TRAINING TITLE	DESCRIPTION	DATE/ TIME/ LOCATION
Starting a Successful Business By: Michael Adams       (No Fee)	An introduction to the start-up process. Making your start-up process easier, more organized, help generate new ideas and provide a self-assessment of your readiness to take on a new business venture.	May 18, 2012 8:00 -10:00 am SBDC @ Salinas Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce 119 E. Alisal Street Salinas, CA 93901
Start or Grow your Specialized or Gourmet Food Business By: Kelly Bearden ($79)	Do you have a specialized food that has potential to be profitable? Learn how your cooking can make you profit. Discuss the business plan, marketing, and capital aspect of starting a new business.	June 15, 2012 9:00am -3:00 pm SBDC @ Gilroy Gilroy Business Resource Coalition 7471 Monterey Street Gilroy, CA 95020
Starting a Successful Business By: Michael Adams     (No Fee)	An introduction to the start-up process. Making your start-up process easier, more organized, help generate new ideas and provide a self-assessment of your readiness to take on a new business venture.	July 10, 2012 6:00-8:00 pm SBDC @ Soledad City of Soledad 749 Front St. Soledad, CA 93960
Como Comenzar Un Negocio Exitoso By: Moises Cruz       (No Fee)	Una introducción al proceso de comenzar su negocio. Facilitar el proceso de comenzar su negocio, más organizado, ayudar a generar nuevas ideas y proporcionar una autoevaluación de su disposición a asumir una nueva empresa.	July 19, 2012 6:00-8:00 pm SBDC @ Salinas Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce 119 E. Alisal Street Salinas, CA 93901
Maximizing Social Marketing By:  Constant Contact      (No Fee)	Social marketing is the #1 marketing tool used today. Many business owners have chosen to use Constant Contact as a tool to reach out to clients & customers. Learn how you can use e-mail marketing to target your market.	August 17, 2012 1:00-3:00 pm SBDC @ Hollister TBD
Starting a Successful Business By: Michael Adams       (No Fee)	An introduction to the start-up process. Making your start-up process easier, more organized, help generate new ideas and provide a self-assessment of your readiness to take on a new business venture.	September 5, 2012 6:00-8:00 pm SBDC @ Salinas Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce 119 E. Alisal Street Salinas, CA 93901
Customer Service By: John Avella       (No Fee)	Customer retention and loyalty are the key to your small business success. Learn how to develop a personal connection to your customers. Learn how to read the customer and deal with difficult situations.	September 21, 2012 8:00-10:00 am SBDC @ Gilroy Gilroy Business Resource Coalition 7471 Monterey Street Gilroy, CA 95020
How to Find a Small Business Loan By: Kelly Bearden   (No Fee)	Discuss the loan application process and requirements for a small business loan. Learn what the lenders are looking for in a loan application and how you can improve your chances in obtaining a loan. Alternative sources of funding.	October 19, 2012 8:00-10:00 am SBDC @ Hollister TBD
The Website Tune -up By: Rico Horca       (No Fee)	Learn how to maintain a successful website for your small business. Basic website design tips, ideas to increase website traffic and strategies to attract new customers/ clients. How to sell products/ services through your website.	November 19, 2012 8:00-10:00 am SBDC @ Gilroy Gilroy Business Resource Coalition 7471 Monterey Street Gilroy, CA 95020
HR Resources Issues for 2013           (No Fee)	Learn how to better your business for 2013! Learn about the common HR issues in small businesses today and how to handle those situations. Need to hire someone but may not be able afford it, interested in tax credits… Learn resources available for small businesses and see if your business is eligible!	December 14, 2012 8:00-10:00 am SBDC @ Hollister TBD

  (Updated: 5/11/2012)