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This class will provide a comprehensive overview of intellectual property rights and protections of importance to the small business owner. Learn the basics of Trade Secrets, Copyrights, Patents, and Trademark. The class will include a tutorial on performing a Trademark search and filling out a Trademark application online.

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Overview:The State of California strives to make doing business with the state as easy as possible. The eProcurement system provides one location to advertise procurement opportunities. This workshop presented by the California Department of General Services will provide guidance for online certification to get certified as a California Small Business Enterprise supplier. Information on procurement and contracting opportunities with the State of California, California Department of Transportation, California Public Utilities and other reciprocity partners will be shared. All businesses are welcome.

This event targets the following types of businesses: local, small, veteran-, woman-, and minority-owned businesses. But this workshop is open to the public. Seating is limited, please register early.

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Join us for an evening of networking! Get to know your Sacramento Chapter SCORE Mentors and learn about their industry specific expertise. This is an opportunity to tell them a little about your business as well as find out how might be able to assist you!

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It’s that time of the year again! California Capital Women’s Business Center is looking for local business owners and entrepreneurs to participate in our “Holiday Pop-Up Shop.” We have 30 spots available, register early! Note: We will not be taking payments until the vendor registration deadline of November 3, 2017.

Some things to consider when registering:

• Formal interviews over the phone will take place to determine eligibility the week after registration closes (November 3, 2017).
  Eligible businesses must have:
• business license/ sellers permit (if you operate a food based business of any kind, please contact the City/County permit division to make sure you have the proper permits to participate.)
  a product or service to sell
• must be considered a small business (as determined by the SBA)
• Once your business as been deemed eligible to participate, we will advise you on how to make the $25 dollar payment.

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Teaming arrangements with other businesses are a viable strategy for winning contracts, allowing businesses to pool resources and capabilities in response to contract requirements. For firms looking for their first contract, teaming can also provide a market entry strategy and help establish a record of past performance. This session will explore the various possibilities for small businesses to partner with other companies, large and small, to pursue government contracting opportunities at the federal or state level. In addition to benefits, we will also discuss potential liabilities and best practices.

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Straight Talk About Franchising for Veterans

Discussion topics will include:

• Why own a business?
• Why own a franchise?
• Misconceptions about franchising
• How to find the right franchise

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