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February 2025

Webinar – Mastering the Art: Implementing Effective Email Marketing Campaign Strategies

February 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Join us for an enlightening webinar that will reveal the secrets behind implementing effective email marketing campaign strategies. This comprehensive session will dive deep into the key elements of email marketing that deliver tangible results and enhance brand loyalty. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Restaurant 101 Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant

February 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Are you perfecting recipes?  Have you been told…you should open a restaurant after friends and family taste your creations?  Are you a chef dreaming of opening a restaurant?  “Restaurant 101 – Step by Step Overview on opening a restaurant is the opportunity to explore.  Starting with the menu, a plan, and profitability you can explore your dream before spending money.   Presented by Kevin McVearry, a Business Advisor for the SBDC since 2012, with over 30 years of experience opening…

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Webinar – Negotiating an Asset Purchase Agreement: The Basics

February 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will provide small business owners with information for negotiating an asset purchase agreement such as conducting “due diligence,” determining the proper parties; negotiating the purchase price, using an escrow company; promissory notes and security agreements, standard contract terms to look out for; and post-closing considerations. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Using AI to Create All Your E-commerce Copy: From Product Descriptions, Email Copy & Blogs

February 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Discover the power of AI in transforming your e-commerce copywriting! In this game-changing webinar, small business owners will learn how to leverage cutting-edge AI technology to craft compelling product descriptions, engaging email copy, and captivating blog posts. Say goodbye to writer’s block and hello to increased conversions and sales. Join us to unlock the secrets of AI-driven copywriting and take your e-commerce business to new heights. Don’t miss this opportunity to streamline your content creation process and stand out from…

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Webinar – How to Prepare a Headache-free Import Transaction

February 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

    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? Classifying the merchandise What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? Tips about shipments Licensed Customs Brokers Duties, tariffs, and what’s next? REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – “Buy-Sell” and Other Co-Owner Agreements: The Basics

February 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will provide small business owners with the basics for entering into co-owner agreements such as pre-contract considerations; restrictions on selling ownership interests to third parties such as rights of first refusal, “drag along” and “tag along” rights, and triggering events such as death, disability, divorce, and lack of participation in the business. REGISTER NOW

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March 2025

Webinar – Commercial Leases: The Basics

March 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to the basics of commercial leases. Attendees will learn the differences among “gross,” “net” and “triple net” leases; conducting property inspections; rent, abatement, and “common area maintenance” (CAM) charges; use and signage restrictions; personal guarantees; build-out terms and obligations; determining who is responsible for maintenance and repairs; subleasing; and other information business owners should know before signing the lease, including when to “walk away.” REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Exporting … A New Customer Base to Consider

March 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Come and learn about exporting, as a new customer base to consider for your business.  It may be the perceived complexity of exporting, time intensity, language barriers or just not being ready to think about it.  Featured Speaker, Jeff Henderson, who was awarded The Export Achievement Certificate and The Certificate of Congressional Recognition with many years of industry experience.  He will provide tips on how to get past the perceived challenges and explore an exporting strategy as a tool.  Why…

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Seminarios Web – Introducción a los conceptos básicos financieros para empresas

March 12 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Free

SBDC & City of Palmdale Descripción: El seminario web es participativo y presentará la importancia de llevar registros contables para apoyar y ayudar al propietario de la empresa a fortalecer sus conocimientos. Llámame:  747.259.9690 ·                     Importancia de llevar registros de transacciones financieras ·                     Un sistema de contabilidad ·                     Principales informes de un sistema de contabilidad: balance general y estado de pérdidas y ganancias ·                     Entendiendo el plan de cuentas ·                     Descripción general de una conciliación bancaria ·                     Lo que nos dicen los estados financieros REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Contracts: The Basics (with live negotiating activity)

March 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to contract basics such as pre-contract considerations, basic contract terms to look for/include; typical structure and layout of contracts, “boilerplate” terms, liability and risk shifting; and dispute resolution. Webinar includes a live contract negotiation activity. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Restaurant 101 Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant

March 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Are you perfecting recipes?  Have you been told…you should open a restaurant after friends and family taste your creations?  Are you a chef dreaming of opening a restaurant?  “Restaurant 101 – Step by Step Overview on opening a restaurant is the opportunity to explore.  Starting with the menu, a plan, and profitability you can explore your dream before spending money.   Presented by Kevin McVearry, a Business Advisor for the SBDC since 2012, with over 30 years of experience opening…

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Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

March 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Introduction to Financial Basics for Business

March 19 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Free

SBDC & City of Palmdale Description: The webinar is participative and will introduce the importance of keeping accounting records to support and help the business owner strengthen their knowledge. ·                     Importance of Keeping Records of Financial Transactions ·                     An Accounting System ·                     Main Reports of an Accounting System – Balance Sheet and Income Statement ·                     Understanding the Chart of Accounts ·                     Overview of a Bank Reconciliation ·                     What the Financial Statements Tell Us REGISTER NOW

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April 2025

Webinar – Introduction to Certifications – State of CA, LA County, City of LA and Federal

April 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This webinar will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the importance and benefits of certifications. Participants will gain insights into certification programs and understanding the certification process in order to do business with State of California, LA County, City of LA and the Federal Government. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses

April 10 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

The Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification offers several benefits to veterans with disabilities who are looking to establish or grow their businesses, including a 3% set-aside requirement by the State of California.  Join us to learn more about how you can take advantage of the DVBE designation and other Veteran designations/certifications. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses

April 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models. From Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. This webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas and think about different business models for their food business dream, and show steps to each with easily explained phases.  Presented by Kevin McVearry, Business Advisor with the SBDC since 2012, with over 25 years of experience opening and operating…

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Webinar – SB(Small Business) Certification

April 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Come ready to learn the steps on how to register and complete the Small Business Certification with the State of California.  Why not be eligible in helping the State of California meet the requirement of 25% of contracting dollars being  awarded to certified businesses? REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM (including a 15 minute break)

April 10 @ 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Free

Part 1: How to Start Your Business (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) 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.  Break 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM Part 2: Finding Funding (2:15 PM – 3:15 PM) Explore a variety of funding types for your business.  Capital is critical for…

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Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: How to Start Your Business

April 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

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

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Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Finding Funding

April 10 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Free

  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

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Webinar-LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business) and SLBE(Small Local Business

April 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Participants will receive a step by step guide on how to register with Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles vendor registration systems, as well as understanding how to complete the applications. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – LA County webVEN Registration

April 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Description: If you are looking to do business with the County of Los Angeles, this webinar will give a step-by-step guide on how to register with the LA County registration portal, WebVen.  Register today to learn how you can begin your journey in doing business with the County of Los Angeles. REGISTER NOW

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May 2025

Webinar – DBE(Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) Certification

May 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

   Specialty Certification: This webinar will give you a detailed overview of the DBE application as well as the required documents Department of Transportation(DOT) will request.  Be aware of the additional benefit that 25% of all DOT contracts must go to DBE certified companies. Join us and learn how to apply. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training

May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Free

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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Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses

May 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models. From Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. This webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas and think about different business models for their food business dream, and show steps to each with easily explained phases.  Presented by Kevin McVearry, Business Advisor with the SBDC since 2012, with over 25 years of experience opening and operating…

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