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Winter 2008 Calendar
2323 N. Broadway, Suite 201 · Santa Ana , CA 92706 · (714) 564-5200 · FAX (714) 647-1168 |
[ JANUARY ] [ FEBRUARY ] [ MARCH ]
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| JANUARY |
| Date |
Event |
Description |
Location |
Information/ Cost |
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Thursday
01/03
9 a.m.
– 12 p.m. |
Employee or Independent Contractor Tax Seminar
Co-Sponsored by
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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
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Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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No Charge!
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Wednesday
01/16
6 - 8:30 pm |
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 an OC SBDC Consultant |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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$20
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Thursday
01/17
9 a.m.
– 3:30 p.m. |
Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar
Co-Sponsored by
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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
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No Charge!
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Wednesday
01/30
6 – 8:30 p.m. |
Effective Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Business
Co-Sponsored
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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 your. 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 Linda Harasin, OC SBDC Consultant
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City of Mission Viejo
200 Civic Center
Saddleback Room
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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$25
Refreshments provided!
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| FEBRUARY |
| Date |
Event |
Description |
Location |
Information/ Cost |
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Monday
02/04
6 – 8:30 p.m. |
Developing a Winning Business Plan – Your Roadmap to Success
Co-Sponsored
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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 Linda Harasin, OC SBDC Consultant |
City of Anaheim
Gordon Hoyt Conference Room
201 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Second Floor
Anaheim, CA 92805
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No Charge!
Dinner provided
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Thursday
02/07
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 Mark McCallick, C.P.A, OC SBDC Consultant
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Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway
Board Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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$25
Refreshments provided
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Friday
02/08
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Employee or Independent Contractor Tax Seminar
Co-Sponsored by
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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 (Employment Development Department of CA) |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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No Charge!
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Wednesday
02/13
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar
Co-Sponsored by
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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
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No Charge!
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Wednesday
02/20
6 - 8:30 p.m. |
Essential Steps to Starting a Successful Business |
This seminar will take you through the essential steps that are critical in starting a successful business. Learn about tax and license requirements, the importance of good credit, and what is needed to secure financing. We will also cover the basics of how to write a business plan, an essential component in starting a business and in obtaining financing. Participants will receive reference materials to use as they move forward in the business planning process.
Presented by an OC SBDC Consultant |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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$20
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Wednesday
02/27
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Prime & Subcontractor Relations
Co-Sponsored by
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These CCCP courses provide the necessary understanding of the requirements and tools needed to successfully navigate the bid and RFP process as well as tips for partnering, winning and executing a strong management plan.
Learn how to get the most out of pre-bid conferences; how to market your company to get on the team; how to network before and after the RFP process; how to make the sales pitch; and how to address prime and subcontractor issues.
Training provided under contract by Padilla & Associates
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Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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No Charge!
Lunch provided
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Wednesday
02/27
1 – 4 p.m. |
Submitting Winning Bids & Executing Them Successfully
Co-Sponsored by
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Attendees will understand what estimating and bidding mean as well as know what makes them successful. Participants will also learn how to incorporate plans and specs into an estimate; how to use job cost to become a successful estimator; and how to evaluate the impact of direct and indirect costs.
Topics include: bidding, estimating, plan reading, scheduling, and management plans
Training provided under contract by Padilla & Associates
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Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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No Charge!
Lunch provided
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Thursday
02/28
9 a.m.- 12 p.m. |
Project Management & Construction Methods
Co-Sponsored by
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Register now to learn how to develop a project management plan; create an organizational structure; develop tasks that support a performance-based tracking system; establish accurate and manageable schedules; schedule work, workers and materials; interact with the Caltrans Resident Engineer; and control projects from initiation through completion.
Topics include: construction methods and materials, project management plan, project development and scheduling, managing work flow, performing the work, and monitoring quantity and quality
Training provided under contract by Padilla & Associates
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Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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No Charge!
Lunch provided
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| MARCH |
| Date |
Event |
Description |
Location |
Information/ Cost |
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Wednesday
03/05
6 – 8:30 p.m. |
Pasos Esenciales Para Empezar un Negocio Exitoso
- presentado en español
Patrocinado por
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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 Elisabeth Pechs, OC SBDC Consultant
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Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706 |
$20
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Thursday
03/06
6 – 9 p.m. |
Ask the Experts: Financing for Small Businesses and Start-ups
- presented in Vietnamese
Co-sponsored by
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Do you need capital to expand your business? Do you need a loan, private investors, or better financial and cash flow management systems? Fluctuating market conditions, aggressive competition, pricing pressures and rising costs can put a strain on the financial health of any business. Register now for an opportunity to meet with bankers and financial advisors. You will walk away with an understanding of how to best meet your company’s financial needs.
Presented by Katie KieuDung Nguyen and panel of bankers |
Wells Fargo Bank
7950 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683 |
(714) 564-5208
Register online www.ocsbdc.com
No Charge!
Refreshments provided
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Wednesday
03/12
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Construction Law
Co-sponsored by
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Register now to learn more about the basics of construction law; the impact on bidding and performance; substitutions; disputes and alternative dispute resolution; and agreement clauses.
Other topics covered:
Construction
• Grounds for Relief
• Differing Site Conditions Claims
• Mechanic’s Liens
• Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act
Common Mistakes Made
by
Primes
and Subs
• Preliminary Notices
• Liquidated Damages
• Change and Dispute Clauses
• Claims and Suits
Training provided under contract by Padilla & Associates |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706 |
No Charge!
Lunch provided
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Wednesday
03/12
1 – 4 p.m. |
Cost Control
Co-sponsored by
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Attendees will understand about how important cost control is to a successful bid; how to determine fully burden costs; what direct labor/overhead is; equipment, material and other fees and costs; how to prepare a take-off; and case study plan resources.
Topics covered include:
• Case Studies using actual bid specifications
• Cost Control methods and worksheets for computing costs
• How to prepare a winning bid
Training provided under contract by Padilla & Associates |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706 |
No Charge!
Lunch provided
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Wednesday
03/12
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 an OC SBDC Consultant |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706 |
$20
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Thursday
03/13
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
State of California and Federal Prevailing Wage Requirements
Co-sponsored by
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Learn how the State Labor Code (prevailing wage) and Federal Davis Bacon Act applies to business; why wage rates and classifications are important; prevailing wage issues to be aware of; and DIR/DOL investigative procedures.
Topics covered include:
• Properly Classifying your workforce
• Definition of “Site of the Work”
• Contractor labor compliance requirements/Contract specification
• How to prepare an accurate Certified Payroll Record (CPR)
• Calculating Fringe Benefits
• Utilization of Apprentices
Training provided under contract by Padilla & Associates |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Executive Conference Room 114
Santa Ana, CA 92706 |
No Charge!
Lunch provided
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Thursday
03/13
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar
Co-Sponsored by
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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 |
No Charge!
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Thursday
03/27
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Employee or Independent Contractor Tax Seminar
Co-Sponsored by
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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 |
Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706 |
No Charge!
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Visit our website www.ocsbdc.com
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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