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Presented by: Paul Tavernia, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist/8 (a), The Small Business Administration, Sacramento Office
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.”
This workshop will identify key concepts and techniques for developing an effective sales and marketing strategy. Drawing from extensive real-world sales and marketing experience and the social sciences, instructor Victor Johnson will provide insight into proven business development theories like thrasher, carrot, and trapline marketing. You will learn how the basic practical approaches to gaining new customers and revenue streams.
Presented by: Victor Johnson
Victor Johnson (Vic) is a Professional Civil Engineer who has 45 years of experience in the Sales and Marketing of Professional Services. He has specialized in growing small businesses into large businesses. He was Senior Vice President (and part owner) of two firms that went public: one went on the NYSE and the other – the NASDAQ. Additionally, Vic has written six books and owns a publishing firm. This experience has broadened his sales and marketing experience in relationship to other types of products and services.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.”
Join Tina Reynolds, President of Uptown Studios, for a special Lunch & Learn! Hear her story on how she went from working at her home to buying a 4,000 sq. ft. building with 15 employees. Her story will inspire you. Together you will also learn:
Every year you evaluate your business goals and ask yourself —what more can I do? Is this the year you’d like to build brand trust, create exposure and expand your influence? Have you ever thought of hosting an event? Hosting events sets you apart from the competition, so if you have a service or product based business the “5 Ways to Grow Your Business Having Live Events” is the perfect course to teach you how.
Presented by: Sheya L. Atterberry-Chisenga
Sheya L. Atterberry-Chisenga is a Transformational Speaker, Small Business, and Empowerment Coach. Sheya is a dynamic, inspiring and powerful speaker with a mission. She is the owner, and founder of It’s My Time to Rise Business Institute & Entrepreneurial Center for Women. Sheya has written three inspiring books; It’s My Time to Rise, Answer the Call and the new book releasing September 29, 2018 Answer the Call Series, Build Your Business Empire. She has over 25 years of experience in conducting workshops and speaking. Her authenticity, transparency and exciting delivery allow her to create an instant connection with each or her audience, holding their attention from beginning to end. Her transformational messages are renowned for “being real” and having a life Sheya ability to relate, connect and help transform the lives of audiences comes from a place of familiarity. Sheya’s area of expertise includes assisting women and men discover and use their talents to build a profitable & thriving business.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.”
What You Will Learn
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.”
Understanding everything that is required to start or grow your business can be confusing. Sacramento County has many departments and knowing where to start or where to turn for help can be time consuming and difficult.
Come here directly from the County how to navigage what can sometimes feel like a maze. Learn about all the Small Business Resource Partners available to help you. Bring your questions and share your stories with other Small Business Owners.
The event will be held at the beautiful new Oakmont Senior Center on Madison Ave in Fair Oaks. A light breakfast is included in your registration fee and you are encouraged to come early to network before the presentation begins.
Tentitive Agenda
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.”
Topics Covered:
· Working with (or Selling to) the County of Sacramento
· Registering your Business with Sacramento County
· Tips for Successfully Responding to a BID
· Local and Small Business Assistance Defined
The Sounding Board is ideal for getting feedback on your ideas and guidance on your next steps. This is a small group session where you will get a chance to discuss your challenges and opportunities with an experienced Counselor and other small business entrepreneurs. We will brainstorm actions you can take to move forward productively.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.”
Many people, who are thinking about starting a business, mistakenly concentrate on the wrong issues up front, and end up wasting too much time and money. SCORE will help you take the right steps in the right order. We will introduce you to a formula that all successful companies follow. Be sure to take this class before making any commitments. Presented by:Sacramento County DHA Business Information Center and SCORE.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.”
This Friday, October 5th, starting at 11:00 am, California Capital PTAC will host a meeting for small business owners to discuss obtaining and leveraging DBE, MBE and 8(a) certification programs. New and experienced business owners or staff are welcome to attend this meeting to learn about opportunities, share experiences, and get hands-on assistance. We will be exploring not only the requirements of minority certifications, but we will also look at opportunities for prime and subcontracting under these programs.
If you have questions about this session, or the First Friday Mentor Groups, please contact Mike Schremmer at [email protected]; or call (916) 442-1729.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.”