Next Steps for Small Business event

On June 29, California Small Business Development Centers will present the
Next Steps for Small Business event to San Diego small businesses in a no-cost, professional
development road show bringing entrepreneurs the latest tips and techniques to maximize their
access to capital, practical social media marketing, international sales and selling to the
government.

The event is the fourth of 10 that will be held throughout the state in 2011 aimed at helping
small businesses focus on growth strategies that can help them build their business. A number
of high profile speakers from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Yelp, Vertical Response,
Grow Biz Media, Wright On Communications, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development
and the U.S. General Services Administration will be featured. In 2010 California Small
Business Development Centers (SBDC) provided more than 50,000 small businesses with free
consulting and low-cost seminars and conferences throughout the state.

“The Small Business Development Center is committed to helping San Diego’s economy by
creating events that provide attendees with business opportunities and contracts they can
pursue immediately,” said Sudershan Shaunak, director of the North San Diego County SBDC.