Welcome to the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce. We are dedicated to the growth of our member businesses and the community at large through active leadership in civic, cultural, legislative, and educational programs. We work closely with city officials, business leaders, and civic organizations to build a sound economic base and orderly growth that benefits our entire community. We invite you to see why we are “the trusted voice of business” in Fountain Valley. Members receive a wide range of benefits with their membership. To learn more, see Member Benefits.
Financial Fitness Bootcamp: 4-day Small Business Training
Class One – May 3
An overview of financial management for small business – why is it important?
The 7 Financial Terms Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Class Two – May 10
Pricing your products and services correctly – are you accounting for all your costs correctly?
The importance of cash flow and diagnosing and curing cash flow issues
Preparing and understanding your key financial reports – what they can tell you about your business
The process of developing financial projections and identifying and understanding your key assumptions
Understanding and using key financial ratios
Class Three – May 17
The fundamentals of managing your small business finances
Understanding your business model and optimizing it for financial success
Maintaining proper records to keep your business running smoothly
Implementing a financial tracking and accounting system
Class Four – May 24
Understanding the fundamentals of business credit
Understanding how lenders view your company from a financial perspective
Preparing your company for debt capital – what do you need to do and what information do you need to provide to a potential lender