Oct 20
12:00 pm — 1:30 pm
Creative Ways to Fund Your Business
This webinar covers the challenge businesses are facing now throughout the pandemic such as Finding & Securing Capital.
Learn how to fund your business in a variety of ways:
  • Financing Startup Costs
  • Expansion
  • Purchasing Inventory
  • Funding Projects Related to Operations or Production
  • Estimate Risk in Changing Economic Conditions
Presented by John DeGaetano
John is a former bank executive with extensive experience in administration, marketing, sales business planning, operations, project management and financial analysis.

John is a certified NxLevel instructor and advises business owners in planning, finance, sales, and disaster planning. He is also the author of several books related to business planning and lending.
Oct 25 - 12 pm — 1:30 Starting Your Business in Napa and Sonoma Counties
A start-up guide and general overview of things to consider when starting a business.

  • Business Licensing Requirements
  • Business Taxes
  • Legal Form of Organization
  • Components of a Business Plan
Oct 28 - 3:30 pm — 5:00 pm
Artisan Food: Part 2

From creative decisions to legal requirements, this course covers topics you need to know to successfully initiate your artisan food product such as legal requirements from permitting and licensing, goal setting, and food trends, branding and finding your market.
Nov 2 - 10:30 am — 12 pm
Owning/Investing in Real Estate for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Critical information for anyone interested in buying real estate, especially for small business owners looking to secure their long term future by owning their property, plant and equipment.
Nov 17 - 12 pm — 1:30 pm
Understanding Financial Statements and Managing Cash Flow


The webinar covers the basics in understanding financial statements and managing cash flow. Learn how to read key financial statements, including the balance sheet, the income statement, and the statement of cash flows.
PTAC
Women's Small Business Month Series
Certifications
Women-owned businesses may qualify for certifications
for the government marketplace!
SBA Tools for Marketing and Subcontracting
October 19 | 10 am - 11 am

Learn how to register in the SBA general login system as well as register for ProNet and SubNet.
How to Get Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certified
October 21 | 10 am - 11 am

For women or minority owned small businesses in transportation, construction, or A&E, the DBE certification may help you win more contracts.
How to Get Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB/EDWOSB) Certified
October 28 | 10 am - 11 am

Getting WOSB certified will make you eligible to compete for federal contract set-asides and help level the playing field when bidding.
SBDC Business Advisor, Evert Fernandez will be on site at the Russian River
Chamber of Commerce
November 4 & 18
GET EXPERT ADVICE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
  • PPP loan forgiveness & financial analysis
  • Raising capital & obtaining loans/grants/funding
  • Business planning & strategy
  • Website assistance
  • Restaurant Revitalization grant assistance
  • Managing business operations

Appointments are available every FIRST and THIRD Thursday from 11-4 pm on the hour. Last appointment is 3 pm. FREE consulting is brought to you by the Russian River Business Lab, Napa-Sonoma SBDC and the USDA.
LOCATION
Russian River Chamber of Commerce
16200 First St, Guerneville, CA 95446
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
Napa-Sonoma SBDC
707-595-0060
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