The LA SBDC Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
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WEBINAR The Basics of Starting a Business
August 20 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. We will discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and the important steps that need to be taken to begin your business.
Topics of discussion will include:
-What it takes to be an entrepreneur
-Legal requirements and different legal types including sole proprietorship (DBA), and LLC and S-Corp,
-Building your team of experts, including CPA’s, Atty, Bank, Web and marketing experts and industry mentor
-Office set-up and establishing your record keeping and accounting systems
-Business planning and the process of writing a business plan
-Calculating your start-up costs and financing of your business.
All participants will receive a copy of the PowerPoint, Excel financial projection forms, a list of start-up legal steps and website links after the webinar.
Instructor: Charlie Lowe (SBDC Advisor)