SCORE Mentors San Luis Obispo

Becoming a certified diverse supplier can open your business to receive government and corporate contracts as a part of government efforts to ensure businesses like yours can play a more significant role in our economy. In this webinar, we will be covering The Historically Underutilized Business Zones Certification. The HUBZone certificate is designed to help small businesses in urban and rural communities connect with federal contract dollars. In this webinar, you will learn: How the HUBZone certification program has changed What the program requirements are, and if your business meets them How to apply and what the application process looks like ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S) Takeisha Hodge is the Program Manager of Certification and Outreach with the HUBZone Program and manages the HUBZone Early Applicant Engagement Initiative. Takeisha DuBose Hodge Program Manager of Certification and Outreach, HUBZone Program REGISTER

Join SCORE for an hour-long Q&A session in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month as we support and recognize Hispanic entrepreneurs and business owners across the united states. According to The International Society of Logistics, Latino business owners grew by 34% in the U.S. over the past 10 years.  To help continue that growth and recognize the Hispanic communities, we have invited a panel of small business experts, SCORE Mentors, dedicated to answering your questions about starting, managing, and maintaining a business. Why should you attend this event? Many Hispanic entrepreneurs are turning to SCORE for help and, like them, you can too. "I was attempting to gain a better understanding of my financial records and improve my managerial skills. Not only did Les Babcock help me with my financial statements, he also helped me with my taxes, legal obligations, marketing strategy, insurance and business planning. We also worked on my personnel needs and developed an employee handbook." Arturo Guillen, Arturos Mexican Restaurant Jackie Mendive, owner of Empanadas on the Go, came to SCORE to understand how to put a business together. SCORE mentor Brian Jarvis helped Mendive with everything from the legal framework to creating the LLC, to bookkeeping. Most importantly, says Mendive, he helped her with branding and […]

Is this the right time to consider starting a business? With a possible economic downturn on the horizon, it might depend on the type of business you want to start. In this webinar, CEO of Frannet Jania Bailey, will look at past recessions and break down the different business types and models that survived and are considered ‘recession-resistant.’ You will learn: What business trends did we see in past recessions What business concepts, types, and models that thrive during economic downturns Three key takeaways for your business IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FranNet FranNet assists individuals with the entire franchise process – from franchising an existing business to purchasing or selling a franchise. FranNet is committed to providing continuous marketing, business and operational support so that they may be looked upon as the most knowledgeable, professional and successful franchise consultants in the industry. More from FranNet REGISTER