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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September 2021
Webinar – Canvas Business Plan
This workshop is ideal for business owners to learn how to develop, 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 with the CANVAS model and they will be given a template as a tool. Know your clients, how to distribute, where to advertise, what strategies will work to make good sells, etc. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – How to Start Your Business for Veterans, Military and Spouses
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 »Business Permits and Licenses for Restaurants and Food Service Businesses – Restaurant Academy
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 register your fictitious business name, apply for a business license, Seller’s Permit, trademarks, and how to quickly and cost effectively obtain your health permit for operation. You will also learn about the required state business and food service trainings. Bring your questions, we’ve got answers. Zoom link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83915283644 REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Finding Funding for Veterans, Military and Spouses
Explore a variety of funding types for your business. Capital is critical for all businesses. The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore. There are many types of capital including owner investment, profit reinvestment, loans from a bank, loans from an alternative financial resources(non-banks), equipment financing, tax credits, supplier credit, credit lines, equity lines, Angel Investors, Venture Capital Investors, money invested by family & friends, Crowd Funding, etc. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Clearing the Fog of Certification-Grow Your Local Business
The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents a webinar to clear the confusion of the application process. During this workshop you will learn: • $Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business • How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open may other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps To A Successful Startup
Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable.
Find out more »Webinar – Joint AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training
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,…
Find out more »Restaurant Academy: Preventing Theft in the Workplace
The National Restaurant Association estimates internal employee theft accounts for 75% of inventory shortages and 4% of overall sales in the restaurant industry. The key to stopping theft at your restaurant is understanding how it happens and then focusing on the most important areas for theft detection and mitigation. Join our webinar to learn best practices on inventory tracking, cash auditing, and expense tracking. Zoom Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85190024521 REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Business Model – Part 1
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 as a tool. We will cover: • Business Idea to Business Model • Introduction to the Business Models • Steps to Define, Design and Build…
Find out more »Webinar: WBE(Women Business Enterprise)/MBE(Minority Business Enterprise) Certifications
Thinking about new customers and how to attract them? The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for majority woman and/or minority-owned business owners to explore who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with becoming certified to do business with the Federal, State, and Local governments and an overview of the process. 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 »Commercial Leasing Checklist For Businesses
The 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 »October 2021
Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps To A Successful Startup
Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar: Buying and Selling a Business – What you need to know…
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
Find out more »Webinar: DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) Certification
Thinking about exploring contract opportunities with State Agencies? The session will feature an overview of the process for becoming certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), for majority-owned businesses where the owner(s) are socially and economically disadvantaged meeting specified criteria by the State of California. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Clearing the Fog of Certification-Grow Your Local Business
The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents a webinar to clear the confusion of the application process. During this workshop you will learn: • $Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business • How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open may other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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 or growing your business, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business including the areas below: • Learn the Steps from Business Idea to…
Find out more »Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps To A Successful Startup
Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable.
Find out more »Webinar – Entrepreneurship for Veterans, Military and Spouses – Parts 1 and 2
The Veteran Entrepreneurship Series is a two-part webinar that assists Veterans with understanding the transition from military service member to civilian entrepreneur, and understanding the multitude of considerations for planning and executing a successful transition. Featured Topics: • Common Mistakes – Are you business ready? • Pre-launch and Post-launch Activities • Financing Options REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools
Lots to do and not enough time? Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business and maximize your time. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Sales Strategy Tips for Your Business
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
Find out more »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Oportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for Veteran, Military, and Spouse entrepreneurs and business owners who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with becoming certified to do business with the Federal, State, and Local governments and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Commercial Leasing Checklist For Businesses
The 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 developed…
Find out more »Webinar – Entrepreneurship for Veterans, Military and Spouses – Part 2
The Veteran Entrepreneurship Series is a two-part webinar that assists Veterans with understanding the transition from military service member to civilian entrepreneur, and understanding the multitude of considerations for planning and executing a successful transition. Featured Topics: • Common Mistakes – Are you business ready? • Pre-launch and Post-launch Activities • Financing Options REGISTER NOW
Find out more »November 2021
Webinar: S Corporation Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees
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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