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Want to have your own small business and travel? Learn about top self-employment business opportunities from the road, equipment and internet considerations, and best ways to manage remotely when Kurt Clark, entrepreneur and retired Executive Director of the Central California Regional SBDC joins host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden on this week’s free webinar.

Kelly begins the webinar with a look at strategies to start, grow and expand existing businesses, funding ideas, and small business economics.

This marks the 342nd 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 www.csubsbdc.com for more information or to sign up to meet with a business advisor at no cost.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:41 What’s up today April 9, 2025
02:53 Poll Question#1: “What is your interest today in remote entrepreneurship?”
05:14 Poll Question#2: “It's called the largest girl entrepreneurship program; which is it?
07:12 Live Look-In with Brianna Goico, Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce https://www.visitmammoth.com/
14:46 Kelly rejoins Brianna for discussion
15:27 Capital Corridor – Funding considerations for remote businesses
16:41 Capital Corridor – “Types” of Acquiring Businesses to Expand Your Base
16:58 Capital Corridor – “Transitioning” your businesses to the road
18:40 Economic Corner – our look at how general economic conditions affect small businesses
18:50 Vertical IQ Tool - SBA Lending
19:52 Small business payrolls and average pay – Kern County vs. CA
20:07 Kern County deadlines to apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans
22:01 Community Calendar: Kern County Economic Summit 2025 – May 1st
23:47 Kelly introduces Kurt Clark, previously Executive Director of the Central California Regional SBDC, retired in 2024 after 21 years with the SBDC, and is now an entrepreneur
25:13 Kurt begins his presentation - Be Your Own Boss from the Road - Becoming a “Digital Nomad” - Exploring Ways to Enhance Post-Retirement Lifestyle and Revenue
26:29 Recent Small Business Trends
28:14 Example of Top Digital Nomad Business Categories
31:01 Low-Cost Business Ideas
32:09 Benefits of Being Your Own Boss from the Road
33:50 Challenges
36:07 Kelly rejoins Kurt for Questions and Answers with webinar attendees
 
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.