Welcome
Restaurant Series comes to Solano SBDC

The Solano Small Business Development Center is pleased to welcome a Restaurant Business Advisor to our team.  Restaurant expert Louise Dawson has more than 30 years experience in the industry and is a Solano County resident herself.  Understanding Food Costs on  Oct. 23 and How to Write a Business Plan for a Restaurant Project on  Nov. 16 will be great additions to our Fall class schedule.

If you or someone you know needs help starting or growing their business, don't forget to tell them about our free workshop and advising resources. For more information on our programs, check us out at SolanoSBDC.org.

Ann Johnson-Stromberg
Director, Solano SBDC

707.646.1071

Contents

WEBINAR: Intro to QuickBooks - Parts 1 & 2quickbooks

Enhance your QuickBooks skills with an expert-led two-part online seminar. Part one participants will learn much needed bookkeeping terms to help you understand the differences between debts, credits, subsidiary ledgers, journals, etc. Part two participants will learn to create a company, set-up and use charts of accounts, create and produce invoices, track your payables, create a budget and estimates, and generate and understand financial reports.

Having an accurate, easily accessible set of books is vital for business. This course will allow the business owner to avoid common mistakes other entrepreneurs tend to make.
Part 1
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Part 2
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Instructor Anita R Johnson has been in the Financial industry helping business owners accomplish their financial goals since 1998.

During her career, Anita has developed and instructed numerous courses designed to assist all ages in making sound financial decisions.
WORKSHOP:
Successful Startups in Solano - Parts 1 & 2startups

Part 1 - First Steps: Learn the pros and cons of starting your own business and how to position yourself as a successful entrepreneur. We will share invaluable resources to take a new business through the nuts and bolts of starting your business including licenses and permits.

Part 2 - Business Planning: The second session will provide an overview of the business planning process and share a multitude of key information sources for developing your business plan.

You will also learn how to take advantage of the Small Business Development Center's free training and advising services for your new business, and more! 
Part 1
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Part 2
Thursday October 12, 2017
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Instructor Sandy Markus has been in entrepreneurial environments her whole professional career in corporate divisions, venture capital funded start-ups, and launched her own small business. She has been a lead SBDC Advisor and Trainer for startup businesses for six years.

Sandy brings a unique understanding and experience in and with start-ups, marketing and business development in the service, retail, wholesale, software-as-a-service, education, and nonprofit sectors.
WORKSHOP:
Learn How to Sell at Farmer's Marketsfarmers

Farmer's markets are one of the best ways to engage in direct sales with the public, which gets more money into your hands. At this workshop you'll learn what you need to prepare yourself and your products for market and making direct sales to the public.

Topics include:
* What Market is Right For You?
* How and When to Apply
* Equipment You'll Need
* Building An Attractive Booth
* How to Become a Certified Farmer
* Who to Contact

Wednesday, October 18, 2017
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
First Floor Conference Room
501 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA
Instructor Sarah Hawkins is a first-generation farmer in Vacaville, where she raises nationally-recognized dairy goats, chickens, various fruit trees, annuals, California native plants, and (intermittently) honey bees.

Sarah was also a founding member of Solano Grown, a local 501c(6), and participated in the establishment of the online marketplace. She has been a member of the Solano Agricultural Advisory Board since 2014 as the Small Farms Representative.
WORKSHOP:
Restaurant Series: Understanding Food Costs foodcost

Whether you are an existing restaurateur looking for a refresher course, or a start-up looking for training, this workshop is for you.  Join SBDC Business Advisor and Hospitality Specialist, Louise Dawson for an afternoon of Understanding Food Cost.  Do you really know how much that Chicken Caesar Salad costs you to make?

Topics to be discussed include:
  • Industry benchmarks for food cost
  • Industry techniques for calculating plate cost
  • How to price for profitability
  • Best practices for managing inventory
  • Weekly flashcards and how to establish a budget

Monday, October 23, 2017
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Fairfield Cordelia Library
5050 Business Center Drive
Fairfield
WORKSHOP:
Restaurant Series:
How to Write a Business Plan 
for a Restaurant Project restaurantbplan


Thursday, November 16, 2017
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Fairfield Cordelia Library
5050 Business Center Drive
Fairfield
Whether you are an existing restaurateur looking for a refresher course, or a start-up looking for training, this workshop is for you.  Join SBDC Business Advisor and Hospitality Specialist, Louise Dawson for an afternoon of Understanding Food Cost.  Do you really know how much that Chicken Caesar Salad costs you to make?

Topics to be discussed include:
  • Industry benchmarks for food cost
  • Industry techniques for calculating plate cost
  • How to price for profitability
  • Best practices for managing inventory
  • Weekly flashcards and how to establish a budget
Louise Dawson is an SBDC Certified Business Advisor and Hospitality Specialist who brings to her clients over 30 years of industry experience: owning and operating bars, restaurants and retail; consulting and advising and teaching and training, Louise brings real-life experience to both start-ups, with pre-opening education and organization and additionally, to existing businesses, with operational strategy and ongoing systems and training.  Louise is a small business advocate and won a congressional award for her work with small business from Nancy Pelosi.

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Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance of our workshops. Contact the Solano SBDC at 707.646.1071 or email [email protected]