The LA SBDC Network offers no-cost/low-cost business workshops throughout Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons
cocsbdc.org
Assisting clients in the Northern Los Angeles County Area
July 2019
Webinar – SEO Tools to Conduct Keyword Research and Find Growth Companies
COC SBDC Presents – E-commerce Summer Series Webinars: SEO is one, if not the most, important marketing initiatives for e-commerce businesses. We will explore several valuable tools available to entrepreneurs that will help create a successful SEO strategy. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – The Marketing Mix & The Target Market (Part 1/2): The Product & Market
Join us in the first of this free two-part webinar series to learn about the details of target marketing and how to identify your ideal client/consumer that will help you generate higher-quality leads and sales. This session will also address what to consider in creating your business product(s) and or service(s) to ensure that your business reaches the right people and the right time. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – The Marketing Mix & The Target Market (Part 2/2): The Price, Place, Packaging & Promotions
In the second of this two-part webinar series you will learn about the Marketing Mix essentials and better determine what to consider in setting your prices, selling your products, packaging your goods and promoting your business offerings. This session will be a part 2 to the prior week and further help market your goods and services to the right people at the right time. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Grant Writing as a Funding Resource (SBIR/STTR Programs)
This webinar will present a brief overview of funding resources – SBIR/STTR Programs. We will also cover best practices in developing a skillset for grant writing, how to avoid pitfalls of grant writing and resources to develop grants. Grant writing is skill that can be learned! Grant funding provides a non-dilutive funding option for early stage technologies. With limited resources, startups bootstrap to maximize their resources. Federal grants can serve as great resource for financial help and access to other commercialization resources…
Find out more »August 2019
Facebook para su negocio
Este es un taller básico para aprender las formas en que puede usar la página de Facebook para su negocio de una manera que atraiga clientes. Debe tener su página de negocio en Facebook para que pueda beneficiarse de este taller. Veremos cómo usar el hashtag, tag, like, comment, y una introducción de cómo hacer publicidad. REGISTRESE ACA
Find out more »Webinar – The Key Conversion Friendly UX Elements of a Successful E-commerce Site
COC SBDC Presents – E-commerce Summer Series Webinars: From the homepage to the category page to the product pages dive into the most important conversion focused elements to include in your e-commerce designs. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar -Finding Your Competitive Advantage & Beating Out Your Competition
Join us for this free webinar to learn how to identify, shape, and market your strength(s) as a company (SWOT Analysis) and further understand where and how to channel that into your competitive edge for your Marketing campaigns and materials REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – How to Build a Successful E-commerce Business with a Virtual Assistant and/or Remote Teams
COC SBDC Presents – E-commerce Summer Series Webinars: Being an E-commerce solo-preneur can be overwhelming and lonely. We will learn how to interview, hire and grow a successful network of virtual assistants to help scale your e-commerce business while still keeping costs down. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Branding (Part 1/2): Mantras, Logos, Themes, and Business Cards (general)
In the first of this two-part webinar series you will learn about big branding and how to channel your competitive advantage to your mantras, logos, and themes. Moreover, this session will also cover how to create a unique business card along with the different content and visuals to include in them. Branding is all about the “vibe” of your company, and encompasses the looks, sounds, feels and aura of your company. We will focus on this. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Plan de Negocio Simplificado
Este taller es ideal para que los dueños de negocios en todos los niveles aprendan cómo construir, diseñar y definir un modelo de negocio. Un modelo de negocio es lo que define un negocio y su práctica. En este taller, los asistentes aprenderán cómo definir primero su modelo de negocio. Se les presentará una plantilla de modelo de negocio como herramienta. Los temas están a continuación: – Idea de negocio a modelo de negocio. – Introducción a los modelos de…
Find out more »Webinar – How to Sell Your E-commerce Business
COC SBDC Presents – E-commerce Summer Series Webinars: Are you building an e-commerce business with the intention of selling it? We will dive into setting up your business with a sale in mind. We will also explore what sales platforms or brokerage houses to consider when deciding to sell your site and what sales economics to look for when selling. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Branding (Part 2/2): Websites – Finding and Selecting a Solid Website-Builder/Service
In the second of this two-part webinar series you will learn about different website services, builders and templates that best aline with your company offering(s), industry, and brand, and learn how to get started in creating a new website. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »SBDC EDD/IRS Training – State Labor Law and Payroll Tax
You will receive information from Employment Development Department (EDD) and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) on: – Record keeping, reporting requirements, employer obligations, and payment requirements. – Common wage and hour law application. – Employer and employee rights and responsibilities. – How to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor. To make reservations, visit the EDD website at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call 866-873-6083. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – How to Use Onsite Promotions to Drive More E-commerce Sales
COC SBDC Presents – E-commerce Summer Series Webinars: Don’t just look to external marketing tactics to grow sales, look inside. From up-sells, cross-sells, couponing, quantity discounts, shipping offers and much more, your e-commerce site can turn in a wealth of untapped revenue. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Plan de Negocio Simplificado Webinar
Este taller es ideal para que los dueños de negocios en todos los niveles aprendan cómo construir, diseñar y definir un modelo de negocio. Un modelo de negocio es lo que define un negocio y su práctica. En este taller, los asistentes aprenderán cómo definir primero su modelo de negocio. Se les presentará una plantilla de modelo de negocio como herramienta. Los temas están a continuación: – Idea de negocio a modelo de negocio. – Introducción a los modelos de…
Find out more »Webinar – Affiliate Marketing
COC SBDC Presents – E-commerce Summer Series Webinars: What is affiliate marketing? How does it work? What are the best tools to leverage to streamline your affiliate marketing business? Find out with this webinar! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »September 2019
Webinar – Easy Ways to Screen Your Business Ideas
Have a few, several or many ideas for a business? Come ready to learn from Victor Benoun some tips on the steps you can take to help decide which ideas to explore. You’ll get the opportunity to test the tips and techniques during the webinar. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Comience su negocio y Plan de Negocios
Este taller es ideal para que los dueños de negocios en todos los niveles aprendan cómo construir, diseñar y definir un modelo de negocio. Un modelo de negocio es lo que define un negocio y su práctica. En este taller, los asistentes aprenderán cómo definir primero su modelo de negocio. Se les presentará una plantilla de modelo de negocio como herramienta. Los temas están a continuación: -Idea de negocio a modelo de negocio. – Introducción a los modelos de negocio.…
Find out more »Webinar – What Are You Waiting For? Go Global!
Learn why small business owners should consider exporting goods and services from the U.S. as a way to grow their business. The following topics will be highlighted: – Why go global? – the myths and opportunities – Identify indicators for your global market success – Understanding cultural differences – Sources of international marketing data – Consider partners for exporting REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Tips for Importing into the U.S.
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start or expand an import business? It’s important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: -Do I need an import license? -What are the necessary documents? -How to classify the merchandise -What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? -How can a licensed customs broker help your business? -What is the role of the U.S. Customs and Border…
Find out more »October 2019
Redes Sociales para su negocio
Este es un taller básico en español para aprender sobre cuáles son las redes sociales correctas para su negocio y la terminología común. REGISTRESE ACA
Find out more »SBDC EDD/IRS Training – Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax
You will learn: -California payroll reporting requirements: forms, employer obligations, reporting, and payment requirements. -Independent contractor reporting requirements. -Electronic filing and payment requirements and options. -Federal payroll reporting requirements, including Forms 940, 941, 1099, W-2, W-4, W-9, and alternative filing. To make reservations, visit the EDD website at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call 866-873-6083. Register Now
Find out more »Plan de Negocio Simplificado Webinar
Este taller es ideal para que los dueños de negocios en todos los niveles aprendan cómo construir, diseñar y definir un modelo de negocio. Un modelo de negocio es lo que define un negocio y su práctica. En este taller, los asistentes aprenderán cómo definir primero su modelo de negocio. Se les presentará una plantilla de modelo de negocio como herramienta. Los temas están a continuación: – Idea de negocio a modelo de negocio. – Introducción a los modelos de…
Find out more »Webinar – What Are You Waiting For? Go Global!
Learn why small business owners should consider exporting goods and services from the U.S. as a way to grow their business. The following topics will be highlighted: – Why go global? – the myths and opportunities – Identify indicators for your global market success – Understanding cultural differences – Sources of international marketing data – Consider partners for exporting REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Tips for Importing into the U.S.
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start or expand an import business? It’s important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: -Do I need an import license? -What are the necessary documents? -How to classify the merchandise -What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? -How can a licensed customs broker help your business? -What is the role of the U.S. Customs and Border…
Find out more »November 2019
Webinar – What Are You Waiting For? Go Global!
Learn why small business owners should consider exporting goods and services from the U.S. as a way to grow their business. The following topics will be highlighted: – Why go global? – the myths and opportunities – Identify indicators for your global market success – Understanding cultural differences – Sources of international marketing data – Consider partners for exporting REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Tips for Importing into the U.S.
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start or expand an import business? It’s important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: -Do I need an import license? -What are the necessary documents? -How to classify the merchandise -What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? -How can a licensed customs broker help your business? -What is the role of the U.S. Customs and Border…
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