Marcella was born and raised in the Bay Area and attended SJSU, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies. Since graduating, she has been able to serve the unhoused community and ...

A well-executed franchise program can catapult a sound business concept into a worldwide organization. 7-Eleven© operates over 56,000 stores in 18 countries. Subway© is operating over 44,000 shops in ...

Through this session, you will learn what a project is and why project management is important. You will understand the stages of project management and how to work through each stage. Finally, you ...

In this session, we'll learn what business operations are and why they're important for your small business. By understanding these basics, you can keep your business running smoothly and efficiently.

In this session, you will learn about the important role that effective leadership plays in managing and growing your business. You will also learn various techniques and skills to create your own ...

Communication is always essential. When so many things are in flux, your customers want to hear from people and businesses that matter to them. As a small business owner, you have the unique advantage ...

In this session, you will learn different ways to identify potential problems in your business. You will also learn techniques and skills to address the obstacles before they put you out of business.

This session will help you get your team ready for growth. Your growth plan should incorporate ongoing reviews of the business plan, appropriate delegation of authority, initiating appropriate ...

Once your business has started, you will face the challenge of making it grow. In this session, you will learn about some basic rules to follow before expanding. Before even thinking about growing ...

The type of space you need for your business is related to the goods or services you will be offering and the activities you will need to perform. It’s a good idea to make a list of your expected ...

As you travel along the road toward entrepreneurship, you will talk about your business to many different people and in many different situations. Sometimes it will be a formal business pitch, and ...

You launched your successful small business and now it is time to grow. In Growing a Business, we cover everything you need to know about turning your small business into a bigger business. This ...