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SBDC Eats: CFO and MHKO Startup Series

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Are you interested in starting your own Cottage Food Operation (CFO) or Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MHKO) and unsure of where to begin? As part of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC EATS Program, we will be hosting a FREE startup series to teach you how!

In just six weeks, you will gain the information and skills to start your very own food business.

Classes will be held every Wednesday, August 3-September 7 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. See schedule below:

Class One | Wednesday, August 3 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Starting and Owning a Business
Products and Meals
Market Research
Permits

Class Two | Wednesday, August 10 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Business Structures
Fictitious Business Name (FBN)
Business Licenses
Licensing and Permits

Class Three | Wednesday, August 17 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Recipe Conversions
Master Inventory List
Products

Class Four | Wednesday, August 24 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Cottage Food Operation Labels
Food Handlers Card
Managers Certification

Class Five | Wednesday, August 31 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Digital Marketing
Advertising
Analytics

Class Six | Wednesday, September 7 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Financial Management and Accounting
Financial Projections
Access to Capital
Financial Literacy

You will also have the opportunity to schedule a virtual, one-on-one, consultation with our Food/Restaurant consultant to discuss information tailored to your own business. You will be required to attend all six courses.


Contact Information

IESBDC
(951) 781-2345