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SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Planning #1
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nCome ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business!\nIt’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. \nHighlighted Topics: \n\n         Creating a Business Plan\n         Goal Development\n         Business Development\n         Marketing Plans\n         Advertising Strategies\n         Financials – Overview
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-planning-1-10/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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SUMMARY:NEW: Financial Fitness – Business Structure
DESCRIPTION:Choose smart\, protect your future\, and pay yourself with confidence! \nDescription: Unlock your business’s potential—choose the right structure that balances tax benefits and personal liability protection\, and empowers you to pay yourself confidently as the boss. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/new-financial-fitness-business-structure/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCR
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR Biz Basics: What Business Should I Start?
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of starting a business\, but not sure what kind? You’re not alone. \nMany aspiring entrepreneurs are fueled by passion and the dream of being their own boss—but often lack clarity on the type of business that truly fits their strengths\, lifestyle goals\, and market realities. \nIn this interactive 2-hour workshop\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nClarify your personal motivations and entrepreneurial strengths\nExplore and compare different business models\nEvaluate your business ideas with practical tools\nIdentify the type of business that aligns with your life vision\nUnderstand what starting and running a business really requires\n\nThrough guided self-assessments\, real-world insights\, and examples of both successful and struggling startups\, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of what business YOU should start—and why. \nThis session is ideal for aspiring business owners who are still in the idea stage or struggling to decide between multiple opportunities. \nInstructor: Larry Johnson (SBDC Advisor) has been a core advisor at the SBDC since 2012. His dual specialties are in the food & beverage industry\, as well as debt and equity consulting.  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-biz-basics-what-business-should-i-start-5/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
CATEGORIES:Launching A New Business
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR Legal Corner: How To Set Up & Register Your Business
DESCRIPTION:This in-depth workshop 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. \nOur discussion will cover legal formation for startups\, including: \n• LLC’s\, S-Corporations\, C-Corporations\n• DBA’s\n• Business permits\n• Resale Certificates\n• Federal Employer Identification Numbers (FEIN)\n• Other regulatory filings \nWe will also discuss: \n• The vision you have for your business\, especially regarding its size and the proposed number of employees\n• Legal restrictions and the level of control you wish to have over your business\n• The level of “structure” that works best for you\n• The business’s vulnerability to lawsuits\n• The tax implications of the different ownership structures\n• Whether or not you need to re-invest earnings into the business \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-legal-corner-how-to-set-up-register-your-business-26/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
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SUMMARY:Webinar – How to Start Your Business
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nLearn 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 to life.
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-how-to-start-your-business-21/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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SUMMARY:Webinar – AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training
DESCRIPTION:Come and join the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn about resources available to help your business prepare\, explore and pursue Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) procurement opportunities.  The goal is to help the Small Business Community participate in the local economy where local businesses can provide their services and/or supplies to the AVTA for a contract or other procurement opportunity.  Opportunity examples include construction\, specialty contractors\, manufacturing\, digital signage\, wholesalers\, furniture\, architectural services\, landscaping and other services\, etc. \nThe session will highlight the topics below: \n\n\n\nDBE Certification Overview\nUpcoming Procurement/Contracting Opportunities\nBest Practices – Previously Awarded Contracts\nAVTA and SBDC Resource Overview\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-avta-and-sbdc-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-outreach-and-training-8/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Certification & Procurement
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SUMMARY:Webinar – New! SBDC AI Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi \nReady to make AI actually work for your small business?  Free and open to all Los Angeles Regional Network SBDC Clients\nJoin our weekly AI Office Hours\, a live and interactive Zoom session designed to help you explore\, understand\, and apply the latest AI tools to grow your business. \nEach Wednesday from 12:00–1:30 PM PST\, SBDC Advisor Ramin Ramhormozi will kick things off with a short AI mini-training or live audit (20–30 minutes). Then we’ll open the floor for your questions\, demos\, and screen shares—real business owners solving real challenges together. \nBring your curiosity\, your questions\, and your laptop. Leave with actionable ideas you can implement right away. \n* Launches Wednesday\, November 5th (12:00 – 1:30 pm PST)\n* Held online via Zoom — access details will be provided after registration\n* Free and open to all Los Angeles Regional Network SBDC Clients \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-new-sbdc-ai-office-hours-4/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T133000
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SUMMARY:LA Library: Proof of Concept Research
DESCRIPTION:After months of searching\, you have finally come up with a great new business idea.  You are confident that your idea will be a game changer.  You just know that this idea will provide the financial freedom that you have always dreamed of.  However\, BEFORE you take YOUR leap of faith\, SLOW DOWN! Take a deep breath and ask yourself this one BIG question\, ‘What research do I need BEFORE I start my business that will give me a clear competitive advantage?’ Join us and our partners at the LA Library to show you how to research your business and gather proof on what makes your business sustainable. \nWHY ATTEND: \nKNOWLEDGE IS POWER!  Do you know the answers to the following questions?  If not\, you should attend this webinar and get the knowledge in the answers to these key questions. \n\nHow do we know if\, “The Dogs will eat the Dog Food?”\nWhat should come first\, Secondary Market Research then Primary Market Research\, or Primary Market Research then Secondary Market Research?\nWhat are the consequences of NOT doing proper Primary Marketing Research?\nWhy do Entrepreneurs Fail?\n\nWhile there are never any guarantees in business\, learning the answers to the above questions will EMPOWER with the knowledge that could be the difference between YOUR business success and failure. If you want to learn\, then this is the place to be as we believe that entrepreneurship can be taught.  However\, you must be coachable to maximize your benefit and learning opportunity. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/la-library-proof-of-concept-research/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCR
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T160000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR Money Matters: How to Finance Your Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe various types of financial institutions and which institutions are currently loaning money and what you will need to qualify will be presented. We will make sure that you know all you need to know about credit! \n  \nInstructor: Sharon Peterson (SBDC Director). She has a PhD in Organization\, Management and an MBA. She has worked in marketing\, sales\, manufacturing for Fortune 500 companies and has owned a management consulting business. Sharon helps clients with business plan development\, budgeting\, forecasting\, and operations strategies.  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-money-matters-how-to-finance-your-business-41/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
CATEGORIES:Finance
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