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SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online Version Made Easy: An Introduction to QuickBooks
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to QuickBooks – Learn to move around in QuickBooks Online Version\, correctly configure the software and chart of accounts\, prepare company data for import\, set-up users\, master the Easy Step Overview\, manage notes\, to do lists\, custom fields\, etc. We also cover how to process accounts receivable and payable\, establish vendor and checking preferences\, enter bills\, pay bills\, memorize bills and far more. \nWhile QuickBooks® is user friendly\, mistakes are commonly made in the set-up process which can result in inaccurate data and costly troubleshooting. Even if you are an advanced QuickBooks user\, it may be a good idea to go through our Introduction to QuickBooks Seminar to ensure the accuracy of your setup; a skillset that requires in-depth knowledge of accounting principles\, workflow and the software. \nThis workshop is for the QuickBooks Online Version. \n$45 Presale\, $60 At The Door
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/quickbooks-online-version-made-easy-introduction-quickbooks/
LOCATION:SCORE Greater Los Angeles\, 330 North Brand Boulevard Suite 190\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161210T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161210T150000
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SUMMARY:Boot Strapping\, 101 Strategies for Funding Success.
DESCRIPTION:Starting and growing a business requires capital. Where should you look to identify and secure the necessary funding to start or grow your business? Have you wondered about Seed Capital or most recently how Crowd Funding might help you to accomplish your goals? This workshop is for you! You will learn how to evaluate your current funding needs\, determine if a debt or equity strategy is appropriate for your firm at its current stage of development. \n\nSeed Capital\n\nFriends and Family round\nAngel Investors\, Venture Capitalist\, and Institutional Funds\nCrowd Funding\nSeries A\, B or C\nConvertible Notes\nExit Strategies\nPitch Deck – what and why it’s important\nJOBS Act – and why this matters to small firms\n\n\n\nEach participant will walk away with a clear understanding of the debt and equity options and how to craft a fiscal management strategy for growth. You will learn about creating a Pitch Deck and what to include. \n$45 Presale\, $60 At The Door
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/boot-strapping-101-strategies-funding-success/
LOCATION:SCORE Greater Los Angeles\, 330 North Brand Boulevard Suite 190\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161207T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161207T203000
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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property and the Business of Licensing.
DESCRIPTION:Patents and licensing have recently become an integral part of most businesses.  Businesses  relating to technology\, software\, design\, franchising\, sports products\, music and a myriad of other companies depend on patents\, copyrights and trademarks for their existence.  Having the ability to monetize these intellectual assets is now a critical part of the business landscape.  Understanding licenses and licensing is a skill that every business professional now requires.  \nThis seminar will explore the fundamentals of intellectual property; how to obtain a patent\, copyright or trademark\, how to use them\, and how to license these ideas to or from other companies.  It will provide a business perspective and will give you an understanding of the terminology\, the available resources\, costs\, timing and rules of thumb necessary for licensing.  Technical\, legal\, financial and practical issues will be explored\, providing a business perspective for estimating patent costs\, values and royalty rates. Both US and International licensing issues will be explored. \n$45 Presale\, $60 At The Door!
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/intellectual-property-business-licensing-3/
LOCATION:SCORE Greater Los Angeles\, 330 North Brand Boulevard Suite 190\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161201T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T020115
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161130T055434Z
UID:6144-1480617000-1480620600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Legal Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop will cover the most important legal lessons every entrepreneur should know. Participants will walk-away knowing common pitfalls to avoid and best practices to keep. We will lay out simple take-aways on a broad range of topics including: \n\nVetting and protecting a business name\,\nBusiness formation\, entity types\, and company upkeep\,\nVerbal and written contracts\,\nCreating and securing intellectual property\,\nHiring workers\, and\nImmigration visas for foreign workers and entrepreneurs\n\nThere will be plenty of time for Q&A at the end of the class. \n$45 Presale\, $60 At the Door!
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/legal-tips-every-entrepreneur-know/
LOCATION:SCORE Greater Los Angeles\, 330 North Brand Boulevard Suite 190\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161130T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161130T210000
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CREATED:20161130T041555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161130T041555Z
UID:6140-1480528800-1480539600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Jumpstart Your SEO in 2017!
DESCRIPTION:Create an SEO Action Plan and learn to implement the SEO Tactics that work. \n1. Focus Keyword Research: How to do basic and advanced keyword research. \n2. Competitor Research: Top 5 Metrics in 5 Minutes. \n3. Onsite Optimization: Talk to the Search Engines in their own language. \n4. Offsite Optimization: More important than onsite optimization. \n5. Backlinks: Backlinks are the most important offsite element of SEO. \n6. Content Content Content: Content is the most important onsite element of SEO. Create an SEO Action Plan and learn to implement the SEO Tactics that work. \n7. Tracking: Adjust\, refine and perfect your SEO with Google Analytics.  \nPlease bring your laptop that can connect to our WiFi.\nThis is an interactive workshop and we will be doing online exercises during the workshop!
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/6140/
LOCATION:SCORE Greater Los Angeles\, 330 North Brand Boulevard Suite 190\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161025T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161025T123000
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UID:5542-1477391400-1477398600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Uniqueness - Why Should I Buy From You Instead of Your Competitor?
DESCRIPTION:All businesses\, regardless of size or scope\, need to be concerned about how they are perceived in the marketplace.  Your business is being talked about online and offline. Learn how to be proactive and set yourself apart from your competition and start delivering products and services with a signature that is your very own.  \nThis is a concise high impact 2 hour workshop – and we mean workshop – not a blah blah blah seminar – but a real hands-on get something done that will impact your business immediately – workshop. Learning will include: \n\nHOW TO STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITORS WITHOUT A BIG BUDGET\nHOW TO CHARGE WHAT YOUR SERVICES ARE WORTH AND SAY GOODBYE TO DISCOUNTS\nWHY EXAMINING YOUR STATUS QUO IDENTITY IS ESSENTIAL IN KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES\nWHY REPUTATION IS YOUR UNIQUENESS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT \n3 WAYS YOU CAN IMMEDIATELY USE UNIQUENESS TO INCREASE PROFITS\n\nPre-register and Pre-pay online $45 / Pay at the door $60.00
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/uniqueness-buy-instead-competitor/
LOCATION:SCORE Greater Los Angeles\, 330 North Brand Boulevard Suite 190\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161004T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161004T203000
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UID:5103-1475605800-1475613000@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Social Media & Local Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn how to attract new customers and keep the loyal ones coming back? If so\, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn best practices from Main Street Hub! Main Street Hub manages the online presence for more small businesses than anyone else in the country. You’ll walk away with strategies that you can use today for your business’s customer review sites and social media pages. For example\, you’ll learn what to do when your customer leaves you a review (good or bad) and how to increase likes\, comments\, & shares with your Facebook posts to increase your word-of-mouth! \n*$45 presale\, $60 at the door
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/social-media-local-marketing-3/
LOCATION:SCORE Greater Los Angeles\, 330 North Brand Boulevard Suite 190\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160926T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160926T203000
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UID:5093-1474914600-1474921800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Exports for Profits
DESCRIPTION:Exports for Profits \nThis workshop presents practical\, simple and proven tips for small business owners\, managers and professionals to take their companies into the global arena. \nWhy Exports: \n\nDemand – Two thirds of the world’s purchasing power is located outside the United States borders.\nAccess – Technology and trade agreements have created enormous opportunities for small business to compete and thrive in international markets.\nProfitability – Export produces profits for any company regardless of its size.\n\n*$45 pre sale\, $60 at the door
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/exports-profits-2/
LOCATION:SCORE Greater Los Angeles\, 330 North Brand Boulevard Suite 190\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160926T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160926T123000
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UID:5096-1474885800-1474893000@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:The Savvy Small Business Social Media
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nLearn the secrets to creating an engaging brand online that rivals fortune 500 companies that makes it easier and faster than you ever thought possible to go through the selling process using a simple\, stress-free automated social media marketing system. \nI will walk you step by step through the entire process of creating a solid online presence that increases your exposure and has the potential to generate additional revenue for your business. \n Attend this session and walk away with a clear understanding of the best way to create your own customized social media strategy for your brand and business. If you don’t have a solid social media strategy for your business then you don’t want to miss this workshop! \n*$45 presale\, $60 at the door
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/savvy-small-business-social-media/
LOCATION:SCORE Greater Los Angeles\, 330 North Brand Boulevard Suite 190\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160914T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160914T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160909T003402Z
UID:4947-1473840000-1473872400@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property and the Business of Licensing.
DESCRIPTION:Patents and licensing have recently become an integral part of most businesses.  Businesses  relating to technology\, software\, design\, franchising\, sports products\, music and a myriad of other companies depend on patents\, copyrights and trademarks for their existence.  Having the ability to monetize these intellectual assets is now a critical part of the business landscape.  Understanding licenses and licensing is a skill that every business professional now requires.  \nThis seminar will explore the fundamentals of intellectual property; how to obtain a patent\, copyright or trademark\, how to use them\, and how to license these ideas to or from other companies.  It will provide a business perspective and will give you an understanding of the terminology\, the available resources\, costs\, timing and rules of thumb necessary for licensing.  Technical\, legal\, financial and practical issues will be explored\, providing a business perspective for estimating patent costs\, values and royalty rates. Both US and International licensing issues will be explored. \n*$45 presale/ $60 at the door
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/intellectual-property-business-licensing/
LOCATION:SCORE Greater Los Angeles\, 330 North Brand Boulevard Suite 190\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160913T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160913T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160909T002348Z
UID:4946-1473789600-1473796800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:How to Negotiate for A Better Outcome
DESCRIPTION:Learn skills to better handle and divide scarce limited resources for your new business. Whether you are negotiating with your family\, your boss\, customers or suppliers\, you will practice the skills you learn. You will realize the power of negotiating with knowledge\, a plan and confidence. \n  \n*$45 pre sale/ $60 at the door
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/negotiate-better-outcome/
LOCATION:SCORE Greater Los Angeles\, 330 North Brand Boulevard Suite 190\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160913T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160913T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160909T001740Z
UID:4943-1473771600-1473778800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:How To Start Your New Business Successfully.
DESCRIPTION:An in depth workshop where we explore the processes of business concept to reality. You are given the tools and ideas to consider and alternative paths to achieve them. Using a step by step process\, we find ways to think “outside the box” and see you and your venture flourish.We all have dreams of a brighter and richer future. In this workshop you discover ways in which to achieve these goals. \n  \n*$45 pre sale/ $60 at the door
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/start-new-business-successfully/
LOCATION:SCORE Greater Los Angeles\, 330 North Brand Boulevard Suite 190\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160526T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T020115
CREATED:20160519T025949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160519T025949Z
UID:3128-1464287400-1464294600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Selling Techniques to Help Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:You have formed your business\, you have your products and now you need to sell them.  This workshop is for you.  In two hours we will  accomplish the following…… \n\nConvince you that you can sell!\nExamine the elements of a sale\nShow you how to build your sales pitch\nShow you some pitfalls to avoid\nGive selling a better name\nShare a few selling stories along the way
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/selling-techniques-help-grow-business/
LOCATION:SCORE Greater Los Angeles\, 330 North Brand Boulevard Suite 190\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
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