Below is a listing of our partners’ events that are open to you to register for. These events are no/low cost to attend. This is another educational resource we are offering to you for your benefit.
If you would like to view the LA SBDC calendar of workshops, follow the link.
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Beginner’s Guide to Financial Projections
November 21, 2016
John Donovan, SBA Economic Development Specialist, will be presenting on Developing Financial Projections for Your Business Plan. This is one of two sessions within the Financial Webinar Series. The other session is Advanced Financial Projections.
Location: Webinar
Research and Development
November 22, 2016
Is your business a product in search of a customer? Marketing research can show you what kinds of new products and services may bring a profit. This session will teach you how to conduct proper research that can save you countless hours of work and possibly money!
Location: Torrance, CA
Crowdfunding It
November 23, 2016
Considering Crowdfunding? This workshop is for you! The class starts with a brief description of the most popular Crowdfunding platforms, the differences between rewards, debt and equity, and help deciding which the best option for your venture is. We will also cover the steps to make your campaign successful regardless of the platform you choose. Learn the basics about setting your funding goals, writing a impactful profile, structuring easy to understand rewards, and promoting your campaign through both face-to-face marketing and social media.
Location: Webinar
Jumpstart Your SEO in 2017
November 29, 2016
This workshop is for small business owners, managers, and marketers. Whether you are creating a new website or upgrading an existing website, this workshop will give you the SEO tools and information you need to succeed. Create an SEO Action Plan and learn to implement the SEO Tactics that work.
Location: Glendale
Product Development, Prototyping, or MVP
November 29, 2016
This session teaches students to transition from creative, innovative, design thinking methods to prototyping and concept testing their products and services. Emphasis is placed on an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to engineering design, concurrent engineering, design for manufacturing, industrial design, and the business of new product development.
Location: Torrance, CA
Referral Network
November 29, 2016
Ninety percent of new business comes from referrals. The ability to connect with your current and potential customers is crucial to spreading the word about your product or service. Come hear Nick Cavarra, CEO of Social Punch Marketing, share his tips on how to create effective email and relationship marketing; get your website or blog listed on search engines; and use social media to successfully promote your business.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Kick-Start Your Export Sales
November 30, 2016
Learn how the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) can assist you in expanding your company’s global sales and reducing financial risk. Discover your options for international buyers, how to qualify distributors, incoterms and documentation for exporting, and more.
Location: Hawthorne
Launch Your Online Business and Expand
November 30, 2016
Planning to start an online business? Would you like to learn about globalizing your website to sell across the world? Join us for a webinar that covers the sequences to start your online business and discusses the necessary steps to set up your e-commerce website for international sales. You will learn how to start your business, establish a strong presence online, be aligned with Google and other search engines, in addition to push your sales globally through your online platform.
Location: Webinar
Start Your Business Successfully 101
December 10, 2016
This is an in-depth workshop where we explore the process of business concept to reality. You are given the tools, ideas, and various ways to achieve them. Using a step-by-step process, we find ways to think “outside the box” and see you and your venture flourish. In this workshop you discover ways in which to achieve these goals.
Location: Glendale, CA
If you would like to view the LA SBDC calendar of training workshops, follow the link.
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