| Date | Event |
| 3/6/2026 -3/27/2026 | 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. more info... |
| 3/18/2026 | 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 more info... |
| 3/19/2026 | 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. more info... |
| 3/20/2026 | 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. more info... |
| 3/21/2026 | more info... |
| 3/21/2026 | more info... |
| 3/24/2026 | California Uniform Retail Food Facility Law requires re-certification of competence in Food Safety and Sanitation every 5 years. Passing the ServSafe® exam is necessary to renew your certification. Training includes National Restaurant Association ServSafe® Exam, Essentials book, Answer Sheet and Certificate. This training is recognized by the California Health Department and fulfills the State of California certification obligations. Learn the importance of food safety practices and how to implement them. The trainer is State certified. Participants must register and purchase books 3 weeks before training, to allow for book delivery and self-study. Seating is limited. Prepayment reserves your seat. more info... |
| 3/24/2026 -3/28/2026 | more info... |
| 3/26/2026 | 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. more info... |
| 3/27/2026 | 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. more info... |
| 3/28/2026 | more info... |
| 4/4/2026 | more info... |
| 4/9/2026 | In today’s fast-paced world, change is the only constant. Organizations and leaders must continuously adapt to shifts in technology, processes, and workforce dynamics. This course provides the skills and strategies to navigate and lead change effectively, helping professionals embrace transformation, overcome resistance, and build resilient teams ready for any challenge. Learning Objectives:
Why This Matters to You:
Ready to turn change into opportunity? Register now and empower your organization to thrive! Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has over 25 years of experience in leadership and organizational change, specializing in strengths-based leadership and coaching. With a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development, Joc helps teams build resilience and drive meaningful transformation. ETP members contact: etp@btte.edu more info... |
| 4/11/2026 -4/12/2026 | more info... |



