Sept 22 - 12 pm — 1:30 pm
10 Steps to Managing a Successful Business in Today’s World

Managing your business in an economic downturn is one of the most essential components to survival. Learn 10 steps to compile your strategic road map to steer your business in the right direction.
Sept 24 - 11 am — 12 pm
CA Relief Grant: New Rounds 7,8,9

This webinar will cover:
  • The Grant Program
  • Eligibility Requirements
  • How Funding Can Be Used
  • The Application
  • Required Documents
  • Who to Contact for Assistance
Sept 27 - 12 pm — 1:30 pm
Starting Your Business in Napa and Sonoma Counties

A general overview of the things to consider when starting a business.

  • Business Licensing Requirements
  • Business Taxes
  • Legal Form of Organization
  • Components of a Business Plan
Oct 20 - 12 pm — 1:30 pm
Creative Ways to Fund Your Business

All about finding and securing capital. Learn financing startup costs, expansion, purchasing inventory, and funding current projects related to operations or production. We’ll also estimate the risk in changing economic conditions.
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.
human resources
HUMAN RESOURCES
3-PART WEBINAR SERIES
Join Regional Advisor/HR specialist, Linda Siniard, to learn about HR best practices and pitfalls, including how to assess and execute HR goals, and align business objectives with employee welfare.
Webinar 1
Hiring Employees:
First Things First
September 21
1:00 to 2:30pm
Webinar 2
Employee Handbooks: Action Artfully Applied
September 28
1:00 to 2:30pm
Webinar 3
Firing Employees:
Process = Protection
October 5
1:00 to 2:30pm
SBDC Business Advisor, Evert Fernandez will be on site at the Russian River
Chamber of Commerce
THIS THURSDAY
SEPT 23!
Evert Fernandez
GET EXPERT ADVICE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
  • PPP loan forgiveness
  • Financial analysis
  • Raising capital and obtaining loans/grants/funding
  • Business planning and strategy
  • Website assistance
  • Restaurant Revitalization grant assistance
  • Questions regarding managing your 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 Business Lab
16200 First St, Guerneville, CA 95446

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TUNE IN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 AT 10 AM
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Napa-Sonoma SBDC
707-595-0060
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