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SUMMARY:Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market. \nInstructor: Charlie Lowe
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/marketing-101-9/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170112T130000
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SUMMARY:Networking 101- 15 Second Elevator Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your ability to communicate what you do to increase clients and customers? Do you have your 15 second pitch? NEWSFLASH: With the internet info overload attention spans have decreased and now we have less than 15 seconds to engage potential customers attention. Deborah Deras\, SBDC Marketing Consultant with give you a 4 step simple system to be able to create your elevator pitch and speak it with conviction to increase opportunities for sales\, investors and or strategic partners. By the end of the workshop you will have a clear concise elevator pitch and will be able to share it in person and online for increased sales success. \nInstructor: Deborah Deras
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/networking-101-15-second-elevator-pitch-3/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Media
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170111T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170111T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
DESCRIPTION:Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to follow along\, but it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. \nInstructor: Andrew Strachan
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/start-business-financials-excel/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Finances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170110T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T080330
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161208T070454Z
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SUMMARY:SBDC Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered at the center. Attendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation is offered two-three times per month so check the calendar for future dates. NOTE: Late admittance is not permitted\, please arrive early. \nInstructor: Star Van Buren
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/sbdc-orientation-22/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170110T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T080330
CREATED:20161208T070304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161208T070304Z
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SUMMARY:How to Estimate Start-Up Costs and Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:How much will it cost to start your business? It is important to know this figure so that you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. Topics include: Steps needed to calculate start-up expenses\, start-up cost categories\, calculating initial costs\, calculating the first 90 days projected monthly costs\, conducting a break-even analysis\, and initial cash flow projection will be reviewed and presented in this hands-on session. Please bring a hand held calculator for your convenience. \nInstructor: Nathaniel Jemison
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/estimate-start-costs-cash-flow-4/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Finances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161215T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T080330
CREATED:20161118T011611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T011611Z
UID:6022-1481814000-1481821200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market. \nRegister Now \nInstructor: Charlie Lowe
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/marketing-101-8/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161214T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161214T150000
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SUMMARY:Business Plan Overview
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will focus on defining the value inherent in using a Business Plan. We will identify its many uses and how to create a useful one. Our work will focus on the critical components of an effective plan. \nInstructor: Larry Johnson
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/business-plan-overview-7/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Plan
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161214T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T080330
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T010706Z
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SUMMARY:De-mystifying Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:Each business decision you make has a financial impact on your business. Understand and use the right tools to optimize results. Learn to use your basic financial statements and other key measurements to improve your decision making\, interpret your company’s financial signals using ratios\, and gain a “Plain English” understanding of basic business terminology. Learn to communicate with financial people and investors to attract capital for growth. \nInstructor: Andrew Strachan
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/de-mystifying-financial-statements-2/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161213T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T080330
CREATED:20161117T082226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T082226Z
UID:6017-1481641200-1481648400@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Business Loans 101
DESCRIPTION:This class will teach what you need to know to apply for a business loan. Topics include: What documents and paperwork you will need to use for the application process from major banks\, which banks are currently loaning money and what you will need to qualify\, why a business may need financing\, sources of credit\, and what you should know about credit. \nInstructor: Nathaniel Jemison
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/business-loans-101-7/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance,Loans
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161213T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T080330
CREATED:20161117T082010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T082010Z
UID:6015-1481623200-1481626800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:SBDC Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered at the center. Attendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation is offered two-three times per month so check the calendar for future dates. \nNOTE: Late admittance is not permitted\, please arrive early. \nInstructor: Charlie Lowe
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/sbdc-orientation-21/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161208T101500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161208T121500
DTSTAMP:20260515T080330
CREATED:20161122T053111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161122T053111Z
UID:6061-1481192100-1481199300@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:The Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. Topics for discussion determining the feasibility of your business\, the importance of business planning\, understanding financial and licensing requirements and more. \nInstructor: Charlie Lowe
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/basics-starting-business-2-6/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161208T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260515T080330
CREATED:20161130T045340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161130T045340Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Emails That Rock
DESCRIPTION:What you’ll learn: It is not too late to use Email Marketing strategy to maximize your Holiday Marketing and 2017. Join me and the SBDC to learn how to create effective online marketing that gets read & causes readers to take action (including sharing your Emails them with their friends). Learn how to use holiday deadlines\, hashtags and social media tools to drive sales\, create social media posts and ads and reach more people with your content. \n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees of this workshop will learn:\n   • How to set reasonable goals of online email campaigns & improve results.\n   • Great content ideas to get action and how much images can impact results.\n   • How to get noticed and get read-tips on best practices for the best results.\n   • How mobile phones should change your Email Marketing strategy & layout.\n   • How to take it social & make it shareable\, and incentivize others to share it.\n   • Free tools to create an interactive Email Marketing Campaign \nJoin us & learn some great new strategies to help your email & social media efforts be more effective components to get action using newsletters & announcements. \n\nInstructor: Liz Harsch
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/holiday-emails-rock-2/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Media
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161206T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T080330
CREATED:20161201T042058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T042058Z
UID:6155-1481049000-1481052600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:SBDC Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered at the center. Attendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation is offered two-three times per month so check the calendar for future dates. NOTE: Late admittance is not permitted\, please arrive early. \nInstructor: Star Van Buren
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/sbdc-orientation-20/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161206T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T080330
CREATED:20161117T070223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T070223Z
UID:6011-1481018400-1481025600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:How to Manage Your Business Financials
DESCRIPTION:Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to follow along\, but it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. \nInstructor: Andrew Strachan
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/manage-business-financials-2-5/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
GEO:33.9102665;-118.3521676
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161122T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260515T080330
CREATED:20161123T065956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T065956Z
UID:6079-1479807000-1479814200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Emails That Rock
DESCRIPTION:What you’ll learn: How to create Newsletters and announcements & online campaigns that get read & get viewers to take action? Email Marketing that works just in time to maximize your Holiday Marketing.  \nAttendees of this workshop will learn:\n   • What are reasonable goals of online email campaigns & how to improve results.\n   • What content gets the best results? What role do images play & how should they be used?\n   • Subject line best practices & when to send your newsletter for the best results.\n   • Ways to make your offer POP! –especially on mobile.\n   • How to take it social & make it shareable.\n   • What types of additional free tools might be useful to help you get more done? \nJoin us & learn some great new strategies to help your email & social media efforts be more effective components to get action using newsletters & announcements.
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/holiday-emails-rock/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161013T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161013T100000
DTSTAMP:20260515T080330
CREATED:20160913T032737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T032737Z
UID:5014-1476349200-1476352800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Email & Network Marketing (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:There are eight (8) steps that will give businesses results of increased sales. Learn what the steps are and the simple way to get started. \nTEASER: Get $347 in marketing for free. \nInstructor: Mark Oliver \nMeeting link: https://meet.lync.com/groupoliver/moliver/25TR8C7D \n 
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/email-network-marketing-webinar/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161011T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T080330
CREATED:20160915T101514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T101514Z
UID:5036-1476198000-1476205200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:How to Estimate Start-up Cost and Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:How much will it cost to start your business? It is important to know this figure so that you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. Topics include: Steps needed to calculate start-up expenses\, start-up cost categories\, calculating initial costs\, calculating the first 90 days projected monthly costs\, conducting a break-even analysis\, and initial cash flow projection will be reviewed and presented in this hands-on session. Please bring a hand held calculator for your convenience. \nInstructor: Nathaniel Jemison
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/estimate-start-cost-cash-flow-2/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
GEO:33.9102665;-118.3521676
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160913T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T080330
CREATED:20160803T225636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160803T225636Z
UID:4305-1473787800-1473793200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Get Your Business Online: WordPress 101
DESCRIPTION:Having a website online is as important as having an ‘Open for Business’ sign on your front door because it notifies the public that you have a product or service that potentially meets their needs. With WordPress it is possible to have an effective and optimized website that is easy to use and update. WordPress is an effective content management system that is used to run everything from simple blogs to CNN.com. With WordPress currently running over 75 million websites\, come learn the basics about WordPress\, Themes and Plugins for your business. \nInstructor: Adam Silver
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/get-business-online-wordpress-101-3-3/
LOCATION:El Camino College/ SBDC\, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd\, Hawthorne\, 90044\, United States
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