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SBDC Start

Interested in starting your own business? SBDC Start is a startup webinar series designed to teach you how! In just six weeks, you’ll gain the necessary information and skills needed to start your very own business! At the completion of the program, eligible participants can apply for a County of Riverside Thrive grant of $2,500. Limited grants available. First come, first served basis.

Program Breakdown:
Week 1: Entrepreneurial Mindset – (July 17th)
– Overview of permits and licenses
– Naming your business
Week 2: Marketing Essentials – (July 24th)
– Fundamentals of digital marketing
– Advertising strategies
Week 3: Access to Capital – (July 31st)
– Financial literacy workshop by AmPac
– Exploring funding options and preparing for capital access
Week 4: Financial Management – (August 7th)
– Managing your business finances
– Setting up accounting systems and understanding accounts
Week 5: Business Planning and Research – (August 14th)
– Conducting market research
– Testing feasibility and developing your business plan
Week 6: Financial Projections & Support – (August 21st)
– Creating financial projections
– Next steps in your entrepreneurial journey
– SBDC assistance

Date

Jul 17 2025

Time

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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SBDC Start

Mike Daniel is the network director of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, which assists aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners throughout Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Mike was formerly the director of the SBDC office at Long Beach City College. As business owner and entrepreneur himself, he started his career as the owner of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Manhattan Beach and went on to open a second location in Long Beach in 2001. In 2007, Mike sold the Manhattan Beach store for an above-market offer then invested in several additional locations as a minority shareholder. Mike further expanded his candy empire with venture located in Shoreline Village in Long Beach called Sugar Daddies Sweet Shoppe, based on fill-it yourself candy options.

Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton.