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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Start Your Business Successfully 101
December 10, 2016
This is an in-depth workshop where we explore the steps to make your business concept a 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
5 Tips to Boost Your Holiday Marketing
December 13, 2016
This free webinar will help you understand stats about how locals search online during the holidays, where you need to look your best, how to show off your holiday spirit on your Facebook, ways to celebrate customer engagement with Twitter and the importance of being mobile-friendly.
Location: Webinar
Business Licenses, Corporations, and LLC’S
December 13, 2016
One of the first decisions that you will have to make as a business owner is how the company should be structured. Topics include: Permit processes, reviewing how to apply for the permits needed to operate a business, business licensing requirements, and a brief discussion on the implications of legal structures. The workshop is led by a business attorney, so please be prepared with your questions. 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.
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Guided Business Plan
December 14, 2016
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.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Curious about Constant Contact? -Lets Get Started!
December 14, 2016
Join us as we demonstrate Constant Contacts new editor, featuring a drag and drop system that creates mobile responsive emails in minutes. We’ll show you tools that help you manage your lists and tools that will help you grow your list. You’ll have the opportunity to open an account, get an exclusive offer and qualify for a branded email template, plus help uploading your list.
Location: Arcadia, CA
8(a) Business Development and HUBZone Program
December 15, 2016
The 8(a) Business Development Program is intendedto help socially and economically disadvantaged business owners compete in the American economy and access the federal procurement market. The mission of the HUBZone Program is to promote job growth, capital investment, and economic development to Historically Under-utilized Business Zones by providing contract assistance to small businesses located in the economically distressed communities
Location: Glendale, CA
PowerUP! Your Marketing with Google Analytics
December 15, 2016
This Google Analytics workshop is designed to give you a fundamental understanding of how to monitor your website traffic in order to track the success of your SEO and marketing efforts. This workshop is designed for web designers, online marketers, and small business owners.
***Preregistration is $45. At the door is $60.
Location: Glendale, CA
The Savvy Small Business Social Media
December 16, 2016
Learn the secrets to creating an engaging brand online that rivals fortune 500 companies that makes it easier and faster than you ever thought possible to go through the selling process using a simple, stress-free automated social media marketing system. If you don’t have a solid social media strategy for your business then you don’t want to miss this workshop!
Location: Glendale, CA
The Road to Business Credit
December 16, 2016
Financial institutions place a different value on credit scores when considering an extension of business credit. Whether you’re seeking an SBA loan, trade line, lease, commercial loan, line of credit, revolving account, secured and unsecured loan and line, this is the workshop you should consider attending. This workshop gives a comprehensive understanding of business and personal scores and reports. Attendee will leave equipped with useful information and tools on how to better manage and protect credit reputation and potential.
Location: Hawthorne, CA
An Introduction to QuickBooks
December 17, 2016
Learn to move around in QuickBooks Online Version, correctly configure the software and chart of accounts, prepare company data for import, set-up users, master the Easy Step Overview, manage notes, to do lists, custom fields, etc. We also cover how to process accounts receivable and payable, establish vendor and checking preferences, enter bills, pay bills, memorize bills and far more.
***Pregistration is $45. At the door is $60
Location: Webinar
If you would like to view the LA SBDC calendar of training workshops, follow the link.
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