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SUMMARY:WEBINAR Accounting Basics for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Accounting Basics is a practical\, business-focused presentation designed to help small business owners understand how accounting systems support daily operations\, cash flow\, and long-term decision-making. Led by Michael DeDonato\, J.D.\, M.B.A.—a seasoned corporate finance executive and business advisor—this session demystifies core accounting concepts and connects them directly to real-world business processes. \nParticipants will explore how products and services are structured\, how money moves through the business (from sales to cash and from procurement to payment)\, and how accounting systems are properly set up to support growth\, compliance\, and financial clarity. The presentation bridges operational workflows—such as payroll\, inventory\, and customer/vendor management—with the underlying accounting framework that drives accurate financial reporting. \nThis session is ideal for business owners who want to move beyond “bookkeeping” and gain a working understanding of how accounting informs profitability\, pricing\, cash management\, and strategic planning. \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the role of accounting as a management tool\, not just a compliance requirement\nIdentify and structure products and services using SKUs\, service lines\, and product families\nExplain key business cycles\, including:\n\nSales–Order–Cash Cycle\nProcurement–to–Payment Cycle\nPayroll and employee engagement processes\n\n\nUnderstand the accounting cycle and how transactions flow into financial statements\nDistinguish between calendar years\, fiscal years\, and alternative fiscal month structures\nSet up a basic accounting system\, including:\n\nChart of Accounts\nFiscal periods\nCustomers\, vendors\, employees\, and inventory\n\n\nUnderstand inventory costing and pricing fundamentals\nInterpret the Balance Sheet and understand how assets\, liabilities\, and equity relate\nMake more informed operational and financial decisions using accounting data\n\n  \nInstructor: Michael DeDonato (SBDC Advisor) and seasoned corporate finance executive and business advisor\, with a demonstrated history of working in the manufacturing\, healthcare\, consumer goods\, construction and aerospace/defense industries. Mike’s functional expertise is in accounting and financial management. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-accounting-basics-for-small-business-owners-4/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR Supercharge Your Sales Growth—Sales Strategies That Work!
DESCRIPTION:Supercharge Your Sales Growth—Sales Strategies That Work. Are your sales\, donors or members growing? Does your business struggle with converting your ideas\, products and services into stronger sales results? Learn how to unlock and overcome your sales and fundraising hurdles to help your team reach new record-breaking success. Increase your potential using smarter strategies and digital tools to thrive and expand your 2nd quarter growth! \n  \nThis Workshop Will Teach You How To: \n\nEnsure your digital ads deliver more successful results.\nSet your sales goals and help your team achieve them.\nUse proven sales strategies that can move your sales from good to great!\nHelp your sales and fundraising team focus on stronger prospects.\nUse social selling to grow your sales and leads.\nIntegrate your sales team with more effective drip marketing campaigns.\nStructure your sales strategy with promotions\, bundling and packages.\nUse paid and organic digital tools to grow your prospects and lists.\nMove prospects from the phone or website into customers and referrals.\nCreate smarter landing pages to get more leads and sales results.\nConvert social media leads into customers and grow your contacts list.\n\n\n\n\nPresented by: Liz Harsch \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-supercharge-your-sales-growth-sales-strategies-that-work-6/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR HR Survival: Year End Check-Find Problems Before They Find You
DESCRIPTION:The trainings every employer wishes they had before the complaint\, claim\, or lawsuit. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes before they happen. \n\n\nCalifornia employers face some of the most complex employment laws in the nation\, and many costly HR mistakes aren’t discovered until an employee complaint\, audit\, injury\, or lawsuit occurs. \nJoin us and close the year strong as you prepare for year-end with confidence. This session will provide practical guidance on conducting a basic HR audit\, reviewing workplace compliance practices\, and identifying areas that may need updates before the new year. \nLearn how to stay organized\, reduce compliance risks\, and ensure your HR records\, policies\, and processes are aligned with current California employment requirements. Whether you are a small business owner or managing a growing team\, this training will help you close out the year prepared and compliant. \nWhat We’ll Cover: \n\nBasic HR audit checklists and best practices\nReviewing employee files and required documentation\nPayroll\, wage/hour\, and recordkeeping considerations\nRequired workplace postings and compliance reminders\nPreparing for upcoming California employment law changes\nHR planning and compliance strategies for the new year\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nHow to conduct a simple and effective HR audit\nCommon compliance gaps employers should address before year-end\nBest practices for organizing HR records and documentation\nTips for reducing liability and improving HR processes\nHow to prepare your business for a successful and compliant new year\n\nAbout the Workshop: \nThe California HR Survival workshop is designed to help business owners\, managers\, and HR professionals proactively identify risks\, strengthen compliance\, and build effective employment practices that protect both their employees and their bottom line. \nWhether you’re hiring your first employee or managing a growing team\, this session will provide actionable tools\, best practices\, and real-world guidance to help you confidently navigate California employment requirements. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) brings over 25 years of HR experience\, helping small business owners find solutions to their human resources needs.  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-hr-survival-year-end-check-find-problems-before-they-find-you/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR Threads vs. X: Crafting & Strategizing Text Driven Stories for Community Building and Sales
DESCRIPTION:Threads is an app within an app driven by texts messages\, then images.  X\, formerly known as Twitter\, is a post driven site historically known for sharing short text driven posts\, where images have been secondary. How do these networks measure up for your small business.  In this workshop\, we’ll define each app and their native functionality.  We’ll discuss the power and strategic use of text driven social media messages to communicate a business and its brand. We’ll answer what kind of strategies work best on each platform that allow you to build your brand by crafting a unique voice. \nWe’ll use real world examples of businesses – individuals\, makers\, and content creators – to learn how we can build compelling posts to create meaningful conversations and communities around what you aim to sell. \nInstructor: Chérmelle Edwards (SBDC Advisor) and writer\, photographer\, and cultural strategist working across social media platforms. She specializes in creating brand-aligned content for businesses and has over ten years of experience crafting campaigns for clients in fashion\, hospitality\, and lifestyle industries. She has a degree in English with a specialization in creative writing from UCLA and has written for platforms like Bloomberg BusinessWeek and The Guardian. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-threads-vs-x-crafting-strategizing-text-driven-stories-for-community-building-and-sales-4/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR Legal Corner: 2027 Resolutions & Smart Business Moves
DESCRIPTION:Like getting paid? Do you want less liability risks? \nWant to be prepared for 2027’s challenges or threats? Are you determined to make your 2027 goals happen? \nIf this sounds kind of OK to you\, join us. Learn contract terms that protect you\, get you paid\, reduce losses\, avoid court\, and strengthen your cash flow. \nAlso\, covered are steps and tools to make your goals a reality. Smart moves. All are No Cost or Low Cost. \nDon’t attend this webinar if you rather: \n\nWork harder\, not smarter.\nNot get paid what you’re owed.\nRisk your personal wealth.\nDo the same old mistakes.\nRegret instead of acting.\nStress out for 2027.\n\n\n\nInstructor: Ben Martin (SBDC Advisor) and Attorney who loves helping new and small businesses\, survive and thrive. With over 20 years of experience working for SBDCs\, Non-profit Entrepreneurship Programs\, and Pro Bono service to people wanting to build their futures. Ben has a reputation for advice that gives business owners confidence and independence. Using plain language\, a sense of humor and giving low or no cost DIY solutions for your business.  \nAwarded by a California State agency for his advocating for women business owners. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-legal-corner-2027-resolutions-smart-business-moves-2/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
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