnamese
phone line
(714) 564-5208
No Charge!
Refreshments provided
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Wednesday
09/29
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Employee or Independent Contractor Tax Seminar
In partnership with
|
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 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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