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SBIR & STTR Funding for Small Businesses - What Are These Grants and How You Can Apply

Small businesses engaged in Research & Development (R&D) may be eligible to access government dollars through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology...

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Coffee and Conversation: AngelCon 2023 Winner Updates

This month, we are joined by the winners of the Audience and Investor Choice Awards from AngelCon 2023: Quantum Energy, DEMO Studios, and Ryde. Gain insights into the remarkable journeys of these i...

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SBA Small Business Certifications: Benefits and How to Apply

Learn how you can leverage small business certifications to diversify your revenue stream and improve your bottom line.

Government contracts can offer significant opportunities for small bus...

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Coffee & Conversation: AngelCon Investors June 2023

Hear from three Angel Investors as they share their experience being part of AngelCon 2023.

An angel investor (also known as a private investor, seed investor or angel funder) is a high-net-...

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Coffee & Conversation with AngelCon 2022 Winners

The winners of AngelCon 2022 join us to talk about their journey after winning a total of $205K in equity investment. AngelCon is an annual event in which six startups compete for investment fundin...

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Coffee & Conversation: Thibido Winery

Gibsey and Josh Beckett are the proud proprietors of Thibido Winery, an esteemed establishment nestled in the scenic region of Paso Robles, California. Josh Beckett hails from the distinguished lin...

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QuickBooks Tax Reporting & 1099s

Damon Watkins, the Director of Finance & Operations for Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, is a motivated, personable business professional with a 15+ year track record in m...

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Beyond the Plate: Redefining Restaurant Hospitality

In today's competitive culinary landscape, outstanding food alone is no longer sufficient to ensure the success of a restaurant. Exceptional service and hospitality are the cornerstones of a memora...

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Completing the Monterey County Vendor Data Record

Whether you are applying for the Monterey County CA Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant program or simply doing business with Monterey County CA, your business needs to complete a Vendor Data Recor...

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QuickBooks Tax Reporting and 1099s

Program Format: Online Course (Prerecorded)
Training Topics: Accounting/Budget

Damon Watkins, the Director of Finance & Operations for Cal Poly Center for Inno...
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