TRAINING AT SBA
The Small Business Administration offers a variety of classes for business owners in our Entrepreneur Center, located at 455 Market St., 6th Floor in downtown San Francisco.
Registration for all our classes is required.
To register for classes, go to http://sbatraining.eventbrite.com/
For more information, please contact Gary Marshall at (415) 744 6771 or gary.marshall@sba.gov
The SBA training program is made possible by the generous support of our volunteer teachers and presenters. We appreciate their time and expertise; however, these presentations do not represent an endorsement of their views, opinions, products, or services by SBA. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact: Gary Marshall at 415 744-6771.
Restaurant Series: Smart Management – People, Risk and the Law
8/23
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
We’ll examine employment law, insurance protection and other legal matters. Based on real restaurant experiences, this class can help you avoid disaster and get the most out of your people and your location.$30 Registration Fee. Sponsored by the SF SBDC.
Form I-9 and Your Business
8/23
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) seeks to control illegal immigration by eliminating employment opportunity as an incentive for unauthorized persons to come to the United States, by prohibiting the hiring or continued employment of aliens whom employers know are unauthorized to work in the United States. To comply with the law, all U.S. employers must verify the employment eligibility and identity of all employees hired to work in the United States after November 6, 1986 by completing Employment Eligibility Verification forms (Forms I-9) for all employees, including U.S. citizens. Employers who hire or continue to employ individuals knowing that they are not authorized to be employed in the United States may face civil and criminal penalties.
E-Verify for Form I-9
8/23
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
E-Verify is a free and simple to use Web-based system that electronically verifies the employment eligibility of newly hired employees. E-Verify is a partnership between the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services oversees the program. E-Verify protects jobs for authorized workers; helps US employers maintain a legal workforce; and works by allowing participating employers to electronically compare employee information taken from the Form I-9 (the paper-based employment eligibility verification form used for all new hires) against more than 449 million records in SSA’s database and more than 80 million records in DHS’ immigration databases. Results are returned within seconds.
Restaurants: Leverage Free Google Tools to Showcase Your Business and Gain More Loyal Customers
8/23
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Google has a several free applications that you can use to generate more awareness, more search traffic, and more sales for your restaurant. In this class you will learn to set up a free Google site website (with free Google hosting); put all of your restaurant’s information online including menu, hours, and coupons; put a Google map and driving direction to your location on your site; list your restaurant on Google Local (Google’s free version of the yellow pages) and link your free new Google site; create happy customer review videos and put them on YouTube, then show the YouTube video on your Google site. Local internet searchers can then find you, see your menu, watch customer reviews videos, get driving directions, and become your patrons.
Writing Effective Business Plans
8/24
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Whether you are planning to start a new business or developing the potential of your existing company, a business plan is a critical foundation. In this hands-on workshop, we will demystify the process using case studies and exercises. You will also develop a template for your own business that covers Products/Services; Organization; Marketing; Customers; Finances; Market Research. Presented by SF SCORE. Registration fee: $50.
ABC’s to Z’s of Starting Your Own Apparel Business
8/24, Part One
8/25, Part Two
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
This two evening seminar will explain the many parts that should be fully understood when starting a new apparel business. Part One, 8/24: Identifying market niche, legal requirements, brand development, product development. Part Two, 8/25: Sales, costing, production, marketing. Presented by Fashion Business Inc., registration is $50.00 for members and $70.00 non members at www.fashionbizinc.org
SBA Certification Workshop
8/26
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This workshop is for small firms owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals interested in being certified for SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program.
QuickBooks Introduction
8/26
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
This overview will discuss setting-up, updating and running financial reports, and efficient procedures for entering your accounting data. This is a hands-on workshop. Participants should have complete Basic Bookkeeping Part I or be familiar with the concepts covered in that workshop. $60 Registration fee. Presented by the SF SBDC.
Social Networking for Small Business
8/26
6:00 PM–8:30 PM
This is for small to medium sized brick and mortar businesses and service providers like flower shop, printers, accountants or mechanics. Come to this interactive seminar to discuss the use of social networking in your business. How is it done? How can you gain customers and make money? Are Facebook pages, iPhone apps, or Google right for you? In this seminar, learn how to use social media tools to identify, market, and sell to your niche market.
How to Start and Manage a Small Business
8/30
8:30 AM–5:00 PM
This is a comprehensive and unique one-day seminar for both prospective and current business owners who want to gain a better understanding of what they need to know and do to succeed in their business. Learn best practices and insider tips as a moderator and industry experts guide you through the basics of business plans; insuring against risk; accounting; legal structures; marketing & sales; and financing. Presented by SF SCORE. Registration fee: $50.
Creating and Distributing Social Media Content
8/30
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
You’ve taken the first step and signed up for Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now you need to produce content to fill these new marketing channels. This class will show you how to develop and distribute social media content without spending 40 hours a week doing it.
Wholesaling Tips of the Trade
8/30
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Learn the smart way to run a wholesale operation. Areas covered include industry information and networking, cost vs. price, channel conflicts, branding and wholesaling online. $30 registration fee. Presented by the SF Business Development Center.
Setting Up Your Music or Entertainment-Based Business
8/31
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
What unique considerations should you be aware of in setting up a media-based business, as opposed to other types of businesses? What are the differences between running your business as a partnership, a corporation or a limited liability company? What are the important issues which must be addressed in putting together an effective partnership or company operating agreement? Whether you’re a part of a band, a media production business, or other creative collaboration, this workshop will cover the essential issues facing pairs or groups who aspire to work together within the music and entertainment industries.
Starting a Business in San Francisco
9/1
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Hear directly from San Francisco officials. How do you obtain permits? How do you register your business name? Learn what the City can do for you in this one-stop seminar.
Financing Your Business
9/1
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Discover the right way to seek financing for your business. We will discuss loan proposal requirements, financing options and SBA programs.
Business Law Basics
9/1
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
An experienced business lawyer will discuss Choice of Legal Entity (corporations, LLC, partnership, etc.); Intellectual Property; Employee issues; and Real Estate issues. This class does not constitute legal advice.
Website 101 – Understanding the basics and the different options for creating a website
9/1
6:00PM – 8:30PM
This class gives non-techie business owner an overview of the websites basics. No matter if you are thinking of redesigning your website and developing one from scratch, it is important to know the basics. In addition you’ll learn about all the different options that you have available for creating your website – from using simple templates to hiring a professional web designer. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of each option and things you should look out for.
Business Exits – the Good, Bad, and Ugly
9/1
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Learn from real-life stories of business owners that have been through successful and unsuccessful exits. Actual video interviews illustrate key opportunities and challenges you will face when selling or transferring your business, including related financial, estate and tax issues.
Basic Bookkeeping, Part One
9/2
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Topics include cash vs. accrual accounting, proper accounting data flow processes, budgeting, the purpose of different financial reports, the differences in computer accounting systems, cash management, and more. $30 registration fee. Presented by the SF SBDC.
Selling, Marketing and Merchandising a Line of Clothing
9/2
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
This seminar covers selling and negotiating with Major Department Stores. Plus, the important steps in the preparation needed before approaching and selling a line of clothing and accessories. Presented by Fashion Business Inc., registration is $25 for members, $35 for non-members at www.fashionbizinc.org
Stop the Bleed-Save Money-Save Jobs
9/2
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
In this workshop, learn how to create a healthier bottom line and thrive in a challenging environment. Learn about alternatives to layoffs, how to implement compliant layoffs, and preserving productivity and morale through the transition. $30 registration fee. Presented by the SF SBDC.
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a weekly feature of events offered by organizations and groups outside SBA. These events are not sponsored by SBA and are not held at our Entrepreneur Center.
Ecomagination Challenge
GE’s Ecomagination Challenge is a $200 million call to action for businesses, entrepreneurs, innovators, and students to share their best ideas and come together to take on one of the world’s toughest challenges – building the next-generation power grid to meet the needs of the 21st century.
Link for GE’s official Ecomagination Challenge website:
http://challenge.ecomagination.com/ideas
Link for GE’s instructions on how to apply:
http://challenge.ecomagination.com/ct/g.bix?c=ideas
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Small Business Administration
455 Market St., 6th floor
San Francisco CA 94105
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