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SUMMARY:SBDC EATS
DESCRIPTION:\nAre you interested in starting your own food business? SBDC EATS is a program that helps you learn what it takes to do so! Through this program, you will be guided through the necessary steps to plan, build, and launch your food business and products in the marketplace. SBDC EATS will be taught in a hybrid format (online and in person).\n\n\n\nThis program is offered in English and Spanish.\n\n\n\nDuring the program, you will learn:\n\n\n\nGoing from Idea to Concept\n\n\n\n\nDo you have what it takes?\n\n\n\nSteps to starting your food business\n\n\n\nTypes of food businesses\n\n\n\nCompetition\n\n\n\nYour niche\n\n\n\nMarket research\n\n\n\n\nSetting up Your Business\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the different business entities?\n\n\n\nPieces you need to set up your business\n\n\n\nLicensing and permits\n\n\n\n\nHoning In on Your Offerings\n\n\n\n\nYour offerings\n\n\n\nRecipes\n\n\n\nInventory\n\n\n\nPricing and costing\n\n\n\n\nStarting to Sell\n\n\n\n\nCottage permits\n\n\n\nSelling at events\n\n\n\nManagers certification\n\n\n\n\nManaging Your Business\n\n\n\n\nAccounting methods\n\n\n\nFinancial projections\n\n\n\nAccess to capital\n\n\n\n\nGetting the Word Out\n\n\n\n\nMarketing your business\n\n\n\nEstablishing your online presence\n\n\n\nSteps to stand out and shine in a crowded market\n\n\n\nMeasuring your success\n\n\n\n\nThrough this program, you will be aligned with one of our food consultants for personalized assistance and to discuss how to move forward toward the launch of your business. You will be required to attend all sessions in order to participate in the graduation event.\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\nSession 1: Friday, March 14 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)\n\n\n\nSession 2: Friday, March 21 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)\n\n\n\nSession 3: Friday, March 28 I 10 a.m. – Noon (In Person)\n\n\n\n\nField trip to the 4th Street Market – 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701\n\n\n\n\nSession 4: Friday, April 4 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)\n\n\n\nSession 5: Friday, April 11 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)\n\n\n\nSession 6: Friday, April 18 I 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.* (In Person)\n\n\n\n\nGraduation event at the 4th Street Market – 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701(Vendor setup is at 7:30 a.m.; the event starts at 8 a.m.)\n\n\n\n\n** Please note that attendance is MANDATORY at ALL sessions **\n\n\n\nOnly those who attend will receive the slide deck and a link to the webinar recording.\n
URL:https://ociesmallbusiness.org/events/sbdc-eats-2025/
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