Below is a listing of our partners’ events in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties 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.
Reach the World: Take Your Business Global
September 19, 2016
Do you realize that over 95% of the world’s consumers live outside of the United States? Did you know that the U.S. Government does more for exporters than it does for any other group of businesses? Join this webinar and see the value of the international marketplace, how you can become an exporter, and how the SBA and other federal agencies help you Go Global!
Location: Webinar
Protecting Your “Intangible” Assets Part 1: Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents
September 20, 2016
Many successful businesses develop important assets that are “intangible”: trademarks identifying your products (or services) in the flow of commerce, copyrights over original expressions, or patents to protect scientific inventions. Learn how to protect such assets and ensure your company’s continued success.
Location: Glendale
TechDay 2016
September 22, 2016
TechDay produces events focused on helping startup communities make meaningful connections. Meet the entire Los Angeles startup community: 300 startups and +10,000 investors, job seekers, press reporters, and early adopters attending TechDay. Get involved in dynamic demo’s from some of today’s most amazing startups, fireside chats with tech veterans, and insightful content to actionably help your startup grow.
Location: Los Angeles
Exports for Profits
September 26, 2016
This workshop presents practical, simple and proven tips for small business owners, managers and professionals to take their companies into the global arena.
***Pre-registration costs $45; At the door registration costs $60
Location: Glendale
Content Marketing Tips for a Happy Holiday Season
September 27, 2016
Join GoDaddy executives and small business super-fans Christopher Carfi and Shawn Pfunder for this webinar that will teach you how to use content to generate interest, drive sales, and build customer relationships between now and the end of the year.
Location: Webinar
Doing Business With…
September 29, 2016
The Doing Business With series empowers small business owners to engage in the bidding process in order to do business with large agencies in Southern California. This installment will feature Beverly Norman-Cooper, an executive director at Kaiser Permanente. She will speak on KP’s procurement and supply process, otherwise known as Buy to Pay, which includes supply chain, supplier diversity, sourcing, accounts payable and travel, and oversees $16 billion in annual spend in goods and services to support its patients and members.
Location: Los Angeles
Restaurant Startup Essentials
October 1, 2016
The “Restaurant Startup” workshop is for the aspiring restaurateur, or existing restaurant owner expanding their business. We will discuss the critical path to opening a successful restaurant as well as identify industry specific challenges unique to restaurant operations.
***Pre-registration costs $45; At the door registration costs $60
Location: Los Angeles
Sales Techniques and Strategies
October 4, 2016
Getting the most out of your sales efforts is an undervalued aspect of running a business. In this class, learn how to develop an effective strategy for reaching your sales goals. Here you will learn how to define your value proposition, SWOT, distribution model, and build client relationships using your sales team and CRM.
Location: Glendale
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