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
Lending Technical Assistance
The Ventura County SBDC works with the SBA District Office and local
financial institutes to facilitate the loan application process. Through
an extensive network of local lenders, the SBDC can provide objective
counsel regarding SBA financing.
SBDC counselors with experience in business lending help you navigate
through the complex process of packaging a loan application complete
with all required documentation and can provide counsel regarding feasible funding sources. All SBDC counselors sign a Conflict of Interest agreement and accept no compensation or referral fees from lenders to ensure an objective process.
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.