This 4-weeks series is designed to teach you how to utilize your financial statements to better manage and understand your business operations, cash flow, and profitability. Focus includes: interpreting and understanding your financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) hands-on exercise and case study; identifying cash flow cycle and how it impacts your business; learning how to calculate and use financial ratios to troubleshoot fiscal dangers, and analyzing trends to improve business performance; using financial tools to make good business decisions for effective spending and break-even analysis; knowing how to think critically when looking at pricing and costs; and developing forecasts and budgetary tools and techniques to improve profit. You can access free individual one-on-one business consulting simultaneously, or after the series.
Get your tickets to "A Night On Broadway" to experience a night of some of Broadway's best musical numbers performed by members of the Birdcage Theatre in a fundraising event directed by Catherine Amanda!
This red carpet event will be held at the Oroville State Theater on January 17, 2026 at 7pm! more info...
Learn basic concepts for setting up your bookkeeping and develop an understanding of financial statements to better manage your business. Learn and understand common terms used in bookkeeping so you can converse confidently with lenders and financial advisors. Learn key concepts for good record keeping for your business.
This 4-weeks series is designed to teach you how to utilize your financial statements to better manage and understand your business operations, cash flow, and profitability. Focus includes: interpreting and understanding your financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) hands-on exercise and case study; identifying cash flow cycle and how it impacts your business; learning how to calculate and use financial ratios to troubleshoot fiscal dangers, and analyzing trends to improve business performance; using financial tools to make good business decisions for effective spending and break-even analysis; knowing how to think critically when looking at pricing and costs; and developing forecasts and budgetary tools and techniques to improve profit. You can access free individual one-on-one business consulting simultaneously, or after the series.
Come paint this beautiful winter landscape showcasing the amazing Northern Lights! Price includes an 18" Wooden Bear, step-by-step lesson, and all painting supplies! Please cancel 24 hours prior, or only credits will be given towards a future event. more info...
Accessing funding can be critical to successfully start, grow, and expand a small business, and getting approved for business loans is challenging in the current lending climate. This workshop provides step-by-step information on funding opportunities available for business owners and entrepreneurs. You will be guided through the process of pursuing business financing including what to consider before applying for a loan, the factors of evaluation that all lenders use when reviewing your loan requests and tips on how to prepare based on your strengths and weaknesses. Topics include: SBA Loan requirements & application, traditional bank loans, lines of credit, and alternative lending programs.
This workshop will guide you through the human resource fundamentals, hiring, compliance, and employee management in California. You will learn:
-Why human resource matters for your small businesses (i.e., legal compliance, avoid costly penalties, employee retention, reduce turnover, hiring & performance management)
-Key California Labor Laws (i.e., overtime rules, meal & rest breaks, At-Will employment)
-Employee Classification - AB 5 Law (i.e., Independent Contractor vs. Employee)
-Hiring Laws & Best Practices (i.e., Ban-the-Box Law, Salary history ban, job posting requirements/SB 1162, diversity & anti-discrimination)
-Required New Hire Documents (i.e., IRS Tax Forms, California Tax Form, employee notice, workers' comp, sexual harassment prevention training)
-Employee Benefits & Retention (i.e., Affordable benefits for small businesses, retaining talent)
-Required Benefits in California (i.e., California Sick Leave & Time Off Requirements, retirement account)
-Employee Management & Compliance (i.e., performance management, final paycheck rules, harassment & discrimination prevention)
-Employee Terminating Process, and
-HR Tools & Resources for Small Businesses
Our January speaker is Dom Belza, Candidate for California Assembly District 3.
Join us for lunch and hear what Dom can do for the North state.
Meet and Greet is 11:00 AM.
If you would like to order lunch, do so before sitting down. Waiters will bring in our food during the meeting.
Meeting to start at 11:30 AM. more info...
For the first time in history, the U.S. workforce consists of five generations working side by side. Each generation brings unique experiences, values, and communication styles that shape how they interact with others in the workplace. Generational Diversity is designed to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, collaborate, and lead across generational lines, ensuring a harmonious, high-performing team.
Learning Objectives:
Understand Generational Differences: Recognize the core beliefs and biases that shape each generation's approach to work, communication, and teamwork.
Enhance Cross-Generational Communication: Develop strategies to foster understanding and effective dialogue among diverse generational groups.
Lead and Motivate Across Generations: Learn techniques to create an inclusive environment that leverages the strengths of each generation, improving team performance and engagement.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
Boost Team Collaboration: Reduce generational misunderstandings and friction, fostering a more cohesive and productive work environment.
Increase Employee Engagement:Tailor leadership strategies to meet the unique needs of each generation, resulting in higher morale and retention.
Drive Innovation: Tap into the diverse perspectives of each generation to encourage creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.
Ready to transform your team by embracing generational diversity? Register now and empower your organization to thrive in today’s multi-generational workforce!
Trainer Bio:Dr. Joc Clark has 25+ years of experience in leadership and organizational change. He specializes in strengths-based leadership and coaching, using experiential methods to foster collaboration and transformation. Joc holds a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development.
This 4-weeks series is designed to teach you how to utilize your financial statements to better manage and understand your business operations, cash flow, and profitability. Focus includes: interpreting and understanding your financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) hands-on exercise and case study; identifying cash flow cycle and how it impacts your business; learning how to calculate and use financial ratios to troubleshoot fiscal dangers, and analyzing trends to improve business performance; using financial tools to make good business decisions for effective spending and break-even analysis; knowing how to think critically when looking at pricing and costs; and developing forecasts and budgetary tools and techniques to improve profit. You can access free individual one-on-one business consulting simultaneously, or after the series.
Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business. This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and business owners in the beginning stage of bookkeeping (i.e., planning, have not yet purchased their system, or have purchased but not using). The trainer will guide you through the basics of accounting from identifying the best QuickBooks version for your business, to setting up your system, managing accounts, and using financial reports to manage your day-to-day activities. You can access free individual one-on-one consulting simultaneously, or after the series. This 4-weeks, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:
Week 1: February 4th: Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: February 11th: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: February 18th: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: February 25th: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes: Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!
Great leaders understand their strengths and use them to inspire, motivate, and drive their teams forward. This course helps participants identify their unique leadership strengths, apply them effectively, and foster collaboration for greater team success. Designed for professionals at all levels, this training provides valuable insights into leveraging personal strengths to maximize leadership impact.
Learning Objections:
Identify and validate your top five leadership strengths.
Develop strategies to optimize strengths for greater influence and effectiveness.
Leverage complementary strengths within teams to enhance collaboration.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
Improve leadership effectiveness by maximizing individual strengths.
Strengthen team dynamics through collaboration and trust.
Enhance communication and engagement for higher productivity.
Ready to unlock your leadership potential? Register today and take the next step in your leadership journey!
Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has over 25 years of experience in leadership and organizational change, specializing in strengths-based leadership and coaching. He holds a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development, using experiential methods to drive collaboration and transformation.
Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business. This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and business owners in the beginning stage of bookkeeping (i.e., planning, have not yet purchased their system, or have purchased but not using). The trainer will guide you through the basics of accounting from identifying the best QuickBooks version for your business, to setting up your system, managing accounts, and using financial reports to manage your day-to-day activities. You can access free individual one-on-one consulting simultaneously, or after the series. This 4-weeks, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:
Week 1: February 4th: Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: February 11th: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: February 18th: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: February 25th: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes: Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!
Leadership is more than just titles and techniques—it’s about authenticity. In a world where trust is the foundation of success, Authentic Leadership equips participants with the tools to lead by being true to themselves. This training focuses on aligning values, actions, and communication to foster genuine relationships and inspire trust, allowing leaders to make a lasting impact in their teams and organizations.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the Core of Authentic Leadership: Explore the principles of authenticity and how aligning values, behaviors, and actions builds trust.
Develop a Personal Leadership Mission: Craft a personal mission statement grounded in core values that guides leadership decisions and actions.
Enhance Trust and Credibility: Learn strategies to strengthen trust through transparent, values-driven leadership, and effective communication.
Why This Matters to Your Organization:
Build Trust Across Teams: Authentic leaders foster an environment of trust, leading to stronger collaboration, engagement, and morale.
Improve Leadership Impact:Aligning actions with core values ensures consistency, empowering leaders to inspire and motivate their teams.
Strengthen Organizational Culture:Cultivate a culture where transparency, trust, and integrity are at the forefront, leading to long-term success.
Ready to lead with authenticity and trust? Register today and transform your leadership approach by becoming the genuine, impactful leader your team needs!
Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has 25+ years of experience in leadership and organizational change. He specializes in strengths-based leadership and coaching, using experiential methods to foster collaboration and transformation. Joc holds a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development.
Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business. This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and business owners in the beginning stage of bookkeeping (i.e., planning, have not yet purchased their system, or have purchased but not using). The trainer will guide you through the basics of accounting from identifying the best QuickBooks version for your business, to setting up your system, managing accounts, and using financial reports to manage your day-to-day activities. You can access free individual one-on-one consulting simultaneously, or after the series. This 4-weeks, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:
Week 1: February 4th: Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: February 11th: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: February 18th: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: February 25th: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes: Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!
Workplace drama is draining—whether it’s a difficult colleague, a critical boss, or just the daily grind, it leaves many professionals feeling stuck and reactive. This interactive 3-hour workshop offers practical strategies to shift from frustration to clarity by helping participants identify unproductive patterns and step into more empowering roles. Ideal for professionals, team members, and managers ready to increase their self-awareness, improve collaboration, and lead with greater purpose.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize personal triggers and shift out of drama into constructive, empowering responses.
Apply the 3 Vital Questions® framework to make creative, purpose-driven decisions.
Improve communication and leadership by using the Creator, Challenger, and Coach roles.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
Reduce tension and emotional reactivity in workplace interactions.
Foster a more collaborative and emotionally intelligent team environment.
Improve decision-making, engagement, and overall work satisfaction.
Ready to move from workplace tension to purpose-driven leadership? Register today and discover the power of mindset transformation!
Trainer Bio:Laura Cootsona is a certified trainer for the 3 Vital Questions® and The Power of TED (The Empowerment Dynamic) frameworks. With over 30 years of experience as a management consultant—22 of them in Chico, CA—Laura empowers individuals and teams to work together more effectively and align their contributions with what matters most.
Accessing funding can be critical to successfully start, grow, and expand a small business, and getting approved for business loans is challenging in the current lending climate. This workshop provides step-by-step information on funding opportunities available for business owners and entrepreneurs. You will be guided through the process of pursuing business financing including what to consider before applying for a loan, the factors of evaluation that all lenders use when reviewing your loan requests and tips on how to prepare based on your strengths and weaknesses. Topics include: SBA Loan requirements & application, traditional bank loans, lines of credit, and alternative lending programs.
If your “business plan” is still living in your head (or on a napkin), this workshop is for you. In just two hours, you will shape your concept into a clear, focused business plan that speaks the language of banks, investors, and serious partners. We will tackle the real-world pieces that make or break a plan - packaging your funding request, breaking down capital expenses and working capital, defining your ideal customer, standing out from competitors, and showing that you and your team can execute - then connect it all to the numbers with sales projections, margins, and a simple digital marketing model using conversion rates and cost per click to build a believable marketing budget. You will walk out with a practical framework, filled-in notes about your own business, and the confidence to finish a plan you will be proud to present to a lender.
Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business. This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and business owners in the beginning stage of bookkeeping (i.e., planning, have not yet purchased their system, or have purchased but not using). The trainer will guide you through the basics of accounting from identifying the best QuickBooks version for your business, to setting up your system, managing accounts, and using financial reports to manage your day-to-day activities. You can access free individual one-on-one consulting simultaneously, or after the series. This 4-weeks, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:
Week 1: February 4th: Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: February 11th: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: February 18th: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: February 25th: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes: Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!
If you are planning to grow your business, brand clarity is a must! Focusing on your customers and target audience are vital to the success of your branding. We will define the meaning of branding, discuss branding ideas and tips, the difference between branding and marketing, why branding is important to your business and customers, how to create your brand and a branding plan, and how to successfully measure the results.
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This 4-part training series provides essential information to individuals thinking about starting a business and new business owners (in business one year or less). Topics include: Legal Requirements, Market Analysis, Cost Analysis, Funding Your Business, and Overview of the Business Plan - bringing it all together. You will learn the legal requirements for starting your business, how to assess your market and plan for direction, how to obtain funding, types of funding available, calculate start-up costs, and best practice for completing a business plan. You can access free individual one-on-one consulting simultaneously, or after the series.
This 4-weeks series is designed to teach you how to utilize your financial statements to better manage and understand your business operations, cash flow, and profitability. Focus includes: interpreting and understanding your financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) hands-on exercise and case study; identifying cash flow cycle and how it impacts your business; learning how to calculate and use financial ratios to troubleshoot fiscal dangers, and analyzing trends to improve business performance; using financial tools to make good business decisions for effective spending and break-even analysis; knowing how to think critically when looking at pricing and costs; and developing forecasts and budgetary tools and techniques to improve profit. You can access free individual one-on-one business consulting simultaneously, or after the series.
If your “business plan” is still living in your head (or on a napkin), this workshop is for you. In just two hours, you will shape your concept into a clear, focused business plan that speaks the language of banks, investors, and serious partners. We will tackle the real-world pieces that make or break a plan - packaging your funding request, breaking down capital expenses and working capital, defining your ideal customer, standing out from competitors, and showing that you and your team can execute - then connect it all to the numbers with sales projections, margins, and a simple digital marketing model using conversion rates and cost per click to build a believable marketing budget. You will walk out with a practical framework, filled-in notes about your own business, and the confidence to finish a plan you will be proud to present to a lender.
This 4-part training series provides essential information to individuals thinking about starting a business and new business owners (in business one year or less). Topics include: Legal Requirements, Market Analysis, Cost Analysis, Funding Your Business, and Overview of the Business Plan - bringing it all together. You will learn the legal requirements for starting your business, how to assess your market and plan for direction, how to obtain funding, types of funding available, calculate start-up costs, and best practice for completing a business plan. You can access free individual one-on-one consulting simultaneously, or after the series.
This 4-weeks series is designed to teach you how to utilize your financial statements to better manage and understand your business operations, cash flow, and profitability. Focus includes: interpreting and understanding your financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) hands-on exercise and case study; identifying cash flow cycle and how it impacts your business; learning how to calculate and use financial ratios to troubleshoot fiscal dangers, and analyzing trends to improve business performance; using financial tools to make good business decisions for effective spending and break-even analysis; knowing how to think critically when looking at pricing and costs; and developing forecasts and budgetary tools and techniques to improve profit. You can access free individual one-on-one business consulting simultaneously, or after the series.
Get your tickets to "A Night On Broadway" to experience a night of some of Broadway's best musical numbers performed by members of the Birdcage Theatre in a fundraising event directed by Catherine Amanda!
Come paint this beautiful winter landscape showcasing the amazing Northern Lights! Price includes an 18" Wooden Bear, step-by-step lesson, and all painting supplies! Please cancel 24 hours prior, or only credits will be given towards a future event.
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