Berkeley Springs Manor – Berkeley

Canyon House Rest Homes – Menlo Park

Eden Villa – Walnut Creek

Green Acres Retirement – Sonoma

HMC Health Care, Inc. – Sunnyvale

McGarr House – San Anselmo

Mirabel Lodge – Forrestville

Nursing Care Providers – Hayward

Palm Villas – Redwood City

Rose Garden Court – San Jose

Sierra Home Healthcare Services – Los Angeles

Sutro Heights Residential Care – San Francisco

Watsonville Residential Care – Watsonville

West-Com Nurse Call Systems, Inc. – Fairfield

Print & Graphic Design Services

All American Label – Dublin

BrandVia Alliance, Inc. – San Jose

EBCO Print & Promotions, Inc. – Pleasanton

Elastic Creative – San Francisco

GraphiXStitch – San Jose

GT Design & Graphics – Simi Valley

Infolmage of California, Inc. – Menlo Park

Involution Studios, LLC - Sunnyvale

On Demand Printing Center – Los Angeles

Nomad Printing Services – San Francisco

Vision Isle – San Leandro

Zaudhaus (website design) – San Francisco

The Small Business Administration offers a variety of classes for business owners in our Entrepreneur Center, located at 455 Market St., 6th Floor in downtown San Francisco.

Registration for all our classes is required.

To register for classes, go to http://sbatraining.eventbrite.com/

For more information, please contact Gary Marshall at (415) 744 6771 or gary.marshall@sba.gov

The SBA training program is made possible by the generous support of our volunteer teachers and presenters.   We appreciate their time and expertise; however, these presentations do not represent an endorsement of their views, opinions, products, or services by SBA.  All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.  Contact: Gary Marshall at 415 744-6771.

Doing Business with Virgin America

3/9

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

A representative from the Virgin American airlines will discuss their procurement system including what goods and services they purchase and their interest in green procurement and minority suppliers.

Doing Business with Chevron

3/9

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learn the procurement process and opportunities for doing business specifically with Chevron in this informative presentation by a representative of the company. 

Doing Business with Cisco Systems

3/9

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

This seminar will focus on how to be successful in offering your products and services to Cisco Systems.  We’ll discuss Cisco’s Supplier Diversity program and look at technologies for small growing businesses.

Doing Business with Clorox

3/9

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Learn about the procurement process and the goods and services purchased at The Clorox Company in this informative presentation by a representative of the company.

Maintaining Tax Records

3/9

3:00 PM- 5:00 PM

Learn the money-saving tax strategies of the pros, in this fun interactive course, and how to effectively create the tax records necessary for proper IRS reporting. Receive a valuable overview of how to use technology to simplify your life with on-line banking and QuickBooks.  Presented by SF SCORE.  Registration fee: $20.

How to Manage Your Business and Your Stress

3/9

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Being a small business owner definitely has its stresses, particularly during these tough economic times, but it doesn’t have to be stress-FULL. Learn invaluable tools to successfully manage your stress and your business. Overcome procrastination frustration and become a more effective, focused and fulfilled business owner. 

Secrets to Buying and Selling a Business or Franchise

3/9

 6:30 PM–8:30 PM

Learn how to reduce your risk and improve your chances of success in buying or selling a franchise or existing business. This workshop covers the steps necessary for you to succeed working with professionals, and using simple research and qualification techniques. Topics include choosing the right franchise or business; positioning your business for sale; buyer and seller financing.  Presented by SF SCORE.  Registration fee: $20.

How to Manage Unemployment Insurance Costs

3/10

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Unemployment Insurance tax works like any other insurance premium. The purpose of this seminar is to explain how the UI system works and how you as the employer can manage UI costs.  Jointly conducted by the Employment Development Department and the California state Department of Labor Standards Enforcement, this class will cover.  More information at (866) 873-6083, register at http://www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/

Leasing Commercial Space in the Bay Area

3/10

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Learn the best practices for locating and leasing commercial space for your small business. topics covered will include Common Leasing Terms and Definition; What are the best ways to locate Commercial Property in the Bay Area; Negotiating Tips; Common Timeframes. 

Basic Bookkeeping, Part Two

3/11

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

We’ll cover balance sheets, incomes statements, cash flow and working capital.  Participants should have completed Basic Bookkeeping, Part One, or be familiar with the concepts covered in that seminar.  $30 registration fee.  Presented by the SF SBDC.

Wholesaling Tips of the Trade

3/11

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Learn the smart way to run a wholesale operation.  Areas covered include industry information and networking, cost vs. price, channel conflicts, branding and wholesaling online.   $25 registration fee. Presented by the SF Business Development Center.

ARRA Federal Contracts & OFCCP Requirements – SBDC

3/12

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is conducting more full-desk audits and onsite reviews for businesses receiving ARRA funds.  We’ll discuss how you can deal with OFCCP requirements concerning fair employment laws and company policy; writing and using job descriptions; composing unbiased job advertisements; conducting nondiscriminatory interviews; choosing appropriate pre-employment tests; checking and documenting references.

Introduction to MS Excel

3/15

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

We’ll cover set up, updating and maintaining spreadsheets, creating equations and functions, generating graphs, charts, and more.  This is a hands-on workshop. Participants should be familiar with basic computer functions.  $30 registration fee. Presented by the SF SBDC.

Learn How To Maximize Your Talent

3/15

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Do you feel as though you are a talented person who is struggling to reach your full potential? Do your friends and family members wonder why you have not yet reached your goals? Have your peers achieved more with less talent? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, this workshop is for you! Based upon the 13 key choices that determine success as outlined in John C. Maxwell’s book “Talent Is Never Enough,” you will learn how to uncover your full potential, develop greater focus, and properly direct your energy to maximize your talent and become a talent plus person.

Prioritizing Prospects to Increase Your Sales Success

3/16

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Learn how to prioritize which prospects are most likely to generate revenue for your business. Most small business owners make the mistake of treating all customers the same, rather than getting clear about where the money is in the marketplace. Learn to save time and energy, as well as produce greater results, by concentrating on those most likely to buy (e.g. fast vs. large purchase), repeat, or refer.

Corporations and LLCs Offer Different Options

3/16

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Learn how to make the best use of your corporation or LLC to save money and shield yourself from liabilities. Learn the compliance details of when and how to properly set up your entity including medical insurance plans, compensation strategies for tax planning, records management, and banking. Presented by SF SCORE, (415) 744 6827.  Registration fee: $20.

Critical Thinking

3/16

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Critical thinking is a process that challenges an individual to use reflective, reasonable, rational thinking to gather, interpret and evaluate information in order to make sound decisions.  The process involves thinking beyond a single solution for a problem and focusing on deciding what the best alternatives may be. This course teaches specific techniques that can be applied to tasks and challenges related to the workplace and participants will be guided through a decision-making process as an in-class exercise.

ARRA Federal Contracts & OFCCP Requirements

3/17

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is conducting more full-desk audits and onsite reviews for businesses receiving ARRA funds.  We’ll discuss how you can deal with OFCCP requirements concerning fair employment laws and company policy; writing and using job descriptions; composing unbiased job advertisements; conducting nondiscriminatory interviews; choosing appropriate pre-employment tests; checking and documenting references.

Product for Profit

3/17

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Discover how anyone can sell their products or inventions to the world’s largest retailers without any previous sales experience and without any existing buyer relationships.  In this workshop, you will learn what it takes to get your product into major chain store retailers. You will learn simple tricks and strategies about how to get a buyer’s attention and ultimately how to get them to actually buy!

Basic Bookkeeping, Part Three

3/18

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Topics include developing a budget, statement of cash flow analysis, and developing a cash forecast. Participants should have complete Basic Bookkeeping Part I or be familiar with the concepts covered in that seminar.  $30 registration fee.  Presented by the SF SBDC.

Starting a Consulting Business

3/18

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Our panel of experienced consultants will discuss the insider story of opening and running your business as a consultant.  Topics will include finding clients, pricing your services, establishing a business identity, legal requirements, and maintaining customer loyalty.  $30 registration fee.  Presented by the SF SBDC.

OUR PARTNERS PRESENT:

a weekly feature of events offered by organizations and groups outside SBA.  These events are not sponsored by SBA and are not held at our Entrepreneur Center.

San Jose State University online survey: Success strategies of small and medium sized firms

Given these challenging times, making the “right” decisions is crucial for growth and survival of small- and medium-sized firms. We wish to understand what are the “right” decisions. To learn more about what contributes to success in a tough economic climate, we will ask you to answer questions regarding you and your business.

We hope that you will find the time to answer our online survey. The results will help to identify success strategies in hard times and to come up with recommendations regarding the optimization of firm processes. If you like, we will be happy to provide you with our results once the study is completed.

The survey should take no longer than 20 minutes to complete. All responses will remain confidential.

Please click on the following link to start:

http://sjsu.qualtrics.com//SE?SID=SV_2tKgHXz3bbDlHCs&SVID=Prod

We thank you for time and your participation.

JOBS NOW

JOBS NOW is a subsidized employment program funded by stimulus dollars and administered by San Francisco Human Services Agency (HSA). HSA will reimburse the cost of 100% of the wages for any JOBS NOW employee you employ through September 30, 2010.  Employers are required only to pay for payroll taxes, any fringe benefits that employees typically receive, and supervision of participants. For more information and to access the application, go to http://www.jobsnowsf.org, or call 1-877-JOB1NOW
Our mailing address:

Small Business Administration

455 Market St., 6th floor

San Francisco CA 94105

The topic was SBA 504 Loans.  Ann gave a synopsis of the SBA 504 loan program. 

 Below you can click the link to listen to Ann Santiago discuss the SBA 504 Loan program.

BBONV radio with Ann Santiago

The discussion is due to air next Wednesday – March 10, 2010.

Below are a few facts that the Congressional Oversight Panel report that TMC Development finds noteworthy:

• Small business creates over 60% of all new jobs for our economy (and likely more today).
• New jobs cost money to create: both working capital and fixed assets.
• Commercial banks are under continued regulator pressure to restrict Commercial Real Estate (CRE) lending, given general declines in market values.
• 504 can provide leverage to assist banks by absorbing some of the risk of CRE loans.
• Without capital, there are no new jobs. Without jobs, this recovery is not sustainable.
• A crisis is coming as many CRE loans will require refinancing in the next four years, with no obvious sources of funding for small businesses.
• Without the ability to refinance debt, small businesses will have few options for remaining in their locations, or even in business.

Please refer to the NADCO website and the Congressional Oversight Panel report for more information.

Advanced Chiropractic Center – San Francisco

Ali Hiedari, D.D.S. and Ramin Moradi D.D.S., Inc. – Aptos

Anthony Vitto, M.D., PH.D., FAAN – Morgan Hill

Armen A. Serebrakian, M.D. – Pinole

BMAG, LLC (surgical center) – Santa Ana

Clear Vision Optometry – Sunnyvale

Daliah Wachs, M.D. Integrative Family Medicine, Ltd. – Las Vegas, NV

Dermatology Medical Group – Fremont

Desert Oasis Clinic – Las Vegas

Diane J. Lew (dental services) – Sunnyvale

East Bay Dental Care – Antioch

Evangeline Amores, D.D.S. – San Francisco

Evergreen Eye Care Optometry, Inc. – San Jose

Foster City Dental Care – San Mateo

Fremont Pediatric Medical Group – Fremont

Grifall Family Chiropractic – Morgan Hill

Individualized Physical Therapy – Morgan Hill

John Compagno, M.D. – Hercules

John K.S. Trong, D.D.S., Inc. – Cupertino

Loc Nguyen, D.M.D., Dental Corporation – San Jose

Maggie Chau, M.D. – San Jose

Matthew S. Menasco, D.M.D. – Novato

Michelle S. Jones, M.D. – Antioch

Mission Hills Endodontics – Castro Valley

Mountain View Pedraza Dental Group, Inc. – Mountain View

Nancy D. Phan, D.D.S., M.S. – San Jose

Northgate Medical Center, Inc. – Sacramento

Pacific Health and Healing Center – Fairfield

Pediatric Care Services, Inc. – Claremont

Phuong T. Nguyen, D.D.S. – San Bruno

PT Works – Los Altos

RAMBLC Pediatric Medical Group – Los Gatos

R.J. Sondkar, D.D.S., Inc. – San Leandro

San Lucas Pediatric Clinic, Inc. – Sacramento

Siamak Jafari Dental Corporation – Pittsburg

Smile Dental – Hercules

Sorour D.M.D., P.C. – Hawthorne

Sunshine Chiropractic Clinic – San Leandro

Sycamore Medical Group – Hercules

Symed Corporation (medical billing) – Napa

Tavallaei, D.M.D., Corporation – Folsom

Universal Chiropractic – Elk Grove

Voltaire V. Sambajon, D.D.S., Inc. – Folsom

The Small Business Administration offers a variety of classes for business owners in our Entrepreneur Center, located at 455 Market St., 6th Floor in downtown San Francisco.

Registration for all our classes is required.

To register for classes, go to http://sbatraining.eventbrite.com/

For more information, please contact Gary Marshall at (415) 744 6771 or gary.marshall@sba.gov

The SBA training program is made possible by the generous support of our volunteer teachers and presenters.   We appreciate their time and expertise; however, these presentations do not represent an endorsement of their views, opinions, products, or services by SBA.  All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.  Contact: Gary Marshall at 415 744-6771.

Food Safety Certification                                   

3/1

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

State law requires that specified food facilities employ at least one person who has successfully passed a California State approved and accredited food safety certification exam.  Certification is mandatory and re-certification is required every three years.  Registration and information is available at www.ggra.org

Restaurant Series: Customer Service – Good is Minimum

3/1

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Learn how to hire, motivate and train your employees. Also learn how to define and share responsibilities between owners, managers and employees to achieve your service objectives and run a successful restaurant. Presented by the SF SBDC. $30 registration fee.

Small Business Taxes

3/2

3:00 PM-5:00 PM

Save money on your taxes by learning the IRS rules and regulations that apply to small-business owners, and ask your tax questions in this informative, interactive, live seminar covering tax deductions, incorporations, LLC, and commonly used tax strategies. Presented by SF SCORE.  Registration fee: $20.

Twitter 101 for Business Owners

3/2

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Using Twitter, you answer the question ‘what are you doing?’ in 140 letters or less, as often as you like. Other people can then sign up to ‘follow’ you and receive your updates. Come to this class and learn what is Twitter; is it right for you or your business; etiquette of Twitter; marketing strategies using Twitter.

Free and Low Cost Resources for Your Business

3/3

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Representatives from SBA, SCORE, the SF SBDC, the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, and the San Francisco Public Library Small Business Center will discuss the resources available.

Starting a Business in San Francisco

3/3

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Hear directly from San Francisco officials.  How do you obtain permits?  How do you register your business name? Learn what the City can do for you in this one-stop seminar.

Financing Your Business

3/3

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Discover the right way to seek financing for your business. We will discuss loan proposal requirements, financing options and SBA programs. 

Business Law Basics

3/3

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

An experienced business lawyer will discuss Choice of Legal Entity (corporations, LLC, partnership, etc.); Intellectual Property; Employee issues; and Real Estate issues.   This class does not constitute legal advice.

How to Manage Your Time so it’s You Who Runs the Business, and Not Your Business that Runs You!

3/3

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

We’ll discuss time management techniques that will help you to manage your business so that you’re working smart and not hard! It is possible to have a business and a life, and learning how to be a great manager of time will help you do just that!  Here’s some highlights of what you will walk away with: learn to manage interruptions and shave hours off your work week; identify and eliminate “energy drains” and “time suckers” ; learn about single pointed focus; learn to set clear boundaries; learn what to do with your “to do list” so you actually get your tasks accomplished!

Basic Bookkeeping, Part One

3/4

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Topics include cash vs. accrual accounting, proper accounting data flow processes, budgeting, the purpose of different financial reports, the differences in computer accounting systems, cash management, and more.  $30 registration fee.  Presented by the SF SBDC.

Social Networking to Market Your Business

3/4

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Learn the importance of social networking as a marketing tool for your business; how to establish a dialogue with your customer base; and how to leverage existing social networks. $35 Registration Fee ($40 at the door) Presented by the SF SBDC and SBDC TAP.

Restaurant Series: The Green Restaurant: Incentives & Resources

3/8

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Learn how to design your new restaurant or evolve your existing restaurant to incorporate sustainability advantages and rewards and moral incentives in buying fair trade products and utilizing green design.  Registration $30.  Presented by the SF SBDC.

Doing Business with Virgin America

3/9

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

A representative from the Virgin American airlines will discuss their procurement system including what goods and services they purchase and their interest in green procurement and minority suppliers.

Doing Business with Chevron

3/9

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learn the procurement process and opportunities for doing business specifically with Chevron in this informative presentation by a representative of the company. 

Doing Business with Cisco Systems

3/9

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

This seminar will focus on how to be successful in offering your products and services to Cisco Systems.  We’ll discuss Cisco’s Supplier Diversity program and look at technologies for small growing businesses.

Doing Business with Clorox

3/9

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Learn about the procurement process and the goods and services purchased at The Clorox Company in this informative presentation by a representative of the company.

Maintaining Tax Records

3/9

3:00 PM- 5:00 PM

Learn the money-saving tax strategies of the pros, in this fun interactive course, and how to effectively create the tax records necessary for proper IRS reporting. Receive a valuable overview of how to use technology to simplify your life with on-line banking and QuickBooks.  Presented by SF SCORE.  Registration fee: $20.

How to Manage Your Business and Your Stress

3/9

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Being a small business owner definitely has its stresses, particularly during these tough economic times, but it doesn’t have to be stress-FULL. Learn invaluable tools to successfully manage your stress and your business. Overcome procrastination frustration and become a more effective, focused and fulfilled business owner.

Secrets to Buying and Selling a Business or Franchise

3/9

 6:30 PM–8:30 PM

Learn how to reduce your risk and improve your chances of success in buying or selling a franchise or existing business. This workshop covers the steps necessary for you to succeed working with professionals, and using simple research and qualification techniques. Topics include choosing the right franchise or business; positioning your business for sale; buyer and seller financing.  Presented by SF SCORE.  Registration fee: $20.

How to Manage Unemployment Insurance Costs

3/10

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Unemployment Insurance tax works like any other insurance premium. The purpose of this seminar is to explain how the UI system works and how you as the employer can manage UI costs.  Jointly conducted by the Employment Development Department and the California state Department of Labor Standards Enforcement, this class will cover.  More information at (866) 873-6083, register at http://www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/

Leasing Commercial Space in the Bay Area

3/10

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Learn the best practices for locating and leasing commercial space for your small business. topics covered will include Common Leasing Terms and Definition; What are the best ways to locate Commercial Property in the Bay Area; Negotiating Tips; Common Timeframes. 

Basic Bookkeeping, Part Two

3/11

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

We’ll cover balance sheets, incomes statements, cash flow and working capital.  Participants should have completed Basic Bookkeeping, Part One, or be familiar with the concepts covered in that seminar.  $30 registration fee.  Presented by the SF SBDC.

Wholesaling Tips of the Trade

3/11

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Learn the smart way to run a wholesale operation.  Areas covered include industry information and networking, cost vs. price, channel conflicts, branding and wholesaling online.   $25 registration fee. Presented by the SF Business Development Center.

OUR PARTNERS PRESENT:

a weekly feature of events offered by organizations and groups outside SBA.  These events are not sponsored by SBA and are not held at our Entrepreneur Center.

Alameda SBDC Presents Retailing 102  

 Tuesday, March 2
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Berkeley Public Library
2090 Kittredge Street

Berkeley, CA

Retailing 102 focuses on the operational side of retailing. Participants will learn to translate cost and sales data into management information. Topics covered include: maximizing retail space, how to price your product, inventory management, managing product lines, financing and customer valuation.

Information at 510-208-0411

Register at http://acsbdc.org/node/4471

San Jose State University online survey: Success strategies of small and medium sized firms

Given these challenging times, making the “right” decisions is crucial for growth and survival of small- and medium-sized firms. We wish to understand what are the “right” decisions. To learn more about what contributes to success in a tough economic climate, we will ask you to answer questions regarding you and your business.

We hope that you will find the time to answer our online survey. The results will help to identify success strategies in hard times and to come up with recommendations regarding the optimization of firm processes. If you like, we will be happy to provide you with our results once the study is completed.

The survey should take no longer than 20 minutes to complete. All responses will remain confidential.

Please click on the following link to start:

http://sjsu.qualtrics.com//SE?SID=SV_2tKgHXz3bbDlHCs&SVID=Prod

We thank you for time and your participation.

JOBS NOW

JOBS NOW is a subsidized employment program funded by stimulus dollars and administered by San Francisco Human Services Agency (HSA). HSA will reimburse the cost of 100% of the wages for any JOBS NOW employee you employ through September 30, 2010.  Employers are required only to pay for payroll taxes, any fringe benefits that employees typically receive, and supervision of participants. For more information and to access the application, go to http://www.jobsnowsf.org, or call 1-877-JOB1NOW
Our mailing address:

Small Business Administration

455 Market St., 6th floor

San Francisco CA 94105

Marshall, Gary

SBA Classes March 1 – 11

American Bakery – Hayward

Avalon Natural Cosmetics- Petaluma

Bergy Door & Window Company – Santa Rosa

Corona Millworks Company – Chino

Custom Pad & Partition – Santa Clara

Custom Silks Incorporated – San Francisco

Ethos Design, LLC – Glendale

Fleenor Paper Company, Inc. – Stockton

Flight Line Products, Inc. – Valencia

Garota Fashion, Inc. – Los Angeles

Glazier Iron Works, Inc. – Hayward

HPL Contract, Inc. – Patterson

Instone Marble & Granite, LLC – Oakland

Integrated Optical Services Corp. – Santa Clara

Jasan Fabricated Glass, Inc. – Vernon

Keen-Kut Products – Hayward

Kim Hong Noodle Co. – San Francisco

Landa’s Painting & Finishing, Inc. – Fremont

Le Cache Premium- Cotati

Marteal, LTD. – Richmond

Mass Precision Sheetmetal, Inc. – San Jose

Miss Thing - Los Angeles

Mulberry Thai Silks – San Rafael and Richmond

New Tech Display – Los Angeles

Pacific Capacitor Co. – Morgan Hill

Pinnacle Manufacturing Corp. – Morgan Hill

Printrex, Inc. – San Jose

Salt & Pepper Clothing, Inc. – Vernon

SFO Apparel – Brisbane

Stairbuilders, Inc. – Stockton

Sutter Instrument Company- Novato

TDM Tiling, Inc. – San Carlos

The Shed Shop, Inc.- Rancho Cordova

Tom Beard Company- Cloverdale

Tulocay & Company, LLC- Napa

Viking Door – San Jose

Viking Semiconductor Equipment, Inc. – Fremont

William Johnston Associates – San Francisco

Zenitram Manufacturing, Inc. – Santa Clara

The Small Business Administration offers a variety of classes for business owners in our Entrepreneur Center, located at 455 Market St., 6th Floor in downtown San Francisco.

Registration for all our classes is required.

To register for classes, go to http://sbatraining.eventbrite.com/

For more information, please contact Gary Marshall at (415) 744 6771 or gary.marshall@sba.gov

The SBA training program is made possible by the generous support of our volunteer teachers and presenters.   We appreciate their time and expertise; however, these presentations do not represent an endorsement of their views, opinions, products, or services by SBA.  All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.  Contact: Gary Marshall at 415 744-6771.

How to Start and Manage a Small Business

2/22

8:30 AM–5:00 PM

This is a comprehensive and unique one-day seminar for both prospective and current business owners who want to gain a better understanding of what they need to know and do to succeed in their business. Learn best practices and insider tips as a moderator and industry experts guide you through the basics of business plans; insuring against risk; accounting; legal structures; marketing & sales; and financing.

Restaurant Series: Smart Management – People, Risk and the Law

2/22

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

We’ll examine employment law, insurance protection and other legal matters. Based on real restaurant experiences, this class can help you avoid disaster and get the most out of your people and your location.$30 Registration Fee. Sponsored by the SF SBDC.

Creating New Life and Work Performances

2/22

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

People live, learn, work and play with others – often with difficulty. In this workshop we’ll introduce you to a unique performance-based approach to professional and personal development. There is growing recognition in the business community that improvisational performance is key to adult creativity, and, in these hard times, more important than ever. In this workshop we will work with you on learning how to “set the stage” for important client meetings and challenging interactions with employers, employees, business partners and clients.

Starting the Process of Writing Effective Business Plans

2/23

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Whether you are planning to start a new business or developing the potential of your existing company, a business plan is a critical foundation. In this highly compact presentation you will learn about the following components of a business plan Products/Services; Organization; Marketing; Customers; Finances; Market Research.  Presented by SF SCORE.  Registration fee: $35.

Federal and State Basics of Payroll Tax

2/24

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

This class guides participants through the basics of that preparation.  Subjects include determining independent contractor versus employee, withholding taxes, deposits and completing the proper forms.  Presented by the IRS and the California EDD Tax office.

Word Gets Around-PR For Fashion Designers

2/24

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

For apparel and accessory companies, getting in front of your target audiences and creating buzz and credibility is a “must have.” Learn how to prepare for, launch, and maintain a successful media campaign. Presented by Fashion Business Inc.,  registration is $30 per class at www.fashionbizinc.org 

SBA Certification Workshop

2/25

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This workshop is for small firms owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals interested in being certified for SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program.

QuickBooks Introduction

2/25

1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

This overview will discuss setting-up, updating and running financial reports, and efficient procedures for entering your accounting data.  This is a hands-on workshop. Participants should have complete Basic Bookkeeping Part I or be familiar with the concepts covered in that workshop.  $60 Registration fee.  Presented by the SF SBDC.

Credit Card Processing for Your Business

2/26

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

We’ll focus on how the credit card processing industry is structured; how business owners are often taken advantage of; pricing models that best benefit the business owner; and an open forum for people to ask questions.

Food Safety Certification

3/1

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

State law requires that specified food facilities employ at least one person who has successfully passed a California State approved and accredited food safety certification exam.  Certification is mandatory and re-certification is required every three years.  Registration and information is available at www.ggra.org

Restaurant Series: Customer Service – Good is Minimum

3/1

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Learn how to hire, motivate and train your employees. Also learn how to define and share responsibilities between owners, managers and employees to achieve your service objectives and run a successful restaurant. Presented by the SF SBDC. $30 registration fee.

Small Business Taxes

3/2

3:00 PM-5:00 PM

Save money on your taxes by learning the IRS rules and regulations that apply to small-business owners, and ask your tax questions in this informative, interactive, live seminar covering tax deductions, incorporations, LLC, and commonly used tax strategies. Presented by SF SCORE.  Registration fee: $20.

Twitter 101 for Business Owners

3/2

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Using Twitter, you answer the question ‘what are you doing?’ in 140 letters or less, as often as you like. Other people can then sign up to ‘follow’ you and receive your updates. Come to this class and learn what is Twitter; is it right for you or your business; etiquette of Twitter; marketing strategies using Twitter.

Free and Low Cost Resources for Your Business

3/3

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Representatives from SBA, SCORE, the SF SBDC, the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, and the San Francisco Public Library Small Business Center will discuss the resources available.

Starting a Business in San Francisco

3/3

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Hear directly from San Francisco officials.  How do you obtain permits?  How do you register your business name? Learn what the City can do for you in this one-stop seminar.

Financing Your Business

3/3

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Discover the right way to seek financing for your business. We will discuss loan proposal requirements, financing options and SBA programs. 

Business Law Basics

3/3

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

An experienced business lawyer will discuss Choice of Legal Entity (corporations, LLC, partnership, etc.); Intellectual Property; Employee issues; and Real Estate issues.   This class does not constitute legal advice.

How to Manage Your Time so it’s You Who Runs the Business, and Not Your Business that Runs You!

3/3

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

We’ll discuss time management techniques that will help you to manage your business so that you’re working smart and not hard! It is possible to have a business and a life, and learning how to be a great manager of time will help you do just that!  Here’s some highlights of what you will walk away with: learn to manage interruptions and shave hours off your work week; identify and eliminate “energy drains” and “time suckers” ; learn about single pointed focus; learn to set clear boundaries; learn what to do with your “to do list” so you actually get your tasks accomplished!

Basic Bookkeeping, Part One

3/4

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Topics include cash vs. accrual accounting, proper accounting data flow processes, budgeting, the purpose of different financial reports, the differences in computer accounting systems, cash management, and more.  $30 registration fee.  Presented by the SF SBDC.

Social Networking to Market Your Business

3/4

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Learn the importance of social networking as a marketing tool for your business; how to establish a dialogue with your customer base; and how to leverage existing social networks. $35 Registration Fee ($40 at the door) Presented by the SF SBDC and SBDC TAP.

OUR PARTNERS PRESENT:

a weekly feature of events offered by organizations and groups outside SBA.  These events are not sponsored by SBA and are not held at our Entrepreneur Center.

SFEntrepreneur Present Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Finding a Great Advisor.
As a leader of a growing business you recognize the value of experienced and knowledgeable advisors to help you and your team navigate a complex business environment. A great advisor can provide you with advice, introductions, investment, social proof, access to new markets, etc.

Connect, meet and learn from Mark Coopersmith – Advisor to DirecTV and Intel and also Adjunct Professor, Entrepreneurship at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. Learn from someone who has been there and done that from many sides of this complex issue. Understand everything you ever wanted to know about finding a great advisor. Click here to learn more.

When:

February 25th, 2010 Thursday, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where:

Citizen Space

425 Montgomery Street 1st floor

San Francisco, CA 94104

Cost:

$30 In Advance
$40 At the Door

Sign up by clicking here.

Alameda SBDC Presents Retailing 102   

Tuesday, March 2
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Berkeley Public Library
2090 Kittredge Street

Berkeley, CA

Retailing 102 focuses on the operational side of retailing. Participants will learn to translate cost and sales data into management information. Topics covered include: maximizing retail space, how to price your product, inventory management, managing product lines, financing and customer valuation.

Information at 510-208-0411

Register at http://acsbdc.org/node/4471
Our mailing address:

Small Business Administration

455 Market St., 6th floor

San Francisco CA 94105

Marshall, Gary

SBA Classes February 22 – March 5

Benefit Resource Group – Reno, NV

Bonafide Insurance Serices, Inc. – San Francisco

EGCA Insurance Services, Inc. – San Jose

Finegold Insurance Associates, Inc. – San Francisco

Golden Bells Insurance Agency – Anaheim

Michael Harris Insurance Services, Inc. – Livermore

RAM Commercial Insurance Services, LLC – Morgan Hill

Stromsoe Insurance Agency, Inc.- Murrieta

Legal Services

Abbott & Kindermann, LLP – Sacramento

Amrik Chand, CPA – Fremont

Angela Alioto Professional Law Corp. – San Francisco

Arguedas, Casssman & Headley – Berkeley

Craig P. Kenny and Associates, LTD.- Las Vegas

Douglas H. Kraft – Citrus Heights

Ellen Abel, CPA – San Francisco

Law Office of Jane McNamara – Valencia

Law Office of Markus Mueller-Dombois – Stockton

Law Offices of Dennis J. Luca, Inc. – San Jose

Law Offices of Esra Jung – Sunnyvale

Law Offices of Steven R. Jacobsen – Oakland

Omar Gonzalez – Sacramento

Tate & Associates – Berkeley

Uboldi, Heinke & Velladao, LLP- Napa

The Small Business Administration offers a variety of classes for business owners in our Entrepreneur Center, located at 455 Market St., 6th Floor in downtown San Francisco.

Registration for all our classes is required.

To register for classes, go to http://sbatraining.eventbrite.com/

For more information, please contact Gary Marshall at (415) 744 6771 or gary.marshall@sba.gov

The SBA training program is made possible by the generous support of our volunteer teachers and presenters.   We appreciate their time and expertise; however, these presentations do not represent an endorsement of their views, opinions, products, or services by SBA.  All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.  Contact: Gary Marshall at 415 744-6771.

How to Quickly Attract Your Prospect’s Attention

2/16

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

What is your prospect most interested in? Whatever it is, this should be the first thing you address in all of your marketing communication (i.e. print, online and in-person). You need to come right to the key point. Then, explain further. In a world of short attention spans, you need to assume you will only have a few seconds to catch someone’s interest before they move on.

Corporations and LLCs Offer Different Options

2/16

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Learn how to make the best use of your corporation or LLC to save money and shield yourself from liabilities. Learn the compliance details of when and how to properly set up your entity including medical insurance plans, compensation strategies for tax planning, records management, and banking. Presented by SF SCORE, (415) 744 6827.  Registration fee: $20.

Taxes and Your Business, How to Prepare Schedule C

2/16

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Prepare your business taxes for ’08 and get ready for ‘09. Review what the IRS wants to know from you and how to report it on the Schedule C for your business. This is a class for business owners who need a basic understanding of their 1040 Schedule C tax forms. We’ll also talk about what to do with the numbers once you have them. We don’t guarantee you won’t get audited, but this class will make it less likely.

State Labor Law and Payroll Tax

2/17

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Jointly conducted by the Employment Development Department and the California state Department of Labor Standards Enforcement, this class will cover California recordkeeping and reporting requirements including employer obligations and payment requirements; common wage and hour laws; employer and employee rights and responsibilities.  More information at (866) 873-6083, register at www.edd.ca.gov/taxsem

Commercial Insurance Buying; First Time Policies

2/17

3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

What is a typical experience a business should have the first time it buys insurance policies? This class explores the basics of the initial information exchange with the agent/broker, what happens during the policy marketing phase, how to evaluate multiple quotes, and internal financial considerations of different types of policies.

Marketing and Branding for the Small Business Owner

2/17

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Small business owners know they don’t have a choice about how they market themselves—they need to do it all. We will discuss budgeting, branding, social media, websites, newsletters and staying top of mind, networking and follow-up.

Basic Bookkeeping, Part Three

2/18

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Topics include developing a budget, statement of cash flow analysis, and developing a cash forecast. Participants should have complete Basic Bookkeeping Part I or be familiar with the concepts covered in that seminar.  $30 registration fee.  Presented by the SF SBDC.

Stop the Bleed: Managing Employees in a Down Economy

2/18

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

In this workshop, learn how to create a healthier bottom line and thrive in a challenging environment. Learn about alternatives to layoffs, how to implement compliant layoffs, and preserving productivity and morale through the transition. $30 registration fee. Presented by the SF SBDC.

How to Start and Manage a Small Business

2/22

8:30 AM–5:00 PM

This is a comprehensive and unique one-day seminar for both prospective and current business owners who want to gain a better understanding of what they need to know and do to succeed in their business. Learn best practices and insider tips as a moderator and industry experts guide you through the basics of business plans; insuring against risk; accounting; legal structures; marketing & sales; and financing.

Restaurant Series: Smart Management – People, Risk and the Law

2/22

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

We’ll examine employment law, insurance protection and other legal matters. Based on real restaurant experiences, this class can help you avoid disaster and get the most out of your people and your location.$30 Registration Fee. Sponsored by the SF SBDC.

Creating New Life and Work Performances

2/22

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

People live, learn, work and play with others – often with difficulty. In this workshop we’ll introduce you to a unique performance-based approach to professional and personal development. There is growing recognition in the business community that improvisational performance is key to adult creativity, and, in these hard times, more important than ever. In this workshop we will work with you on learning how to “set the stage” for important client meetings and challenging interactions with employers, employees, business partners and clients.

Starting the Process of Writing Effective Business Plans

2/23

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Whether you are planning to start a new business or developing the potential of your existing company, a business plan is a critical foundation. In this highly compact presentation you will learn about the following components of a business plan Products/Services; Organization; Marketing; Customers; Finances; Market Research.  Presented by SF SCORE.  Registration fee: $35.

Virtual Assistants and Your Business

2/23

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Entrepreneurs and small businesses are choosing to work with virtual assistants in increasing numbers.  The flexibility and cost effectiveness of working with a part-time, offsite support person is the perfect solution for many growing businesses.  It is possible to increase income and productivity with a VA regardless of budget or industry, but it’s important to delegate the right things to the right person, and work together in the right way.

Federal and State Basics of Payroll Tax

2/24

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

This class guides participants through the basics of that preparation.  Subjects include determining independent contractor versus employee, withholding taxes, deposits and completing the proper forms.  Presented by the IRS and the California EDD Tax office.

Word Gets Around-PR For Fashion Designers

2/24

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

For apparel and accessory companies, getting in front of your target audiences and creating buzz and credibility is a “must have.” Learn how to prepare for, launch, and maintain a successful media campaign. Presented by Fashion Business Inc.,  registration is $30 per class at www.fashionbizinc.org 

SBA Certification Workshop

2/25

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This workshop is for small firms owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals interested in being certified for SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program.

QuickBooks Introduction

2/25

1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

This overview will discuss setting-up, updating and running financial reports, and efficient procedures for entering your accounting data.  This is a hands-on workshop. Participants should have complete Basic Bookkeeping Part I or be familiar with the concepts covered in that workshop.  $60 Registration fee.  Presented by the SF SBDC.

Credit Card Processing for Your Business

2/26

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

We’ll focus on how the credit card processing industry is structured; how business owners are often taken advantage of; pricing models that best benefit the business owner; and an open forum for people to ask questions.

OUR PARTNERS PRESENT:

a weekly feature of events offered by organizations and groups outside SBA.  These events are not sponsored by SBA and are not held at our Entrepreneur Center.

La Cocina Presents: Social Media for Your Food Business 

2/16

6:00 – 8:00 PM

The Women’s Building
3543 18th Street (between Guerrero and Valencia)
Free for partner organizations
$10 for non-profit staff
$15 for commercial users
$25 for the public
Can you hear it? It’s the buzz of social media. And it’s everywhere. It has become a necessary strategy for small businesses to have a presence on social media sites. Yet sorting through the sites and hype can be over whelming and confusing. A big buzz kill. Join us for a hands-on work shop that will help you understand the social media tools that will benefit your business and get started right away.
Click here to RSVP!

Alameda SBDC Presents Retailing 102  

Tuesday, March 2
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Berkeley Public Library
2090 Kittredge Street

Berkeley, CA

Retailing 102 focuses on the operational side of retailing. Participants will learn to translate cost and sales data into management information. Topics covered include: maximizing retail space, how to price your product, inventory management, managing product lines, financing and customer valuation.

Information at 510-208-0411

Register at http://acsbdc.org/node/4471
Our mailing address:

Small Business Administration

455 Market St., 6th floor

San Francisco CA 94105