The LA Regional SBDC Network is hosted by
The LA Regional SBDC Network is hosted by
This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals essential for starting and maintaining a successful business will be reviewed. As capital is the life blood of any business, your questions concerning capital and how the SBDC can assist in […]
Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training. Business planning is a tool to help your business! It’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. Highlighted Topics: Creating a Business Plan Goal Development Business Development […]
Business Projections 101 If you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar is for you! We know that numbers can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we take an honest look at what needs must be met […]
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step in starting […]
Legal disputes are usually resolved through state and federal litigation, which can be expensive, time consuming and require representation by an attorney. This webinar will provide small business owners with efficient, cost effective alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as small claims court, mediation, and arbitration; drafting ADR clauses in contracts, pros and cons of […]
Businesses use a variety of equipment often without thinking about the day to day little things. Instead of asking, “Is my equipment old?” move towards, “Is this equipment helping me make money, or quietly costing me money?”. This webinar should help business owners identify whether their equipment is reducing profitability and give them a practical […]
Funding and financing your business are extremely important. One of the options that comes up is angel investment. What does angel investment mean? How often does it happen? Is your business a candidate? What steps to take? What do you need? Webinar presenter Tim Berry has been on both sides of this table. He successfully […]
Ready to learn more on how to turn your videos into a high-performance traffic engine? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for the deep-dive conclusion in Part Two of his Video SEO Masterclass. Now that you know why video matters, Darren will be showing you exactly how and where to optimize your videos […]
¿Tu negocio está preparado para el próximo desastre? Prepárate hoy, no cuando sea demasiado tardeOutsmart Disaster, una iniciativa de la Oficina del Defensor de la Pequeña Empresa de California (CalOSBA), ofrece herramientas y recursos gratuitos para ayudarte a preparar tu negocio antes de una emergencia y recuperarte más rápidamente después de una interrupción. A través […]
Keeping track of your business income and expenses is crucial to the financial health of your company. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be complicated! This webinar will cover how to use Wave, a free online accounting software program to help keep you on track. Wave is designed for small business owners. No jargon, just an easy accounting […]
Are you a business owner or entrepreneur ready to take control of your marketing but not sure where to start? This hands-on workshop is designed to help you understand and implement the core marketing strategies every business needs to grow. In this session, we’ll break down the essentials and help you build a solid foundation to boost […]
A profit and loss statement provides an overview of the revenues and expenses associated with your small business. When looking at your profit and loss statements, it’s important to look for trends in order to develop a course of action. The bottom line, when you provide this statement to potential investors or financial institutions, they […]
Discover the basics of getting ‘on’ social media. In this workshop we’ll briefly cover main social platforms – what are they and how to use them. We’ll discuss key terminology, cover how-to’s (ie.e how to post, share stories, upload a video, write captions and create hashtags.) We’ll cover best practices including how to use apps as a […]
101 Accounting using WAVE This webinar is intended for participants who do not have a financial background but are seeking a clear and practical introduction to WAVE and essential accounting concepts. Building on our introductory session, we will guide you through navigating and configuring the platform. We will explain the main menu options and use […]
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 […]
Lots to do and not enough time? Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business and maximize your time. Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW
“Most small businesses don’t have a shortage of opinions. They have a shortage of structured thinking.” The Six Thinking Hats approach was created by Edward de Bono as a way of structuring thinking and encouraging constructive group thinking rather than argument. It is not about making everyone agree. It is about giving the team a […]
You’ve got a hot new product or great service that you would like prospective customers to know about. Or maybe, there has been a problem at your business and you need to get ahead of the story. Whatever the circumstance, knowing how to prepare a professional press release is a valuable skill for any business owner. In this […]
This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals essential for starting and maintaining a successful business will be reviewed. As capital is the life blood of any business, your questions concerning capital and how the SBDC can assist in […]
Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors – use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the “story”. This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important […]
Professional photography, graphic design, and marketing content no longer require expensive photo shoots or design teams. In this session, you’ll learn how to use Nano Banana and Google’s experimental AI tools to: · Edit product photos · Create marketing graphics · Generate virtual headshots · Design social media content · Produce promotional images · Create lifestyle product photography · Build ad creatives […]
Unlock the true potential of your business with our upcoming webinar, “Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation.” Dive into a comprehensive workshop designed to elevate your business planning process, ensuring that you not only chart a course for success but do so efficiently and effortlessly. In this power-packed session, we will guide you […]
¿Por Qué Le Niegan un Préstamo? Aprenda Cómo Aumentar sus Posibilidades de Aprobación.• Diferencia entre préstamos tradicionales, SBA y alternativas • Los 5 factores de evaluacion del crédito• Errores que reducen las posibilidades de aprobación • Cuanto dinero solicitar? Cómo prepararse financieramente• Qué buscan los bancos y prestamistas. Documentación necesaria
This class will help you take the first steps to become a new business owner or legitimize a side hustle or hobby. In this class we will help you: –Figure out what you don’t know –Define your basic business model –Outline the basic steps of setting up your entity and bank account –Figure out the […]
Business owners and entrepreneurs must promote their business or products to investors, customers or clients. Often, this is something they have never done before, and they lack training to approach the challenge. To address this situation, this workshop has been built to help you learn much of what you need to know. Topics covered include: […]