More workshops and business advisors are coming to the Placer Business Resource Center here in Rocklin! Workshops covering social media; expanding, buying and selling a business and how, when and where to get a loan will now be offered as part of our regularly offered workshops. Check out our calendar to learn more about these and all trainings offered. We've also expanded our one-on-one counseling with additional business advisors who are uniquely qualified to assist businesses in creating an effective strategy, discover ways to generate revenue, grow their bottom line and much more. Ken Freeman, Clyde Green, Dave McDougall, Panda Morgan, Don Rose and Barbara Read of the Capital Region Small Business Development Center are here and ready to help you. Read more about their expertise here. Interested in meeting with an advisor? Contact us, and we'll connect you with an advisor who is most suitable for you.
We are pleased to partner with HackerLab Rocklin to bring you Startup Hustle 101. If you're starting or even thinking about launching a business, you won't want to miss this one!
Want to locate and engage your target market to build an audience before launching your business? Let HackerLab Rocklin show you how! In this workshop you'll learn how to identify your customer's functional and emotional needs, identify customer solutions, pitch your business idea in 30 seconds or less--leaving nothing out and validate everything so you can confidently launch your business.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 6 - 7 p.m. (Free, registration)
Here's what's happening this month at the Placer Business Resource Center. We encourage you to check our calendar often as we're always adding to our offerings.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Business Basics
Presented by Capital Region Small Business Development Center
Looking for practical information to determine if you're ready to rock and roll as an entrepreneur? In this class, you'll learn about the initial steps to starting a business, legal structure, how to formulate a plan to move forward, and where to find resources.
(Free, registration)
Friday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Accounting 1 (1 of 5 sessions)
Presented by Placer School for Adults
This class is the first of five consecutive sessions held Fridays, Sept. 7 through Oct. 5 for a total of 15 hours of instruction. Over these five sessions you'll be introduced to terms, concepts, and applications of double-entry accounting. Topics to be covered include cash transactions, preparation of general journal entries, and posting. ($68, registration)
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Business Plan Development
Presented by Capital Regional Small Business Development Center
Whether you're just starting out or growing your business -- having a well thought-out, written business plan is essential. In this class you'll learn how to write a business plan whether it's to get organized, support an application for a loan or serve as a roadmap to advance your business. (Free, registration)
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2 - 4 p.m.
Hiring Event: Farm Fresh to You
Presented by Placer County Business Advantage Network, Job Connections
Looking for a job? Join us for a hiring event with Farm Fresh to You where you'll have the opportunity to learn about the company and meet with recruiters looking to hire.
(Free, registration)
 Thursday, Sept. 13, 6 - 7 p.m.
Startup Hustle 101
Presented by HackerLab Rocklin
Want to locate and engage your target market to build an audience before launching your business? Let Hacker Lab show you how! In this workshop you'll learn how to identify your customer's functional and emotional needs, identify customer solutions, pitch your business idea in 30 seconds or less--leaving nothing out and validate everything so you can confidently launch your business. (Free, registration)
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Friday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Accounting 1 (2 of 5 sessions)
Presented by Placer School for Adults
This class is the second of five consecutive sessions held Fridays, Sept. 7 through Oct. 5 for a total of 15 hours of instruction. Over these five sessions you'll be introduced to terms, concepts, and applications of double-entry accounting. Topics to be covered include cash transactions, preparation of general journal entries, and posting.
($68, registration)
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
What Employers Need to Know About Unemployment Insurance
Presented by State of California Employment Development Department
Get what you need to know about unemployment insurance from the source. You'll learn how your insurance rate is calculated, what causes your rate to change, ways to minimize the cost, and information about important notices, statements, and resources. (Free, registration)
Thursday, Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
SCORE 102: How to Turn an Idea into Action
Presented by SCORE
This class introduces new tools for you and your SCORE mentor to use in evaluating your idea and progress. Prerequisite: SCORE 101 How to Develop an Idea into a Business or referral by a SCORE mentor. (Free, registration)
Thursday, Sept. 20, 1 - 4 p.m.
Forms of Ownership (Legal Structures)
Presented by the Internal Revenue Service
Flustered about forms of ownership? In this workshop, we'll break it down and guide you through how to choose the right entity for your small business including choosing the right legal structure. You'll also learn business formalities, cost to form entities, when you need an employer identification number and more. (Free, registration)
Friday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Accounting 1 (3 of 5 sessions)
Presented by Placer School for Adults
This class is the third of five consecutive sessions held Fridays, Sept. 7 through Oct. 5 for a total of 15 hours of instruction. Over these five sessions you'll be introduced to terms, concepts, and applications of double-entry accounting. Topics to be covered include cash transactions, preparation of general journal entries, and posting. ($68, registration)
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Online Marketing Strategy Hacks
Presented by Capital Region Small Business Development
Want to get noticed online? With the holidays fast approaching--there's no better time than now! Let us show you how to create a powerful website, understand Search Engine Optimization (SEO), get found in local searches, pick your ideal social media platform, build a video marketing and LinkedIn strategy. (Free, registration)
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2 - 4 p.m.
Hiring Event: Covered California
Presented by Placer County Business Advantage Network, Job Connections
Looking for a job? Join us for a hiring event with Covered California where you'll have the opportunity to learn about this state agency, the variety of career opportunities available and the state job application process directly from Covered California recruiters. (Free, registration)
Thursday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Business Plan Development & Loan Readiness (aka Placer Business Development Day)
Presented by Capital Region Small Business Development Center
Our two most popular classes combined into one! Business Plan Development and Loan Readiness. Learn how to write a business plan whether it's to get organized, support an application for a loan or serve as a roadmap to advance your business. You'll also learn how, when, and where to get a loan and more! (Free, registration)
Friday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Accounting 1 (4 of 5 sessions)
Presented by Placer School for Adults
This class is the fourth of five consecutive sessions held Fridays, Sept. 7 through Oct. 5 for a total of 15 hours of instruction. Over these five sessions you'll be introduced to terms, concepts, and applications of double-entry accounting. Topics to be covered include cash transactions, preparation of general journal entries, and posting.
($68, registration)
 Don Rose, Business Advisor
Welcome to Rocklin, Don! As a Small Business Development Center Business Advisor, Don focuses on raising capital, financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, optimizing financial performance, and strategic planning for growing companies. Learn more about Don here. Interested in meeting with an advisor? Contact us, and we'll connect you with an advisor who is most suitable for you.
Looking for a job or know someone who is? We're hosting two hiring events this month featuring Farm Fresh to You and Covered California where job seekers will have the opportunity to learn about each of the employers and meet with recruiters looking to hire. Check out our calendar for these and other hiring events throughout the year. To subscribe to our job leads listing, sign up here.
Interested in a hiring event to help your business find the talent you need? Can we help you share your job postings? Contact us today! We can help and there's no cost to you.
 From left to right: Chelsea Domschot Bailey & Penny Domschot, Founders of Hello! Soirees
For Hello! Soirees, one of the wonderful things about being in business has been their journey on the road to success. As an entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the entertaining and interior design industry, Penny Domschot along with her daughter Chelsea Domschot Bailey decided to launch a party in a box business. Together they founded Hello! Soirees, styled parties in a box and boutique party décor. As a family owned business, their passion is to help others create memory-making parties and celebrations with ease. Like many businesses in today's world, their presence is largely online.
"When we learned of the Placer Business Resource Center, we sought support from its business advisors offering expertise in e-commerce and marketing. Whether you're like me with years of experience or just embarking on your entrepreneurial journey like many locally owned businesses in our county, the Placer Business Resource Center is a valuable resource for us all."
--Penny Domschot, Co-founder Hello! Soirees
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Want to build a top-notch internship and entry talent program? This workshop will show you what organizations do to make their programs the best they can be. The best part? You can learn all about it right here in Roseville! Learn more here.
Proudly hosted by: Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento State Student Affairs Career Center, Tri Counties Bank, Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce, Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce, Golden Sierra Job Training Agency, Placer Business Resource Center, Sierra College, Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce, William Jessup University
We're better together! For more events and resources to support your business we encourage you to join your area chamber of commerce and business associations. There are eight chambers throughout the county to serve you!
 March 2018 Placer Business Resource Center Grand Opening
At the Placer Business Resource Center, we help plan, launch, manage and grow business by offering four core services:
All of our services are free or low cost. Want to learn more? Visit us online or drop by. We'd love to meet you.
For our friends in eastern Placer County, we encourage you to also check out the Sierra Small Business Development Center in Truckee--now offering
services from the North Lake Tahoe County Administrative
Office, 775 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City.
Together we're your one-stop-shops designed to help everyone from entrepreneurs looking to launch a startup to established businesses wanting to grow. From the foothills to the Sierra Nevada, we've got you covered.
"We offer a tailored experience to help your business thrive." --Sherri Conway, Placer County Director of Economic Development
For more information about the Placer Business Resource Center visit placer.ca.gov/brc, call (916) 770-8380 or email brcinfo@placer.ca.gov.
For the Sierra Small Business Development Center visit: sierrasbdc.com.
Learn more about Placer County Economic Development at placer.ca.gov/econdev.
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