Sonoma State University's new Entrepreneurship Center will present, "Managing in Tough Times," at its first Small and Family-Owned Business Breakfast Briefing Series on Friday, Jan. 25, 8:30-10 a.m., in room 1121 of the Jean and Charles Schulz Information Center on the university campus in Rohnert Park.
The seminar will focus on things businesses should do to recognize changes which adversely affect their business before they become catastrophic, says Center director Armand Gilinsky. The presentation will include ideas for dealing with the difficulties businesses often encounter in tough economic times.
"The Entrepreneurship Center's Breakfast Briefing series fills a need for small and family-owned businesses to solve cutting-edge problems," Gilinsky says.
The three presenters, Claire Calderon, Robert Dellenbach and Jean Hackenburg of the Telecom Valley Alliance, will cover a range of topics including recognizing the first signs of trouble, when and how to make difficult decisions regarding management changes or layoffs, and the legal obligations of management.
Business owners and students will receive information on how to save a failing business and prevent bankruptcy as well as how to stay out of trouble in the future.
On Feb. 22, the second Business Breakfast Briefing, will focus on "Legal Issues For Small and Family-Owned Businesses," and will be presented by Jeremy Olsan and Robert Rutherfurd of the law firm, Anderson, Zeigler, Disharoon, Gallagher & Gray.
On March 22, John Fruin, CFO of the internet provider Accerra and also principal in the Hanson Financial Group, will present, "Using Financial Statements."
Seminar fees are $25 per person and can be paid in advance to: Sonoma State University Entrepreneurship Center, School of Business, 1801 E. Cotati Ave. Rohnert Park, CA 94928, or at the door.
For reservations or questions, call the Entrepreneurship Center at (707) 664-2387.
