Northern California SBDC is hosting a regular drop-in meeting for Small Business Owners.
The Finance Center will share the latest COVID-19 Disaster Loan and Grant updates with the SBA and other sources followed by an extensive question and answer session.

We will host these webinars on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, and will be joined by attorneys from the CASE Task Force who will be on hand to answer legal questions relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Don't miss this exclusive webinar on understanding your financials for your business.

For many entrepreneurs, understanding the numbers is one of the more challenging parts of the small business journey. This webinar is designed to help startup and existing entrepreneurs understand the most important aspects of financial management for small business. We'll cover key concepts in financial management and review the three most important financial statements for any small business. Not a dry accounting course but rather a deep dive into the most essential financial topics from an entrepreneur's point of view. Join us for practical and powerful financial information to help you succeed in your business.

The perfect introductory class for both Wineries and Restaurants! Service is much more than proficiently performing, it is an attitude and your sales will increase with mastery. Learn the roles and conduct of the tasting room host / sommelier, mis en place for service shifts, responsible alcohol service and the proper wine handling mechanics. Standard wine, Champagne, decanting and tray service will all be demonstrated by the instructor and performed by each student with an emphasis on safety. Tools, service temperatures, screw caps, wax sealed bottles and other challenging scenarios will also be discussed. Please see below for a list of items needed for the webinar:

Wines Needed:

1.     1 bottle of cheap method traditionelle sparkling wine such as a Cava

2.     1 bottle of cheap cork-closed red wine for decanting practice

Equipment Needed (links for examples included):

1.     Ice bucket & stand or ice bucket on a service cart or side table
2.     At least 4 linen napkins/cloth restaurant guest napkins
3.     Decanting cradle
4.     Candle holder & candle or small puck light
5.     Waiters’ corkscrew
6.     At least 3 wine bottle coasters or bread plates
7.     Decanter
8.     Round cocktail tray 11”-18”
9.     At least 3 wine glasses of any kind to practice tray work & pouring

10.  Dining table with 2 chairs & 2 place settings of fork on the left and knife on the right

Pre-class setup:

1.     Place your bottle of sparkling wine in the fridge 1 hour prior to class
2.     Put 50/50 ice/water in bucket just prior to class or 100% ice earlier & allow to partially melt

3.     Have all items above at hand prior to the start of class 

Take the first steps on your journey to being an entrepreneur.

This webinar is a brief introduction to entrepreneurship and what goes into creating and starting a new business.

This webinar will run over 2 consecutive days June 17 and 18 from 10am to 11:30am 
It includes a high-level overview of some of the things that will be critical to your success, including:

In part 1
Assessing how well suited you are to be an entrepreneur and how to make sure that the idea you have is practical.
What business structures are available and which one might be best for you.
The permits and licenses you might need.

In Part 2
How to take your idea all the way to reality. What you will need to know about Business Plans and Business Financials.

Take the first steps on your journey to being an entrepreneur.

This webinar is a brief introduction to entrepreneurship and what goes into creating and starting a new business.

This webinar will run over 2 consecutive days June 17 and 18 from 10am to 11:30am 
It includes a high-level overview of some of the things that will be critical to your success, including:

In part 1
Assessing how well suited you are to be an entrepreneur and how to make sure that the idea you have is practical.
What business structures are available and which one might be best for you.
The permits and licenses you might need.

In Part 2
How to take your idea all the way to reality. What you will need to know about Business Plans and Business Financials.

This program is designed for restaurant owners and managers who want to get a better grasp on the beverage program at their restaurant and learn to speak effectively about wine and other beverages with their guests and sell (more) wine at the table and. 

This program created by Master Sommelier David Glancy will impart the artful strategy involved in speaking about wine with your guests, understanding your restaurant’s wine list, offering food & wine pairing experiences, creating sales through service, delivering value, and moving with confidence. With lessons that are immediately useful on the restaurant floor, this class will help students take their sales and service skills to the next level and be ready to train their teams effectively. There will be a list of items to purchase ahead of the class for instructional purposes.

This program is designed for restaurant owners and managers who want to get a better grasp on the beverage program at their restaurant and learn to speak effectively about wine and other beverages with their guests and sell (more) wine at the table and. 

This program created by Master Sommelier David Glancy will impart the artful strategy involved in speaking about wine with your guests, understanding your restaurant’s wine list, offering food & wine pairing experiences, creating sales through service, delivering value, and moving with confidence. With lessons that are immediately useful on the restaurant floor, this class will help students take their sales and service skills to the next level and be ready to train their teams effectively. There will be a list of items to purchase ahead of the class for instructional purposes.

Northern California SBDC is hosting a regular drop-in meeting for Small Business Owners.
The Finance Center will share the latest COVID-19 Disaster Loan and Grant updates with the SBA and other sources followed by an extensive question and answer session.

We will host these webinars on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, and will be joined by attorneys from the CASE Task Force who will be on hand to answer legal questions relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

This program is designed for restaurant owners and managers who want to get a better grasp on the beverage program at their restaurant and learn to speak effectively about wine and other beverages with their guests and sell (more) wine at the table and. 

This program created by Master Sommelier David Glancy will impart the artful strategy involved in speaking about wine with your guests, understanding your restaurant’s wine list, offering food & wine pairing experiences, creating sales through service, delivering value, and moving with confidence. With lessons that are immediately useful on the restaurant floor, this class will help students take their sales and service skills to the next level and be ready to train their teams effectively. There will be a list of items to purchase ahead of the class for instructional purposes.

This program is designed for restaurant owners and managers who want to get a better grasp on the beverage program at their restaurant and learn to speak effectively about wine and other beverages with their guests and sell (more) wine at the table and. 

This program created by Master Sommelier David Glancy will impart the artful strategy involved in speaking about wine with your guests, understanding your restaurant’s wine list, offering food & wine pairing experiences, creating sales through service, delivering value, and moving with confidence. With lessons that are immediately useful on the restaurant floor, this class will help students take their sales and service skills to the next level and be ready to train their teams effectively. There will be a list of items to purchase ahead of the class for instructional purposes.

Create a business plan that meets your needs.

Businesses with a plan are 6 times MORE successful than a business without a plan.
But there are multiple types of plan so how do you know which type best meets your needs and how do you go about creating one?
In this interactive Webinar, we will guide you through your options and help you as you work through a simple tool that will get you started creating a plan.

The course will cover:

• How Planning Helps
• Types of Plan
• Building a Plan
• Financial Requirements