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SUMMARY:Softec presents Business Leaders Childcare Discussion - Free Event for Business Leaders on the Central Coast.
DESCRIPTION:What you and your company need to know!\nThe childcare system was overloaded before the pandemic. Without a solution businesses have many highly qualified employees that simply cannot return to work. One possible alternative is Company sponsored childcare centers but getting there is not easy. Many have tried but few have done it. \nOne of those that has is Trust Automation under the leadership of Ty and Trudie Safreno. They have graciously agreed to share their story and experiences with other business leaders that are exploring options. \nJoin us for an executive discussion of the issues and opportunities. \nDate: Friday\, July 31\, 2020\nTime: 8:00 am – 9:00 am \nAgenda: \n8:00 am Introductions\n8:10 am The Trust Automation Childcare Center\n8:30 am Q&A\n9:00 Closing Comments \nBob Dumouchel\, Program Administrator CEO Roundtables & Softec Board \nPlease let us know if you plan to attend by emailing Bob using the button below. This helps us plan the best possible event experience for you but is not required to attend. \nEmail RSVP to reserve your spot \nZoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://slochamber.org/event/softec-presents-business-leaders-childcare-discussion-free-event-for-business-leaders-on-the-central-coast/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:The SBA Veteran Business Outreach Center hosts: Your Business – Start Smart: Introducing the Business Model Canvas as a Planning Tool
DESCRIPTION:Your Business – Start Smart: Introducing the Business Model Canvas as a Planning Tool\nDate: 7/31/20\nTime: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (PDT)\nStatus: Open – 22 places remaining\nRegistration Deadline: 7/31/20 8:00 AM (PDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Steve Watts-Oelrich \nProgram Format: Webinar\nTraining Topics: Business Financing\, Business Plan\, Business Start-up/Pre-planning\, Marketing/Sales\nDescription: \nAttention Vetrepreneurs! Are you thinking about starting a small business or are you running a small business and looking for some free training to help you succeed? If so\, join our series on business ownership. This course is comprised of the following courses :\nPt. 1) Introduction to Business Ownership: In this course\, you will get a high level overview of some business ownership considerations in the areas of business entities\, using planning tools\, and the need to conduct market research and industry analysis. The following courses delve into these topics more deeply.\nPt. 2) Introducing the Business Model Canvas as a Planning Tool: Here you will learn the components of a Business Model Canvas and what information you need to complete each section. In the “Business Plan Development” course\, you will get insight into how the Business Model Canvas ties to your business plan.\nPt. 3) Understanding your Value Proposition This course will take a deeper dive into your “Value Proposition.” By understanding and leveraging your value proposition\, you will then better understand who your customer segments will be and then be able to work on marketing (which you will learn about in the next course)\nPt. 4) Marketing Your Venture: Now that you are familiar with the Business Model Canvas\, and you have nailed your Value Proposition\, it is time to learn about your customer base. In this course\, you will learn where to conduct market research and start to quantify numbers of customers. This research will not only let you learn about your customers\, but will also provide you valuable data to use in the next course.\nPt. 5) Financial Planning for your Business: In this course\, you will get an overview of a sales forecast\, cost of goods forecast\, cash flow analysis\, as well as a profit and loss statement. By the end of this course\, you will have an understanding about how to use research to make realistic projections and estimations of start-up expenses for your business.\nPt. 6) Business Plan Development: Whether you need funding or not\, it is always advised to write a business plan. In this course\, you will discover the various sections of a business plan\, see some examples and you will see how your Business Model Canvas ties in to your ultimate plan.\nPt. 7) Financing your Vet Owned Venture: Now that you have a well-researched and written business plan (and financial forecast)\, you can seek outside funding. In this course\, you will learn about debt v. equity financing\, the 5 C’s a lender will look at when you apply\, and you will learn of some non-traditional/alternate forms of financing your veteran owned venture.\n\n\nInstructions: You will receive further instructions upon registration.\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://slochamber.org/event/the-sba-veteran-business-outreach-center-hosts-your-business-start-smart-introducing-the-business-model-canvas-as-a-planning-tool/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:12 PM | Working Lunch with Bettina Swigger
DESCRIPTION:Grab lunch from your favorite local restaurant (or your kitchen) and join us on Friday from 12 – 12:30 PM on Facebook LIVE for a stimulating conversation with SLO Chamber President/CEO\, Jim Dantona and Downtown SLO CEO\, Bettina Swigger. \nBettina Swigger has more than 15 years of professional leadership experience in the nonprofit sector\, and a proven track record in developing programs\, managing events\, and building collaborative relationships to bolster communities. She is committed to positioning cultural and arts activities as essential to healthy economic development and her work is rooted in using design principles with an equity lens to empower and activate communities. Bettina is currently CEO of Downtown SLO in San Luis Obispo\, California\, a place management organization advocating for small business\, local economic vitality\, and a cultural center. \nRevisit a past Q & A we published in 2018 that features Bettina.
URL:https://slochamber.org/event/12-pm-working-lunch-with-bettina-swigger/
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events
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