All In The Family

Here are some resources to help your family-owned business thrive in 2013:

Business Families Foundation:  Educational programs, online courses, and apps to empower family enterprises to address & resolve their strategic issues. http://www.businessfamilies.org/

The Capital Region Family Business Center:  Special educational workshops, round-table discussion groups and relationship building social events to assist family businesses in meeting their unique challenges. http://www.capfamilybus.org/

Center for Family Business - CSU Fullerton: Workshops on topics of special interest to family business owners, confidential discussion groups, and informative events. http://business.fullerton.edu/centers/cfb/

The International Family Business Network:  Share best practices and knowledge within a worldwide network, support the next generation of business-owning families, and promote the case for family business to governments & tax decision-makers.  http://fbn-i.org/

The National Center for Family Business Inc.: Products and services to avoid the common pitfalls & mistakes of family businesses and closely-held companies.  http://fambizadvice.com/

SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives:  Low-cost and no-charge business education and mentorship services. http://www.score.org.

June Business Seminars & Mixers

The City of Sacramento will hold the FREE Sacramento Business First workshop for small businesses on Friday, June 8, 2012.

You’ll get information about business counseling, marketing, social media, finance, business tax programs, and more! Local economic development researcher Ryan Sharp will discuss the latest economic trends taking place in our region. There will also be informational booths, networking opportunities, and refreshments.

The event runs from 7:30 am to 11:45 am at the Woodlake Hotel, Sacramento.

To register, visit http://www.cityofsacramento.org/econdev/sacramentobusinessfirst/index.cfm

Paychex Insurance Agency, Inc. presents Navigating Health Insurance Options for Businesses.  This seminar will be held on Monday, June 18, 2012, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET. 

To register, visit http://www.paychexinsurance.com/seminars.aspx.


The Power Inn Alliance presents Security & Business Protection Faire & Mixer on Thursday, June 21, 2012, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at the Alliance office, 5310 Power Inn Road, Suite F, Sacramento.

This event combines a meet-and-greet style mixer with the popular "Crime & Dine" meetings.  Local security and protective products companies will be on hand showcasing their products and services.

To register, visit http://securityfaire.eventbrite.com.

Who Needs More Business?

If you do, then don’t miss the “How to Get More Customers Workshop” on Tuesday, March 13, 2012.  It’s from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce office at 5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 44, Sacramento. 

Learn how to get more clients without spending a lot of time and money on advertising that doesn’t work.  The workshop is FREE, but the information is priceless! 

RSVP by calling 916-231-0416 or by emailing lmilton@sacblackchamber.org.

A Golden Opportunity

Now through October 27, 2011, the Golden 1 Credit Union is hosting FREE workshops and webinars to help you plan your financial future. 

For more info, visit www.golden1.com and click on “Achieve Your Goals” or call 916-732-2900.

9/14 Social Media for Small Biz Workshop

Learn how your small business can benefit by using social media to build relationships with customers, drive traffic to events and products, create a positive buzz for your company, and more.   

Register for the "Social Media for Small Businesses" workshop offered by the Northeastern California Small Business Development Center - Greater Sacramento.  Topics will include Facebook, Twitter, Linked-in, and email marketing.  The cost is $40 and includes resource materials.

The workshop is Wednesday, September 14, 2011, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the SBDC office at 1410 Ethan Way, Sacramento. 

Register at http://sbdc.net/workshops-and-registration.htm