How to Write an Effective Business Plan
July 18, 2016
Attendees will learn how to write a business plan, target the right customer segment, and where to research to understand the industry trends for success. This highly interactive workshop is designed to aid business owner’s (startup & existing) in developing a viable plan to get their business growing in the right direction. Attendees will engage in step-by-step exercises throughout the duration of the workshop, covering all sections of a business plan which can be used for financing or general purposes.
Location: Glendale
L.A.’s Largest Mixer
July 19, 2016
Join Los Angeles County area chambers and business organizations for L.A.’s largest and longest running B2B networking event! Mix and mingle with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of business people representing many different industries and companies in and around Southern California. Mixer admission is $20.
Location: Pasadena
Challenge HER
July 19, 2016
This event presents opportunities for women in federal contracting to assist women business owners leverage federal awards, learn the federal procurement process, and to connect them with the right people. The event will also have classes on topics like marketing, WOSB set-asides, DCAA compliance, and procurement.
Location: Long Beach
Building Your A-Team with LinkedIn
July 21, 2016
There’s an art and science to leveraging modern recruitment platforms like LinkedIn to find and attract the best talent. Join us to hear from Matt deWit, Founder and CEO of Wit Ventures, as he shares how you can recruit top talent using LinkedIn. Learn how you can create a short, medium, and long-term recruitment strategy by leveraging modern tools to create the best team possible.
Location: Santa Monica
Marketing to Agencies and Primes
July 21, 2016
Good marketing is the key to your success in federal procurement. Marketing Professionals from the Regional Contracting Assistance Center (RCAC) will walk us through some best practices, including how to approach agencies and match-making event tools. We’ll also cover that all important Statement of Capabilities, developing a successful online profile, and how even a little thing like a business card can impact your chances in the federal market place.
Location: Webinar
Social Media and Local Marketing
July 26, 2016
Learn from Main Street Hub how to attract new customers and keep the loyal ones coming back. Main Street Hub manages the online presence for more small businesses than anyone else in the country. You’ll walk away with strategies that you can use today for your business’s customer review sites and social media pages. You’ll learn what to do when your customer leaves you a review (good or bad) and how to increase likes, comments, & shares with your Facebook posts to increase your word-of-mouth! Pre-registration is $45; at the door is $60.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
How to Secure Working Capital to Grow Your Business
July 27, 2016
Discover alternative forms of financing for small business. Learn tips on how to obtain credit approval from a lender or a supplier. Find ways a small business can improve working capital management to reduce the need for borrowing. Pre-registration is $45; at the door is $60.
Presenter: Robert Schultz, Chairman of the Financial Executive Networking Group’s (FENG) Credit and Working Capital Management Group
Location: Glendale, CA
The Ultimate Investor’s Festival
July 27, 2016
It’s time to meet strategic investors who can help you grow to the next level. This three-day event will give you the opportunity to pitch to investors, learn how to itch to investors, and meet professionals from investment firms. Even have the chance to meet Sir Richard Branson!
***You must register to be an Expert DOJO Academy member before attending this event***
Location: Compton, CA
Go-Biz California Competes Tax Credit Workshop
July 28, 2016
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is hosting a workshop on the California Competes Tax Credit. Small, medium, and large businesses are encouraged to attend the workshop and receive instructions on how to apply for this tax credit program. Come and learn how your business can apply for millions in available tax credits. The workshop and the program are free and available to businesses of all sizes throughout the state.
Location: Compton, CA
Growth Capital Conference LXI
July 28, 2016
This conference brings together Capital Sources, Entrepreneurs seeking Capital, Advisors, and Deal Makers. If you are looking to seek growth capital, strategic partners and advisors or provide early stage funding and advice to entrepreneurs, then this conference is for YOU! The GCC will be a great way to network with different Bankers, Capitalists, Lenders and more! There will be many different topics discussed such as how to pitch your firm to investors and fatal errors in approaching investors. There will also be the opportunity to showcase your firm via The Deal Display.
Location: West Los Angeles, CA