Butte College Small Business Development Center

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Butte College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers one-stop technical assistance through one-on-one business consulting, trainings, referrals and a wide variety of information and guidance to Small Business owners and Ag related business.

ServSafe Food Safety Training and Certification (Chico)June 25: 9am-5pmCalifornia Uniform Retail Food Facility Law requi...
04/14/2026

ServSafe Food Safety Training and Certification (Chico)

June 25: 9am-5pm

California Uniform Retail Food Facility Law requires re-certification of competence in Food Safety and Sanitation every 5 years. Passing the ServSafe® exam is necessary to renew your certification. Training includes National Restaurant Association ServSafe® Exam, Essentials book, Answer Sheet and Certificate. This training is recognized by the California Health Department and fulfills the State of California certification obligations. Learn the importance of food safety practices and how to implement them. The trainer is State certified. Participants must register and purchase books 3 weeks before training to allow for book delivery and self-study. Seating is limited. Prepayment reserves your seat.

California Uniform Retail Food Facility Law requires re-certification of competence in Food Safety and Sanitation every 5 years. Passing the ServSafe® exam is necessary to renew your certification.

Introduction to Digital/Online Marketing (Oroville)June 30: 9am-11amThis workshop will focus on discussing introductory ...
04/03/2026

Introduction to Digital/Online Marketing (Oroville)

June 30: 9am-11am

This workshop will focus on discussing introductory methods to digital and online marketing. You will learn the basics about Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Social Media Marketing (SMM), as well as mobile, affiliate, and online ad marketing. You will be provided real-world examples of which type of marketing best fits your marketing goals, as well as ideas for your future marketing needs. This training is perfect for individuals who are either first getting started in digital/online marketing, or those who would like a little more information on how to develop their current digital/online marketing.

This workshop will focus on discussing introductory methods to digital and online marketing. You will learn the basics about Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM)…

Branding Your Business (Red Bluff)June 11: 9am-11amIf you are planning to grow your business, brand clarity is a must! ...
03/24/2026

Branding Your Business (Red Bluff)

June 11: 9am-11am

If you are planning to grow your business, brand clarity is a must! Focusing on your customers and target audience is vital to the success of your branding. We will define the meaning of branding, discuss branding ideas and tips, the difference between branding and marketing, why branding is important to your business and customers, how to create your brand and a branding plan, and how to successfully measure the results.

If you are planning to grow your business, brand clarity is a must! Focusing on your customers and target audience is vital to the success of your branding. We will define the meaning of branding…

Practical QuickBooks for New Users – 4 weeks, 2 hours per week Cohort Series (Chico)June 3- 8:30-10:30Accurate bookkeepi...
03/24/2026

Practical QuickBooks for New Users – 4 weeks, 2 hours per week Cohort Series (Chico)

June 3- 8:30-10:30

Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business. This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and business owners in the beginning stage of bookkeeping (i.e., planning, have not yet purchased their system, or have purchased but not using). The trainer will guide you through the basics of accounting from identifying the best QuickBooks version for your business, to setting up your system, managing accounts, and using financial reports to manage your day-to-day activities. You can access free individual one-on-one consulting simultaneously, or after the series.This 4-weeks, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:

Week 1 – Wednesday, June 3: Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks – Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.

Week 2 – Wednesday, June 10: Setting up Items and Creating Forms – Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks

Week 3 – Wednesday, June 17: Accounts Receivable – Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.

Week 4 – Wednesday, June 24: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports – Training includes:Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!

Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business. This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and business owners in the beginning stage of bookkeeping (i.e., planning…

New Venture Series for New and Startup Businesses – 4 weeks 2 hours per week series (Chico)June 2, 9, 16, 23This 4-part ...
03/24/2026

New Venture Series for New and Startup Businesses – 4 weeks 2 hours per week series (Chico)

June 2, 9, 16, 23

This 4-part training series provides essential information to individuals thinking about starting a business and new business owners (in business one year or less). Topics include: Legal Requirements, Market Analysis, Cost Analysis, Funding Your Business, and Overview of the Business Plan – bringing it all together. You will learn the legal requirements for starting your business, how to assess your market and plan for direction, how to obtain funding, types of funding available, calculate start-up costs, and best practice for completing a business plan. You can access free individual one-on-one consulting simultaneously, or after the series.

This 4-part training series provides essential information to individuals thinking about starting a business and new business owners (in business one year or less). Topics include: Legal Requirements…

Introduction to Digital/Online Marketing (Red Bluff)May 20This workshop will focus on discussing introductory methods to...
03/24/2026

Introduction to Digital/Online Marketing (Red Bluff)

May 20

This workshop will focus on discussing introductory methods to digital and online marketing. You will learn the basics about Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Social Media Marketing (SMM), as well as mobile, affiliate, and online ad marketing. You will be provided real-world examples of which type of marketing best fits your marketing goals, as well as ideas for your future marketing needs. This training is perfect for individuals who are either first getting started in digital/online marketing, or those who would like a little more information on how to develop their current digital/online marketing.

This workshop will focus on discussing introductory methods to digital and online marketing. You will learn the basics about Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM)…

HR Essentials for CA Small Businesses: A Practical Guide to Compliance & Best Practices (Oroville)May 12This workshop wi...
03/24/2026

HR Essentials for CA Small Businesses: A Practical Guide to Compliance & Best Practices (Oroville)

May 12

This workshop will guide you through the human resource fundamentals, hiring, compliance, and employee management in California. You will learn:

Why human resource matters for your small businesses (i.e., legal compliance, avoid costly penalties, employee retention, reduce turnover, hiring & performance management)

Key California Labor Laws (i.e., overtime rules, meal & rest breaks, At-Will employment)

Employee Classification – AB 5 Law (i.e., Independent Contractor vs. Employee)

Hiring Laws & Best Practices (i.e., Ban-the-Box Law, Salary history ban, job posting requirements/SB 1162, diversity & anti-discrimination)

Required New Hire Documents (i.e., IRS Tax Forms, California Tax Form, employee notice, workers’ comp, sexual harassment prevention training)

Employee Benefits & Retention (i.e., Affordable benefits for small businesses, retaining talent)

Required Benefits in California (i.e., California Sick Leave & Time Off Requirements, retirement account)

Employee Management & Compliance (i.e., performance management, final paycheck rules, harassment & discrimination prevention)

Employee Terminating Process, and

HR Tools & Resources for Small Businesses

This workshop will guide you through the human resource fundamentals, hiring, compliance, and employee management in California. You will learn: The information provided in this webinar and any…

03/24/2026

How To Do Business with the State of California & the Federal Government (Chico)

April 21

Getting your business into the government marketplace can feel like learning two different languages at once. Whether you are looking at the State of California or the Federal Government, the goal is the same – stable revenue and growth – but the rulebooks are different. Join us for specific roadmaps to help you navigate both landscapes.

Session 1: How to do Business with the State of California. The California Department of General Services (DGS) is your gatekeeper here. California has a “Small Business First” policy, meaning they actively look to spend money with certified local firms. Topics will include: Types of Certifications (i.e., SB-Smal Business, DVBE-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise); Key Concepts & Tools such as Cal eProcure the online portal where you register your business, apply for certifications, and search for bid opportunities; Certification Benefits – bid preference and access to contracts; Commercially Useful Function – actually doing the work; and Emergency Registration – a dedicated list for certified businesses ready to provide goods/services during disasters (fires, floods, etc.)

Session 2: How to do Business with the Federal Government 101 – The federal marketplace is the largest in the world. The California Capital APEX Accelerator is a free resource designed to help you navigate this complex space. Topics include: Why Go Federal – Government required set aside of 23% of all prime contracting dollars for small businesses; The Registration Roadmap – SAM.gov – System for Award Management (SAM) mandatory registration; UEI (Unique Entity ID) – Replaced the old DUNS number; North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes describe your products or services; Federal Set-Aside Programs – 8(a) Business Development for socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses; HUBZone – For businesses located in “Historically Underutilized Business Zones,” etc.

https://www.buttecollegesbdc.com/event/how-to-do-business-with-the-state-of-california-the-federal-government-chico/

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Financial Management Series for Existing Businesses – 4 weeks 2hours per week Training (Chico)Event DetailsApril 8, 15, ...
03/24/2026

Financial Management Series for Existing Businesses – 4 weeks 2hours per week Training (Chico)Event Details

April 8, 15, 22, 29

This 4-week, 2 hours per week series is designed to teach you how to utilize your financial statements to better manage and understand your business operations, cash flow, and profitability.

Focus includes: Interpreting and understanding your financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) hands-on exercise and case study; Identifying cash flow cycle and how it impacts your business; Learning how to calculate and use financial ratios to troubleshoot fiscal dangers, and analyzing trends to improve business performance; Using financial tools to make good business decisions for effective spending and break-even analysis; Knowing how to think critically when looking at pricing and costs; and Developing forecasts and budgetary tools and techniques to improve profit.

You can access free individual one-on-one business consulting simultaneously, or after the series.

This 4-week, 2 hours per week series is designed to teach you how to utilize your financial statements to better manage and understand your business operations, cash flow, and profitability.

Your 2-Hour Business Plan: Build a Clear Roadmap for Profit and Growth (Oroville)Date: 3/11/2026Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM...
01/13/2026

Your 2-Hour Business Plan: Build a Clear Roadmap for Profit and Growth (Oroville)
Date: 3/11/2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PDT)
Registration Deadline: 3/10/2026 3:00 PM (PDT)
Fee: No Fee

If your “business plan” is still living in your head (or on a napkin), this workshop is for you. In just two hours, you will shape your concept into a clear, focused business plan that speaks the language of banks, investors, and serious partners. We will tackle the real-world pieces that make or break a plan - packaging your funding request, breaking down capital expenses and working capital, defining your ideal customer, standing out from competitors, and showing that you and your team can execute - then connect it all to the numbers with sales projections, margins, and a simple digital marketing model using conversion rates and cost per click to build a believable marketing budget. You will walk out with a practical framework, filled-in notes about your own business, and the confidence to finish a plan you will be proud to present to a lender.

If your “business plan” is still living in your head (or on a napkin), this workshop is for you. In just two hours, you will shape your concept into a clear, focused business plan that speaks the language of banks, investors, and serious partners. We will tackle the real-world pieces that make o...

How To Get Funding to Start, Grow, and Expand Your Business (Red Bluff)- Mar 25, 9-11amAccessing funding can be critical...
12/09/2025

How To Get Funding to Start, Grow, and Expand Your Business (Red Bluff)- Mar 25, 9-11am

Accessing funding can be critical to successfully start, grow, and expand a small business, and getting approved for business loans is challenging in the current lending climate.

This workshop provides step-by-step information on funding opportunities available for business owners and entrepreneurs. You will be guided through the process of pursuing business financing including what to consider before applying for a loan, the factors of evaluation that all lenders use when reviewing your loan requests and tips on how to prepare based on your strengths and weaknesses.

Topics include: SBA Loan requirements & application, traditional bank loans, lines of credit, and alternative lending programs. Training topics include:

1- Identifying Reasons for Borrowing (i.e., business startup, expansion, purchase, cyclical purchases, furniture, fixtures, equipment)
2- Funding Opportunities (i.e., grants, loans)
3- Matching Funding Option with Lending Needs
4- Types of Loan (i.e., economic development loans; conventional bank loans; SBA, USDA & California Guaranteed loans)
5- Funding Requirements (i.e., 5 C’s of Lending – Credit, Collateral, Capacity, Character, Cash Flow)
6- Credit Score (i.e., Explanation of credit scores, credit report review, credit report corrections & documentation, 3 reporting credit agencies)
7- Collateral Requirements ( i.e., lenders, banks, EDC & CDC, asset lenders)
8- Character (i.e., criminal history, reputation, credit score, bankruptcy, letter of explanation)
9- Cash Flow (i.e., business tax returns, business plan & projections, global cash flow, start-up requirements)
10- Typical Process to Get Funding (i.e., funding needs, project cost, business plan & projections, loan application, credit report by lender, decision timeline, approval process, loan disbursement)
11- Recommended Steps to Improve Your Chances (i.e., type of lender & reason for borrowing, credit score verification process, cash injection, business plan & projections, business financials, loan package)

Accessing funding can be critical to successfully start, grow, and expand a small business, and getting approved for business loans is challenging in the current lending climate. This workshop provides step-by-step information on funding opportunities available for business owners and entrepreneurs.

Address

2480 Notre Dame Boulevard
Chico, CA
95928

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15308959017

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