Upcoming Workshops
Below are just a few highlights from our Summer 2008 schedule of business
workshops. Classes are less than $30 each. Make an investment in yourself
and sign up for a class today. .
November 2008
Keep the Grinch Out of Your Holiday Selling Season
Tough economic times have hit retail like a Arctic snowstorm. Before you panic, attend this workshop for tips, tricks and ideas designed to help you to get customers into your shop and buying your wares. As a holiday bonus, you’ll receive 5 hours of retail business consulting as our way of making your holiday season a little bit brighter.
May 2008
How to Start a Business
Learn the basics of taking your idea from the white board to reality.
Marketing 101
No business can succeed without a well-thought marketing plan.
Contracting with Government Agencies
Government is the biggest buyer of goods aand services. Find out how you can get started as a certified supplier.
Our Partners

Application for Consulting Services
Click tClick the image below to download an Acrobat (PDF) file of the
Request for Services form (Form 641 PartI & II).
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obtain it here.
SBDC News
Ventura County SBDC recently was awarded a grant to administer Youth
Entrepreneur Programs. We will be announcing a series of new initiatives soon.