SBDC: Starting a Small Business

This informative workshop is a great place to begin planning to start your business on the right foot. Topics for this one-hour session include: *Legal requirements and regulations *Sources of financing *Free business resources After attending this workshop, you can schedule your first individualized consulting session to work specifically on your business. All consultation sessions […]

SBDC: Get Comfortable Using Powerpoint

PowerPoint is the default software for presentations. And with the pandemic, we have seen a greater need of knowing how to use the software for virtual presentations on platforms such as zoom. Whether for teaching your clients remotely, or creating a pitch for funding, PowerPoint is an important skill for staying resilient during these uncertain times. This is a […]

SBDC Santa Cruz Center: Facebook Advanced

Facebook Advanced Social Media Marketing Tools — What You Need to Know for Your Business So you're clear on different Facebook assets, pages, profiles and groups — and you are ready to go to the next level with an introduction to Facebook Creator, Facebook Business Manager and Facebook Ads Manager. This class will very briefly […]

$5

SBDC Covid 19: Website Development & Optimization Webinar Series pt 3

The three-part Website Development & Optimization Webinar Series introduces the best practices for website design, development, and optimization to the small business owner, discussing both how to improve an existing website and how to design and build a new one. It explains the vital role a website plays in promoting your business and demonstrates techniques […]

SBDC: ABC’s of Youtube Marketing

Join the over 2.3 billion active users on YouTube every month and make sure your business is on Youtube and doing it right. Businesses from all industries are establishing a stronger presence on social media platforms to connect with existing customers as well as reaching new markets.   YouTube is the second largest search engine […]

SBDC: Digital Marketing Intensive (Get Found. Sell More.)

  Get ready for the return of in-person retail and the summer tourist season. Sharpen your digital practices. Get visitors and locals alike excited to spend money with your business. Sign up now for our NEW spring digital marketing intensive program! Improve your web presence, keywords, search engine results, and social media best practices. You get […]

$100

SBDC Amazon Webinar: Amazon Handmade

Cal Coastal Small Business Development Center 106 Lincoln Ave, Salinas, CA, us

Price: FREE Learn how Handmade makers and artisans can sell their unique, customized products in Amazon stores

Free

16th Annual Western Food Safety Conference

Online Online, Marina, ca, us

A Virtual Event through Zoom The Western Food Safety Conference brings together all levels of the agricultural workforce and support services to California’s Central Coast for two days of intensive training on the most current food safety issues and concerns for fresh fruits and vegetables. Topics for 2021 Include:   Managing Food Safety Through Virtual Technology […]

$295

SBDC Webinar: Grow Your Business with Google Adwords

Cal Coastal Small Business Development Center 106 Lincoln Ave, Salinas, CA, us

Presented by MCSC Women's Business Center, Central CA SBDC Regional Network, SCORE Training Topics: Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Social Media, Technology Description: Is your advertising bringing customers to your site? Does your advertising improve your sales? Do you know how to capture the attention of potential customers? Learn the power of Adwords. Leverage the power of […]

6th Annual Santa Cruz Works Green Tech

Jimmy Panetta, Joby Aviation, Bird, Mynt Systems, OurEnergy, SupplyShift, Ambient Photonics, VeriCool, Concentric Power, moreZoom Join link: https://zoom.us/j/98186218780Our 6th Annual Green Tech event is sponsored by the City of Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Sentinel. This event will focus on energy resilience. We expanded the event to 2 days, 1 hour per day. Register […]