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August 2019

Pitch Perfect 102

August 8, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
El Camino College Business Training Center, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250 United States
Free

Why this workshop is important: Entrepreneurs seeking equity (angel and venture) funding must prepare and submit pitches to potential investors. Poor presentation of pitches often leads to failed attempts and hard lessons learned. Pitching investors and lenders is one of the greatest challenges facing entrepreneurs. High impact communications can motivate investors. This workshop provides participants with the opportunity to practice their pitches in a safe and supportive environment leading to constructive and meaningful feedback. Who should attend this workshop? Entrepreneurs seeking angel, venture or lending…

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Webinar – Entrepreneurship – Part 2

August 8, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Free

Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial.  The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”.  The featured one-hour webinar session 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…

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Optimize Your Business with Technology

August 13, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
El Camino College Business Training Center, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250 United States
$10

Running a business can be a challenging task. Having tools to make it easier and more efficient to do so is essential to staying competitive in today’s marketplace. This workshop highlights tools Google offers to business owners that are easy to implement, affordable, and are simple to learn. We will also identify the benefits of using these tools to help complete daily business task. These tools will help you efficiently run your business, communicate with employees, clients, and potential clients.…

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LA County Health Inspection Preparation

August 14, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pacific Coast Regional – SBDC, 3255 Wilshire Boulevard - Suite 1501
Los Angeles, CA 90010 United States
Free

Are you planning on opening a restaurant or food truck in L.A. County? If you answered yes, 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? Do you understand what it takes to achieve an A, B or C rating? Understanding the major and minor violations your business must avoid is critical to the success of your restaurant and maintaining an A rating. This comprehensive…

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SBDC EDD/IRS Training – State Labor Law and Payroll Tax

August 16, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
University of Antelope Valley, 44055 Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA 93534
Free

You will receive information from Employment Development Department (EDD) and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) on: –  Record keeping, reporting requirements, employer obligations, and payment requirements. –  Common wage and hour law application. –  Employer and employee rights and responsibilities. –  How to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor.   To make reservations, visit the EDD website at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call 866-873-6083.   REGISTER NOW

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HR 101

August 16, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Pacific Coast Regional – SBDC, 3255 Wilshire Boulevard - Suite 1501
Los Angeles, CA 90010 United States
Free

Struggling to keep your head above water with HR and Recruiting duties in your organization? HR 101 topics include: – Locating the best candidate – Interview Techniques – Defining Career Paths – Determining Compensation and more!!!     REGISTER NOW

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Legal Structure

August 20, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
El Camino College Business Training Center, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250 United States
$10

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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Food Industry Workshop 101 & 102

August 21, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
El Camino College Business Training Center, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250 United States
$30

Part 1: August 21st- 10am-4pm Part 2: August 28th- 10am-4pm If you operate or would like to start a restaurant, have been making a cottage food product at home, or are operating out of commercial kitchen and would like to step up your business game, this is the program for you! The SBDC will offer a two-part training on how to successfully navigate and grow your food industry business and stop leaving money on the table!   REGISTER NOW This…

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Access to Capital

August 22, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Center for Sustainable Communities, 1051 W. Rosecrans Ave.
Compton, CA 90222 United States
Free

Don’t miss this informative and educational training workshop presented Pacific Coast Regional SBDC Training will introduce and inform you of the best methods to finance, start or expand your business.   REGISTER NOW

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Guided Business Plan

August 27, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pacific Coast Regional – SBDC, 3255 Wilshire Boulevard - Suite 1501
Los Angeles, CA 90010 United States
$60

Build your confidence by knowing the who, what, where, why and how of your business idea. Prepare for a meeting with a lender/investor by writing a draft of your business plan in class and then work with a PCR advisor to refine it.   REGISTER NOW

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September 2019

Food Cost 101

September 12, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pacific Coast Regional – SBDC, 3255 Wilshire Boulevard - Suite 1501
Los Angeles, CA 90010 United States
$30

Food cost is one of the main keys to long-term restaurant success because of its direct impact on profitability.  Join us as we review how to calculate food cost for individual menu items as well as weekly restaurant performance.  In this class, you will also learn how to apply food cost to setting your menu’s pricing, its impact on your restaurant’s inventory, ordering, and waste.  The keys to your restaurant’s success will be a direct result of how well you can master…

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Webinar – What Are You Waiting For? Go Global!

September 18, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Free

Learn why small business owners should consider exporting goods and services from the U.S. as a way to grow their business. The following topics will be highlighted: – Why go global? – the myths and opportunities – Identify indicators for your global market success – Understanding cultural differences – Sources of international marketing data – Consider partners for exporting REGISTER NOW

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Human Resource 101

September 20, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Pacific Coast Regional – SBDC, 3255 Wilshire Boulevard - Suite 1501
Los Angeles, CA 90010 United States
Free

Struggling to keep your head above water with HR and Recruiting duties in your organization? HR 101 topics include: – Locating the best candidate – Interview Techniques – Defining Career Paths – Determining Compensation and more!!!     REGISTER NOW

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Legal Structure

September 24, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
El Camino College Business Training Center, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250 United States
$10

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 – 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.…

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Cybersecurity and the Risk to Your Small Business

September 26, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
El Camino College Business Training Center, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250 United States
$10

Think your small business will not be a victim of a cyber attack? According to Verizon’s 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report, almost half of the breaches impacted small to medium businesses (SMBs). In addition, a report by the U.S. National Cyber Security Alliance estimated that 60% of all SMBs fail within six months of a cyberattack. By attending this seminar, you will hear about various compliance regulations and the related penalties and fines. You will also learn how hackers and others go about…

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Start Your Business Today!

September 26, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Pacific Coast Regional – SBDC, 3255 Wilshire Boulevard - Suite 1501
Los Angeles, CA 90010 United States
Free

THIS FREE WORKSHOP WILL TEACH YOU ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START YOUR BUSINESS IMMEDIATELY. Know the legal business structures that you may establish (Sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation) -Learn about the licenses and permits required by government agencies –How to do the business name search –We will help you complete the forms to register your business –The importance of the business planning process This workshop gives you everything you need to be a successful entrepreneur. REGISTER…

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Access 2 Capital

September 26, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Center for Sustainable Communities, 1051 W. Rosecrans Ave.
Compton, CA 90222 United States
Free

Don’t miss this informative and educational training workshop presented Pacific Coast Regional SBDC Training will introduce and inform you of the best methods to finance, start or expand your business.   REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Protecting the Company’s “Secret Sauce”: Trade Secret Basics

September 26, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

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

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October 2019

Webinar – Meetings, Minutes and Motions: Preparing Corporate Documents

October 3, 2019 @ 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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Food Cost 101

October 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pacific Coast Regional – SBDC, 3255 Wilshire Boulevard - Suite 1501
Los Angeles, CA 90010 United States
$30

Food cost is one of the main keys to long-term restaurant success because of its direct impact on profitability.  Join us as we review how to calculate food cost for individual menu items as well as weekly restaurant performance.  In this class, you will also learn how to apply food cost to setting your menu’s pricing, its impact on your restaurant’s inventory, ordering, and waste.  The keys to your restaurant’s success will be a direct result of how well you can master…

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ServSafe Manager Food Certification

October 15, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pacific Coast Regional – SBDC, 3255 Wilshire Boulevard - Suite 1501
Los Angeles, CA 90010 United States
$60

Join us for this class to get certified. If you are looking to open, operate or manage your own restaurant, you need to understand how to properly handle and receive food safely to run your business. ServSafe Manager food safety training is endorsed by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) and recognized in 30 states.  California’s health department requires all food establishments to have a ServSafe certified manager on site during operating hours.  If you have multiple managers running your establishment it is recommended they also…

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El Camino College: Facilities Contractor Workshop

October 15, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
El Camino College Business Training Center, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250 United States
Free

El Camino College invites all local mechanical, electrical, plumbing and general facilities contractors to learn more about the College’s new bidding procedures. Under the recently adopted California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) guidelines, facilities projects valued less than $60,000 are not subject to a formal bidding process, which could mean more contract opportunities for your business! The FREE workshop will cover: – CUPCCAA bidding procedures – How to meet CUPCCAA requirements – Overview of El Camino’s facilities projects…

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Start Your Business Today!

October 16, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Center for Sustainable Communities, 1051 W. Rosecrans Ave.
Compton, CA 90222 United States
Free

THIS FREE WORKSHOP WILL TEACH YOU ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START YOUR BUSINESS IMMEDIATELY. Know the legal business structures that you may establish (Sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation) In this workshop you will learn:  -About the licenses and permits required by government agencies -How to do the business name search -We will help you complete the forms to register your business -The importance of the business planning process This workshop gives you everything you need to…

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L.A. County Health Inspection Preparation

October 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pacific Coast Regional – SBDC, 3255 Wilshire Boulevard - Suite 1501
Los Angeles, CA 90010 United States
Free

Are you planning on opening a restaurant or food truck in L.A. County?  If you answered yes, 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?  Do you understand what it takes to achieve an A, B or C rating?   Understanding the major and minor violations your business must avoid is critical to the success of your restaurant and maintaining an A rating. …

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Food Cost 101

October 17, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Center for Sustainable Communities, 1051 W. Rosecrans Ave.
Compton, CA 90222 United States
$25

Food cost is one of the main keys to long-term restaurant success because of its direct impact on profitability.  Join us as we review how to calculate food cost for individual menu items as well as weekly restaurant performance. In this class, you will also learn how to apply food cost to setting your menu’s pricing, its impact on your restaurant’s inventory, ordering, and waste. The keys to your restaurant’s success will be a direct result of how well you can master these fundamentals.…

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