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The LA SBDC Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.

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December 2023

Webinar – Campamento de Quickbooks Online

December 2 @ 8:00 am - 10:15 am
Free

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…

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Webinar – Accounting and Financial Basics (Spanish)

December 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Free

  Este seminario lo ayudará a comprender mejor el valor de tener un contador que lo ayude a tener éxito en los negocios. También aprenderá conceptos básicos de contabilidad que lo ayudarán a comprender los estados financieros y utilizar indicadores financieros clave. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Business Model #1

December 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build, design, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas as a tool.  Topics are below: · Business Idea to Business Model · Introduction to the Business Models · Steps to Define, Design and Build…

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Webinar – Getting Your Business Site Tuned Up for 2024

December 6 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Free

Why Do I Need A Site Tune-up?  You’re probably asking the question…but don’t know the answer.  Your customers and Future customers are the answer.  Come and learn:   Things you can do to improve Your Site performance and visibility Keys to a Successful Site Update Critical Types of Updates And more REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

December 6 @ 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: Accounting & Financial Basics

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

Description: Learn how to take control of your business through the power of financial information.  Everyone is not an Accountant, and many are not comfortable with accounting for your business.  Financials convey a story about a business and can empower the entrepreneur/business owner.  Accounting basics are important for all business owners.  Come ready to learn about the financial aspects of your business in an easy to learn environment. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Business Planning (Spanish)

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

: Manejo del negocio – Mas allá del simple plan. Como debes planear la información y los procesos en tu negocio.   REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – The Essentials to Developing a Consistent Brand

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

Please join us to learn –  The Essentials to Developing a Consistent Brand It may be that you know the brand of your business, but is it clear to your consumer? Are you employing the right marketing strategies that strengthens your brand, and is your brand resonating with your target market? No doubt, creating a brand takes careful planning. That is why we want to invite you to join our own SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant and Web Developer, Darren Elliott, as he…

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Webinar – Creating Financial Projections (Spanish)

December 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Free

  Las proyecciones financieroas son la base de cada decisión financiera que tomará su empresa en un período de tiempo determinado. Las prácticas sólidas de proyecciones financieras tienden a generar mejores resultados financieros, un flujo de efectivo más estable y un mejor acceso al crédito y la inversión que pueden ayudar a que su negocio crezca. Únase a nosotros y aprenda los conceptos básicos de las proyecciones financieras. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – WAVE Boot Camp

December 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Free

  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…

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Webinar – Finding Funding

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

  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…

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Webinar: Improving Employee Retention, Recruitment and Culture

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

Description: 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…

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Webinar – How to Develop a Growth Mindset for Business Success

December 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free

A growth mindset encourages an environment of new ideas, helping your business beat the competition and stand out in the market.  In this webinar you will learn the basics to adopt a growth mindset to take your business to the next level of success. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Protecting the Company’s “Secret Sauce”: Trade Secret Basics

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

This webinar will teach small business owners how to protect the company’s inventions, ideas and secrets. Attendees will learn the basics of trade secret law; the kinds of information that can be protected as a trade secret; confidentiality requirements; ownership issues; how to avoid losing trade secret protection; and how to avoid violating the trade secret rights of others. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses

December 20 @ 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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January 2024

Webinar: Improving Employee Retention, Recruitment and Culture

January 10, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Description: 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…

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Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses

January 17, 2024 @ 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 – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

January 24, 2024 @ 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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February 2024

Webinar: Improving Employee Retention, Recruitment and Culture

February 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

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…

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Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

February 21, 2024 @ 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

Find out more »

Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses

February 21, 2024 @ 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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