The LA SBDC Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses in 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
June 2023
Webinar – Google My Business
We invite you to join us for an informative online webinar on how to maximize the potential of Google My Business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your online presence, this webinar will provide you with valuable insights and strategies to help you make the most of this powerful marketing tool. In this webinar, you will learn how to: Set up and optimize your Google My Business listing Engage with customers through reviews and messaging Utilize…
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Some people are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow and how to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business. Featured Topics: Common Characteristics of an Entrepreneur Types of Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship Economic…
Find out more »Webinar: ADA Website Accessibility Basics
This webinar will teach small business owners the basics of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website accessibility, such as understanding the ADA laws; WCAG accessibility standards; alt tags and screen readers; and potential liability for noncompliance. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar: Startup Activities – A Financial Perspective
Have the idea for the business and getting ready to move forward with the business launch? Learn the next steps to help navigate and launch your new business or continue the path where obstacles occurred along the way: Professional Services – Legal & Other Licenses and Permits Business Insurance Options REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – QuickBooks Online Boot Camp
This boot camp is a short, intensive training program designed for non-finance people to learn how to use QuickBooks online. The boot camp covers the basic features and functions, including setting up accounts, managing invoices and expenses, tracking sales and revenue, generating financial reports, and reconciling bank statements. The focus is on practical skills, with the goal of providing participants with the knowledge and CONFIDENCE to effectively manage their financial data. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Finding Funding
Explore a variety of funding types for your business including disaster assistance related. Capital is critical for all businesses. The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore, along with the current climate. There are many types of capital including owner investment, profit reinvestment, loans from a bank, loans from an alternative financial resources(non-banks), equipment financing, tax credits, supplier credit, credit lines, equity lines, Angel Investors, Venture Capital Investors, money invested by family &…
Find out more »Webinar: Improving Employee Retention, Recruitment and Culture
As employers nationwide continue to struggle to find quality employees, employers must focus on their current staff and company culture to attract the best candidates for new available positions. This webinar will touch on ways to improve your current staff morale, offer tips for recruiting the best available candidates, and focus on your overall company culture. Presented by Kevin McVearry, a business advisor for the SBDC since 2012, with over 25 years of experience recruiting, training, and retaining employees in…
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: How to Start Your Business
Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea life. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar: Say What? Product Advertising and Labeling
This webinar will introduce small business owners to the basics of California and federal advertising and labeling law. Attendees will learn the difference between truthful vs. fraudulent and misleading advertising; business “puffery”; lawful product comparisons; requirements when using terms such as “organic” and “fat free”; required disclosures for certain ingredients such as nuts and other allergens; and liability for violating advertising and labeling laws. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – WAVE Boot Camp
This boot camp is a comprehensive overview of the free accounting application designed specifically for non-finance people. This boot camp is delivered in a lecture-style format and covers all the key features and functions. Participants will learn how to use Wave for managing their finances, creating invoices, track expenses, and generating financial reports. In two hours, the boot camp will provide a high-level understanding of the application, focusing on the most important aspects that participants need to know in order…
Find out more »Webinar – Business Planning #1
Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training. Business planning is a tool to help your business! It’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. Highlighted Topics: Creating a Business Plan Goal Development Business Development Marketing Plans Advertising Strategies Financials – Overview REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – 8 Steps to Optimizing Your YouTube Videos Rank and Visibility
Videos have become an essential marketing tool for many businesses. Too often, it becomes hard to justify the time spent creating videos, because no one is viewing them. Sound familiar? Video content must follow certain search engines rules. Do you know them? If not, you should join our SBDC Online Marketing and Web Developer, Darren Elliott as he explains what those rules are, 8 Steps to Optimizing Your You Tube Videos Rank and Visibility and the best of all, they…
Find out more »Webinar – 10 Ways to Improve Mobile User Experience
Is your site considered “mobile friendly”? If you are not sure what that means, it is possible that your site is being penalized by search engines for not being in line with today’s mobile requirements. Fortunately, SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant and Web Developer, Darren Elliott is ready to walk you through it. By the end of this informative webinar, you will be clear on what your site needs to have done, and how to properly maintain things, so your site…
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Finding Funding
Explore a variety of funding types for your business. Capital is critical for all businesses. The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore. There are many types of capital including owner investment, profit reinvestment, loans from a bank, loans from an alternative financial resources(non-banks), equipment financing, tax credits, supplier credit, credit lines, equity lines, Angel Investors, Venture Capital Investors, money invested by family & friends, Crowd Funding, etc. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Filing a Federal Trademark Registration Application: The Basics
Navigating the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) trademark registration process can be confusing, and a minefield for small businesses. The filing fees are nonrefundable, so getting it right the first time is a must. This webinar will explain how to help you: Obtain a USPTO federal trademark registration, including pre-application considerations Selecting the TEAS or TEAS-Plus application Selecting the 1a (“Use”) or 1b (“Intent to Use”) basis Determining class numbers and descriptions of goods and services Overcoming USPTO…
Find out more »Webinar – Campamento de Quickbooks Online
Este campo de entrenamiento es un programa de capacitación breve e intensivo diseñado para que personas no financieras aprendan a usar QuickBooks en línea. El campo de entrenamiento cubre las características y funciones básicas, incluida la configuración de cuentas, la gestión de facturas y gastos, el seguimiento de ventas e ingresos, la generación de informes financieros y la conciliación de extractos bancarios. El enfoque está en las habilidades prácticas, con el objetivo de brindar a los participantes el conocimiento y…
Find out more »Webinar – Business Planning #2
Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training. Business planning is a tool to help your business! It’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. Highlighted Topics: Creating a Business Plan Goal Development Business Development Marketing Plans Advertising Strategies Financials – Overview REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for Veteran, Military and Spouse entrepreneurs and business owners who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with becoming certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local government and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – WAVE Boot Camp (Spanish)
Este campo de entrenamiento logra una descripción general completa de la aplicación de contabilidad gratuita diseñada específicamente para personas no financieras. Este campo de entrenamiento se dicta en formato de conferencia y cubre todas las características y funciones mas importantes. Los participantes aprenderán a usar Wave para administrar sus finanzas, crear facturas, realizar un seguimiento de los gastos y generar informes financieros. En dos horas, el entrenamiento brindará una comprensión de alto nivel de la aplicación, centrandose en los aspectos…
Find out more »July 2023
Webinar – Accelerate The Growth Of Your Business Through LinkedIn
Please join us for the Webinar – Accelerate The Growth Of Your Business Through LinkedIn and learn: The six most important things to include in your LinkedIn profile How to create a company page How to use LinkedIn for networking and grow your business Powerful LinkedIn marketing tips REGISTER NOW
Find out more »August 2023
Webinar – Joint AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training
Come and join the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn about resources available to help your business prepare, explore and pursue Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) procurement opportunities. The goal is to help the Small Business Community participate in the local economy where local businesses can provide their services and/or supplies to the AVTA for a contract or other procurement opportunity. Opportunity examples include construction, specialty contractors, manufacturing, digital signage, wholesalers, furniture, architectural services, landscaping…
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