*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: Five Steps to Small Business Funding Success
August 20, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
On this week’s free webinar, host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will be joined by small business development consultant Jay Thompson to discuss five steps businesses can take to improve funding success. Areas include knowledge of funding options, maintaining accurate financial statements, how to create a strong business plan, and building key relationships.
Bearden will begin the webinar with a look at the economy and an update on current local and regional business-related issues.
Questions from attendees will be taken.
This marks the 355th episode of the “Webinar Wednesday” business series that provides news and information helpful to employers and business owners.
The CSU Bakersfield SBDC provides free one-on-one help to small business owners. New and existing businesses can go to https://csubsbdc.com/ for more information or to sign up to meet with a business advisor at no cost.