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Starting a Business (SCORE)

Zoom Webinar Online, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

READY? SET. GO! Starting a business of your own is exciting but we bet you have lots of questions. If you are thinking of starting a business, or have just started one, this workshop is a perfect fit. Topics covered will include the fundamentals of getting started, business operation basics, business plans, and how to use and understand financial reports. ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S) Michael Gordon As I was transitioning from the full time military to military reserve I started and operated a retail art, portrait art and art framing business. During this time I was completing a MBA program with emphasis industrial training and also working as an outside salesman for a wine company. In the pursuing years also owned and co-owned an educational consulting company while having a thirty-three.. Lew J Leichter 3 years with one of the Big CPA firms. 28 years in various accounting positions in the private sector. (VP OF FINANCE, FINANCIAL DIRECTOR, CONTROLLER) 20 years owning operating my own business offering accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning and tax preparation services to the local small business community. SCORE mentor since 2014. SCORE REGISTRATION

SLO Chamber Membership Mixer

Every month SLO Chamber members gather after hours to catch up, meet new members, do a bit of networking and get an inside glance at a local business. Membership Mixers happen on the third Wednesday of every month and provide an opportunity for members to get to know each other and share business contacts all in the friendly confines of a member business. A benefit to all Chamber members, these networking events provide the opportunity for the host to showcase their digs, show off what they do and maybe even boast a little about the services they offer. All members are welcome to invite a non-member as a one-time guest. The guest will be contacted at a later date about the benefits of a membership. MORE INFORMATION

Email Marketing Strategies (SCORE)

Zoom Webinar Online, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Research says that for every $1 spent on email marketing, there is an average $44 return on investment. You must implement the right strategy if your business wants to generate similar results. In this webinar, expert presenter Patty Ross will show you the fundamentals and the advanced techniques of email marketing that will help propel your email efforts into a positive return on investment. In this webinar, you will learn: The 5 C’s of email marketing What to look for when choosing an email platform for your business How to use a content calendar to plan your email campaigns ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S) Patty, a native Californian, has well over 20 years experience in marketing and has been in the online space since 1998 where she developed an e-commerce program for a gourmet gift company into a million dollar business. She has spent 15 years helping the wine industry gain traction online and has since branched out to help other industries grow their brands including restaurant, financial, legal... Patty Ross California Wine Marketing MORE INFORMATION

People’s Self-Help Housing Builder Games

1060 Kendall Road 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Cheer on community teams as they build custom playhouses for children. An afternoon of games, barbeque, auctions, and entertainment will see who becomes the team to carry home the coveted title of the 2022 Builder Games Champion!! Proceeds will go to our supportive housing and education programs which directly benefit our cherished residents. MORE INFORMATION

Mission Community: So You Received a Negative Review: Now What?

Zoom

You will be taught: How to approach negative reviews to create a customer for life. How to make the most of negative reviews, potentially increasing sales and attracting new customers. When to discuss a negative review publicly and when to reach out to a customer privately. How to get over the fear of responsing to negative reviews. Bring a negative review for an opportunity to write a response in the workshop! REGISTER

Free

Three Key Principles to Help Your Business Work for You (SCORE)

Zoom Webinar Online, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

What do you do when your business takes over your time and money? What happens when hard work isn’t enough to get it back? It’s time for your business to help you live the life you want instead of taking it away. In this webinar, our expert presenter will show you how to build a business that works for you by developing yourself as a leader, creating an environment for your team to take on more tasks, and putting systems in place that produce consistent results. Here is what you'll learn: Gain the understanding of what, why, and how to develop and sustain a growing business How to become the best leader and why it is the linchpin to success Develop the skills to find and retain employees Implement a systematic approach to satisfying your clients ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S) I sold my company in 2011. I was fortunate enough to have a great team that grew to the top 3% in our industry organization. I believe in creating an environment in an organization where everyone can thrive, financially and professionally. I have been speaking, hosting workshops, and coaching business and life development for the last 10 years. Sharing my experience and guiding owners are so... Domenic A Chiarella SCORE […]

Good Morning SLO

Grace Central Coast Church 1350 Osos St, San Luis Obispo, CA

Your community newspaper brought to life. Good Morning SLO is our platform for sharing ideas, news and inspiration. A monthly program that brings community leaders, business owners, nonprofit executives and staffers together, and enables us to reconnect, engage and learn from each other. Our goal is to provide insight into business, community and legislative issues and share the stories of those making a difference. We want audience members to leave with ideas and information about how to better their personal and professional lives. Good Morning SLO happens on the fourth Thursday of every month except November when it is on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Thank you to this month’s featured sponsor: REGISTER

$25 – $35

QuickBooks 101

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Damon Watkins, Director of Finance & Operations Learn How to Set Up Your Company with QuickBooks Online. Selling: invoices, sales receipts, payments, deposits, credit memos, and customer statements Buying: bills, bill payments, checks, bill payment stubs, and credit memos Inventory: purchase orders, receive items, adjust inventory Sales Taxes: set up, adjust, pay, and report sales taxes Damon Watkins is the Director of Finance & Operations for Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. He is a motivated, personable business professional with a 15+ year track record in multiple aspects of financial control, management and policies/procedures. He prides himself on having strong communication skills, and is accustomed to working with sensitive and confidential records, always protecting and maintaining confidentiality. REGISTER

$20

Wake Up Paso

Park Cinemas 1100 Pine Street, Paso Robles

We are back from our summer break and ready for a great program! Park Cinemas has graciously offered to open their doors for Wake Up Paso. This affords us plenty of room for physical distancing while still benefitting from an in-person event. Ticket price includes coffee, nibbles, and the program. REGISTER

$25 – $35

The Changing Face of Retail

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Speaker: Lani Lott Business on Main Street has changed a great deal in the last century especially for retailers. In an age where players like Amazon are enabling people to purchase products with a tap of a button, consumers can literally shop from anywhere. Add the array of short-term challenges around health and safety, supply chain, labor force, cash flow, consumer demand and marketing the retail is also facing from the aftermath of the pandemic retail is shifting. In order to ensure a future where retailers not only survive, but thrive, it is critical to anticipate what a post-pandemic world will look like, and then begin to transform to better match this new reality of what has changed and what will remain the same. This workshop will cover the various elements that work together including products, visual image, added-value services and customer service to create an experience that will give customers a great experience, make them feel positively about that interaction and the likelihood of them coming back again — with friends. REGISTER

Free