Writing your business plan is one of the most important aspects of setting your business up for success, but the process can feel overwhelming. We are here to help you break it down and give you resources to guide you through step-by-step. Join North Metro SBDC Lead Consultant John Henry, to learn the essentials. After this session you will know
– How a business plan influences your business
– What components need to be included in your business plan
– How your business plan should be presented to funders
You won’t want to miss this event sponsored by the City of Westminster!

Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps.
In this session you’ll learn how to:

• Create or claim your Business Profile on Google
• Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
• Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers
• Create a free website using the info from your Business Profile

Led by Pamela Starr, one of Google’s professional national trainers. Pamela Starr is a leading authority on building customer loyalty and a professional speaker for Grow with Google. A sought-after keynote speaker, Pamela helps people achieve more measurable and profitable results from their digital and offline communication programs. For all her presentation attendees, she delivers real-world tools and strategies that drive stellar results.

Don’t miss North Metro SBDC’s last business course for child care providers of 2021! Join Child Care Specialist, Dawn Alexander, for a 6-week deep dive on managing your child care business. By the end of the course you will have the resources and knowledge needed to make improvements in your business to better serve your customers and promote your business with increased revenue. This course is supported by free one-on-one consulting appointments and access to other helpful resources to help your business thrive in the long run.

The labor market is tight right now and it can seem impossible to find employees these days! Many employees are resigning and many more are feeling disengaged in their work. How do these issues impact you, as a small business owner? How can you, as a manger, turn your situation around? Come join us for a conversation with HR Specialist, Courtney Berg, where we’ll dive into the hiring challenges you are facing, how to find employees in this current market, how to engage and empower your teams so they feel compelled to stay, and more!