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Become Your Best Business Storyteller


One of the hardest tasks business owners have is sharing a succinct story about their business that sells. It's important for business owners to have strong stories which can easily be converted into marketing content – because humans connect through stories. Join us for an interactive workshop, and leave with a story you can't wait to share and tell because it clearly states what you do and who you do it for. Register at no cost! And we'll see you tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 3 p.m.

In this class, you'll learn the foundation of branding so you can focus on creating a strong plan for your business. Branding is more than your visual aesthetics. Join this class, and learn why branding is one of the most important pillars for your small business. Sign up here! This workshop takes place next week on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 4-5:30 p.m.

Get best practices for creating a YouTube channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services as well as drives engagement with your brand! Don't let video intimidate you. Registration is required to receive the link for the webinar, so sign up now to reserve your spot – then we'll see you this Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 9 a.m.

Upcoming Financial Support

Streamline Your Business Finances + Taxes

 

Be part of this popular workshop from our partner Intuit's trainer and QuickBooks ProAdvisor Mariette Martinez. You'll learn the three QuickBooks Online must-knows to navigate and use this accounting software based on your unique business’ needs and accounting workflows.

 

By the end of this session, you'll feel confident in the following:

  • How to build your accounting system using QBO as the core
  • Which QBO version is best for your business and how you grow from there
  • How to navigate QBO using the centers and workflows to get things done


Learn more here and register before slots run out for next Monday, Oct. 10 from noon-1:30.!

During this workshop, you'll learn the anatomy of a sale as well as how to identify the key ingredients needed to create an effective sales plan. You'll also learn about marketing, unique selling propositions (USP), and how to develop a sales budget. Let our seasoned sales advisors help empower your bottom line. Sign up here for this Thursday afternoon, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m.

There are many benefits to establishing good business credit. This workshop will walk you through the importance of business credit, what you need to know about credit scores, and the steps you can take to establish good credit and set your business up for success. Head here, and we look forward to seeing you this Friday morning, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m.

Community Opportunities

Did You Get a COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan?


If so, join us to have your next-step questions answered. The deferment period on COVID EIDL loans is ending and payments are coming due.


Do you have questions about how to monitor and pay your EIDL loan? Then tune into our SBA's San Diego District Office for a webinar on important information and resources to help you monitor, repay, and get servicing help for your EIDL loan. They'll answer key questions for you, so click here to learn more and we'll see next Monday, Oct. 10 from 1-1:30 p.m.!

An upcoming Small Business Expo is a big San Diego business networking and educational event for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Get together with a wide range of other passionate San Diego business owners, and explore how to increase revenue as well as grow your business to what you want it to be. Plan your day including valuable workshops, insightful speed networking, and industry expert keynote presentations. Register here for your spot Thursday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

This unique, powerful summit will be hosted by a panel of seasoned, purpose-driven business owners, policymakers, as well as nonprofit and public sector leaders. Sessions will focus on three key areas: operational, aspirational, and commUNITY. Plus you’ll connect with dozens more engaged peers who care about shaping a San Diego that works better for everyone in all of our communities. Discover more here, and prepare for Friday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m-6 p.m.

More of Your SBDC Network's Upcoming Live Webinars



Virtual Open House Business Forum every Monday except holidays (English & Spanish)

Oct. 3 at 8:00-10:00 AM (NEW TIME)


Marketing Power Hour (English/Español)

Oct. 3 at 5:00 PM


Lunch and Learn Series! Module 4: Proposal Writing for the County of San Diego

Oct. 4 at 11:00 AM


Sales Power

Oct. 5 at 1:00 PM


Start Your Business in a Day: What it Takes to Succeed, Financing, Taxes & Business Entities

Oct. 6 at 9:00 AM


How to Get Your Business on Social Media

Oct. 6 at 12:00 PM


After Hours Office Hours

Oct. 6 at 6:00 PM


Marketing Power Hour (English/Español)

Oct. 10 at 5:00 PM


International Market Entry 201

Oct. 11 at 10:00 AM


Lunch and Learn Series! Module 5: You’ve Been Awarded a Contract, Now What? County of San Diego

Oct. 11 at 11:00 AM


Create a Job Description

Oct. 12 at 12:00 PM


Business Plans That Get Results

Oct. 12 at 1:00 PM


HR Power Hour

Oct. 12 at 1:00 PM


After Hours Office Hours

Oct. 12 at 6:00 PM


Digital Presence 101 & Accepting Payment Remotely

Oct. 13 at 9:00 AM

The San Diego & Imperial SBDC (Small Business Development Center) Network primarily provides expert level one-on-one assistance to you, the business owners, at no cost. The assistance is completely confidential. Be sure to visit www.SDIVSBDC.org to learn more and you can also request services here.

If you aren't in San Diego or Imperial counties, you can find your SBDC here.
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