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 2017
QuickBooks Boot Camp
In this day long, fast-paced and all inclusive, workshop participants will learn how to set up their company file from scratch; how to create a quality chart of accounts, receive payments, make deposits and reconcile bank accounts. An introduction to the report center will be covered, including how to create a Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet. Ideal for business owners, office managers, and bookkeepers who are brand new to QuickBooks, as well as, existing users who would like…
Find out more »Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
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 financial ratios, and, more importantly, how to "account" for the transactions in your business. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan
Find out more »February 2018
How to Estimate Start-Up Costs and Cash Flow
How much will it cost to start your business? It is important to know this figure so you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. Topics include: - Steps needed to calculate start-up expenses - Start-up cost categories - Calculating initial costs - Calculating the first 90 days projected monthly costs - Conducting a break-even analysis - initial cash flow projection will be reviewed and presented in this hands-on session. Please bring a hand held calculator for your convenience.…
Find out more »March 2018
Demystifying Financial Statements
Each business decision you make has a financial impact on your business. Understand and use the right tools to optimize results. Learn to use your basic financial statements and other key measurements to improve your decision making, interpret your company's financial signals using rations, and gain a "Plain English" understanding of basic business terminology. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan
Find out more »May 2018
Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
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 financial ratios, and, more importantly, how to "account" for the transactions in your business. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan
Find out more »July 2018
Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
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 financial ratios, and, more importantly, how to "account" for the transactions in your business. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan
Find out more »September 2018
QuickBooks Online Level 2
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. LEVEL 2 - A recap of Level 1 QuickBooks Online: Chart of Accounts, Vendor List, Customer List and Items List. The continuation of Quickbooks Training to include: - Accounts Payable: Entering and Paying Bill - Accounts Receivable: Client Invoices and Statements, Cash Receipts - Receipt of Payment - Credit Card Charges and Payment - Reconciliation of Bank…
Find out more »October 2018
Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
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 financial ratios, and, more importantly, how to "account" for the transactions in your business. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan
Find out more »November 2018
QuickBooks Online Boot Camp
In this day long, fast-paced and all inclusive, workshop participants will learn how to set up their company file from scratch; how to create a quality chart of accounts; how to create new vendors, customer, items, and accounts. You will also learn how to pay bills, invoice customers, receive payments, make deposits and reconcile bank accounts. An introduction to the report center will be covered, including how to create a Profit & Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet. Ideal for…
Find out more »January 2019
QuickBooks @ CSC
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks accounting software for small and medium size businesses including but not limited to: • Using lists- chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items • Basic Sales- invoicing and recording customer payments • Reporting - balance sheet and profit and loss statements Register Now
Find out more »February 2019
QuickBooks
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks accounting software for small and medium-size businesses with basics including but not limited to: • Using lists- chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items • Basic Sales- invoicing and recording customer payments • Reporting – balance sheet and profit and loss statements Register Now
Find out more »QuickBooks Boot Camp
In this day long, fast-paced and all inclusive, workshop participants will learn: -How to set up their company file from scratch -How to create a quality chart of accounts -How to create new vendors, customer, items, and accounts. -How to pay bills, invoice customers, receive payments, make deposits and reconcile bank accounts. An introduction to the report center will be covered, including how to create a Profit & Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet. Ideal for business owners, office managers,…
Find out more »March 2019
QuickBooks Level 1
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Topics: – Introduction to Quickbooks: Desktop and Online – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set-Up – Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses. – Lists: 1. Vendor Center (Database Set-Up) 2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up) 3. Customer Center…
Find out more »Quickbooks Online Fundamentals, Additional Transactions and Other Tools
This workshop is designed to teach the fundamentals of QuickBooks Online and how to apply them to your business. Topics to be discussed: 1. What QuickBooks Online subscription fits your business needs. 2. Learn the basics of Manage your books using QBO. 3. Learn how to set up your company file, navigate & customize. 4. Understand Payroll and other transactions. 5. Banking & Tools 6. Reporting 7. Ecosystem and Apps It will be beneficial to all attendee’s if you bring…
Find out more »QuickBooks
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks accounting software for small and medium-size businesses with basics including but not limited to: • Using lists- chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items • Basic Sales- invoicing and recording customer payments • Reporting – balance sheet and profit and loss statements REGISTER NOW
Find out more »QuickBooks Level 1
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Topics: – Introduction to Quickbooks: Desktop and Online – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set-Up – Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses. – Lists: 1. Vendor Center (Database Set-Up) 2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up) 3. Customer Center…
Find out more »QuickBooks Level 1
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Topics: – Introduction to Quickbooks: Desktop and Online – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set-Up – Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses. – Lists: 1. Vendor Center (Database Set-Up) 2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up) 3. Customer Center…
Find out more »QuickBooks Level 2
Level 2: A recap of Level 1: Chart of Accounts, Vendor List, Customer List and Items List. The continuation of Quickbooks Training to include: -Accounts Payable: Entering and Paying Bill -Accounts Receivable: Client Invoices and Statements, Cash Receipts -Receipt of Payment -Credit Card Charges and Payment -Reconciliation of Bank Account and Credit Card Reports Students must have completed Level 1 to be eligible to take this class. Register Now
Find out more »QuickBooks
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks accounting software for small and medium-size businesses with basics including but not limited to: • Using lists- chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items • Basic Sales- invoicing and recording customer payments • Reporting – balance sheet and profit and loss statements REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Understanding Your Financials
Do you receive financial statements from your accountant and not understand what those documents are telling you about the condition of your business? This seminar will help you understand the real purpose of financial reports such as Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets and how to use these reports to more effectively manage your business. In addition, we will show you how to use a simple cash flow model that will help you do a better job of managing your cash. If you have them…
Find out more »April 2019
QuickBooks Boot Camp
In this day long, fast-paced and all inclusive, workshop participants will learn: -How to set up their company file from scratch -How to create a quality chart of accounts -How to create new vendors, customer, items, and accounts. -How to pay bills, invoice customers, receive payments, make deposits and reconcile bank accounts. An introduction to the report center will be covered, including how to create a Profit & Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet. Ideal for business owners, office managers,…
Find out more »QuickBooks
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks accounting software for small and medium-size businesses with basics including but not limited to: • Using lists- chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items • Basic Sales- invoicing and recording customer payments • Reporting – balance sheet and profit and loss statements REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Food Cost 101
Food cost is one of the main keys to long-term restaurant success because of its direct impact on profitability. Join us as we review how to calculate food cost for individual menu items as well as weekly restaurant performance. In this class, you will also learn how to apply food cost to setting your menu's pricing, its impact on your restaurant's inventory, ordering, and waste. The keys to your restaurant's success will be a direct result of how well you can master…
Find out more »Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
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 financial ratios, and, more importantly, how to “account” for the transactions in your business. Instructor Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »QuickBooks
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks accounting software for small and medium-size businesses with basics including but not limited to: • Using lists- chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items • Basic Sales- invoicing and recording customer payments • Reporting – balance sheet and profit and loss statements REGISTER NOW
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