SMALL BUSINESS VIDEO EDUCATION -
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Join others with an entrepreneurial spirit to watch a video, "How to Really Start Your Own Business." Manager supplies the coffee; you supply the pen and paper.

CREDIT CPR
For more information call (510) 273-6000
This workshop covers the basics of re-establishing and maintaining positive credit. It is for individuals who have had problems obtaining financing because of personal credit issues.

SMALL BUSINESS VIDEO EDUCATION -
SUITE 200
Join others with an entrepreneurial spirit to watch a video, "The Business Plan and Marketing" Manager supplies the coffee; you supply the pen and paper

NETWORK MARKETING 101
For more information call (510) 273-6000
Been (or soon to be) downsized? Rightsized? Capsized? Find out why 50,000 Americans each week start a Network Marketing business in their homes. The Network Marketing divisions of major US companies generate over $20 billion a year. Learn from an experienced network professional the questions you need to ask to choose the right opportunity for you! Come with your hopes, dreams, and concerns.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
To register call (510) 267-7140
First step for doing business with the federal government. Surveys recent regulatory changes and government use of EDI/Internet to solicit bids and disseminate procurement information. Discusses advertising on government websites. To be held at ECRC 475 14th Street, Ste. 550, Oakland

HOW TO RUN A CAFÉ, BY AUDREY BOYD
For more information call (510) 273-6000
A local successful café owner will teach you the secrets to starting and successfully managing your own café. This workshop will teach you what it takes to be successful in this highly competitive business.

EMPLOYEE VS. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR To register call (510) 893-4114
Learn the differences between independent contractors and employees. Obtain valuable information from an Employment Development Department spokesperson. Sponsored by the Employment Development Department.

BUSINESS READY TM? COPYRIGHTS, PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, AND AGREEMENTS
For more information call (510) 273-6000
How do you protect your ideas and inventions? Join our expert business law educator, as she discusses protection and prevention, as well as those necessary Agreements for any business. The seminar provides practical information, resources, and solutions to protect your business, but does not constitute legal advice. Sponsored by SCORE.

SCORE - STARTING AND MANAGING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
To register call (510) 273-6611
Speakers who are experts in their field will answer questions on an array of topics ranging from legal issues and accounting to marketing and insurance.

DESIGNING EFFECTIVE WEBSITES
To register call (510) 267-7140
Get an overview of design strategies, focusing on top websites. Includes an introduction to Hypertext Markup language (HTML), as well as layout and content issues.
To be held at ECRC 475 14th Street, Ste. 550, Oakland

WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT
To register call (510) 267-7419
Walk in with Windows '95 ability; walk out with a basic web page and editing software! Gain hands on experience in building a web page with HTML. The workshop also provides an overview of design strategies and layout and content issues. To be held at ECRC, 475 - 14th Street, Ste. 550, Oakland

8(a) CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES
To register call (510) 893-4114
Receive information on new 8(a) regulations, certification process and new contract opportunities from Wilbert Lee, consultant of the East Bay Small Business Development Center.

SMALL BUSINESS VIDEO EDUCATION -
SUITE 200
Join others with an entrepreneurial sprit to watch a video, "How to Really Start Your Own Business." Manager supplies the coffee; you supply the pen and paper.

LEGAL ASPECTS OF SMALL BUSINESS
For more information call (510) 273-6000
Many small business owners are confused about the legal requirements of starting and running a business. In this workshop, learn how to best structure your company and fulfill your legal requirements.

IRS/EDD NEW EMPLOYER PAYROLL TAX SEMINAR
To register call (510) 893-4114
Receive an overview of the tax aspects and valuable tax information specific to small business employers.

MARKETING AND ADVERTISING YOUR BUSINESS
For more information call (510) 273-6000
Learn the essentials of marketing from A to Z. Attract and retain more customers and increase your profits. This workshop will cover pricing your products and services, promoting your business, developing a marketing budget, product distribution, market research and doing business in the internet.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
To register call (510) 267-7140
The concepts, capabilities, and applications of geographical databases. Demonstration of current GIS technology for solving to a wide range of problems in planning, marketing, modeling, analysis, maintenance, and environmental issues. To be held at ECRC, 475 - 14th Street, Ste. 550, Oakland

SMALL BUSINESS VIDEO EDUCATION -
SUITE 200
Join others with an entrepreneurial sprit to watch a video, "The Business Plan and Marketing" Manager supplies the coffee; you supply the pen and paper.

SECRETS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS
For more information call (510) 273-6000
Running your own small business can be really tough. However, there are strategies you can use to improve the chances of success. Gordon Dupries of FranNet will teach you some of the techniques that can be used to create a profitable and successful small business.

ONE PAGE BUSINESS PLAN
To register call (510) 893-4114
Participants will leave this workshop with the key elements of their One Page Business Plan drafted and be ready to develop a complete business plan should they need to do so for financing. Presented by Jim Horan, business advisor and financial consultant of Rent-a-CFO; previously a Fortune 500 financial executive before beginning his own consulting practice.

OSCS BUSINESS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
For scheduled date & details call (510) 893-4114
The One Stop Capital Shop offers an exciting program for new and existing business owners. A program designed to increase your potential for success as a small business owner through comprehensive, yet practical training and business support services. A 13 week intensive entrepreneurial training program.

The BIC is a resource center to assist entrepreneurs to develop their ideas by offering: Business Plan Software; Free Counseling; Free Workshops; and Internet Access www.sba.gov. The BIC offers the following on-going services:

• One–on-one Business Coaching from a variety of experienced OSCS Business Coaches, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 5-7 pm.

• "Doing Business with the Government," Paul Chann from the Govt. Contracting Division of SBA will be available for one-on-one counseling with individuals interested in doing business with the federal government, First and Third Thursday of the month, 1-4:30 pm

• Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact Michael Elkin at (510) 273-6020.

9-7 pm Tuesday and Wednesday 9-3 pm (Third and Fourth Saturdays)

The One Stop Capital Shop offers an exciting program for new and existing business owners to gain the valuable skills they need to operate successful and profitable businesses. For more information, please contact the East Bay Small Business Development Center which has been contracted by the City of Oakland to operate the program. Call Lisa Scott-Lacy at (510) 893-4114 about this exciting opportunity.

OSCS workshops are co-sponsored by: These events have been developed through a partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the State of California under cooperative Agreement SB-2M-00157-01. The support of the U.S. Small Business Administration through this finding does not constitute on express or implied endorsement of the "co-sponsor or participant" opinions, products or services. These workshops are supported in part by the One Stop Capital Shop, an office of the City of Oakland. The support of the One Stop Capital Shop does not constitute an express or implied endorsement by the City of Oakland of any opinions, advice, products or services offered at the workshop. The information presented in these workshops is necessarily general in nature and is not a substitute of professional legal or business advice. You should always consult an attorney or business expert for advice regarding your specific legal or business circumstances.