If you own or work for a small business and are interested in expanding your client base, you might want to consider the government sector. The State of California does business with numerous small businesses throughout the state, buying products and services in IT, construction, temporary labor and even pencils.

On Wednesday, October 14 at 10 am, the Small Business Development Center will host a free webinar that will cover:

•     Becoming a Certified Small Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE).

•     Accessing the California State Contractors Register (CSCR)

•     Becoming a California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) Contractor.

•     State and local government agencies shop and compare CMAS for the best value, product, services, and more

•     Marketing your business to State Agencies

Register at this link:

The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) has rolled out its “Grow with Google” workshop series, designed to help California small businesses grow their digital footprints.

The first component of its new e-commerce initiative, “Get Digital CA,” is meant to promote e-commerce to help small businesses build the skills they need to compete in an online marketplace, increase their revenues and improve resilience in the face of California’s current multi-disaster environment.

Registration is available for the October 7 Grow with Google workshop, "Use YouTube to Grow Your Business," which covers best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. To register, click here.

For more information, visit the State’s #ShopSafeShopLocal Resources page. Learn more digital information that can help your business at this link.