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QuickBooks 101 (Desktop)

The Launch Pad, Grover Beach + Zoom 391 Front St, Suite E, Grover Beach, CA, United States

Learn How to Set Up Your Company with QuickBooks Desktop. 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 HERE

$20

How to Find Grant Opportunities for your Small Business (SCORE)

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

The pandemic and economic relief efforts have led to more grant opportunities than ever for the nation's small businesses. With the main federal relief programs now over, small businesses are seeking out other funding opportunities that may be available to them. In this workshop, we will help you understand the small business grant landscape, things to consider, where to find funding and more. The different types of grants available to small business owners Tips for crafting your grant application Other free and low-cost capital options for your business Question and answer period SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

Free

Digital Advertising Masterclass

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

Learn how to utilize Facebook, Instagram and YouTube Advertising to increase your business’s online exposure. This training will take a deep dive into each platform to help you better understand what they are, and how to use them to grow your businesses. Steve Burnside will share his expertise in online marketing and social media strategy. Steve holds an MBA in strategic management and 10 years of marketing industry experience. REGISTER HERE

$20

Web Traffic for Business (SCORE)

Online

This SCORE workshop on Google Search Engine Optimization(SEO) will cover the basics of website optimization through a checklist for beginners and be an opportunity to explore a few of the tools alongside local traffic and SEO expert Lacey Clifton-Jensen (@Chicadita). Workshop attendees will learn how to effectively jump to the top of the list in Google’s search algorithm with Google’s social platform and the steps to landing on the map the right way. Workshop Persenter: Lacey Clifton-Jensen Lacey is an energetic and innovative Social Media and SEO expert. Her expertise in using the ever- changing technology has helped her clients and employers achieve their marketing, communication and branding goals. She has developed and managed hundreds of projects which include Social Media marketing campaigns, SEO projects, blogging, PowerPoint presentations, YouTube videos, and White Papers. SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

Free

2nd Annual SLO Botanical Garden Party

SLO Botanical Gardens 3450 Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

We are so excited to invite you to our second-annual Garden Party at the SLO Botanical Gardens again this year! Join us for FREE on June 3rd for a family-focused party including live music by Joy Palloi, interactive activity booths showcasing our Earth Genius curriculum, a raffle highlighting local businesses, food by Hungry Mother Truck, and drinks available for purchase! Join us between 4 and 7pm to be part of the fun! Tickets are FREE this year thanks to help from our sponsor, Miner’s Ace Hardware, and a grant from the City of San Luis Obispo, but we require registering in advance, as we will cap attendance at 150 guests. All proceeds will directly support our mission of creating awesome school programs that power happy, healthy, and smart youth. REGISTRATION

Free

Coffee & Conversation with David Walker, Firestone Walker Brewing Company

THE SANDBOX Paso Robles + Zoom 1345 Park St, Paso Robles, California, United States

Join us as David discusses the curious, passionate, and at times, precarious past 25 years of the company.  Born in a humble shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other—founded by two brothers-in-law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer. Since then, the craft brew industry has transformed dramatically; particularly in Paso Robles. Throughout all those changes, Firestone Walker has stood out as an industry leader and carved the way for many others to follow in their footsteps.  REGISTER HERE

Free

Ladies who Lunch by Defiance Vineyard

Region SLO 979 Morro St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

June 8 | 11:00AM–2:00PM REGISTRATION Meet the Women behind Defiance Vineyard, enjoy with them their passion for fashion and their defiant take on Rosé, with their unique line of Malbec Rosé. Enjoy fashion from local boutiques while enjoying Lunch by local award winning caterer Trumpet Vine. A very special event for women, by women. We are curating the space to network and meet like minded women who enjoy wine, food, and fashion.

$75

Cybersecurity for Small Business (MCSCORP)

Online

Keeping your online assets protected is an ongoing challenge in today's connected marketplace and once your data is compromised, so is your business. Join us to learn about cyberspace safety. Learn about: Common Cyber Threats Counter Defense Tools How to Keep Accounts and Credentials Safe How to Avoid Common, Dangerous Threats, and Malicious Scams Data Backup Part 1 Presented By: Steve Burgess Part 2 Presented By Panelists: Lieutenant William Fogarty, San Mateo County Sheriff and 21Clets instructor Attorney Craig Miller of Miller & Calhoon Attorneys at Law in La Jolla James Thomas, Mechanics Bank Manager   MCSCORP WEBSITE REGISTRATION  

Free

Membership Mixer: Movement for Life Physical Therapy (SLO CHAMBER)

June 15 | 5:30PM – 7:30PM MORE INFORMATION 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. Please see Mixer Guidelines for potential hosts.

Ready, Set, Start Your Business! (SCORE)

Online

Looking to start a business or have recently starting a business? Building a strong foundation early on is key to success and longevity. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to: • Operate by the basics • Create a business plan • Understand and use financial reports • and much more! ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S) 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. 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... SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

Free