START / SCALE
Discover your roadmap towards business success with SBDC Inclusivity Project’s upcoming business courses for starting business owners and scaling businesses.
Get insights and guidance from expert instructors as SBDC outlines the steps for new businesses to succeed in a comprehensive five-session training track designed to help your business grow and thrive.
Each session will focus on a specific aspect of business development, from clarifying your mission and vision to developing a competitive brand and financial plan.
Don’t miss this opportunity to position your business on the right track and set yourself up for success!
UPCOMING TRAINING:
Access to Opportunities – Contacts for Contracts
SPECIAL SESSION: February 29 | 10 am — 2 pm
Where: CoBiz Richmond – 1503 Macdonald Ave Suite A, Richmond, CA 94801
REGISTER FOR Access to Opportunities – Contacts for Contracts
Join The Inclusivity Project, Co-Biz Richmond, and the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce for an engaging live event. Connect directly with top supplier diversity leaders, gain insights for future contracts, and ignite opportunities for your business now.
What to Expect:
Expert Panels: Dive into discussions on preparing for future contracts and attracting immediate contract opportunities.
Matchmaking Sessions: After each panel, participate in targeted matchmaking sessions, where you can meet one-on-one with supplier managers to discuss potential collaborations and contracts.
This event is a unique opportunity for businesses new to contracting. Learn how to effectively navigate supplier diversity and build impactful connections.
Join us for a free lunch and start your journey towards successful business partnerships.
Explore trainings:
Contracting with the State Government
SPECIAL SESSION: October 18 | 1 pm — 2:30 pm
Instructor: Leslie Murdock & DGS
REGISTER FOR CONTRACTING WITH THE STATE GOVERNMENT
Attend this webinar to learn how to pursue contract opportunities with the California state government and become a preferred bidder as a certified Small Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE).
Don’t miss out on this webinar as it will include valuable resources and information on how to sell your products and services to the state of California.
Topics for this webinar include:
Acquisition methods
Contracts exempt from advertising
Leverage Procurement Agreements (LPA)
Common Mistakes
Contract readiness and tips
Commercially Useful Function (CUF)
Start Smart:
Discover your roadmap towards business success with SBDC Inclusivity Project’s Training Series for New Business Owners
Can’t attend the live training? We know entrepreneurs juggle tight schedules. That’s why we’ve recorded our sessions — so you can catch up at your own pace.
Discover Start Smart recorded training at the link below:
Starting Your Business: Part 1
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity
REGISTER FOR STARTING YOUR BUSINESS: PT 1
Take the first steps on your journey to being an entrepreneur.This webinar is a brief introduction to entrepreneurship and what goes into creating and starting a new business.
This webinar will include a high-level overview of some of the things that will be critical to your success, including:
In part 1
Assessing how well suited you are to be an entrepreneur and how to make sure that the idea you have is practical.
What business structures are available and which one might be best for you.
The permits and licenses you might need.
Starting Your Business: Part 2
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity
REGISTER FOR STARTING YOUR BUSINESS: PT 2
In this course, we’ll cover the importance of planning for success in a small business and provide an overview of different types of plans and how to build a plan. We look at financial requirements and how they can impact a small business.
Learn key concepts and strategies for effectively planning and achieving success in their businesses. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and skills to help your business thrive.
Planning for Success
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity
REGISTER FOR PLANNING FOR SUCCESS
Businesses with a plan are 6 times MORE successful than a business without a plan.
But there are multiple types of plans so how do you know which type best meets your needs and how do you go about creating one?
In this interactive Webinar, we will guide you through your options and help you as you work through a simple tool that will get you started creating a plan.
The course will cover
* How Planning Helps
* Types of Plan
* Building a Plan
* Financial Requirements
Small Business Finance 101
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity and Paul Bozzo, Financial Advisor
REGISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE 101
Take control of your financial future and join us for a webinar on money management! You’ll learn the basics and fine-tune your skills to make responsible decisions in both your personal and business life. Topics include financial planning, bank accounts, start-up budgets, and simple projections.
Marketing for Success
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity and Trang Nyugen, Marketing Advisor
REGISTER FOR MARKETING FOR SUCCESS
Join us for an engaging and informative webinar on the essential building blocks of marketing! You’ll gain valuable insights, understand the competitive landscape, learn to identify and target your ideal audience, and develop a comprehensive marketing plan using the classic 4Ps. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to stand out from the competition and drive success for your business.
Financing for Success
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity and Paul Bozzo, Financial Advisor
REGISTER FOR FINANCING FOR SUCCESS
Join us for a comprehensive and informative webinar on commercial financing, taught by Paul Bozzo! You’ll learn the ins and outs of debt vs equity, partnership, and capital structures, and how to tell your story to potential investors. We’ll also cover the 5 C’s of capital, different types of loan products and programs, and explore options for micro-lenders and equity funding. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insights to help you secure the financing you need to grow your business. [signup]
What you can expect:
> Understand the differences between debt and equity, partnership, and capital structures
> Learn how to effectively communicate with potential investors
> What are the 5 C’s of capital
> Explore different types of loan products and programs
> Learn about options for micro-lenders and equity funding.
Financial Management for Success
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity and Paul Bozzo, Financial Advisor
REGISTER FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR SUCCESS
For many entrepreneurs, understanding the numbers can be a daunting task. This engaging webinar is designed to help startup and existing entrepreneurs demystify the most important aspects of financial management for small businesses. We’ll explore key concepts in financial management and review the three most crucial financial statements for any small business. This is not a dull accounting course, but rather an in-depth exploration of the most essential financial topics from an entrepreneur’s perspective. Join us for practical and powerful financial information to help you thrive in your business.
What you can expect:
— Gaining a better understanding of financial management
— Learning how to interpret financial statements
— Obtaining practical tools and tips to help your business succeed
— Asking questions and receiving guidance from experienced professionals
— Understanding the unique challenges and opportunities of running a small business.
Credit Repair for Small Businesses
Instructor: Quiani McGee and Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity
REGISTER FOR CREDIT REPAIR FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Part of running your business, means managing your credit and credit scores. There’s never been a better time to improve your score and reap the benefits that come from having a higher FICO score. Learn:
• How to Understand Your Credit
• How to Understand FICO and how lenders look at your credit report
• How to Fix your Credit
There’s never been a better time to take control of your credit and reap the benefits of having a higher FICO score. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and improve your credit.
Scale.
Scale Your Business to New Heights with The Inclusivity Project’s Scaling Up for Success Training
Can’t attend the live training? We know entrepreneurs juggle tight schedules. That’s why we’ve recorded our sessions — so you can catch up at your own pace.
Discover Scaling Up for Success recorded training at the link below:
Vision, Values, and Market Need
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity and Paul Bozzo, Financial Advisor
REGISTER FOR VISION, VALUES, AND MARKET NEED
Learn the art of developing your company mission and vision statement. Master the skill of presenting your business to others, identify and screen opportunities, and understand your market need. We will also help you develop a pitch deck and expansion plan.
Business Organization and Operational Planning
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity and Paul Bozzo, Financial Advisor
REGISTER FOR BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONAL PLANNING
Optimize your business concept and organization, cultivate innovation and positioning, align and culture-set your team to a higher purpose, and develop leadership and continuity planning. We will also discuss legal structure and liability protection.
Branding and Competition
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity and Paul Bozzo, Financial Advisor
REGISTER FOR BRANDING AND COMPETITION
We will help you conduct a competitive analysis, develop go-to-market strategies and tactics, and optimize sales prospecting and growth hacking. We will also discuss the principles of effective branding and provide opportunities to review draft pitch decks.
Financial Plan and Funding: Part 1
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity and Paul Bozzo, Financial Advisor
REGISTER FOR FINANCIAL PLAN AND FUNDING: PART 1
Session Four focuses on Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Analysis to include:
• Focusing on Profit Contribution
• Preparing Projections Efficiencies and Maximizing Performance
• Driving the Cash Flow Cycle Preparing for Funding
Financial Plan and Funding: Part 2
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity and Paul Bozzo, Financial Advisor
REGISTER FOR FINANCIAL PLAN AND FUNDING: PART 2
Learn the ins and outs of developing an income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis, focusing on profit contribution and preparing projections. We will also discuss maximizing performance, driving the cash flow cycle, preparing for funding, and getting loan-ready.
Pitch Deck Presentations: So now, you’re ready to Pitch! Part 1
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity and Paul Bozzo, Financial Advisor
REGISTER FOR PITCH DECK PRESENTATIONS: PART 1
Participants will have the opportunity to present their pitch decks or expansion plans to an audience of participants and stakeholders, replicating a real-world process.
Facilitated by SBDC Director of Client Services, Debbie Toste and Director of Strategic Initiatives, Scott Rogalski, with local celebrity and radio host, Margaret Jackson, Inclusivity Project Coordinator, Dr. Lavonne Slaton and SBDC Advisor Paul Bozzo serving as panelists.
Pitch Deck Presentations: So now, you’re ready to Pitch! Part 2
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity and Paul Bozzo, Financial Advisor
REGISTER FOR PITCH DECK PRESENTATIONS: PART 2
Participants will have the opportunity to present their pitch decks or expansion plans to an audience of participants and stakeholders, replicating a real-world process.
Facilitated by SBDC Director of Client Services, Debbie Toste and Director of Strategic Initiatives, Scott Rogalski, with local celebrity and radio host, Margaret Jackson, Inclusivity Project Coordinator, Dr. Lavonne Slaton and SBDC Advisor Paul Bozzo serving as panelists.