Harassment & Discrimination Prevention for Supervisors
2019-11-14 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Janet Keene with Sierra HR Partners, will conduct a workshop on harassment and discrimination prevention that is presented in a fun and interactive forum.
This supervisory workshop includes all components to satisfy the elements of AB 1825, requiring all employers with 50 or more employees to provide two (2) hours of interactive sexual harassment and anti-abuse training to all supervisors every two (2) years.
Supervisors will leave with a clear understanding of their responsibilities in preventing and responding to harassment in the workplace.
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Trade Pro Workshop
2019-11-19 16:30 - 17:30
The Fresno Energy Watch, Fresno County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation’s Downtown Business Hub are pleased to announce an opportunity for local contractors to learn about the advantages of enrolling in Pacific Gas & Electric Company’s (PG&E) Trade Professional Alliance Program.
Enrollment in the Trade Professional Alliance program serves as an expansion opportunity if you sell, install, or service products in the following categories:

Lighting
Refrigeration
Food-service equipment
Agricultural equipment
Boilers
HVAC
Similar products

This one-hour workshop will provide you an overview of the program advantages and benefits, meet PG&E staff to ask questions, and begin the process of enrolling in the Trade Professional Alliance Program. Through program education, online processing, and member support, the Trade Professional Alliance Program may allow you to increase business and expand your customer base.
Trade Professional Alliance Members receive:

Inclusion in PG&E’s Trade Professional online directory as a direct install contractor or distributor;
Referrals from PG&E to customers looking for contractors and sales professionals;
Education and updates about PG&E’s latest rebates;
Interest-free financing for your customers; and
Streamlined online rebate application processing and technical support.

This FREE workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 19th at 8:30 AM at:
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation: Downtown Business Hub
1444 Fulton St.
Fresno, CA 93721
Space is limited, so please RSVP to Tracy Tosta at 559-724-9361 or ttosta@fresnoedc.com

Use YouTube to Grow your Business
2019-12-03 17:00 - 19:00
Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drive engagement with your brand.
In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for:

Understanding different video formats
How to set up a YouTube channel
Making good creative content
How to target and measure results

Location:
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street Suite 201 – Fresno, CA
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Filling the Soft Skills Gap Workshop
2019-12-05 16:30 - 18:30
What is the Soft Skills Gap, and why should business care?
Brenda Budke, Executive Director with Sierra HR Partners, will present on key strategies you can implement that support skill development for new and existing employees. Learn about:

The 4 Cs (Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Collaboration)
Overcoming challenges in addressing the skills gap
The impact and insights of multiple generations collaborating at work
Identifying ways to improve communication and in-house training
And more!

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Social Media for Small Businesses Workshop
2019-12-10 16:00 - 18:00
Learn to maximize Facebook & Instagram channels for business marketing.
Where: Reedley Executive Center -1011 G Street Reedley, CA 93654
When: Tuesday, December 10th 8AM-10AM
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CA Healthcare 101 - What Covered California Means for California Entrepreneurs
2020-01-14 16:30 - 18:30
Are you an entrepreneur or a small business owner looking for healthcare coverage in 2020?
Join us for an interactive discussion where we’ll explain different health plan options and enrolling in 2020 coverage. We’ll also cover recent changes to the healthcare law that might impact your health coverage, how you can benefit from tax credits to help offset your costs, and tools and resources for entrepreneurs. Specific topics include:

Overview of the healthcare law
What is happening in California vs. Federal regulations
Health marketplace updates
Small business tax credits (available to businesses and tax-exempt non-profits)
Open enrollment for 2020
Tools and resources available for small businesses interested in learning more about the law.

A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
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Simple Steps for Starting your Business
2020-01-14 17:30 - 20:30
The SCORE Simple Steps Series Workshops will help you:

Define and Evaluate Your Ideas
Develop a Marketing Strategy
Identify the best ways to Fund your Startup
Turn your Idea into Action with Tools and Templates
Get Useful and Helpful Mentoring Sessions
Connect with other Entrepreneurs

Jump-start your business idea with the SCORE Simple StepsTM Series Workshops. Successful and experienced executives will help you reach a “go or no-go” decision for starting a business.
Overview of sessions:
Start-Up Basics – First Session is Free! – Tuesday, January 14
Business Concepts – Tuesday, January 21
Marketing Plan – Tuesday, January 28
Financial Projections – Tuesday, February 4
Funding Sources and Next Steps – Tuesday, February 11
$125.00 value!!
Prices for Simple Steps Series Workshops:
Complete Series: $79.99 | Student Discount: $69.99 (Free for Veterans and their family members)
Location: University of Phoenix
45 River Park Place West – Fresno, CA
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How to Structure Your Business Plan
2020-01-23 17:00 - 20:00
If you’re starting a business or are expanding your business, don’t miss this incredibly valuable Free Workshop!

Why Do I Need a Business Plan?
A Road Map of My Business
Do I Have Enough Money to Operate & Grow?
Can the Business Support Me?
What a Lender Requires in a Business Plan

Location:
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street Ste 201
Fresno, CA 93721
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Business Plan - Free Workshop!
2020-01-23 17:00 - 20:00
Business Plan
Writing a business plan gives you an opportunity to carefully think through every step of starting your company so you can better prepare and handle any challenges. If you’re starting a business or are expanding your business, don’t miss this incredibly valuable Free Workshop!
What you will learn:
• Why Do I Need a Business Plan?
• A Road Map of My Business
• Do I Have Enough Money to Operate & Grow?
• Can the Business Support Me?
• What a Lender Requires in a Business Plan
When
Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST
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Where
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street Ste 201
Fresno, CA 93721
Contact:
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street, Suite 201
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 487-5605
kristina.gonzalez@scorevolunteer.org

Get more information

Register Now!

Get Your Business Online Using Google
2020-01-30 17:00 - 19:00
Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your business profile or a simple website.
In this session, we will show you how to:
* Create or claim your Business Profile on Google
* Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
* Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers
* Create a free website using the info from your Business Profile and much more!
All attendees will receive a free Google goodie bag!
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street Ste 201
Fresno, CA 9372
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Simple Steps for Starting your Business - Session #4 Financial Projections
2020-02-04 17:30 - 20:30 | University of Phoenix, 45 River Park Place West, Room 207, Fresno, CA, 93720

Simple Steps for Starting your Business - Session #5 Funding Sources
2020-02-11 17:30 - 20:30 | University of Phoenix, 45 River Park Place West, Room 207, Fresno, CA, 93720

Reach Customers Online with Google
2020-02-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom

Coalinga Business Resource Event
2020-03-09 15:00 - 2020-03-10 00:00
This workshop will feature 12 different business service organizations that will bring a variety of resources available to you, the business owners of Coalinga and the surrounding areas.
Learn about:

Affordable Financing Options
Site Selection
Upskill Training Opportunities
tax credits & Business Incentives
Recruitment of Pre-Screened Job Candidates
Marketing & Business Plan Support
Complaint & Dispute Resolution
import & Export Opportunities
And more!

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Simple Steps for Starting your Business - Session #1 Start-Up Basics
2020-03-17 16:30 - 19:30 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom
The SCORE Simple Steps Series Workshops will help you:

Define and Evaluate Your Ideas
Develop a Marketing Strategy
Identify the best ways to Fund your Startup
Turn your Idea into Action with Tools and Templates
Get Useful and Helpful Mentoring Sessions
Connect with other Entrepreneurs

Jump-start your business idea with the SCORE Simple StepsTM Series Workshops. Successful and experienced executives will help you reach a “go or no-go” decision for starting a business.
Overview of sessions:
Start-Up Basics – First Session is Free! – Tuesday, March 17
Business Concepts – Tuesday, March 24
Marketing Plan – Tuesday, March 31
Financial Projections – Tuesday, April 7
Funding Sources and Next Steps – Tuesday, April 14
$125.00 value!!
Prices for Simple Steps Series Workshops: First session is Free
Remaining 4 sessions: $79.99 | Student Discount: $69.99 (Free for Veterans and their family members)
Location: University of Phoenix
45 River Park Place West – Fresno, CA
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Succession Planning
2020-03-19 15:30 - 18:00
Baby Boomers are Retiring — Create a Succession Plan!
Daniel Larsen with Sierra HR Partners will help business owners with succession planning. Succession planning is essential to identifying and building your future leadership so that you have a strong bench on hand and are ready to fill important positions.
This seminar will cover the following areas:

What are the key steps to preparing my succession plan?
What are some practical steps for rolling out an effective plan and getting buy-in?
How do I monitor and adapt to my plan?
How do I create individual development plans?

See Flyer for more details:
3 19 20 Succession Planning Flyer

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Simple Steps for Starting your Business – Session #2 Business Concepts
2020-03-24 16:30 - 19:30 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom

Downsizing & Retooling to Sustain Business
2020-03-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2020-03-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2020-04-02 17:00 - 19:00

Postponed: Small Claims & Mediation Workshop
2020-03-25 15:30 - 17:30
Will Mediation help your small business?
BBB in partnership with Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board and SBDC invites you to attend a Small Claims and Mediation workshop designed for businesses. the workshop will provide you with detailed information from start to finish of the SMall claims process and how it can benefit your business.
Join us for an interactive learning experience.
Small Claims Workshop Flyer Final

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Simple Steps for Starting your Business – Session #3 Marketing Plan
2020-03-31 16:30 - 19:30 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom

Writing a Business Plan
2020-04-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom
Writing a business plan gives you an opportunity to carefully think through every step of starting your company so you can better prepare and handle any challenges.
What you will learn:

Why Do I Need a Business Plan?
A Road Map of My Business
Do I Have Enough Money to Operate & Grow?
Can the Business Support Me?
What a Lender Requires in a Business Plan

If you’re starting a business or are expanding your business, don’t miss this incredibly valuable Free Workshop!

Register Now!

Contact: Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street, Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 487-5605
kristina.gonzalez@scorevolunteer.org

APC Webinar | Getting Set Up for Online Ordering
2020-04-02 17:00 - 18:00
“Business is not as Usual – COVID-19 Continuity Planning”
Worried about running your business as usual during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Access Plus Capital invites you to participate in our COVID-19 Business Continuity Planning Webinar. We’ll discuss the proactive measures your business can take, how to get disaster relief funding, strategies for working remotely, marketing during the outbreak, and any questions you might have.
Please register for APC Webinar | Getting Set Up for Online Ordering on Apr 2, 2020 10:00 AM PDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4950392080699741454

Simple Steps for Starting your Business – Session #4 Financial Projections
2020-04-07 16:30 - 19:30 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom

Simple Steps for Starting your Business – Session #5 Funding Sources
2020-04-14 16:30 - 19:30 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom

Postponed: Supervisors Harassment Prevention Workshop
2020-04-16 15:30 - 17:30
Supervisors this no-cost workshop class will help protect you!
Janet Keene with Sierra HR Partners will conduct a workshop on harassment and discrimination prevention that is presented in a fun and interactive forum.
This supervisory workshop includes all components to satisfy the elements of AB 1825, requiring all employers with 50 or more employees to provide two (2) hours of interactive sexual harassment and anti-abuse training to all supervisors every two (2) years.
Supervisors will leave with a clear understanding of their responsibilities in preventing and responding to harassment in the workplace.
3 19 20 Succession Planning Flyer
Registration will open on Wednesday, March 18.

Resources that Matter: Understanding what can help my business
2020-04-16 17:00 - 19:00

Leveraging Technology to Stay in Business
2020-05-01 15:30 - 18:00

Layoff Assistance for Employees - Webinar
2020-05-19 20:00 - 21:00
Layoff Assistance for Employees
Tuesday, May 19th @ 1 p.m.
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoRapidResponse
