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8:30a SCV MasterMinds
Info: SBDC MasterMinds in the Santa Clarita Valley is a small business and entrepreneurial training and business development group facilitated by the Small Business Development Center. Members meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesday and focus on supporting one another through open discussion and collaboration to increase chances of success and magnitude of success. All local business-minded individuals are invited to attend and join SBDC MasterMinds.
Facilitator: Charlie Yacoobian
Sign Up: For more information or to register, please email us at sbdc@canyons.edu or call us at 661.362.5900.
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5:30p Goldman Sachs - 10,000 Small Businesses Applications for Cohort 6 Being Accepted
Info: Deadline to Apply is February 15th.
Learn more about Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Long Beach City College. The program is designed to give local small business owners across the greater Los Angeles area resources to grow.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses helps small businesses create jobs and economic opportunity by providing entrepreneurs with greater access to business education, financial capital and business support services. Participants in the program will gain practical business knowledge and skills that can be put to work immediately, such as contract negotiation, marketing, accounting and people management.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
To learn more about the program please attend one of our informational sessions.
Dates:
- Wed, Feb. 1 – 5:30 pm – 7:00pm – @ LBCC
- Fri, Feb. 3 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am – @ LBCC
- Wed, Feb. 8 - 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ 309 Pine
- Fri, Feb.10 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Wed, Feb. 15 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ 309 Pine
- Wed, Feb. 22 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ 100 Oceangate, Suite P200
- Fri, Feb.24 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Wed, Feb. 29 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ LBCC
Meet some of our past scholars: Videos
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6p Business Boot Camp for Existing Businesses-CANCELLED-
Info: Whether you are an established business owner of if you’re interested in starting a business for the first time, sign up for the Business Boot Camp. This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge needed for success! Our program uses NxLevel training materials and includes up to five one hour review sessions as needed at no charge to help you progress through the program. After every two or three sessions, one of our business counselors will review your progress and assist you with any areas that need extra attention. The NxLevel training program was originally developed by the University of Colorado and is now administered by NxLevel, a non-profit foundation dedicated to the education of entrepreneurs. Since 1996, more than 80,000 participants have completed NxLevel training in the United States. Upon completion of the class, you will have a working business plan for your venture.
Instructor: Beckie Walker
Sign Up: Payment is required please call 310-973-3177.
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6p Small Business Orientation
Info: This workshop will provide new clients with information about the Small Business Development Center such as, the different services and workshops offered at the center. In addition, the basics of a business start-up will be provided.
Instructor: Peter Rech
Sign Up: To register please call 310-973-3177.
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9a CANCELLED - LinkedIn for Beginners - COC - 2/2/12
Info: Do you have a LinkedIn account but don’t know what to do? Have you wanted to set up a LinkedIn account but don’t know how to set one up? In this two-hour hands-on workshop in a computer lab, you’ll learn how to set up your LinkedIn Profile Account, and how it will help you grow your business. Held in a computer lab with limited seating.
Instructor: Diana Meyer
Sign Up: For questions or to register please contact the SBDC at 661.362-5900 or via email at sbdc@canyon.edu
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10a Understanding Your Business Website
Info: If you have always wanted to build a website but thought it was too hard, then this is the workshop for you. We will teach you how to build a basic website no matter your level of proficiency. We will show you the tools that will take to make a functional website that will attract customers.
Sign Up: All attendees MUST pre-register by calling 562-938-5051. Pre-registration and payment is required ahead of time due to limited seating. Acceptable methods of card payment is Visa/Mastercard. Cash and checks are accepted (in-person registration only). Refunds will be given if registration cancellations are made 24 hours in advance.
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7p Developing Your Business Plan - Part 2
Info: Create your business plan with the easy, simple and GUIDED approach! The GUIDED Business Plan™ workshop simplifies the process so you leave the workshop with an actual plan of action. The two-part, 6-hour workshop is not just a seminar or lecture—you start writing a solid foundation of your business plan in class. A business development specialist will help you describe your business goals and determine your funding needs to get started. You will have a basic understanding of how to launch your business and receive resources to continue working on your plan on your own
This is a 2 day seminar, 3 hours each day. Registration for both days is required.
Part 1 – January 31, 2012
Part 2 – February 2, 2012
Sign Up: Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. To register call (213) 674-2696 or sbdc.contact@pcrcorp.org Acceptable methods of payment: Check or debit/credit card.
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9a New Client Orientation - COC - 2/03/12
Info: This orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business. You will learn about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. We offer the New Client Orientation free of charge to all new clients.
Instructor: Connie Sparks
Sign Up: Please email us at sbdc@canyons.edu or call us at 661.362.5900 to register.
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9:30a Goldman Sachs - 10,000 Small Businesses Applications for Cohort 6 Being Accepted
Info:
Deadline to Apply is February 15th.
Learn more about Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Long Beach City College. The program is designed to give local small business owners across the greater Los Angeles area resources to grow.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses helps small businesses create jobs and economic opportunity by providing entrepreneurs with greater access to business education, financial capital and business support services. Participants in the program will gain practical business knowledge and skills that can be put to work immediately, such as contract negotiation, marketing, accounting and people management.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
To learn more about the program please attend one of our informational sessions.
Dates:
- Fri, Feb. 3 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am – @ LBCC
- Wed, Feb. 8 - 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ 309 Pine
- Fri, Feb.10 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Wed, Feb. 15 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ 309 Pine
- Wed, Feb. 22 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ 100 Oceangate, Suite P200
- Fri, Feb.24 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Wed, Feb. 29 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ LBCC
Meet some of our past scholars: Videos
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6p Blueprint for Social Media Success
Info: Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):
- Create a Marketing Plan that Encompasses the
Effective Use of Social Media
- Review Successful Business Cases with
Implemented Social Media Platforms
- Develop Content that Resonates with your Target
Demographic
- Learn to Grow Potential Client Awareness of your
Brand Strategy
Facilitator: Monica Rayes
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10a CANCELLED Franchising 101
Info: CANCELLED
Franchising 101 will provide and overview on the industry from the history of franchising to the current trends in the business sector. Additional topics covered include: understanding the language of the industry, how to determine if you would be a good franchisee, what to consider before you invest in a franchise and how to finance your franchise business.
Overview
- What it is, what it’s not
- The world of Franchising
- History
- Franchising a Unique Industry
- Franchising Alphabet Soup -( i.e. FDD, Item 19, Unit, The IFA)
- Business Formats
- Technology and Franchising
- What to consider before investing in a Franchise
- Financing a Franchise
Sign Up: Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. To register call (213) 674-2696 or sbdc.contact@pcrcorp.org. Acceptable methods of payment: Check or debit/credit card.
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6p Grow Your Business Days
Info: Learn how to grow your business with Every Door Direct Mail from the Postal Service in this informative seminar.
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7p Business Legal Issues
Info: In this three hour interactive survey course you will learn the basics of the law as applicable to starting or operating a small business. Discussion of forming a business entity, the use of contracts, employment issues, real estate issues, tort lawsuits, hiring an attorney, dispute resolution and other topics raised by participants. Our goal is to help you to understand some of the key relevant issues in an attempt to de-mystify the law, give you some tools to do research and help you decide when you need to hire an attorney.
This is a 1day seminar for 3 hours.
Sign Up: Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. To register call (213) 674-2696 or sbdc.contact@pcrcorp.org Acceptable methods of payment: Check or debit/credit card.
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9a Veterans Small Business Expo 2012
Info: LA Chapter Elite SDVOB Network
Agenda
Registration will commence at 8:30am.
Coffee and pastries will be available during registration.
This one day event is designed for Veteran Owned and Small Businesses to gain the knowledge and create necessary networking opportunities to make your business successful! The Agenda will include an Exhibit Hall of Small Business Resources and Educational Panels.
Educational Panels
Government Contracting
Supplier Diversity
Lender Roundtable
Pre– Registration is REQUIRED. Please register online at: www.vboc-ca.org
Click for PDF : Veterans Small Business Expo 2012
Sign Up: For More Information Please Contact: Mona Azevedo, 916-393-1690 or mazevedo@vboc-ca.org
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9a “Legal Challenges and Minefields”
Info: SBDC Hosted by CSULA Presents “Legal Challenges and Minefields”
Jennifer Post and Kristin C. Hiibner, Ph.D. present the “Legal Challenges and Minefields” workshop that will cover top concerns for technology companies such as:
- Starting A Company While Your Currently Employed By A Potential Competitor.
- Disclosing Inventions Without A Non-Disclosure Agreement or before A Patent Application Is Filed.
- Problems in Capital Raising and Staying Within the Law.
- Choosing The Wrong Corporate Entity and Failing To Follow Corporate Formalities.
- Failing to Understand Equity And Inappropriate Use of Equity.
- Waiting Or Not Considering Intellectual Property Protection And Using Other’s Intellectual Property.
- Failing To Work Effectively With Attorneys.
- Thinking Legal Problems Can Be Solved Later.
In addition, the workshop will discuss working within University Policies and Procedures concerning inventions and intellectual property rights; and updates in “crowd sourcing” capital and fundraising trends.
Jennifer Post is a corporate, securities and finance attorney. Her firm represents emerging growth companies, their founders and investors. The firm’s practice includes corporate formation, equity and debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, stock compensation plans, intellectual property licensing, IPOs, stock exchange listings and SEC compliance. Ms. Post frequently acts as outside general counsel to her clients. The Law Office of Jennifer A. Post handles both U.S. and international transactions of all sizes representing companies, individuals and institutions. www.jpostlaw.com
Kristin C. Hiibner, Ph.D., is an intellectual property attorney with the law firm of Sheldon Mak & Anderson, specializing in patents, trademarks, trade secrets, licensing, opinion writing and risk management. Kristin has a Ph.D. in Chemistry and represents companies in a variety of technologies including chemistry, biotechnology, medical devices, and internet based industries. Also an instructor of Biotechnology Law and Regulation at CSU, Channel Islands, she is a frequent presenter on intellectual property topics. More information about Kristin and her firm, Sheldon Mak & Anderson can be found at www.usip.com
CSULA MAP: Please click on the link to view and download a map to CSULA. The Engineering and Technology Building is listed on this map as #11. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/maps/cslamap.php
PARKING: Visitor/Daily Parking is available with the use of a valid daily permit purchased from permit dispensers machines conveniently located in Lots 1, 2, 5, 7, and 11, Parking Structure A (all levels), Parking Structure B (C-Level) and Parking Structure C (top level).
Daily permits must be displayed face-up on the driver’s side dash with the valid date/time shown. Failure to display your permit correctly may be plausible cause for citation.
Costs for Daily Permits are as follows:
1 hour and 15 minutes – $1.00 / 2 hours and 15 minutes – $2.00 / 4 1/2 hours – $3.00 / All Day – $6.00
Parking information is also available at the Welcome Center located on Paseo Rancho Castilla and Campus Road; the Information Kiosk located at the west entrance of the Administration Building; or, at the Parking & Transportation Service Center located south of Lot 3.
Sign Up: For more information or to register, please contact Lily Nguyen (323)343-5604 | lily@csulasbdc.org or Hasmik Simon (323)343-4516 hasmik@csulasbdc.org. You may also learn more at www.calstatela.edu/ecst/sbdc/eventsnseminars.php
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10a Small Business Orientation
Info: This workshop will provide new clients with information about the Small Business Development Center such as, the different services and workshops offered at the center. In addition, the basics of a business start-up will be provided.
Instructor: LauraLee Garinger
Sign Up: To register please call 310-973-3177.
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1p Angel Funding for Entrepreneurs
Info: Learn more about angel investing at this informative workshop. A free copy of Finding an Angel Investor by The Planning Shop, an investor presentation template, worksheets for valuation of your company, evaluating angel groups, term sheets, positioning
& market analysis and Angelsoft templates for marketing to angel investors.
A combination of discussion & hands on role playing to make you better prepared to win over angel investors. The following topics will be dicussed:
What an Angel Investor will do for you. How to find an Angel Investor. Make yourself a good catch. The Pitch. Valuation. The Term Sheet. Due Diligence. After the Deal. Troubleshooting. Why won’t they fund? Not reaching milestones. Relationship problems.
Instructor: Michael Grimshaw
Sign Up: A minimum of 5 people is required to hold the class. Payment is required please call 310-973-3177.
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5:30p Goldman Sachs - 10,000 Small Businesses Applications for Cohort 6 Being Accepted
Info:
Deadline to Apply is February 15th.
Learn more about Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Long Beach City College. The program is designed to give local small business owners across the greater Los Angeles area resources to grow.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses helps small businesses create jobs and economic opportunity by providing entrepreneurs with greater access to business education, financial capital and business support services. Participants in the program will gain practical business knowledge and skills that can be put to work immediately, such as contract negotiation, marketing, accounting and people management.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
To learn more about the program please attend one of our informational sessions.
Dates:
- Wed, Feb. 8 - 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ 309 Pine
- Fri, Feb.10 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Wed, Feb. 15 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ 309 Pine
- Wed, Feb. 22 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ 100 Oceangate, Suite P200
- Fri, Feb.24 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Wed, Feb. 29 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ LBCC
Meet some of our past scholars: Videos
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6p QuickBooks Level 3-Track Inventory
Info: Learn how to track inventory, manage bank accounts and make payroll decisions. Topics tracking inventory items, adjusting physical counts, reconciling the bank account, and setting up the payroll function.
Instructor: Roanld Amie
Sign Up: A minimum of 5 people is required to hold the class. Payment is required please call 310-973-3177.
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6p Basics on Importing to the U.S.
Info:
Importing products into the United States can be difficult without appropriate knowledge of the procedures involved. This seminar will give an overview of the process of importing a product, including topics such as the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS), types of duties, and managing warehouses and foreign trade zones.
Seminar Topics:
- Country of Origin
- Product Classification
- Customs Entry
- Customs Duties
- Terms of Sale
- Landed Cost and Shipping
- Warehousing
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9a QuickBooks Boot Camp
Info: New to QuickBooks or have little bookkeeping experience? This one day course will help you get started on the right foot using this easy-to-learn accounting software. After taking this course you will learn about File Set Up, Software Use and Inputting Transactions, bookkeeping terminiology and basics such as: assets and liabilities, debits and credits, accounts recievable/payable, cash vs. accrual, and financial statements
Sign Up: All attendees MUST pre-register by calling 562-938-5051. Pre-registration and payment is required ahead of time due to limited seating. Acceptable methods of card payment is Visa/Mastercard. Cash and checks are accepted (in-person registration only). Refunds will be given if registration cancellations are made 24 hours in advance.
**If registering after January 27, workshop fee is $199.
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6:45p Legal: Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights
Info: The workshop will cover how business people can protect their logos, pictures, stories, inventions, and other intellectual property.
Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):
* Copyright basics;
* Trademark basics;
* Patent basics;
* Trade secret basics.
Facilitator: Robert Klepa
Sign Up: 
Register
There is no wait-list and no on-site registration.
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7p Social Media Marketing Basics
Info: Learn how to leverage the power of social networking to increase online brand presence, attract new customers and manage relationships with current customers through this dynamic presentation which will cover the 101 of using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogging, and Video to market your business.
This is a 1day seminar for 3 hours.
Sign Up: Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. To register call (213) 674-2696 or sbdc.contact@pcrcorp.org Acceptable methods of payment: Check or debit/credit card.
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8:30a Business Health Care / Insurance Update - COC - 2/10/12
Info: What Healthcare Reform Means to California Small Businesses
Mark your calendars!
The Small Business Development Center Hosted by College of the Canyons, and Small Business Majority are holding a free listening session to help local small business owners and self-employed entrepreneurs learn what the new healthcare law, the Affordable Care Act, means for small business.
A panel of experts will focus on both federal and state provisions to help local small businesses understand how the law will affect them.
Topics include:
- Small business tax credits—who’s eligible for them and how to claim them
- State Health Insurance Exchange
- High-risk Pools
- Shared Responsibility
- Cost Containment
- Small Employer Wellness Programs
- Tools and resources available for small businesses interested in learning more about the law
A question and answer period will follow.
A continental breakfast will be served.
Speakers will include national and local small business and healthcare experts.
There is a new tax credit for small businesses offering health insurance…. Are you capitalizing on it?
Sign Up: Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/7tfloem
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9:30a Goldman Sachs - 10,000 Small Businesses Applications for Cohort 6 Being Accepted
Info:
Deadline to Apply is February 15th.
Learn more about Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Long Beach City College. The program is designed to give local small business owners across the greater Los Angeles area resources to grow.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses helps small businesses create jobs and economic opportunity by providing entrepreneurs with greater access to business education, financial capital and business support services. Participants in the program will gain practical business knowledge and skills that can be put to work immediately, such as contract negotiation, marketing, accounting and people management.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
To learn more about the program please attend one of our informational sessions.
Dates:
- Fri, Feb.10 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Wed, Feb. 15 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ 309 Pine
- Wed, Feb. 22 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ 100 Oceangate, Suite P200
- Fri, Feb.24 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Wed, Feb. 29 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ LBCC
Meet some of our past scholars: Videos
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10a CANCELLED - Quick Books Level 2 - For Current Users -COC-2/10/12
Info: This QuickBooks workshop is for current users only. Your will learn how to more effectively use this powerful accounting software program to help you effectively run your business. Learn simple yet powerful techniques to better manage your finances including how to work with item lists, set up online banking, and reconcile your checking accounts. Learn how to create useful reports and how to export them to Excel. This class is presented in a computer lab with seating limited to 14 attendees.
Instructor: Crystalynn Shelton
Sign Up: Preregistration is required. Seating is limited and advance payment reserves your seat. Classes without sufficient paid preregistration are subject to cancellation. Please call the SBDC at 661.362.5900 or by email at sbdc@canyons.edu.
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10a Accessing Capital- Finding Funding for Your Business - COC - 2/10/12
Info: If you want/need a loan to start or build your business, or if you need some financial help to survive this recession, this workshop is for you. Learn the 5 C’s of credit so you will know what lenders are looking for when considering lending you money. You will recieve information about available small business loan programs assinged to assist businesses during a recesiion. lasly, you will learn about the importance of havin a well thought out business plan when asking for credit or loan consideration form a bank or other lenders.
Instructor: Connie Sparks
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9a Mastering QuickBooks I: The Basics
Info: This workshop will take you through the basic set-up functions when utilizing QuickBooks. You will further learn invoicing, receiving payments, making deposits, cash memos, cash sales, and estimates.
This class will be taught on Windows-based computers; users do not need to bring their own software to take this workshop.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN USB Flash Drive to save all your work.
Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):
Company set-up
Invoicing
Receiving payments
Making deposits
Credit Memos and Cash Sales
Facilitator: Miriam Aguilar
Sign Up: Register LIMITED SEATING – REGISTRATION REQUIRED. No on-site registration.
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9a LinkedIn for Beginners - COC - 2/13/12
Info: Do you have a LinkedIn account but don’t know what to do? Have you wanted to set up a LinkedIn account but don’t know how to set one up? In this two-hour hands-on workshop in a computer lab, you’ll learn how to set up your LinkedIn Profile Account, and how it will help you grow your business. Held in a computer lab with limited seating.
Instructor: Diana Meyer
Sign Up: For questions or to register please contact the SBDC at 661.362-5900 or via email at sbdc@canyon.edu
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10a Guided Business Plan™
Info: Is your banker, investor or partner requesting your business plan? Attend the GUIDED Business Plan™ workshop to write a plan that engages your reader. During the 4-hour session you will write the first draft of the Executive Summary of your business plan. We prompt you to write the first words that come to mind. By encouraging brainstorming, we remove the focus of trying to craft the perfect sentence for your business plan. You accomplish more in a shorter time period. Our facilitators are able to quickly analyze a range of business models to provide constructive advice. Create your business plan the easy, simple and GUIDED way.
Sign Up: Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. To register call (213) 674-2696 or sbdc.contact@pcrcorp.org Acceptable methods of payment: Check or debit/credit card
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9a CANCELLED - How to Successfully Start Your New Business - COC - 2/14/12
Info: This hands-on workshop will help you get started quickly as you learn the steps necessary to successfully launch your new business. Learn to prepare a written plan you can use to build and grow a profitable business. Learn the best way to structure your business as you identify and focus on the key marketing, sales and financial issues of your business and how to bring it all together. This powerful event has helped many entrepreneurs just like you achieve success.
Instructor: Connie Sparks
Sign Up: Please contact the SBDC at 661.362.5900 or at sbdc@canyons.edu to register.
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6p Are You Ready to Start a Business?--CANCELLED--
Info: This workshop will take you through all the steps that are essential in starting a small business including home-based businesses. Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur, tax and license requirements, and more. You will also learn how to structure a business plan, which is critical in starting a small business and to obtain a business loan. Learn everything you need to start your business in this information-packed session!
Instructor: Charlie Lowe
Sign Up: A minimum of 5 people is required to hold the class. Payment is required please call 310-973-3177.
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6p Forming the Right Legal Structure
Info: One of the first decisions that you will have to make as a buisness owner is how the company should be structured. This decision will have long-term implications, so consult with an accountant and attorney to help you select the form of ownership that is right for you. In making a choice, you will want to take into account the following:
- Your vision regarding the size and nature of your business.
- Number of employees.
- Type of business operation.
- Legal restrictions.
- The level of control you wish to have.
- The level of “structure” you are willing to deal with.
- The business’s vulnerability to lawsuits.
- Tax implications of the different ownership structures.
- Expected profit (or loss) of the business and capital needs.
- Whether or not you need to re-invest earnings into the business.
- Length of business operation.
Instructor: Daniel Hancuff
Sign Up: To register please call 310-973-3177.
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7p Marketing Your Business - Part 1
Info: Marketing elements such as resources, information, tips and ideas to help you market your business successfully. The importance of creating marketing plan for your business and how to establish one. How to determine a marketing budget and learn to prepare one.
This is a 2 day seminar, 3 hours each day.
Sign Up: Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. To register call (213) 674-2696 or sbdc.contact@pcrcorp.org Acceptable methods of payment: Check or debit/credit card.
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8:30a SCV MasterMinds
Info: SBDC MasterMinds in the Santa Clarita Valley is a small business and entrepreneurial training and business development group facilitated by the Small Business Development Center. Members meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesday and focus on supporting one another through open discussion and collaboration to increase chances of success and magnitude of success. All local business-minded individuals are invited to attend and join SBDC MasterMinds.
Facilitator: Charlie Yacoobian
Sign Up: For more information or to register, please email us at sbdc@canyons.edu or call us at 661.362.5900.
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9a CANCELLED - How to Successfully Start Your New Business - COC - 2/15/12
Info: This hands-on workshop will help you get started quickly as you learn the steps necessary to successfully launch your new business. Learn to prepare a written plan you can use to build and grow a profitable business. Learn the best way to structure your business as you identify and focus on the key marketing, sales and financial issues of your business and how to bring it all together. This powerful event has helped many entrepreneurs just like you achieve success.
Instructor: Connie Sparks
Sign Up: Please contact the SBDC at 661.362.5900 or at sbdc@canyons.edu to register.
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9a GSA Getting on the GSA Schedule
Info: The Los Angeles District of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a variety of classes for business owners in our Training Room, located at 330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 1200, Glendale, CA 91203.
View the Los Angeles SBA online calendar at: http://web.sba.gov/calendar/public/index.cfm?rc=0914
GSA Getting on the GSA Schedule
Presented by U.S. GSA & L.A. County PTAC
This course reviews the fundamentals of the GSA Acquisition process; how to identify schedules & item numbers; analysis of the application process; use of GSA website & schedules for marketing to GSA, DoD and other federal agencies.
Sign Up: To register e-mail: osb@isd.lacounty.gov or call: 855-230-6430.
Registration for all our classes is required.
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10a Small Business Orientation
Info: This workshop will provide new clients with information about the Small Business Development Center such as, the different services and workshops offered at the center. In addition, the basics of a business start-up will be provided.
Sign Up: To register please call 310-973-3177.
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10a Engagement Marketing: Email + Social = Success - COC - 2/15/12
Info: Building lasting relationships with your existing customers and members drives business success. Using social media to complement these efforts is the cornerstone of any Engagement Marketing strategy. Now that you’re using social media to engage a broader audience, how can you combine all efforts, in order to drive measureable business results in a way that increases your overall productivity? This seminar will teach you how small organizations can grow and engage their network of Fans, Followers, and email subscribers by:
- Integrating your current email marketing efforts and key social networks to drive awareness and promotional campaigns;
- Sharing engaging content and other promotions that amplify your word of mouth, keeping you top of mind and making it simple for customers to share your message;
- Effectively measure network growth, engagement, and impact in a way that meets – and exceeds – your organization’s success formula.
Instructor: Kelly Flint
Sign Up: Register online at: : http://tinyurl.com/6rdm4vd For questions or to register please contact the SBDC at 661.362-5900 or via email at sbdc@canyon.edu
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1:30p Supercharging Your Facebook Marketing - COC - 2/15/12
Info: It’s no secret that Facebook has become a huge part of how people interact with each other, share ideas and recommendations, and interact with the brands they like. Too many businesses aren’t seeing results from their Facebook marketing efforts because they are posting content without a plan for turning “fans” into customers and advocates.
In this seminar, you’ll learn:
- Why Facebook is important to your business
- The difference between posting and marketing on Facebook
- Drive more “likes,” more “shares,” and more business
- Plan: driving repeat business and amplifying word of mouth with a great offer!
- Publish: sharing your message easily to stay top-of-mind with others (engage!)
- Promote: growing your business and measuring results.
You’ll also learn 10 best practices that you can do today to supercharge your Facebook marketing and take that word-of-mouth marketing to the next level.
Instructor: Kelly Flint
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3p Introduction to International Importing and Exporting
Info:
Introduction to International Importing and Exporting is presented by SBDC director Ray Bowman. The workshop is a practical introduction to the business basics importing and exporting. Topics include logistics, documents, contract administration, terminology, quality control and payment procedures. The workshop will be 3-5 p.m., Feb. 15 and will be offered the third Wednesday of each month.
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5:30p Goldman Sachs - 10,000 Small Businesses Applications for Cohort 6 Being Accepted
Info:
Deadline to Apply is February 15th.
Learn more about Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Long Beach City College. The program is designed to give local small business owners across the greater Los Angeles area resources to grow.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses helps small businesses create jobs and economic opportunity by providing entrepreneurs with greater access to business education, financial capital and business support services. Participants in the program will gain practical business knowledge and skills that can be put to work immediately, such as contract negotiation, marketing, accounting and people management.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
To learn more about the program please attend one of our informational sessions.
Dates:
- Wed, Feb. 15 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ 309 Pine
- Wed, Feb. 22 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ 100 Oceangate, Suite P200
- Fri, Feb.24 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Wed, Feb. 29 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – @ LBCC
Meet some of our past scholars: Videos
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6p QuickBooks Level 4-Business Reports
Info: Learn how to prepare business reports. Topics include journal entries, general ledger, preparing financial statements, and budgeting.
Instructor: Ronald Amie
Sign Up: A minimum of 5 people is required to hold the class. Payment is required please call 310-973-3177
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6p QuickBooks Level I - COC - 2/15/2012
Info: This hand-on “at a computer” 3-hour workshop will teach you how to effectively use QuickBooks to profitably run you business. Lear simple yet powerful technique to manage your finances including how to set up a chart of accounts and year-end Profit & Loss Statement. Presented in a lab with limited seating. For beginners and current users.
Instructor: Crystalynn Shelton
Sign Up: For more information or to register for this training please call us at 661.362.5900 or email us at sbdc@canyons.edu
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6p Fundamentals of Exporting
Info: Seminar Description:
This is a must-take opportunity for new exporters to gain an understanding of the export process. Topics will include INCO Terms and other technical terms used in international trade, setting up your business, logistics and insurance.
Seminar Topics:
- Setting up Your Business
- INCO Terms and Other Technical Terms
- Logistics and Shipping
- Insurance for Your Shipments
Sign-up:
Registration is required.
Click Here to Register
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9a Women Owned Small Business Certification (WOSB)
Info: Presented by VEDC- Women’s Business Center
Want to become a Certified Woman-Owned Business? Learn how to become certified and develop specific strategies to maximize the opportunities made available through the U.S. SBA’s Woman-Owned Small Business Program. Discover how to promote your company to major corporations that are actively seeking to conduct business with a Woman-Owned Business. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Certification validates that the business is 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women.
Sign Up: To register e-mail Lorena at: lflores@vedc.org or call: 818-907-9922
Registration for all our classes is required.
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1p Understanding Business Financials
Info: Presented by Kelly Rolfe Financial Services
If you own a business or are starting a business you need to understand your financial responsibilities in running your business. Come join us to learn the important financials relating to business, including how to read financial statements, tax responsibilities, budget & bookkeeping responsibilities.
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4:30p YEP Spring Kickoff Meeting - COC - 02/16/12
Info: Come join us for the YEP Spring Kickoff Event. This will be a great way to gain knowledge and interact with business minded individuals. You don’t want to miss out! Food will be provided free of charge!
Sign Up: Get involved today! Young Entrepreneurs Program (YEP) participants must be 14 – 27 years old. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/8xd45p5. For more information please email us at sbdc@canyons.edu or call us at 661.362.5900.
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7p Marketing Your Business - Part 2
Info: Marketing elements such as resources, information, tips and ideas to help you market your business successfully. The importance of creating marketing plan for your business and how to establish one. How to determine a marketing budget and learn to prepare one.
This is a 2 day seminar, 3 hours each day.
Part 1 – February 14, 2012
Part 2 – February 16, 2012
Sign Up: Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. To register call (213) 674-2696 or sbdc.contact@pcrcorp.org Acceptable methods of payment: Check or debit/credit card.
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8a Holiday Closure - Office Closed
Info: In Observance of Lincoln’s Birthday, the SBDC office will be closed. We will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
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8:30a Consultant Support Group*
Info:
Consultant Support Group is presented by SBDC advisor Joe Huggins and is an ongoing group for established consultants and those who are interested in entering the field. It will cover topics and issues they will encounter when working for clients and businesses. The group will be 8:30-9:30 a.m., Feb. 17 and meet the third Friday of each month.
*Pre-approval is required for participation.
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9a “SBIR / STTR – Making Connections”
Info: Dr. Marie Talnack will present the “SBIR / STTR – Making Connections” workshop to assist in informing Universities and Small Business on how to work together to take full advantage of the SBIR STTR Government program. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is the federal government’s largest R&D grants program targeted to the small business community. With over $2.5 billion available annually, it is arguably the best source of nondilutive risk capital available to help fund the development of promising new technologies.
Visitor/Daily Parking is available with the use of a valid daily permit purchased from permit
dispensers machines conveniently located in Lots 1, 2, 5, 7, and 11, Parking Structure A (all
levels), Parking Structure B (C-Level) and Parking Structure C (top level). 2 hours and 15
minutes $2.00 | 4 1/2 hours $3.00
“SBIR / STTR – MAKING CONNECTIONS”
Sign Up: For more information or to register, please contact Lily Nguyen (323)343-5604 (email) lily@csulasbdc.org or Hasmik Simon (323)343-4516 (email) hasmik@csulasbdc.org.
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1p Entrepreneurial Academy
Info:
Topics will include an introduction to the entrepreneurial mindset, the planning stages, products and pricing, marketing practices, managing sales, operations and HR, legal considerations, financing, and funding sources. The Academy will be held 1-3 p.m., Feb. 17 and will meet the third Friday of each month.
Pre-approval is required for participation.
Presented by: Joe Huggins, SBDC advisor
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9a Biz @ Home Expo - COC - 2/18/12
Info: Start, improve, or grow your home-based business at Biz @ Home Expo on Saturday February 18 (9 am – 5 pm) and February 19 (10 am – 4 pm) at the Hyatt Regency Valencia in Santa Clarita.
- Over 65 exhibitors with the right business opportunities, products, services, and information for your venture.
- Biz@Home University – home=based business educational seminars.
- Biz@Home Showcase – informative presentations and demonstrations
- Special offers, drawings, and prizes
Sponsor, exhibitor and advertiser opportunities available.
Sign Up: For information and registration www.bizathomeexpo.com or 661.255.7063. Online ticket sales start 12/1/11.
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10a Biz @ Home Expo - COC - 2/19/12
Info: Start, improve, or grow your home-based business at Biz @ Home Expo on Saturday February 18 (9 am – 5 pm) and February 19 (10 am – 4 pm) at the Hyatt Regency Valencia in Santa Clarita.
- Over 65 exhibitors with the right business opportunities, products, services, and information for your venture.
- Biz@Home University – home=based business educational seminars.
- Biz@Home Showcase – informative presentations and demonstrations
- Special offers, drawings, and prizes
Sponsor, exhibitor and advertiser opportunities available.
Sign Up: For information and registration www.bizathomeexpo.com or 661.255.7063. Online ticket sales start 12/1/11.
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8a Holiday Closure - Office Closed
Info: In observance of Washington’s Birthday, the SBDC office at Long Beach City College will be closed. We will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
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8:30a OFFICE CLOSED - President's Day
Info: Our office will be closed in observance of President’s Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 21st from 8:30am-5:30pm.
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6p Basics on Importing to the U.S.
Info: Importing products into the United States can be difficult without appropriate knowledge of the procedures involved. This seminar will give an overview of the process of importing a product, including topics such as the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS), types of duties, and managing warehouses and foreign trade zones.
Seminar Topics:
- Country of Origin
- Product Classification
- Customs Entry
- Customs Duties
- Terms of Sale
- Landed Cost and Shipping
- Warehousing
Sign Up:
Registration is required.
Click Here to Register
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9a Keys to the SBA Loan Process - Culver City
Info: LIMITED SEATING – REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
This workshop will cover the hidden factors of getting an SBA-backed loan.
Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):
Learn and understand the 10 major benefits of getting an SBA-backed loan.
Learn the five KEYS to getting your loan funded.
What it takes for the lender to work on your first loan.
How to make your loan package stand out ahead of others.
Facilitator: Jeffrey Francis
Sign Up: Register No on-site registration. Bring print-out of event confirmation.
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9a Federal and State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar
Info: Presented by the IRS and the California EDD Tax office
You will learn about California payroll reporting requirements, including forms, employer obligations, reporting, payment requirements, independent contractor reporting requirements, electronic filing and payment requirements and options. Additionally, Federal payroll reporting requirements, including Forms 940, 941, 1099, W-2, W-4, W-9, and alternative filing will be discussed.
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10a Social Media: Engaging and Empowering Your Customers
Info: Learn how to create buzz for your business with new cost effective marketing channels. You will learn how to use different types of social media such as Facebook to gain exposure for your business.
Sign Up: All attendees MUST pre-register by calling 562-938-5051. Pre-registration and payment is required ahead of time due to limited seating. Acceptable methods of card payment is Visa/Mastercard. Cash and checks are accepted (in-person registration only). Refunds will be given if registration cancellations are made 24 hours in advance.
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10a Export Plan Development Seminar
Info: Export Plan Development Understand the essentials of an international business plan, the additional costs associated with exporting, product pricing and marketing for international markets, and the importance of receptive markets.
Sign Up:
Registration is required.
Click Here to Register
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7p Record Keeping and Accounting - Part 1
Info: The importance of maintaining a complete and accurate set of business records. Learn to establish an accounting and recordkeeping system that works for you. Discussion on the objectives and methods of recordkeeping. Review of accounting terminology.
This is a 2 day seminar, 3 hours each day.
Part 1 – February 21, 2012
Part 2 – February 23 2012
Sign Up: Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. To register call (213) 674-2696 or sbdc.contact@pcrcorp.org Acceptable methods of payment: Check or debit/credit card.
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8a CAREERS IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP
Info: Who doesn’t love the idea of being their own boss, controlling their own destiny?
SBA, SBDC and FranNet have teamed up to cover a free educational workshop to all SBDC clients who are thinking about going into business for themselves. During this detailed 60-minute workshop, you will become educated and enlightened as to the numerous options available in the franchise world.
Your host, Vic Scimo, of FranNet, will cover topics like:
•Benefits of franchise systems
•Who is right for the franchise industry?
•What’s working in today’s economy?
•What is a business model?
•How to find the right franchise for you
•What are the concept options?
•Investment options
•How to do the research
Mark your calendars, seats will fill quickly!
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9a Get Government Contracts - 8(A) Certification
Info: The SBA’s 8(A) program, named for a section of the Small Business Act, is a business development program created to help small disadvantaged businesses compete in the american economy and access the federal procurement market. We will teach you what you need to submit to become 8(a) certified. Learn how to navigate through the three to six month process of becoming certified and learn what this certification can do for your business.
Sign Up: All attendees MUST pre-register by calling 562-938-5051. Pre-registration and payment is required ahead of time due to limited seating. Acceptable methods of card payment is Visa/Mastercard. Cash and checks are accepted (in-person registration only). Refunds will be given if registration cancellations are made 24 hours in advance.
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10a Small Business Orientation
Info: This workshop will provide new clients with information about the Small Business Development Center such as, the different services and workshops offered at the center. In addition, the basics of a business start-up will be provided.
Instructor: LauraLee Garinger
Sign Up: To register please call 310-973-3177.
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10a Monster Marketing Mistakes - COC- 2/22/12
Info: Yes, it is almost certainly true – you are making mistakes when marketing your business products and services. Come prepared to listen, learn and discuss what you can and should do to fix those mistakes. Bring your business cards, flyers and a link to your website to have them challenged by your peers and a 35 year expert marketing executive who has already helped more than 400 clients just like you! This event can make a powerful and profitable difference for your business, whether you are an experienced pro or just getting started. Limited to 30 attendees, so register early.
Instructor: Ben Tenn
Sign Up: Please email us at sbdc@canyons.edu or call us at 661.362.5900 to register.
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3p Introduction to International Shipping and Logistics
Info:
Introduction to International Shipping and Logistics is a basic overview of international logistics, including definitions, regulations, documentations, transportation, warehousing and pricing, as well as emerging issues in today’s economy. Participants are encouraged to ask questions about their current logistics problems or concerns.
The workshop will be 3-5 p.m., Feb. 22 and will be offered the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Presented by: Ray Bowman, SBDC director
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5:30p Goldman Sachs - 10,000 Small Businesses Applications for Cohort 6 Being Accepted
Info:
Deadline to Apply is February 15th.
Learn more about Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Long Beach City College. The program is designed to give local small business owners across the greater Los Angeles area resources to grow.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses helps small businesses create jobs and economic opportunity by providing entrepreneurs with greater access to business education, financial capital and business support services. Participants in the program will gain practical business knowledge and skills that can be put to work immediately, such as contract negotiation, marketing, accounting and people management.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
To learn more about the program please attend one of our informational sessions.
Dates:
- Wed, Feb. 22 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
- Fri, Feb.24 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Wed, Feb. 29 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Meet some of our past scholars: Videos
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6p Introduction to WordPress
Info: For those that want to update their business website, write a blog, or create online content should know WordPress. WordPress is a simple to use program that controls how content looks ont he web. This workshop will cover learning the basic WordPress structure, what it is, how it works and how to use it.
Sign Up: All attendees MUST pre-register by calling 562-938-5051. Pre-registration and payment is required ahead of time due to limited seating. Acceptable methods of card payment is Visa/Mastercard. Cash and checks are accepted (in-person registration only). Refunds will be given if registration cancellations are made 24 hours in advance.
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6p QuickBooks Level 5-Payroll
Info: In-depth session on how to set-up and use the payroll function.
Instructor: Ronald Amie
Sign Up: A minimum of 5 people is required to hold the class. Payment is required please call 310-973-3177
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7:30a Workshop: Essential Tips on Managing Day-to-Day Operations
Info: GAN LA Small Business Breakfast Series
Starting and managing a small business requires a strong operational foundation. The day-to-day operations of any small business entails the following components: 1) Talent Recruitment, 2) Marketing and Sales, 3) Technology, 4) Finance and Legal, 5) Customer Support, and 6) Healthy dosage of organizational culture. In this workshop, the speakers will highlight the ongoing challenges encountered in the day-to-day operation of a small business.
Featured Speakers:
Michelle King, SBDC Director and Anita S. Katzenbach, Senior Management Consultant, Project Manager, Organizational Change Professional.
Note: This workshop is the first in the Small Business Breakfast Series (SBBS), coordinated by Pepperdine’s Graziadio Alumni Network of Los Angeles (GAN LA), in association with the Los Angeles Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and sponsored by Identify Solutions.
The goal of these events is to provide valuable and relevant information for local small business owners, managers, or entrepreneurs in a workshop-like setting.
Each event is open to the public and will include a continental breakfast. For more information on the SBBS or other aspects of GAN LA’s council and network, please contact Robin Doty at robin.doty@pepperdine.edu.
Workshop: Essential Tips on Managing Day-to-Day Operations Feb23rd
Sign Up: Online registration is highly recommended for this event.
Walk-ins are welcome if space permits
Please register at: http://bit.ly/w5f3iQ
CONTACT: Graziadio Alumni Relations / gsbmalum@pepperdine.edu / 310-568-5639
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2p 2012 Economic & Real Estate Outlook - COC - 2/23/12
Info: Join the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Center and College of the Canyons for the 2012 Santa Clarita Valley economic forecast, plus topical presentations on issues pertinent to our region, state and nation. Keynote Forecast by Mark Schneipp, Director of the California Economic Forecast. Seating for this event is limited. Large groups are encouraged to contact the SCVEDC directly at (661) 288-4400 for more information about sponsorship opportunities.
Tickets to the 2012 Santa Clarita Valley Outlook event include: event seating, a complimentary copy of the 2012 Santa Clarita Valley Economic Outlook forecast book (an $85 value), access to our post-conference reception, appetizers and a complimentary beverage.
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6p How to Write a Business Plan
Info: Why do you need a business plan? It may seem silly to ask yourself “What business am I really in,” but some entrepreneurs/business owners have gone broke because they never answered that question. One watch store owner realized that most of his time was spent repairing watches while most of his money was spent selling them. He finally decided he was in the watch repair business and discontinued the sales operations. His profit improved dramatically.
A business plan precisely defines your business, identifies your goals, and serves as your firm’s resume. It helps you allocate resources properly, handle unforeseen complications, and make the right decisions. It is crucial to have a business plan if you plan to obtain financing, but it also can inform your sales personnel, suppliers and others about your operations and goals. It also helps answer the question “What business am I in?”
This workshop will help you create a business plan to successfully launch or refine your business operations.
Instructor: Beckie Walker
Sign Up: A minimum of 5 people is required to hold the class. Payment is required please call 310-973-3177.
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6:30p USPS: Every Door Direct Mail
Info: Learn how to grow your business with Every Door Direct Mail from the Postal Service.
- Every mailing address. No mailing list. Saturate a target area with your marketing message by utilizing carrier routes instead of mailing lists.
- Save on lists and printing. No need to rent mailing lists or print specific names and street addresses on your mail pieces.
USPS Reps and Print Vendors will be on hand to answer your questions related to printing and mailing marketing materials to your customers.
Download PDF Brochure.
Sign Up: Register LIMITED SEATING – REGISTRATION REQUIRED. No on-site registration. Bring print-out of event confirmation.
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7p Record Keeping and Accounting - Part 2
Info: The importance of maintaining a complete and accurate set of business records. Learn to establish an accounting and recordkeeping system that works for you. Discussion on the objectives and methods of recordkeeping. Review of accounting terminology.
This is a 2 day seminar, 3 hours each day.
Part 1 – February 21, 2012
Part 2 – February 23, 2012
Sign Up: Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. To register call (213) 674-2696 or sbdc.contact@pcrcorp.org Acceptable methods of payment: Check or debit/credit card.
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7p Legal: Inc., LLC, DBA... Which is Best?
Info: This workshop will give you a basic understanding of the benefits and risks of becoming a Corporation, LLP or LLC, Sole Proprietorship, or Partnership.
Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):
- Do I want to be a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or corporation?
- What is the good and bad of each?
- What taxes do I pay if I choose one over the other?
- How do I raise money to fund my company?
Facilitator: Robert Klepa
Sign Up: Register LIMITED SEATING – REGISTRATION REQUIRED. No on-site registration.
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7:30a An Educational Symposium hosted by the NCMA Beach Cities Chapter
Info: “Sharpening the Skills of Contracts, Subcontracts, and Procurement Professionals”
This program was developed to benefit professionals working across disciplines in the field of government and commercial acquisition and contracting, such as contract administrators and managers, subcontract administrators and buyers, business managers, program managers, business development personnel and attorneys.
Early Registration (by February 14th): $100 (NCMA members); $110 (non-members)
Registration Fee (after February 14th): $110 (members); $120 (non-members)
Full-time students in a Contracts/Procurement-related field: $50
Registration fee includes: materials, continental breakfast, networking lunch, wireless internet access.
Agenda – NCMA Beach Cities Chapter Annual Educational Symposium
Sign Up: TO REGISTER CONTACT: Jean Plante E-mail: jeaneplante@gmail.com Phone: (562) 421-7838.
NEW: NOW ACCEPTING VISA AND MASTERCARD CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS!
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9a LinkedIn for Current Users - COC - 2/24/12
Info: Now that you’ve had your LinkedIn account, how do you get noticed and start generating qualified leads and revenue? In this two-hour hands-on workshop in the computer lab, you’ll learn how to more effectively use LinkedIn to grow your business and increase your circle or connections. You’ll receive tips on improving your profile and learn how to become an expert in your industry or area of interest on LinkedIn. When you leave, you’ll have the necessary skills to add to your network, build new relationships online, and enhance existing relationships with other like-minded business professionals. Limited seating.
Instructor: Diana Meyer
Sign Up: For questions or to register please contact the SBDC at 661.362-5900 or via email at sbdc@canyon.edu
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10a Start-up Basics: Staying on Track
Info: This 2-1/2 hour workshop is designed to assist you in defining your business’s mission and vision statements. We will also look at position statements and how the work done in this workshop can be plugged into a Business Plan.
For those who need a full, detailed Business Plan document for loans, grants, and investors, consider registering into our How to Write a Business Plan Workshop.
Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):
- Mission Statement
- Vision Statement
- Position Statement
Facilitator: PJ Abode
Sign Up: Register
LIMITED SEATING – REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
No on-site registration.
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11a Three Keys to Email Marketing
Info: With applied best practices and the integration of social media, Email marketing offers higher ROI for most small business marketing campaigns. In this session, increase your open rates, improve your subject lines, reduce unsubscribes, and draw more targeted website traffic.
Sign Up: All attendees MUST pre-register by calling 562-938-5051. Pre-registration and payment is required ahead of time due to limited seating. Acceptable methods of card payment is Visa/Mastercard. Cash and checks are accepted (in-person registration only). Refunds will be given if registration cancellations are made 24 hours in advance.
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5:30p Goldman Sachs - 10,000 Small Businesses Applications for Cohort 6 Being Accepted
Info:
Deadline to Apply is February 15th.
Learn more about Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Long Beach City College. The program is designed to give local small business owners across the greater Los Angeles area resources to grow.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses helps small businesses create jobs and economic opportunity by providing entrepreneurs with greater access to business education, financial capital and business support services. Participants in the program will gain practical business knowledge and skills that can be put to work immediately, such as contract negotiation, marketing, accounting and people management.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
To learn more about the program please attend one of our informational sessions.
Dates:
- Fri, Feb.24 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Wed, Feb. 29 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Meet some of our past scholars: Videos
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9a What Business Should You Start?
Info: Many would be entrepreneurs get stuck when they have to choose which type of business to start. This workshop is designed to help you better understand your own skills, style, interest, goals, and financial needs. The session includes self-assessments to help you identify your Entrepreneur Type and the businesses that are best suited for your personality and capabilities.
Instructor: Star Van Buren
Sign Up: A minimum of 5 people is required to hold the class. To register please call 310-973-3177.
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9a How to Write a Business Plan
Info: *** Required for SBA Loans ***
This workshop will acquaint participants with the theory and practical strategies in working on a formal business plan document.
Business Plan theory: concept and mission development, target market identification, operating capital, strategic planning, loan packages.
Strategies for completing the major sections of the business plan including sources of data.
Facilitator: Trevor Schickman
Sign Up: Register
LIMITED SEATING – REGISTRATION REQUIRED. No on-site registration. Bring print-out of event confirmation.
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9a Mastering QuickBooks II: Beyond the Basics
Info: This 4 hour workshop goes beyond our introductory workshop, QuickBooks I, and is for anyone who wants to optimize their use of QuickBooks. You will learn the following transactions: Purchase Orders, Inventory, Entering and Paying Bills, Writing Checks, Sales Tax, Reports, Memorizing Transactions, and Bank Account Reconciliations.
You do not need to own the software to take this workshop.
Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):
- Accounting techniques using QuickBooks.
- Purchase Orders
- Inventory
- Reports
- Bank Account Reconciliations
Facilitator: Miriam Aguilar
Sign Up: Register LIMITED SEATING – REGISTRATION REQUIRED. No on-site registration. Bring print-out of event confirmation.
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9a Business Loans 101
Info: This workshop will teach you what you need to know to secure a business loan. You will learn what documents and paperwork you will need to get a loan from major banks. We will also show you which banks are currently loaning money and what you will need to qualify. You will also learn why a business may need financing, sources of credit, and what you should know about credit.
Sign Up: All attendees MUST pre-register by calling 562-938-5051. Pre-registration and payment is required ahead of time due to limited seating. Acceptable methods of card payment is Visa/Mastercard. Cash and checks are accepted (in-person registration only). Refunds will be given if registration cancellations are made 24 hours in advance.
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6p Social Networking: Making It Work for you
Info: Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):
- Learn how to create content for your marketing purposes utilizing social media
- Capture your customers’ attention and interest
- Formulate a plan to communicate to your client base
- Capitalize on increasing brand recognition and propensity to buy
- Review of Twitter, Facebook, and You Tube
Facilitator: Monica Rayes
Sign Up: Register LIMITED SEATING – REGISTRATION REQUIRED. No on-site registration. Bring print-out of event confirmation.
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9a Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan Part I - COC - 2/28/12
Info: A business plan is a necessity for the success of your business! This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan. Critical topics such as business development, marketing plans, advertising strategies, financial analysis & budgeting will be covered in Part I. Attendees may bring a laptop to work on their bussiness plan during the training.
Instructor: Connie Sparks
Sign Up: Please email us at sbdc@canyons.edu or call us at 661.362.5900 to register.
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10a Start A Small Business
Info: This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include: Researching your business idea, business plan utline, start-up expenses & financing, legal aspects and general management issues.
Sign Up: All attendees MUST pre-register by calling 562-938-5051. Pre-registration and payment is required ahead of time due to limited seating. Acceptable methods of card payment is Visa/Mastercard. Cash and checks are accepted (in-person registration only). Refunds will be given if registration cancellations are made 24 hours in advance.
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3p Business Loans 101
Info: This class will teach what you need to know to secure a business loan. You will learn what documents and paperwork you will need to get a loan from major banks. We will also show you which banks are currently loaning money and what you will need to qualify. You will also learn why a business may need financing, sources of credit, and what you should know about credit.
Instructor: Bill
Sign Up: To register please call 310-973-3177.
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7p Introduction to QuickBooks - Part 1
Info: A practical introduction to QuickBooks will teach you how manage money coming in and money going out (sales, invoicing, paying bills, and tracking expenses), reconcile accounts, use reports to understand your business, including profitability and sales trends.
This is a 2 day seminar, 3 hours each day.
Part 1 – February 28, 2012
Part 2 – March 1, 2012
Sign Up: Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. To register call (213) 674-2696 or sbdc.contact@pcrcorp.org Acceptable methods of payment: Check or debit/credit card.
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8:30a SCV MasterMinds
Info: SBDC MasterMinds in the Santa Clarita Valley is a small business and entrepreneurial training and business development group facilitated by the Small Business Development Center. Members meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesday and focus on supporting one another through open discussion and collaboration to increase chances of success and magnitude of success. All local business-minded individuals are invited to attend and join SBDC MasterMinds.
Facilitator: Charlie Yacoobian
Sign Up: For more information or to register, please email us at sbdc@canyons.edu or call us at 661.362.5900.
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10a Small Business Orientation
Info: This workshop will provide new clients with information about the Small Business Development Center such as, the different services and workshops offered at the center. In addition, the basics of a business start-up will be provided.
Instructor: LauraLee Garinger
Sign Up: To register please call 310-973-3177.
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1p Export-Import Workshop
Info: This workshop will provide new-to-export and new-to-market clients with information on getting started in international trade. International trade basics will be provided as we walk through to the four export/import development stages and are introduced to trade assistance resources on the federal, state and local level.
Instructor: Bronwen Madden
Sign Up: A minimum of 5 people is required to hold the class. Payment is required please call 310-973-3177.
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5:30p Goldman Sachs - 10,000 Small Businesses Applications for Cohort 6 Being Accepted
Info:
Deadline to Apply is February 15th.
Learn more about Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Long Beach City College. The program is designed to give local small business owners across the greater Los Angeles area resources to grow.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses helps small businesses create jobs and economic opportunity by providing entrepreneurs with greater access to business education, financial capital and business support services. Participants in the program will gain practical business knowledge and skills that can be put to work immediately, such as contract negotiation, marketing, accounting and people management.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
To learn more about the program please attend one of our informational sessions.
Dates:
- Wed, Feb. 29 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Meet some of our past scholars: Videos
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6p WordPress II
Info: Geared toward businesses that are or will be using WordPress, this class will discuss how to use WordPress as a content management system. Topics will include basic posting and usage, plugins and customization, and maintaining your WordPress system, as well as best practices for content development and management.
Sign Up: All attendees MUST pre-register by calling 562-938-5051. Pre-registration and payment is required ahead of time due to limited seating. Acceptable methods of card payment is Visa/Mastercard. Cash and checks are accepted (in-person registration only). Refunds will be given if registration cancellations are made 24 hours in advance.
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6p QuickBooks Level 6-Point-of-Sale
Info: In-depth session on how to analyze financial data and use Quick Reports and point-of-sale.
Instructor: Ronald Amie
Sign Up: A minimum of 5 people is required to hold the class. Payment is required please call 310-973-3177.
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6p Business Boot Camp for Start-Ups
Info: Whether you are an established business owner of if you’re interested in starting a business for the first time, sign up for the Business Boot Camp. This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge needed for success! Our program uses NxLevel training materials and includes up to five one hour review sessions as needed at no charge to help you progress through the program. After every two or three sessions, one of our business counselors will review your progress and assist you with any areas that need extra attention. The NxLevel training program was originally developed by the University of Colorado and is now administered by NxLevel, a non-profit foundation dedicated to the education of entrepreneurs. Since 1996, more than 80,000 participants have completed NxLevel training in the United States. Upon completion of the class, you will have a working business plan for your venture.
Instructor: Beckie Walker
Sign Up: Payment is required please call 310-973-3177.
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6p INCO Terms Seminar
Info: Seminar Description:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Incoterms which are the
official rules for the worldwide interpretation of trade terms which
define the responsibilities of buyer and seller for delivery of goods
under international sales contracts.
This workshop will provide you with critical information to help
your business incorporate the new Incoterms 2010 into action!
Seminar Topics:
- Purpose of Incoterms
- Use of Incoterms in International Trade
- How to Apply Incoterms to Your Transactions
Sign Up:
Registration is required.
Click Here to Register
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