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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Bootstrapping, 101 Strategies for Funding Success
January 28, 2017
Starting and growing a business requires capital. Where should you look to identify and secure the necessary funding to start or grow your business? Have you wondered about Seed Capital or most recently how Crowd Funding might help you to accomplish your goals? This workshop is for you! You will learn how to evaluate your current funding needs, determine if a debt or equity strategy is appropriate for your firm at its current stage of development.
***Pre-registration is $45. At the door is $60
Location: Glendale, CA
3 in 1 Event: Network, Learn & Implement Social Media & Email
January 29, 2017
Looking for right strategies & tools make your marketing effective in 2017? It can feel overwhelming at times right? This event will help make sense of the noise & show you how to make the most of the combination of email & social media for your business.
We’ll have networking time, a social media/email workshop + hands on time to implement what you’ve learned. Sweet!
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Rapid Recovery
February 1, 2017
Held conveniently at six different locations around LA, the 1-hour Rapid Recovery seminar will offer practical steps to address the critical, vulnerable elements of business in LA: Data & Information, Operation, Inventory, Equipment, & Facilities, and People. The session is designed with businesses in mind who want to get the essential steps to get the business up and running as quickly as possible.
Location: Granada Hills, CA
TradeX-Trade Connect Event
February 2, 2017
A gathering of resources, discussions and demonstrations of innovations which are designed to inspire & spark an interest in learning the basic steps of global marketing in this economy, presented by Port of Los Angles TradeConnect, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Commercial Service. No fee, Pre-registration Required.
Location: San Pedro, CA
Disaster Recovery: From Cyberattacks to Natural Disaster
February 7, 2017
In this webcast you will learn how Innovation and Technology theory is being used to mitigate business disruption, find out how businesses are protecting themselves, discover why businesses embrace technology and what you can do to get started. You will also review case studies on several organizations that have thrived after adopting disaster recovery solutions.
Location: Webinar
Digital Marketing Trends in 2017 for Small Businesses
February 9, 2017
Join us as we explore the top trends in digital marketing that we believe small businesses should be paying attention to in 2017. We’ll explore each trends and provide some simple ideas for incorporating them into your overall marketing strategy. Attendees will receive a workbook to use to identify which trends are right for them to implement in 2017.
Location: Bellflower, CA
8(a) Business Development and HUBZone Program
February 16, 2017
The 8(a) Business Development Program is intended to 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 (HUBZones) by providing contract assistance to small businesses located in the economically distressed communities.
Location: Glendale, CA
The Power of the Inbox
February 17, 2017
From revealing why regular email doesn’t work, to insider tips and techniques like automated list building tools and the design elements that work (and those that don’t!), this seminar will give you the keys to the most effective marketing you can do: email marketing. Join us!
Location: Venice, CA
Financial Projections Made Easy
February 17, 2017
This workshop focuses on using the SCORE LA created, user friendly, Financial Projections model to help determine the financial viability of your business concept. This is a must for any business plan. We promise, this won’t be painful. ***Pre-registration is $45. At the door is $60
Location: Glendale, CA
Business Licenses, Tax & Annual Reporting Requirements Every Business Owner Should Know
February 18, 2017
This workshop will cover topics including: When are businesses responsible for Sales and Use Taxes?, Mandatory State (E.D.D) Compliance Requirements for Businesses with Employees, Which businesses have to report annual information to the Secretary of State, Understanding the difference between Self Employment Tax and Income Tax, Why single-member LLCs must make an election with the IRS to be recognized as a corporation for Federal tax purposes, and much more. ***Pre-registration is $45. At the door is $60
Location: Glendale, CA
Master Business Acceleration Network (MBAN) Workshop:
February 21, 2017
In this workshop, you will get a taste of what it’s like to participate in a Leadership Development Peer Group like no other! During this half-day FREE workshop you’ll begin to experience the proven Four Decisions business scaling up methodology. A morning of powerful questions, content and tools to begin or accelerate your business success journey. You’ll work ON your business alongside your peers to Learn, Grow and Profit. The world-renowned Scaling Up Business Growth Framework empowers you to accelerate profitable growth using a time-tested and results-driven methodology.
Location: Santa Monica, CA
If you would like to view the LA SBDC calendar of training workshops, follow the link.
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