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October 2020
Webinar – 3-Part Series Tips for Operating During COVID
Operating during COVID requires preparation, an action plan and continual compliance with Federal, State, Local and Industry standards. Tips on operating and areas to be aware of to help minimize potential business risks will be covered during the 3-Part Series featuring the following: 10/22 – Delivery Services 10/29 – Retail Activities 11/5 – General Office Activities · Links to Government Regulations · Effective Practices · Customer Experience REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Know Your Numbers- Accounting for Your Restaurant
A successful food service business, whether a food truck or restaurant, is a business built on providing excellent food, service, and sanitation while making a profit. During this presentation, you will be introduced to how to set up the financial foundations of a sustainable business, what numbers to monitor, systems to keep track of your results, and how to manage cash flow during a crisis. 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. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Contracts 101: Draft Your First Contract
As a business owner, you understand that contracts are necessary to protect and grow your business, but you may not realize there are circumstances in which you can draft a contract yourself – without the expense of a lawyer. LA SBDC advisor Gina Pak is both an entrepreneur and a lawyer who provides SBDC clients with legal information pertinent to their businesses. In this informative and hands-on workshop, Gina will guide you through: • Reviewing contract basics and best practices;…
Find out more »Form Your LLC: A DIY workshop
Are you a small business owner looking to form an LLC? Are you unclear on the benefits, and not sure where to start? Don't miss this special virtual class, Form Your LLC - a DIY Workshop, taught by LA SBDC Advisor, entrepreneur, and lawyer Liam Moriarty. He'll walk you through, step by step: *Why you need an LLC *How to form a California or Delaware LLC registered in California *What is the current AB5 statute, and how an LLC can…
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 »Disaster Funding Opportunities & EIDL Submission and Reconsideration
EIDL has reopened for all businesses. Do you need help submitting an application or being reconsidered for disaster loan programs? Pacific Coast Regional SBDC can help. The purpose of the webinar is to assist clients to understand the process of completing a loan/grant applications for disaster funding. The presentation also covers EIDL reconsideration and other funding sources. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »LA COVID Fund: Grant Relief Information
Small Businesses and NonProfits will obtain information on how to apply for the LA Regional COVID19 Recovery fund, which will offer loans and grant resources to micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits. Grants are available for $5,000 for micro-entrepreneurs and $25,000 for small businesses and not for profits. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Coworking Day: Orientation + OKRs
We know Los Angeles is full of entrepreneurial spirits and this day aims to bring entrepreneurs together and give you access to top entrepreneurs and passionate business leaders. We're here to provide all of you with the opportunity to work alongside your fellow founders, meet other entrepreneurs in the same space, share war stories, resources, and hang with the team. Feel free to invite a +1 who is looking for resources and access to launch or grow their business! …
Find out more »Webinar – 3-Part Series Tips for Operating During COVID
Operating during COVID requires preparation, an action plan and continual compliance with Federal, State, Local and Industry standards. Tips on operating and areas to be aware of to help minimize potential business risks will be covered during the 3-Part Series featuring the following: 10/22 – Delivery Services 10/29 – Retail Activities 11/5 – General Office Activities · Links to Government Regulations · Effective Practices · Customer Experience REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Coworking Day: Coach Your Team to Success
We know Los Angeles is full of entrepreneurial spirits and this day aims to bring entrepreneurs together and give you access to top entrepreneurs and passionate business leaders. We’re here to provide all of you with the opportunity to work alongside your fellow founders, meet other entrepreneurs in the same space, share war stories, resources, and hang with the team. Feel free to invite a +1 who is looking for resources and access to launch or grow their business! …
Find out more »PPP Forgiveness – Update on PPP Flexibility Act
The objective of this webinar is to help you understand how to calculate the forgivable amount of your PPP Loan and to prepare documentation that may be required with your forgiveness application. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »November 2020
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 »Plan de Negocios
Este taller es ideal para que los dueños de negocios aprendan cómo elaborar, diseñar y definir un modelo de negocio. Un modelo de negocio es lo que define un negocio y su práctica. En este taller, los asistentes aprenderán cómo definir primero su modelo de negocio con el modelo CANVAS y se les entregará una plantilla como herramienta. Conozca a sus clientes, cómo distribuir, dónde publicitar, qué estrategias funcionarán para hacer una buena venta, etc. Registrarse ahora
Find out more »Webinar – Handling Your First International Order
Just starting with global trade and waiting for your first customer? Learn how to prepare your business for your first international order: · Identifying an International Customer · Locating a Courier Service or Freight Forwarder · Packaging and Shipping Options · Required Documentation · Insurance Options · Payment Terms REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar- E-Commerce Fall Series – How to Help Reduce Fraud in Your E-commerce Business
How to help reduce fraud in your E-commerce business REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – 3-Part Series Tips for Operating During COVID
Operating during COVID requires preparation, an action plan and continual compliance with Federal, State, Local and Industry standards. Tips on operating and areas to be aware of to help minimize potential business risks will be covered during the 3-Part Series featuring the following: 10/22 – Delivery Services 10/29 – Retail Activities 11/5 – General Office Activities · Links to Government Regulations · Effective Practices · Customer Experience REGISTER NOW
Find out more »PPP Forgiveness – Update on PPP Flexibility Act
The objective of this webinar is to help you understand how to calculate the forgivable amount of your PPP Loan and to prepare documentation that may be required with your forgiveness application. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »PPP Forgiveness – Update on PPP Flexibility Act
The objective of this webinar is to help you understand how to calculate the forgivable amount of your PPP Loan and to prepare documentation that may be required with your forgiveness application. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Know Your Numbers – Accounting for Your Restaurant
A successful food service business, whether a food truck or restaurant, is a business built on providing excellent food, service, and sanitation while making a profit. During this presentation, you will be introduced to how to set up the financial foundations of a sustainable business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – COVID and Managing Commercial Business Risks – Insurance Options and More
Featured Presenter: Henry Rodriguez Do you know which business insurance coverage is in place? Thought about other areas to explore for coverage? Are there ways to help reduce insurance premiums? Are you aware of exclusions on your business insurance policies? Come ready to learn how to manage potential business risks using commercial business insurance options for new and existing businesses: · Learn Different Policy Types to Consider – Need to Have versus Nice to Have · Policy Riders to Explore · Ideas for…
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 – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools
Lots to do and not enough time? Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Handling Your First International Order
Just starting with global trade and waiting for your first customer? Learn how to prepare your business for your first international order: · Identifying an International Customer · Locating a Courier Service or Freight Forwarder · Packaging and Shipping Options · Required Documentation · Insurance Options · Payment Terms REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Positioning Your Business to Exit
Thinking about the next phase of your business and considering an exit strategy. Being aware of steps to take, key financial areas, team dynamics, assessing the economic and industry indicators are just part of the story. Come ready to learn about areas to explore in preparation for positioning your business to exit or not… REGISTER NOW
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