Writing and Publishing Books for Profit

Writing and Publishing for Profit


The goal of this short course is to help people understand the logistics involved in writing a book, getting it published, and getting paid for it

Presented by: Vic Johnson 

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SCORE Sounding Board

SCORE Sounding Board


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.

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QuickBooks Lab – How to Utilize Fundamentals of QBs Pro for Beginners

QuickBooks Lab with SCORE


***In order to participate in this hands on Quick Books Lab, you MUST have a laptop with the Quick Books software already installed.***

Learn which tools to begin with and slowly integrate more complex transactions while learning key functions. Learn critical accounting concepts made easy in everyday language for understanding QuickBooks Pro Financial Statements.

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Business 101: Success Starts Here

Business 101: Success Starts Here (SCORE)


This free interactive workshop is a great place to begin if you want to start a business. Unfortunately, many people end up wasting their time and money because they don’t make the time to understand key success factors or have a plan of action. This workshop will give you the facts and allow you to make more informed choices.

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CalSavers Retirement Savings Program

CalSavers Retirement Savings Program


Come hear about CalSavers – a retirement savings program you can provide your employees for free!

CalSavers will eliminate the three major concerns that small business owners cite as reasons for not offering a retirement plan: cost, liability, and complexity. First, there are zero fees for employers to offer CalSavers. Second, since CalSavers is not an employer sponsored plan, employers will have no fiduciary liability. Third, CalSavers will be administratively easy for employers to facilitate

Presented by: The State Treasurer’s Office and CalSavers 

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Cannabis Industry Tax Seminar

Cannabis Industry Tax Seminar


California Department of Taxes and Fees Administration:

Overview:On January 1, 2018, it became legal to cultivate, sell, and purchase adult-use cannabis in California. Also, on January 1, 2018, two new state taxes became effective that apply to the cultivation and the retail sale of both adult-use and medicinal cannabis. The CDTFA will provide guidance on how the new cannabis taxes apply and the rules cannabis businesses must follow in order to comply with the Cannabis Tax Law. Those currently working within the California cannabis industry or those who are considering it will find this presentation helpful.

Employment Development Department:

Overview: Learn more about state payroll taxes as it relates to the cannabis industry.

State of California Franchise Tax Board:

Overview: Get valuable information about income taxation of cannabis businesses and answer questions surrounding taxation of this industry in California. We look forward to your participation and questions.

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SCORE Sounding Board

SCORE Sounding Board


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.

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Using Facebook to Promote Your Business

Using Facebook to Promote Your Business


Social media has unlocked a new era of marketing for businesses big and small. It’s now more affordable than ever to reach new customers. With an advertising budget of a measly $100 per month, you can reach thousands of potential new customers. Before signing in to create your next social media ad campaign for your business, join Tina Reynolds and Mia Lopez of Uptown Studios as they share their creative expertise on how you can get the most out of your next Facebook advertising campaign.

 

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eProcurement with Sacramento County

Procurement Workshop with Sacramento County Prerequisite: Doing Business with County of Sacramento Workshop Overview: Now that your firm is registered to receive solicitation (RFBs, RFPs) notifications for the County of Sacramento through its eProcurement partner (Public Purchase), this workshop will show you how to use Public Purchase to respond. The workshop will include: Review of Sacramento County Standard Bid Documents How to enter a Response in Public Purchase How to navigate the system How to review your response How to print your response Question and Answer Session

PRESENTERS: Craig Radar, Purchasing Agent.

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How to Turn Your Idea Into Action

How To Turn Your Idea Into Action


This workshop is intended for people who have completed our 101 workshop or been referred here by their mentor. It introduces the Business Model Canvas (Canvas) and 90-day SMART Goals as tools for you and your mentor to use in evaluating your idea and progress.

Presented by: Sacramento SCORE  

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