Clatsop SBDC Small Biz News

News to make you a better business owner

This week's featured topics: 

• Want to Grow? Check Out These Growth Strategies That Work
• Need Money? 8 Steps to Help You Pick the Best Loan for Your Business
• Do More with Less! Tech Tools That Boost Productivity
• Need More Customers? Here's How to Attract and Retain New Ones
• Want to save money on taxes and enhance your liability protection? We have a workshop for you!

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Solve Today's Small Biz Challenges with These Growth Strategies

Rieva Lesonsky, Forbes.com 

It's true that economic headwinds, evolving consumer expectations, and the introduction of new AI technology may hinder your journey to success. Fortunately, the news is not all gloomy. Small business owners are embracing digital solutions to help them grow.

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Want to start a childcare business or expand yours? There’s money for that!

Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care

Are you interested in opening a childcare facility or making improvements to your existing childcare program and have a need for more funding to support the costs? The Department of Early Learning and Care is hosting an informational webinar about Child Care Infrastructure Fund (CCIF) on Monday, July 1, 2024 from 6:30-7:00pm.

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If you can't answer these questions, we can help.

Join us for a lunch and learn as Guest Speaker John Crawford walks attendees through the numerous options for business structures and discover which is right for your company.

June 20th, 2024

11:30am - 1:00pm

Clatsop Community College, Astoria

This 1.5-hour educational session offers attendees the most relevant information for finding the best business structure for their enterprise. This lunch-and-learn event is an opportunity to take your business planning to the next level while enjoying networking with like-minded business professionals. Please join us for lunch and take advantage of this beneficial presentation.

At the conclusion of this presentation, students will be able to:



• Understand why business structures exist
• Identify common business structures
• Compare the different business structures and consider their advantages and disadvantages
• Highlight each structure’s liabilities, rights, and limitations
• Determine suitable business structures for different scenarios

$20.00

Lunch and beverage provided

Clatsop Community College Professional Development

2024 Graphic Design Series

Ready to take your graphic design skills to the next level? Join our comprehensive courses and gain a competitive edge in the digital marketing world. Learn the essentials of Digital Marketing, master the art of designing with Canva, and unlock the full potential of Adobe Illustrator. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced designer, these courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to create stunning visuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity, enroll now and unleash your creativity!

CLASSES BEGIN JULY 8TH

Browse course options and reserve a spot for you and your team by clicking the button below.

How To Attract and Retain New Customers

GaryVee

Sit in on a discussion on managing the growth and scalability of a brand, the shift in consumer attention we've seen over recent years, and how to create and retain new customers.

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