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April 2018

Module 2: Creating a Business Roadmap

April 7 - June 23
Unnamed Venue, 825 Washington Street, Suite 200,
Oakland, CA United States
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In our Creating a Business Roadmap module, we guide you through a hands-on process for identifying the resources needed to grow the business, developing a business plan and building a financial forecast. This module is 12-weeks long and is well suited for early stage entrepreneurs looking to create plans to scale businesses with positive community impact. Enroll by March 23.

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Freelancer Accelerator

April 11 - May 16

In our Freelancer Accelerator, we guide you through a hands-on process of defining your service offering, developing client relationships and establishing the foundation to thrive as your own boss. This program is 6-weeks long and is well suited for individuals seeking self-employment in a personal or professional services industry, or as an artist or musician.   Enroll by March 30.

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How to do Business with Sacramento County

April 25 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Located at: Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Free

Topics Covered: · Working with (or Selling to) the County of Sacramento · Registering your Business with Sacramento County · Tips for Successfully Responding to a BID · Local and Small Business Assistance Defined

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Improving your Credit : Credit 101

April 25 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Located at: California Capital Women's Business Center, 1728 Tribute Road
Sacramento, CA 95815 United States
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Free

In this workshops, you will learn about the importance of establishing, maintaining, and repairing personal credit. Join us to get the inside scoop on improving your credit score! Topics covered include: How to identify and dispute inaccurate information on the credit report Tips for using Credit Karma

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Renaissance Contractors Breakfast

April 26 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Located at: Auntie April’s Chicken-n-Waffles
Free

Please join Renaissance Contractors as we celebrate the Graduation of James Richards, Southeast Electrical Contractors, Inc., and James Mabrey, Your All Day Everyday Janitorial Services. These emerging entrepreneurs and community servants will be honored at the fabulous Auntie April's Chicken-n-Waffles.

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How to Turn Your Idea Into Action

April 26 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Located at: California Capital Women's Business Center, 1728 Tribute Road
Sacramento, CA 95815 United States
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Free

This workshop introduces a one-page"Business Plan" and "How to Create Your 90-day Success Plan." Please join SCORE for this informative workshop!

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Financing with the Small Business Administration

April 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Located at: California Capital Women's Business Center, 1728 Tribute Road
Sacramento, CA 95815 United States
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Free

What You Will Learn How does a small business get money? Bank loans-are they impossible? Doing your homework before applying for a loan and who might be able to help Why banks might not be able to lend to your business. How SBA might help. SBA loan guarantee program overview 7(a) & 504 Loan Programs Tips for dealing with lenders

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HOW TO ACHIEVE AN UNSTOPPABLE MINDSET-WHAT WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS NEED TO KNOW TO THRIVE (OAKLAND)

April 30 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Located at: James Irvine Center, 353 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Room A
Oakland, CA 94612 United States
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This seminar will teach the core principals of a highly effective business mental mindset for women entrepreneurs. These skills are critical for all women business owners to help improve decision making, perform under pressure and become a confident, relaxed leader who inspires others. Skills covered will include: How to build confidence and trust yourself under pressure. How to utilize the powerful tools that world class athletes use. How to focus on things you can control instead of obsessing about those…

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May 2018

3-Day Virtual Conferencing

May 1 @ 9:30 am - May 3 @ 3:30 pm
Webinar
Free

The U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE Association will host a free, 3-Day Virtual Conference during National Small Business Week. The conference will take place Tuesday, May 1 – Thursday, May 3 between 12:30 pm ET - 6:30 pm ET each day. Registration is free to the public. A schedule of live events will be sent to registrants via email. Participate in this free, online conference to listen to practiced advice on current business strategies, meet other business owners, and…

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OPERATING A SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT IN A RISING COST ENVIRONMENT (OAKLAND)

May 1 @ 10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Located at: Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94512 United States
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Rising labor, rent and ingredient costs are pressuring the sustainability of current business models of Oakland restaurants. In this session, we will discuss current challenges in the industry, and how owners can be better equipped to start, manage and grow thriving food businesses. The 6 keys to a Successful Food Businesses in a Rising Cost Environment: - Service Models - Employee Goals and Practices - Cross Prep items - Cross Menu sales - Leveraging in house sales with strategic catering and…

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