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2013 Small Business Week: Free Workshops | SF

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
San Francisco State University (Downtown) | 835 Market St, San Francisco, CA

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2013 Small Business Week: Free Workshops & Networking | SF
Small businesses and retailers are a big part of San Francisco’s identity, helping shape neighborhoods while boosting local economy. Now, there’s help.

Small Business Week (May 13-18, 2013) offers local business owners more than 40 free workshops and seminars on topics including finance, green business, marketing, technology, self-employment and more. There are also several networking mixers, plus a fun day of markets and sidewalk sales to cap off the week.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
2013 Small Business Week: Free Workshops & Networking | SF

Free, but an RSVP is required for each workshop. Capacity is limited.

9 am:

B Corps: Measure What Matters

Be The Boss: Franchise Ownership Options and Resources

Benefits of Running Your Business in the Cloud

Best Practices for Improving Web Traffic and Website Conversions

Doing Business in China

Facebook Case Study: Zero to 100,000 Fans

Financing Options for Startup Businesses (0-3 Years)

Get Started with Email Marketing in the Social Age

How to Create the Perfect Elevator Pitch: A Hands-on Workshop for Challenger Brands

How to Grow Your Business with SBA Real Estate Financing

Local Manufacturing 101

Smart Hiring: Getting the Right People, in the Right Seats, Doing the Right Things

SOLD OUT – How to Become a Certified Local and State Government Vendor

10:50 am:

Smart Out Loud* Business Building

Insurance Solutions for Your Small Business

Business Planning 101+

Finding and Keeping Customers in the Mobile Smartphone Age

How to Build a Fearless Brand

International Markets: Tools and Resources to Grow Your Business Overseas

Manage Your Email Effectively

Master Your Finances & Grow Your Business – Anytime, Anywhere

Mobile Success Stories: Making Technology Work for You

SOLD OUT – How to Make a Living Making Food Steps to Being an Effective Federal Government Supplier

Take Control and Maintain Your Small Business Computing Systems

1:30 pm:

A Simple Guide to Running Your Business by the Numbers

ADA Compliance for Small Businesses: The Ins and Outs of all ADA Requirements and How to Prevent a “Drive-By” Lawsuit

Competing With The Big Boys: Finding Skilled Talent Without Breaking The Bank

Connecting Tourism to the Neighborhoods

Financial Strategies for Your Small Business and Access to Capital

Growing Pains: Tales of Three San Francisco Small Businesses

Identifying and Managing Business Risks

Marketing & PR: Strategies, Plans, Tactics

Marketing Your Business to Government Contracts

Networking 101/Networking Success for Busy Professionals

Online Advertising for Small Businesses: Learn What Works

SOLD OUT – Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest & LinkedIn for Small Business Owners

3:20 pm:

Direct Marketing Integration for Small Businesses

Alternative Funding Toolkit

Boost Your Bottom Line Through Efficiency and Green Practices

Business Continuity: Lessons Learned from Superstorm Sandy

Create a Quick and Easy Marketing Plan Using Email and Social Media

Health Care Reform: What the Exchanges Mean for Your Business

How to Start a Mobile Food Venture

Leverage Your Business Opportunities Through National Certification

Online Tools for a Productive Business Workflow

SOLD OUT – 10 Ways to Act Like a Big Business with a Small Business Budget

SOLD OUT – Business Law for Entrepreneurs Tales from the Trenches: The Truth About Running a Small Business

The Basics of Importing and Exporting