LA SBDC Network presents SmallBiz Talk, a weekly talk series featuring expert advice and insight on small business success.
Live every Wednesday at 10 a.m.
About SmallBiz Talk
Your host, small business expert and LA SBDC business advisor Lori Williams, covers a key business topic through instructional information, real life situations, guest speakers and interviews. At the end of the show, participants can engage in a Live Q&A with questions pertaining to their specific business situation.
Join us live every Wednesday at 10 a.m. or check out our YouTube Playlist to see previous shows and to gain information/ helpful insights for your small business success!
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SmallBiz Talk
Hosted by Lori Williams
Small Business Focused
Coverage of pertinent issues and affairs affecting both entrepreneurs and the business world at large.
Actionable Ideas
Solid advice, lessons and tips on how to establish and build a successful business.
Expert Insights
Candid interviews and insights from small business experts.
Upcoming Shows
February 4 @ 10 a.m.
Understanding of Trademark Law to Help Brands and Businesses Avoid Legal Pitfalls
Nadine started Citrine out of a deep respect and passion for entrepreneurship and the creative journey. She uses her thorough understanding of trademark law to help brands and businesses avoid legal pitfalls, secure their identity, and grow with confidence.
February 11 @ 10 a.m.
Marketing Insights from a Successful Entrepreneur Selling both Products and Services Online
Emma Green has extensive experience in starting, growing and running businesses. She started QUADS Physical Therapy in 2008 while still working at a job in a hospital. In October of 2019 Emma made the leap to be 100% in her own business.
February 18 @ 10 a.m.
Wowing Early Stage Investors, Customers and Partners, the Pitchinator Way
Adam Chapnick is an Advisor at the Pasadena SBDC. He is also the General Partner at the Chapnick Group, where he mentors early stage startup founders through their journeys “from concept to customer.” He teaches pitching using his Wow How framework in workshops across the country, and has become known affectionately by founders and investors as The Pitchinator.
February 25 @ 10 a.m.
From Executive Producer of TV to Head Chef and Owner of Food & Bounty
Helen Cavallo is the chef and owner of Food & Bounty. Food & Bounty is comprised of a super-talented and hardworking team, all from diverse cultural backgrounds and regions of the world, whose contributions are woven into the unique fabric of our daily offerings.
About The Host
Lori Williams is a business consultant, speaker, writer and well known expert on business finance. She believes entrepreneurs should have a basic understanding of their company’s financial health.
Her company, provides financial management and tax services. Her eBooks are distributed through Amazon and iTunes. As an adjunct professor in the Entrepreneurial Department at Pepperdine and USC, she has shared her business expertise with young entrepreneurs. Through the SBDC, she provides clients with business education and advice.
Lori is an Enrolled Agent certified by the IRS. She has an MBA from Pepperdine University, BS Business and Management, an AA in Medical Science and a Practitioner’s license in NeuroLinguistic Programming.
Business expertise: Finance, accounting, business start-ups, business plans, marketing & general business operations
Join SmallBiz Talk Live
Join us live to get your small business questions answered.