Training Events to Grow Your Small Business
Presentation on Government Contracting
Government Contracting in a Day 
This workshop is packed with all the information you need to get started with government contracting and then some! The instructor will cover what you need to get started, how to find your buyer, creating a capabilities statement, what certifications are available, and how to write a proposal all in one day!
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Intro to Marketing Automation & Mailchimp
Staying on top of emails to prospects and customers can be a full time job. Even if you have templates for outreach and replies, it still takes time to tweak your message and send out emails. 
Marketing automation can take over some of that job for you, sending and replying to standard emails automatically so you don't have to.  
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Female Entrepreneur
Start Your Business in a Day
This intensive small group workshop, in unique training segments covers the following: overview, including structure, entity creation, understanding business taxes, alternate financing, business loans, credit repair, apps to build credit, seed money, creating a business plan, market analysis and marketing.
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Instructor explaining content marketing
Demystifying Content Marketing 
Content marketing is a powerful tool in today’s business and product promotion landscape. What is content marketing? How is it different from traditional advertising?  These questions and more will be answered in the Demystifying Content Marketing workshop. Learn how to drive customer engagement and create cost-effective content marketing campaigns.
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m .- 12:00 p.m.
Welcome handshake at the California Procurement Event
California Procurement Event
On average, the State of California spends $8 billion with small businesses every year. This event features workshops and time to meet representatives from over 20 organizations with opportunities for small businesses. Attendees will learn what it takes to work with the State of California including state certifications, registering in their database, marketing and much more.
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2020
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Making an online purchase using a smart phone
Learn the Basics of Selling Online
Have you always wanted to sell your products on Amazon? In this workshop you will learn the benefits of selling through Amazon, how to set up a seller's account and list your products, costs, purchasing and delivery of products, FBA programs, promoting your products, fulfilled by prime, global expansion and entrepreneur insights.
Date: Friday, March 13, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Team working on SBA 8(a) Business Development Program
SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program
Join Business Opportunity Specialist for the SBA San Diego District Office, John Engstrom and North San Diego SBDC Business Advisor and procurement expert, Cheryl Brown as they present the “SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program.”
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closing the deal on a new franchise with a handshake
Own a Franchise / Diversify Your Portfolio
Own a franchise/diversify your portfolio. If you’re not experiencing personal, professional and financial fulfillment, perhaps it’s time to consider business ownership. Attend this training to get informed on your options.
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Counting money received from a research & development tax credit
What Are Research and Development Credits and How Do They Bring Cash Back Into Your Business
The event is an informative 1 1/2 hour seminar on how small to medium sized businesses can recover working capital through the  Research and Development (R&D) Credit . The R&D Credit has helped U.S. small to medium sized businesses claim roughly $10 billion a year in federal tax savings—monies that these companies can put right back into their business to hire new talent, purchase new equipment, or plan for future growth.
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Presentation on Government Contracting
Government Contracting in a Day 
This workshop is packed with all the information you need to get started with government contracting and then some! The instructor will cover what you need to get started, how to find your buyer, creating a capabilities statement, what certifications are available, and how to write a proposal all in one day!
Date: Friday, March 27, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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SBA will be participating in this event. SBA’s participation in this activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any participants, person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested in advance. Contact: SBA San Diego District Office (619) 557-7250