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April 2023

WEBINAR Legal Corner: “The 7 Habits” used for Business Success and Protection

April 4 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free

Learn from a business attorney how you can apply the powerful “7 Habits” made famous in the book “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey.  It is probably one of the best systems that can bring success both personally and in your business…. Learn how to use them to reduce liability exposure and risk.  A life changer that’s good for both you and your business. Join Attorney Ben Martin who loves helping new and small businesses, survive and thrive. With over…

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Webinar: A Roadmap To Unlock The Complexity of Taxation For Corporations and LLCs

April 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

LLCs, S-Corps and C-Corps each have their own income tax implications and compliance requirements. Learn how it impacts you as a member of an LLC or shareholder in a corporation (S or C ). REGISTER NOW

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Webinar: Doing Business Online: Electronic Contracts, Signatures and Records

April 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  This webinar will discuss legal issues in ecommerce, such as using electronic contracts, signatures and records with clients and vendors; state and federal laws; and reducing liability online. REGISTER NOW

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WEBINAR Effective Crisis Communication for Your Business

April 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

When a crisis develops, experience has shown that a strategic, well-thought out communication plan can make or break a business. In this information-filled, interactive workshop, participants will learn to identify the most common business crises..Once identified, participants will be shown best practices for staying ahead of the story and communicating effectively to the media and all stakeholders. Instructor: Saida Pagan REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – How to Start Your Business

April 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

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 to life. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar: S Corporation Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees

April 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Are you an S Corporation shareholder and employee?  Thinking about becoming an S Corporation? Wondering about reasonable compensation for the services that you provide as the S Corporation shareholder and employee? Come ready to learn about: ·       Reasonable Compensation ·       In compliance or not? ·       Options to Consider REGISTER NOW

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WEBINAR Legal Corner: How To Set Up & Register Your Business

April 12 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free

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 •…

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Webinar: Protecting Creative Work: Copyright Basics

April 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  This webinar will teach small businesses how to protect legal rights in creative materials, such as training manuals, articles, publications, photographs, software, music, videos and website content. Attendees will learn the basics of copyright law; requirements for copyright protection; determining ownership; the benefits of registration; how to avoid violating the copyrights of others; and important copyright considerations for materials created by employees and independent contractors. REGISTER NOW

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Launch Your Business Spanish: Tema: ¡Inicie su Negocio hoy!

April 15 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Free

Tema: ¡Inicie su Negocio hoy!   ¡Comenzar un negocio es un proceso muy fácil! Una vez que hayan decidido que es lo que quieren vender ¡están a mitad de camino! Pero para manejarlo efectivamente, se requiere planificar y tomar decisiones financieras importantes. Esta capacitación está diseñada para brindarle una descripción general de los aspectos que tienen que considerar antes de comenzar un negocio. Al final del curso tendrán todo el conocimiento y nuestro apoyo para hacer su sueño una realidad.…

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Webinar: Legal Issues in Marketing and Promotion

April 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This webinar will introduce small business owners to legal issues in marketing and promotion, such as “puffery” vs. fraud and misleading advertising; steering clear of copyright infringement and rights of privacy/publicity; marketing by phone, fax, email, and text; using social media; differences in federal and state laws; legal protections in marketing; and legal penalties for noncompliance.   REGISTER NOW

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The Restaurant and Food Service Business Plan

April 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

In this webinar, you will discover the essential components of a restaurant business plan to help increase your chances of success and present your plan to investors and financial institutions. Topics will cover concept creation, organizational structure, marketing plan and SWOT analysis, necessary operational considerations, and an overview of financial projections.    Participants will receive a business and financial plan template. plan template and can schedule one-on-one advisement sessions with one of our restaurant experts. REGISTER NOW

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WEBINAR Taking Charge of Your Career through Franchise & Business Ownership

April 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

Are you looking to get into business ownership but don’t know where to start? Discover what type of business could leverage your professional acumen and have a team to support you build a successful company. During our webinar learn what type of businesses excelled through Covid and are Recession Resistant. Additional topics we will be covering:  Buying into a Franchise & Running your New Business The Surprisingly low upfront cost The different types of Franchise Models Whether franchising is a…

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Webinar: Buying and Selling a Business – What you need to know….

April 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Free

This webinar will teach the basics of buying and selling a business, such as conducting “due diligence”- inspecting the financial records, contracts and business assets; determining the value of the business; preparing contracts and related purchase-and-sale documents; tax considerations; and knowing when to “walk away” from a deal. REGISTER NOW

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WEBINAR Biz Basics: How to go from Handyman to Construction

April 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free

Join us for this insightful presentation to learn how you can go from Handyman to starting a Construction company. Upon completion of this course, participants will discover how to obtain a contractor’s license and start a Construction business. Presented by our advisor, Michael Williams who has 30 years of experience helping people pass the CSLB exam. Topics we will cover: Business Organization Business Finances Employment Requirements Bonds, Insurance and Liens Contract Requirements and Execution Licensing Requirements Safety Public Works Instructor: Michael…

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May 2023

Webinar: Got Intellectual Property? Strategies to Explore

May 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This webinar will discuss unknown and often underutilized strategies for exploiting the company’s intellectual property (IP), such as understanding IP as an asset; how IP can provide a competitive advantage; licensing for additional revenue streams; enforcement strategies; and sale of company IP. REGISTER NOW

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Permits and Licenses for Restaurants and Food Service

May 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

Not sure of the legal process to start your food service business? We’ve got you covered!  We will provide a step-by-step process to complete the state and local business registration steps.  This will include incorporation, Fictitious Business Statement, Business License, Seller’s Permit, how to quickly and cost effectively obtain your health permit for operation. Bring your questions, we’ve got answers. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar: I Filed the Articles, Now What? “Next Steps” for Running a Limited Liability Company (LLC)

May 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This webinar will teach the “next steps”  involved in starting up and running an LLC, such as filing the Statement of Information; “member-managed” vs. “manager-managed” LLCs;  determining membership interests; the role, duties and liability of “members”; preparing and following an LLC operating agreement; selling/transferring membership interests; California LLC statutes to be aware of; “Piercing the Corporate Veil” and other acts creating LLC member personal liability; and dissolving the LLC. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar: I Filed the Articles, Now What? “Next Steps” for Running a Corporation

May 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This webinar will teach the “next steps”  involved in starting up and running a corporation, such as filing the Statement of Information; appointing the initial board of directors/officers; issuing shares and creating share purchase agreements; the role, duties and liability of directors/officers; preparing and following bylaws; meetings and minutes; selling/transferring shares; California corporation statutes to be aware of; “Piercing the Corporate Veil” and other acts creating shareholder personal liability; and dissolving the corporation. REGISTER NOW

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June 2023

Avoid Costly Lawsuit! CA Labor Law Basics for Start Ups

June 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

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

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Webinar: Meetings, Minutes and Motions: Preparing Corporate Documents

June 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

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

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Webinar – Sales Strategy Tips for Your Business

June 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Come ready to learn Sales Strategies Tips for Your Business as you explore the following: Skill Set vs. Style Pricing Competitive Advantage Value Proposition REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Screening Your Business Ideas

June 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

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

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Webinar: ADA Website Accessibility Basics

June 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

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

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Webinar – Filing a Federal Trademark Registration Application: The Basics

June 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Navigating the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) trademark registration process can be confusing, and a minefield for small businesses.  The filing fees are nonrefundable, so getting it right the first time is a must. This webinar will explain how to help you: Obtain a USPTO federal trademark registration, including pre-application considerations Selecting the TEAS or TEAS-Plus application Selecting the 1a (“Use”) or 1b (“Intent to Use”) basis Determining class numbers and descriptions of goods and services Overcoming USPTO…

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