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*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: Demonstration of Programs for Building a Business Plan & Strategic Planning

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Price: 
FREE
 
On this week’s free SBDC webinar, host and SBDC Director, Kelly Bearden will provide demonstrations of Vertical IQ and Live Plan, proprietary online software programs used by SBDC business advisors in conjunction with student interns from the CSUB School of Business and Public Administration to assist small business clients. 
 
Vertical IQ provides localized industry data that includes opportunities and risks, economic information, and benchmark data that can help small business owners with strategic planning. 
 
LivePlan is a business plan builder that helps startups and small businesses create a business plan that includes financial projections, marketing plan components, goal setting, and tracking of growth. 
 
Bearden will begin the webinar with a look at strategies to start and grow existing businesses, and available capital resources. 
 
Questions from attendees will be taken.  
 
This marks the 347th episode of the “Webinar Wednesday” business series that provides news and information helpful to employers and business owners. 
 
The CSU Bakersfield SBDC provides free one-on-one help to small business owners. New and existing businesses can go to www.csubsbdc.com for more information or to sign up to meet with a business advisor at no cost. 

  

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.