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Borel fire relief options and resources for businesses and residents of the Kern River Valley
Available resources and relief options to help Kern River Valley residents and businesses impacted by the Borel wildfire is the topic of this week’s free webinar, when SBDC director Kelly Bearden i...
Read MoreCalifornia Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirements
Learn requirements of California’s new Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) including procedures on how to respond, report, and communicate with employees about violent workplace incidents, na...
Read MoreEastern Sierra Capital Summit
Nine presenters join host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden in a "reverse shark tank" format where lenders and assistance providers detail loans, investment capital and grants. Topics include SBA an...
Read MoreSmall Business Microloans
Learn about $5,000 to $50,000 microloans for women-owned, low-income, and under-resourced small businesses in California on this week’s free webinar when SBDC director Kelly Bearden is joined by Na...
Read MoreLoans for Small Businesses
Learn about loans for small businesses from $25,000 to $10 million, along with loan qualifications and documentation.
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Small Business Insurance - Managing Risk
Learn strategies, tools, and potential opportunities for small businesses that use or need insurance that may affect liability, property, and other i...
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How to Grow Exports with Help from the U.S. Department of Commerce
Learn how businesses can grow their exports and increase online international customers with help from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Global eCommerce revenue for businesses is expected to grow t...
Read MoreSBIR and STTR Tech Startup Grants for R&D
With $4 billion available annually, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer federal programs are a source of startup grant money and seed capital for early-sta...
Read MoreHow to Understand Power Dynamics and Create Small Business Strategy
How small businesses can create an...
Steps to Launch a Successful Marketing Campaign
Learn necessary steps to kicking off a marketing campaign that include planning, setting goals, elements of what the entire process could look like prior to launch, and more when Melissa Forziat, n...
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