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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January 2021
Business Start Workshop: Business Law 101
Are you starting a new business and wondering what kind of legal stuff you need to know? In this introductory workshop, we will talk about the legal side of your new business and what you should be aware of in order protect and grow your business. We will provide an overview of: - Common legal matters relating to any business - Legally forming your business (Corporation? LLC? Partnership?) - Contracts - Hiring a lawyer Attendees of this workshop can…
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 »February 2021
Business Plan Essentials: How to Write Your Business Plan
In celebration of National “Write Your Business Plan” Month, PCR SBDC launches a new workshop to help your businesses develop your business plan. You will review the purpose and benefits of a business plan, key components of the plan, and resources to help with research, business plan formats, and putting it all together. Plus get ready for homework, as you will review key components of your plan with the instructor or your advisor in a couple of weeks after the workshop. REGISTER…
Find out more »Webinar – E-commerce Series: The Definitive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business
The Definitive Guide to Starting an E-Commerce Business: There’s never been a more important time than now to start an e-commerce business. But how do you do it? Where do you start? From selecting the right platform to growing your traffic to managing your back office, this series of four one-hour webinars will provide you with the knowledge needed to launch and grow your e-commerce business. Let’s get started! Four-Part Series Dates: February 2nd, February 9th, February 16th, February 23rd REGISTER NOW
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 »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 »Legal Entity Webinar
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 • Resale…
Find out more »Webinar – E-commerce Series: The Definitive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business
The Definitive Guide to Starting an E-Commerce Business: There’s never been a more important time than now to start an e-commerce business. But how do you do it? Where do you start? From selecting the right platform to growing your traffic to managing your back office, this series of four one-hour webinars will provide you with the knowledge needed to launch and grow your e-commerce business. Let’s get started! Four-Part Series Dates: February 2nd, February 9th, February 16th, February 23rd REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Legal Structure
One of the first decisions that you will have to make as a business owner is how the company should be structured. Topics include: Permit processes, reviewing how to apply for the permits needed to operate a business, business licensing requirements, and a brief discussion on the implications of legal structures. This decision will have long-term implications, so consult with an accountant and attorney to help you select the form of ownership that is right for you. In making a…
Find out more »Webinar- E-Commerce Products: Dropshipping & Inventory Management, Finding the Right Dropshipper
E-commerce Products: Dropshipping & Inventory Management, Finding the Right Dropshipper, Setting up and Working with Print On-Demand Companies Tips on finding the best product niche to pursue, how to find the right drop shipper(s) to satisfy your product niche and inventory management Explore the top print on demand vendors in various niches and how to set up and merchandise your store with their products. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – E-commerce Series: The Definitive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business
The Definitive Guide to Starting an E-Commerce Business: There’s never been a more important time than now to start an e-commerce business. But how do you do it? Where do you start? From selecting the right platform to growing your traffic to managing your back office, this series of four one-hour webinars will provide you with the knowledge needed to launch and grow your e-commerce business. Let’s get started! Four-Part Series Dates: February 2nd, February 9th, February 16th, February 23rd REGISTER NOW
Find out more »March 2021
Webinar: Startup Activities – A Financial Perspective
Have the idea for the business and getting ready to move forward with the business launch? Learn the next steps to help navigate and launch your new business or continue the path where obstacles occurred along the way: • Professional Services – Legal & Other • Licenses and Permits • Business Insurance Options REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar: Startup Activities – A Financial Perspective
Have the idea for the business and getting ready to move forward with the business launch? Learn the next steps to help navigate and launch your new business or continue the path where obstacles occurred along the way: • Professional Services – Legal & Other • Licenses and Permits • Business Insurance Options REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Creating Financial Projections
Have you tried to create detailed start-up costs, key assumptions and financial projections? Ran into a few obstacles along the way? Learn how to easily create your own. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – How To Build A Streamlined and Return/Exchange Process For Your E-Commerce Business
Returns and exchanges are a big part of an e-commerce business. In this webinar we’ll outline key steps in creating an efficient return and exchange system for your business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Creating Financial Projections
Have you tried to create detailed start-up costs, key assumptions and financial projections? Ran into a few obstacles along the way? Learn how to easily create your own. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – How To Build A Streamlined and Return/Exchange Process For Your E-Commerce Business
Returns and exchanges are a big part of an e-commerce business. In this webinar we’ll outline key steps in creating an efficient return and exchange system for your business. 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 How to Survive AB5 and Independent Contractors
Are you an independent contractor? Do you engage independent contractors? Are you confused or unaware of the new law governing the engagement of independent contractors? To avoid fines and penalties, there are technicalities that are important to understand. Topics will include: · Explanation of the new Independent Contractor law (AB5) · Which businesses, professions and trades are exempt from AB5 · Discussion of the criteria to be an independent contractor · Ramifications for violation of AB5 PLEASE NOTE: If you check…
Find out more »Webinar – “Retirement Plan Options for Small Businesses”
Featured Presenter is Molly Teodo, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Come ready to learn about retirement plan options for small businesses including an overview of several different types of retirement plans including Simple IRAs, the different types of 401K plans, and information on Defined Benefit Plans. REGISTER NOW
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 »Webinar – Veterans, Miltary and Spouses Series: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
Session 1: Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow and how to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business or transitioning from current activity into a formal business. Featured Topics: • Common Characteristics of an Entrepreneur • Types of…
Find out more »WEBINAR How to Pivot Your Business Online During Covid 19
As the needs of your customers shift, so must your business strategy. Gain insights on how to use digital marketing to reinvent your business and grow your customer base without a massive investment. You will learn how to use digital marketing to: – Locate new markets – Leverage business partnerships – Communicate changes to operations – Improve your sales funnel – And more… PLEASE NOTE: If you check in more than 5 minutes late, you will not receive credit for attending because…
Find out more »Safe, Clean Kitchens-Passing L.A. County’s Health Inspection (Restaurant Academy)
Are you up to date on your COVID 19 safety protocols? Take a moment and imagine a Health Inspector walking through your doors. How would you do on your inspection? Would you get an A rating? Are you adhering to the most current regulations to keep your team and customers safe from COVID 19? This comprehensive class will give you a step by step tutorial on what the Health Inspection is looking for, how to set your establishment up for success and how to…
Find out more »WEBINAR Legal Structure
One of the first decisions that you will have to make as a business owner is how the company should be structured. Topics include: Permit processes, reviewing how to apply for the permits needed to operate a business, business licensing requirements, and a brief discussion on the implications of legal structures. This decision will have long-term implications, so consult with an accountant and attorney to help you select the form of ownership that is right for you. In making a…
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