WebinarS
Browse our carefully curated library of previously recorded webinars ranging from finance to marketing and everything in-between.
HR
Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace
Chana Anderson, CCP, PHRca, SPHR is a SBDC Regional Advisor with deep expertise in human resources,…
Restaurants
How to Launch a Local Cottage Food Business
The goal of this two-part webinar course is to jump-start entrepreneurs on launching a Cottage Foods business. From creative decisions to legal requirements, this course covers topics you need to know to successfully initiate your home-based business.
Business tools
Planning Your Business
Create a business plan that meets your needs with Keith Holtaway, an award winning Bay Area business consultant with a 20-year track record of proven successes, and Dan Casas-Murray, who followed his 11 years of military service by staying in Iraq and starting a Wireless Internet Business there that grew to over $3M in revenues.
Finance
How To Take Control Of Your Credit During A Pandemic
Maintaining or repairing your credit is always a good idea, especially if you might need a loan any time soon. This webinar covers why credit matters, credit scores, credit reports, connecting with an advisor and how to protect your credit.
Business tools HR
2021 California Employment Law Update for Small Employers
View this 60-minute webinar, where important new laws are reviewed and the impact it has on small employers. The update focuses on new laws effective January 1, 2021 and the steps to take to be compliant with the law.
Restaurants
Checklist to Open a Restaurant
Restaurant veterans and SBDC business advisors Germain Michel and Trang Nguyen bring you valuable, key insights into organizational strategies and timelines required from concept—to finding the right location, working through the permit process, and everything else onward up to opening day.
Business tools Marketing
How to SEO like a Pro
Get a basic understanding of SEO and local SEO to help improve your site’s search visibility and traffic.
Social Media
Social Media Selling
In the ever changing world of Social Media, picking the right platform for your marketing and sales is key. But with so many out there, how to you take out the guesswork and make sure you make the best choice for your business?
Restaurants
Starting a Food Truck
This webinar will help you develop a thorough checklist for building a successful food truck business, led by Industry pioneer and NorCal SBDC advisor, Gail Lillian. We’ll cover everything from choosing a truck and getting permitted, to creating an engaging customer experience to drive loyalty.
Marketing Social Media
Facebook Shop For Your Business
A webinar to help get your Facebook shop up and running.
Restaurants
The Customer Experience in the New Dine In Reality
Join Holly Stiel, Hospitality and Customer Service expert, for a Webinar to show restaurant owners/managers how they can merge COVID-19 government guidelines with hospitality best practices.
COVID Finance
How to Manage and Forecast Cash Flow in a COVID World
This 30-min pre-recorded webinar includes 30 minutes of audience Q&A and focuses on proven strategies and practical techniques to help small business owners manage and forecast cash flow. At the end of the webinar, participants will have access to a custom template they can use to forecast cash flow for up to 12-months in the future.