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 2022
WEBINAR Money Matters: How to Finance Your Business
This workshop will provide an overview of available options for financing your business. Equity and debt options as well as crowd funding and the process for raising capital from friends and family will be discussed. Details on what you need to know to apply for a business loan, as well the required documents and paperwork needed for the application process will be provided. The various types of financial institutions and which institutions are currently loaning money and what you will…
Find out more »Restaurant Academy: Labor Law Essential for Start Up Restaurants and Small Businesses
Not having a sound understanding of California labor laws is one of the biggest threats to a business. Don’t risk your profits! In this webinar, you will be introduced to most up-to- date California wage and hour laws including breaks and meal periods, overtime, wages, salaries, and termination payouts. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »SmallBiz Talk: Solutions for Your Small Business
This is SmallBiz Talk with small business expert and LA SBDC business advisor Lori Williams. Join her as she covers key business topics through instructional information, real life situations, guest speakers and interviews. At the end of the show, participants can engage in a Live Q&A with questions pertaining to their specific business situation. Join us live every Wednesday at 10 a.m. or check out our YouTube Playlist to see previous shows and to gain information/ helpful insights for your…
Find out more »Webinar – Screening Your Business Ideas
Have lots of business ideas and trying to decide which one to move forward with? Come ready to learn an easy to apply process for prioritizing and evaluating business ideas with next steps to take. Register Now
Find out more »Webinar – Global Trends and Cultural Differences
We will highlight global trends and cultural differences with the potential impacts on your business including the following: • Main Drivers for Innovation and Global Progress • Global Opportunities • Global Challenges • Changes – Economic and Societal • Cultural Differences Awareness REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – ADA Website Accessibility Basics
This webinar will teach small business owners the basics of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website accessibility, such as understanding the ADA laws; WCAG accessibility standards; alt tags and screen readers; and potential liability for noncompliance. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Biz Basics: How to Estimate Startup Costs & Cash Flow
How much will it cost to start your business? What are the different categories of costs I need to be concerned about? Financial preparation is key so that you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. Topics include: Steps needed to calculate start-up expenses Calculating the first 90 days projected monthly costs Ongoing expenses Conducting a margin analysis and a break-even analysis Initial cash flow projection will be reviewed and presented in this hands-on session. Instructor: Andrew Strachan…
Find out more »Developing An Actionable Business Plan
You can’t get there if you don’t know what or where “there” is. This class is intended to assist both startups and expanding or scaling businesses in developing an actionable and measurable plan for the next steps in growing a profitable business. In this class we will actively work on: • Defining your business model • Identifying your place in the market • Identifying your customers and revenue channels • Identifying expansion opportunities • Costing and pricing • Revenue and…
Find out more »Commercial Leasing Checklist For Businesses
Commercial Lease checklist will point out provisions to which a prospective small business tenant should pay particular attention. The terms lessor and landlord will be used interchangeably. Commercial leases come in many sizes and shapes, from the three- or four-page mom and pop simple lease to the 40 to 50-page complicated lease with multiple addendum and attachments that are usually attendant to high rises, malls, or popular upscale areas. The small business owner will frequently be presented with a form lease…
Find out more »Payroll Webinar – Becoming Employers in CA – Part 2
Processing payroll has you in a knot? Join us for our second webinar in the Becoming Employers in CA series where we’ll give you the resources and insights on everything payroll. Some of the topics we’ll cover are: Payroll regulations compliance A deep-dive into payroll taxes – how much, what, where and when Calculating Wages Wage statement requirements Potential penalties and resources And much more! Bring your questions, we’ll address them on our live webinar. The goal of this webinar…
Find out more »WEBINAR Win the Inbox Battle–Email Marketing 2023 Action Tools!
Are your Email Marketing efforts paying off? Are your subscribers unsubscribing? Or are they engaging and converting? Email open rates have changed. 2023 email marketers need to learn the latest tools to motivate opens and engagement. Learn proven strategies to help your messages rise above a noisy inbox and get results today. Liz Harsch will reveal her 10 Top Tips to achieve the best results in 2023. Plus see the latest in Constant Contact Advanced Features to save time and get…
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: How to Start Your Business
Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea life. Register Now
Find out more »Webinar – Meetings, Minutes and Motions: Preparing Corporate Documents
This webinar will teach business owners of corporations and LLCs how to prepare basic corporate documents, such as statements of information; sending notices and holding director and shareholder meetings, preparing motions and minutes, voting requirements; and other corporate formalities required by the company’s bylaws, operating agreement or by law. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – How to use Influencer Marketing to Drive more e-Commerce Revenue – with Ramin Ramhormozi
Please join us to learn: Webinar – How to use influencer marketing to drive more e-commerce revenue with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Small Business Q&A and other Funding Updates, Tax Credits & More
In this weekly webinar, tax and financial experts GB Bajaj and Mike DeDonato will cover current funding trends, tax credits and more! GB, joined by Mike DeDonato, will cover: - Overview of Small Business Taxes - Business Tax Credits (federal and state) - And more! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Special Event: Grow With Google “Make Your Website Work for You”
Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals. Whether you’re launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Legal Corner: How To Set Up & Register Your Business
This in-depth webinar addresses a multitude of important topics regarding legal entities and other important decisions you will need to make as a business owner. One of the first decisions will include how the company will be structured. Because of this, we will cover the basics of regulatory filings that permit new owners to properly set up entities in California. Our discussion will cover legal formation for startups, including: • LLC’s, S-Corporations, C-Corporations • DBA’s • Business permits •…
Find out more »Webinar – WAVE Boot Camp (Spanish)
CAMPAMENTO WAVE Esta será una oportunidad increíble para aprender los conceptos básicos de la contabilidad y ser tu propio tenedor de libros utilizando WAVE en una sola sesión. En estas dos horas, vamos a hacer que le quites el miedo al mundo de la contabilidad. Este Boot Camp está orientado a empresas de servicios. Los inventarios y la nómina no están cubiertos. Entre otros, aprenderás: • Conceptos básicos de contabilidad. • Leer y comprender los dos estados financieros principales. •…
Find out more »How To Set Up & Register Your Business
This in-depth webinar addresses a multitude of important topics regarding legal entities and other important decisions you will need to make as a business owner. One of the first decisions will include how the company will be structured. Because of this, we will cover the basics of regulatory filings that permit new owners to properly set up entities in California. Our discussion will cover legal formation for startups, including: • LLC’s, S-Corporations, C-Corporations • DBA’s • Business permits •…
Find out more »Should You Be Charging Sales Tax? What You Need to Know!
Should you charge sales tax? What if you are selling out of state or on an online platform? These are the type of questions that many business owners are asking. Addressing sales tax requirements has been even more confusing. On June 21, 2018, The United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in South Dakota v. Wayfair that states can mandate that businesses without a physical presence in a state with more than 200 transactions or $100,000 in-state sales collect and remit…
Find out more »Financial Fitness: Balance Sheet
The Balance Sheet is known as the “mother of all financial statements”. It provides a summary of the company’s position during a specific timeframe. It is broken down into three major categories and tracks what is known as the company’s assets, liabilities and owners’ equities. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – How to Leverage Subscriptions to Grow e-Commerce Sales – with Ramin Ramhormozi
Please join us to learn: Webinar – How to Leverage Subscriptions to Grow e-Commerce Sales – with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »LLC 101
You’ve decided to start your new business and you want to form it as an LLC. Don’t know where to start? The LLC 101 Webinar is perfect for you. In this introductory webinar, we will go over the basics of LLCs. Specifically, we’ll be covering: - The highlights of this business structure; - What is required to form one; and - Tax issues to consider. Attendees of this webinar who are ready to form their LLC today can apply for…
Find out more »New Client Orientation
This webinar is to introduce all new clients to the process and services PCR has to offer. In the webinar, you will learn the steps to help advance your business in the areas that are custom to you. We will also cover goal setting to help you meet your objectives. If you are a new client, this webinar is for you. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How To Be Bankable
If you are looking to make your business bankable this webinar is for you! We know that finances can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we look at what’s needs to make sure you are bankable and ready to grow your business when applying for a loan. REGISTER NOW
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