Disaster Assistance: Small businesses are eligible to apply for
low interest disaster loans to offset economic losses because of
reduced revenue to farmers and ranchers caused by excessive rain
and wheat stripe rust in 10 California counties. Small businesses
may apply for economic losses that are attributable to the
following incident dates: San Benito County from April 1-May31,
2003. The deadline to apply is June 23, 2004. For more information,
call 800-488-5323, write to SBA at P.O. Box 13795, Sacramento,
Calif., 95853-4795. The hearing impaired can call 916-566-7388.
Disaster Assistance: Small businesses are eligible to apply for low interest disaster loans to offset economic losses because of reduced revenue to farmers and ranchers caused by excessive rain and wheat stripe rust in 10 California counties. Small businesses may apply for economic losses that are attributable to the following incident dates: San Benito County from April 1-May31, 2003. The deadline to apply is June 23, 2004. For more information, call 800-488-5323, write to SBA at P.O. Box 13795, Sacramento, Calif., 95853-4795. The hearing impaired can call 916-566-7388.
Trade Skills: Merced College Center for International Trad Development is sponsoring a 21-hour program designed to meet the needs of exporters. Program participants will meet on three consecutive days, Jan. 6, 7 and 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The program will be held in Salinas at 931 Blanco Circle, Monterey County Farm Bureau. Registration is $225 in advance or $285 at the door. For more information or to register, call 209-384-5892 or 800-355-5892.
Business Plan: This workshop will lead you to focus on a marketing plan, financial projections and a strategic plan to put your business on the road to success. The workshop will be held Monday, Jan. 12 from 5:45 to 9 p.m. at the Gavilan College SBDC offices at the Dry Creek Village Center, Building E in Gilroy. Sign-ups begin Monday, Jan. 5. The cost of this workshop is $20 payable in advance or at the door. To register, call 408-847-0373.
Basic Bookkeeping: This workshop is for the small business owner who knows that bookkeeping is important for success but is intimidated, confused or unskilled in keeping financial records. This workshop will be held Tuesday, Jan. 13 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Gavilan College SBDC offices at the Dry Creek Village Center, Building E in Gilroy. Sign-ups begin Monday, Jan. 5. The cost of this workshop is $20 payable in advance or at the door. To register, call 408-847-0373.
Starting Up: Learn how to get started the right way by participating in this two-hour workshop. The workshop will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Briggs Building, 365 Fourth St., Room 1, in Hollister. Sign-ups begin Monday, Jan. 5. The cost of this workshop is $20 payable in advance or at the door. To register, call 408-847-0373.
Debt Reduction: Overuse of credit, credit cards and poor credit histories are major problems for small business owners. This workshop will be held Thursday, Jan. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gavilan College SBDC offices at the Dry Creek Village Center, Building E in Gilroy. Sign-ups begin Monday, Jan. 5. The cost of this workshop is $20 payable in advance or at the door. To register, call 408-847-0373.
Customer Service: Learn why customer service skills are so important, the keys to quality service and the 10 deadly “sins” of customer service. This workshop will be held Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gavilan College SBDC offices at 8351 Church St., Building E in Gilroy. Sign-ups begin Monday, Jan. 5. The cost of this workshop is $20 payable in advance or at the door. To register, call 408-847-0373.
