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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May 2020
Joint AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training Webinar
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, landscaping and other…
Find out more »Webinar – Tips for Importing
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start or expand an import business? It’s important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: -Do I need an import license? -What are the necessary documents? -How to classify the merchandise -What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? -How can a licensed customs broker help your business? -What is the role of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)? -Important tips…
Find out more »Legal Structure (Webinar)
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 »June 2020
Webinar – Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. This featured webinar will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, provide steps to start a formal business, and explore how to develop a business model 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…
Find out more »Webinar – The Rise of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Augmented Reality in E-Commerce
AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Augmented Reality, as tools to explore for your E-Commerce business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »PPP: How should I spend the PPP loan funds?
Please join us for a webinar to address questions about the PPP loans, allowable expenses, and which expenses may be forgiven. We'll cover questions such as: - What if my employees refuse to come back? - Can I apply for PUA and PPP? - How can I prepare for the forgiveness audit? We'll answer attendee questions submitted through the online Q&A. Note that we often have hundreds of attendees and cannot always answer all questions...we do our best! Register…
Find out more »PPP: How should I spend the PPP loan funds?
Please join us for a webinar to address questions about the PPP loans, allowable expenses, and which expenses may be forgiven. We'll cover questions such as: - What if my employees refuse to come back? - Can I apply for PUA and PPP? - How can I prepare for the forgiveness audit? We'll answer attendee questions submitted through the online Q&A. Note that we often have hundreds of attendees and cannot always answer all questions...we do our best! Register…
Find out more »Webinar – Process Improvement in the Covid-19 World
Process Improvement in the Covid-19 World – Are you looking for easy and actionable steps that you, as business owners and leaders, can take to think differently about your existing processes? This informative webinar will walk you through the logical steps to capture information and how to move forward with a prioritized plan of action. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »PPP: How should I spend the PPP loan funds?
Please join us for a webinar to address questions about the PPP loans, allowable expenses, and which expenses may be forgiven. We'll cover questions such as: - What if my employees refuse to come back? - Can I apply for PUA and PPP? - How can I prepare for the forgiveness audit? We'll answer attendee questions submitted through the online Q&A. Note that we often have hundreds of attendees and cannot always answer all questions...we do our best! Register…
Find out more »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities 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 become certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local government and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – How To Sell…Without Sounding Like A Salesperson
Selling is an art form tried by many and mastered by fewer. In business or just starting in business, it’s an opportunity to learn: -How to stand out in the eyes of your prospects -How to select the right group for business leads -How to craft an effective elevator speech -and more… REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools
Lots to do and not enough time? Join this webinar to explore tools and resources to help improve your business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Forecasting Styles and Application
Forecasting Styles and Application – Forecasting by definition is wrong, but in these new times, you want to be less wrong. This webinar will cover different ways to forecast and specific scenarios that each style works in. This is not specific to a product or manufacturing environment. These techniques are used across a multitude of industries. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR: Business Plan Overview
Developing a business plan is one of the most valuable activities you can undertake. A good business plan provides a roadmap for success, gives you a sense of control over your future and is essential to attract funding. Business planning might be time consuming and daunting but the good news is you don’t have to start with a blank sheet of paper! The Business Plan Overview workshop guides you through the process of creating a solid, well-structured business plan, tailored 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…
Find out more »Roadmap to Recovery – Guidance for LA Small Businesses
The LA SBDC is pleased to partner with LA County to detail reopening protocols and resources for small businesses. Each week in the 4-part series we'll focus on a different business type, as follows: *Restaurants – Thursday, June 25 *Retail – Thursday, July 2 *Hair Salons and Barbershops – Thursday, July 9 *Office-Based Worksites – Thursday, July 16 Register Now
Find out more »Find New Opportunities During These Challenging Times: How to Pivot Your Business
This webinar will explain what it means to “Pivot” and how to do it. Before the webinar, you will receive a worksheet to help you prepare to seek new customers and markets! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Find New Opportunities During These Challenging Times: How to Pivot Your Business
This webinar will explain what it means to “Pivot” and how to do it. Before the webinar, you will receive a worksheet to help you prepare to seek new customers and markets! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »July 2020
Webinar – Negotiation Process and Skills Series – 5 Sessions
Session 1: Process and Analysis – 7/1 We all negotiate things every day. However, that does not mean we know what we are doing. What is the process of negotiation? How do you initially analyze your negotiation to set yourself up for success? Strategy development is paramount to a successful negotiation. This webinar series starts here, with the big picture and a strong foundation. No more “trial and error” or “we’ll see how it goes”. Session 2: BATNAs and ZOPAs – 7/8 What…
Find out more »Webinar – Scrum 101
Scrum is a structured and disciplined, team-based approach to product development and project management. Its basis is around converting customer requirements into usable product quickly, then re-evaluating those requirements and working the cycle again. With the radically changing environment we live in today, a scrum approach to problems may be the key to success for you. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Protecting the Company’s “Secret Sauce”: Trade Secret Basics
This webinar will teach small business owners how to protect the company’s inventions, ideas and secrets. Attendees will learn the basics of trade secret law; the kinds of information that can be protected as a trade secret; confidentiality requirements; ownership issues; how to avoid losing trade secret protection; and how to avoid violating the trade secret rights of others. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Roadmap to Recovery – Guidance for LA Small Businesses
The LA SBDC is pleased to partner with LA County to detail reopening protocols and resources for small businesses. Each week in the 4-part series we'll focus on a different business type, as follows: *Restaurants – Thursday, June 25 *Retail – Thursday, July 2 *Hair Salons and Barbershops – Thursday, July 9 *Office-Based Worksites – Thursday, July 16 Register Now
Find out more »Webinar – Negotiation Process and Skills Series – 5 Sessions
Session 1: Process and Analysis – 7/1 We all negotiate things every day. However, that does not mean we know what we are doing. What is the process of negotiation? How do you initially analyze your negotiation to set yourself up for success? Strategy development is paramount to a successful negotiation. This webinar series starts here, with the big picture and a strong foundation. No more “trial and error” or “we’ll see how it goes”. Session 2: BATNAs and ZOPAs…
Find out more »Webinar – Sales Strategies 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 – Trademark Basics: Can I protect that name, phrase, symbol?
This webinar will provide small business owners with information on why a “trademark” is a valuable asset for a company to own; how “trademarks” help customers identify goods and services; how to select, use and protect a “trademark”; the importance of doing “search and clearance” activities prior to adoption and use; state and federal trademark “registration”; and how to avoid violating the trademark rights of others. REGISTER NOW
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