Thursday
01/14
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar

In partnership with

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.

Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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No Charge!

Thursday
01/14
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. 

Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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$20

Wednesday
01/27
6 – 8:30 p.m.

QuickBooks: Managing Cash Flow, Sales and Profit

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.

Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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$25

Wednesday
02/03
6 – 8:30 p.m.

In Partnership with

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. 

Irvine Chamber of Commerce 
2485 Mccabe Way Suite #150
Irvine, CA 92614-6293
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$20

Thursday
02/04
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 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.

Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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No Charge!

Thursday
02/04
6 - 8:30 p.m.

The $9 Billion Connection - Doing Business With the State of California

In Partnership with

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. Attend this workshop to 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
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 No Charge!

Wednesday
02/10
6 – 8:30 p.m.

Ask the Experts: Financing for Small Businesses and Start-ups

In Partnership with

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 Orange County SBDC Director Leila Mozaffari and panel of bankers

Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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$25

Wednesday
02/17
6 – 8:30 p.m.

Developing a Winning Business Plan – Your Roadmap to Success

Co-sponsored by

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
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$25

Wednesday
03/03
6 – 8:30 p.m.

FRANCHISING: How to Evaluate Franchise Opportunities

In partnership with

This seminar will help you learn to make decisions based on information versus emotions. It will also help you understand business attributes and separate facts from fears. Consider evaluation as an educational journey. This workshop will allow you to study several concepts in depth.

Presented by The Entrepreneur’s Source

Rancho Santiago Community College District Center
2323 N. Broadway,
Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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$25

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. 

$20

Google Solutions for Small Business Success

In partnership with

Come and learn how to manage and organize your business contacts online on an enterprise-class platform that's accessible anywhere there's a browser.  Put Google's web-based communication, collaboration and security apps to work for your company.

You will also learn how to switch to Google Apps which will help you save money and reduce IT hassles.  Google's web-based messaging and collaboration apps require no hardware or software and need minimal administration, creating tremendous time and cost savings for businesses.

Presented by a Google and Zoho Partner

$25

Developing a GREEN Business Plan for Ecopreneurism

Co-sponsored by

Sustainable Business Leadership Council

This seminar will guide you through the process of developing a business plan with a focus on eco-friendly components for entrepreneurs looking to enter the GREEN industry. You will learn about the power of a business plan that covers the organizational strategy, the operations plan, marketing activity and financial statements. Approximately 80% of new businesses fail due to lack of proper planning. Learn how to write a business plan and position your business to be part of the 20% that succeed!

Presented by Orange County SBDC Consultant Linda Harasin

$25

Essential Steps to Starting a Successful Business
- presented in Vietnamese

Co-sponsored by

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 Katie KieuDung Nguyen

Wells Fargo Bank
9550 Bolsa Ave.
Westminster, CA 92683
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Keeping the Seats Filled - Marketing Strategies for Restaurants

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 the Orange County SBDC Consultant Linda Hoitt

$25