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03-08-2010

San Francisco: SBA Classes Mar. 8-19

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.

Doing Business with Virgin America

3/9

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

A representative from the Virgin American airlines will discuss their procurement system including what goods and services they purchase and their interest in green procurement and minority suppliers.

Doing Business with Chevron

3/9

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learn the procurement process and opportunities for doing business specifically with Chevron in this informative presentation by a representative of the company. 

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03-04-2010

“Business Chronicles” featured an interview with our own Ann Santiago

In a recent broadcast of the radio show “Business Chronicles,” one of our building development officers from the Nevada office, Ann Santiago, was interviewed. 

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02-15-2010

San Francisco: SBA Classes Feb. 15-Feb. 26

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.

How to Quickly Attract Your Prospect’s Attention

2/16

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

What is your prospect most interested in? Whatever it is, this should be the first thing you address in all of your marketing communication (i.e. print, online and in-person). You need to come right to the key point. Then, explain further. In a world of short attention spans, you need to assume you will only have a few seconds to catch someone’s interest before they move on.

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02-11-2010

SBA-504 Volume Up In California

In a recent publication Coleman SBA Lender Daily, the February 11 edition noted some pretty impressive statistics about the SBA 504 program in California.

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01-31-2010

San Francisco: SBA Classes Feb. 1- Feb. 12

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.

Food Safety Certification

2/1

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

State law requires that specified food facilities employ at least one person who has successfully passed a California State approved and accredited food safety certification exam.  Certification is mandatory and re-certification is required every three years.  Registration and information is available at www.ggra.org

Restaurant Series: Understanding Food Costs/Menu Engineering

2/1

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

We’ll look at menu design and methods to highlight the most profitable items and a costing package that you can immediately apply to your business. $30 Registration Fee. Presented by the SF SBDC.

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01-25-2010

San Francisco: SBA Classes Jan. 25-Feb. 5

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.

How to Start and Manage a Small Business

1/25

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.

Restaurant Series: Checklist for Starting a Restaurant

1/25

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

We’ll discuss the specifics of opening and running a successful restaurant.  Topics will include business plans, food and beverage vendors, market research, location, pricing strategies and operating plans.  $30 registration fee.  Presented by the SF SBDC.

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