Young Entrepreneur Program (YEP)
July 5, 2016
YEP provides you with a free summer workshop series that will teach you how to start and run your own business. YEP is organized by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by Long Beach City College. YEP will be held on CSULB campus this summer. This is held every Tuesday, July 5th to August 9th from 6-9 pm.
Location: Long Beach
Financing your Small Business Webinar
July 5, 2016
In this seminar you will learn about: the different SBA loan programs offered through various lenders; the information needed to obtain a small business loan; SBA resource partners that can assist you in developing your business plan and financial statements for your loan package.
Location: Webinar
Employee or Independent Contractor Seminar
July 7, 2016
The Employment Development Department of CA presents a seminar that will bring contractors together in an effort to provide ways to combat payroll tax fraud, distinguish between employees and independent contractors, differentiate statutory and exempt employment, and conclude with resources to help classify workers.
Location: Thousand Oaks
How to be a Social Media Marketing Rock-Star
July 8, 2016
Imagine that you have a marketing campaign and thousands of people are excited about it. They are so excited that they share it with their friends, and in turn, they share it too! This is the power of social media marketing. You can tap into the branding power of email campaigns, the magic of video marketing on YouTube, the instant messaging power of Twitter, the buzz of Facebook interaction, and the strategic connections on LinkedIn.
Location: Santa Clarita
Financial Projections Made Easy
July 8, 2016
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. John Doyle, with 40 years in executive management positions at commercial banks, will tell you all you need to know.
Location: Glendale
The EBV National Program
July 9-17, 2016
The aim of the program is to open the door to economic opportunity for our veterans. Students are exposed to over 30 accomplished entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship educators from across the U.S. The residency includes more than 80 hours of instruction in the “nuts and bolts” of business ownership. The residency is intense, and designed to both educate and motivate.
Location: Los Angeles
Building Your Business through Civic Engagement
July 13, 2016
Civic engagement not only helps your community thrive, but also creates priceless advertising and a support network for your business that is crucial to your success. Join us to hear from Marlo Richardson as she speaks on the importance of civic engagement to small business success. Learn how spending time involved in your community can help your business become more than just a name.
Location: Los Angeles
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