Category Archives: SBA Announcements

2015 SCORE Workshops in San Diego

SCORE LogoContinuing Education for the entrepreneur, start-up and small business owner.  

Note: Fees apply for most workshops.
Click on linked titles below for additional information and to register.
Access their calendar here.

Starting a Restaurant – January 20, 2015 FREE 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
(Poway, CA)
This workshop is a MUST if you are serious about owning and operating your own restaurant! These essential aspects of a restaurant project will be discussed: Concept Planning…

Tax Considerations for Small Businesses – January 21, 2015 FREE 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PST (Downtown San Diego, CA) See Parking Notes Below.
There are several types of taxes that businesses must pay during the calendar year. Understanding each one of these tax liabilities, being certain to meet the time requirements (and save penalty…

Advanced LinkedIn Marketing Hands On Laptop Training – January 21, 2015
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PST (San Diego, CA)
This is an intensive hands on workshop designed for business owners that want to take their LinkedIn presence to the next level. It’s a packed agenda including: Advanced Networking…

Bing Ads for Small Businesses – January 23, 2015 FREE 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PST
(Fashion Valley San Diego, CA)
Bing Ads is a robust collection of tools and information you can use to place advertisements on the web. Bing Ads can help you: Connect with customers who are engaged and likely to spend more…

Business Plan B: Setting Goals and Telling the World – January 24, 2015
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST (Kearny Mesa, CA)
Having identified your target market and competitive advantage in the first session, this workshop helps you develop a mission statement, preliminary goals and a marketing plan.

Notes on Parking in Downtown San Diego

  • The SBA/SCORE office is located across India St. from the America Plaza Trolley stop and one block away from the Santa Fe Depot Train and Trolley Station.
  • Parking is available in our building (entrance is on Columbia Street)
    (Credit or Debit Only) $2.00 per/30 minutes – Maxium $24.00
    Early Bird Special $12 (In by 9AM – Out by 6PM) – All prices subject to change without notice.
  • Additional parking is available in the area at indoor and outdoor lots – prices vary.
  • All metered street parking is limited to the time designated on the meter (usually 2 hours.) You must move your car after the time is up. You cannot add money to the meter to extend your parking time.
  • Allow extra driving time as construction around building may cause traffic delays.

SCORE is a Resource Partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration

SCORE services are provided without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable special accommodations with a two week advance notice. Contact: Jill Andrews, 550 West C Street, Suite 550, San Diego, CA 92101 or (619) 727-4885. The material in this email is based on work supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration under cooperative agreement #SBAHQ12 S-0001. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this email are provided by SCORE and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

To find a SCORE Chapter near you visit: www.score.org or web search SCORE with your city or state.

Click here to find an SBA District Office near you.

Free Seminar for San Diego Restaurant Owners

 

BIG SBA logoTips and Techniques to Improve Your Restaurant and Increase Your Profits

 

This event is presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the City Heights Business Association and other Business Associations in the Area.

WHEN: Thursday, November 13th—7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: 4305 University Avenue, 6th Floor Conference Room, San Diego, CA 92105

You’ll Learn:
* How to Improve Your Operating Efficiency
* How to Control Costs
* How to Increase Profits
* How to Best Market Your Restaurant

To view announcement as web page:
http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USSBA/bulletins/d4d0c5 

Presenters:

Sigmund Penn is a recognized expert in the food service industry and has helped over 120 restaurant chains and many individual-owned establishments improve the quality of their food and beverage services and update marketing techniques to fill their business with customers and increase their profits.Cyndi Darlington, of Darlington Marketing will provide you with great tips on cost effectively marketing your restaurant. Her company specializes in restaurant and hospitality industries.

Register Online at: http://events.sba.gov
Contact: Rosa Rodarte, 619-727-4877