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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July 2017
Pasos para Comenzar tu Negocio
Pasos y todo lo que necesitas para tener tu propio negocio. Cómo y dónde pedir prestamos. Cada martes a las 9 am estaremos entregando todas las herramientas para que seas in exitoso empresario. Instructions: GRATIS pero debe registrase Register Now
Find out more »Webinar: Finanical Calculations that Answer Key Business Questions
Business owners and managers struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of the company. Are we selling at the right price? Are we making money? Can we afford to hire someone? Many times these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of the financial implications. This does not need to be the case. There are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to answer key business questions. Performance Measurements are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to…
Find out more »How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient in creating your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning, you may bring your laptop to follow along, but it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. NOTE: Due to the information that needs to be covered…
Find out more »Webinar – Finding Funding
The session will highlight financing options for small business including alternative lenders, crowdfunding, merchant services, suppliers, investors, etc. REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Connie Sparks
Find out more »How to Estimate Start-Up Costs and Cash Flow
How much will it cost to start your business? It is important to know this figure so that you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. Topics include: Steps needed to calculate start-up expenses, start-up cost categories, calculating initial costs, calculating the first 90 days, projected monthly costs, conducting a break-even analysis, and initial cash flow projection will be reviewed and presented in this hands-on session. Please bring a calculator for your convenience. *NOTE: Due to the information that…
Find out more »A Practical Guide To Understanding Your Financials
Do you understand what your financial statements reveal about the health of your business? This workshop will help you understand the purpose of these statements and how to interpret them. We will also discuss how to build a simple cash flow model to guide you in making financial decisions and how to use statements to present information to managers, owners or even a board of directors. REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Mike Huntley
Find out more »August 2017
Webinar: How is your company doing, financially?
Business owners and managers struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of the company. Are we selling at the right price? Are we making money? Can we afford to hire someone? Many times these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of financial implications. This does not need to be the case. There are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to answer key business questions. Performance Measurements are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to monitor…
Find out more »Acceso a Capital
En enspañol y les explicaremos a los dueños de negocios las bases para obtener in préstamo, los requistos y papeles que necesitan. Register Now Instructor: Claudia Shah
Find out more »September 2017
Webinar: How is Your Comapny Doing, Financially?
Business owners and managers struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of the company. Are we selling at the right price? Are we making money? Can we afford to hire someone? Many times these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of the financial implications. This does not need to be the case. There are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to answer key business questions. Performance Measurements are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to…
Find out more »How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to follow along, built it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. Register Now Instructor: Andrew Strachan
Find out more »Demystifying Financial Statements
Each business decision you make has a financial impact on your business. Understand and use the right tools to optimize results. Learn to use your basic financial statements and other key measurements to improve your decision making, interpret your company's financial signals using ratios, and gain a "Plain English" understanding of basic business terminology. Register Now Instructor: Andrew Strachan
Find out more »How to Estimate Start-Up Costs and Cash Flow
How much will it cost to start your business? It is important to know this figure so that you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. Topics include: Steps needed to calculate start-up expenses, start-up cost categories, calculating initial costs, calculating the first 90 days projected monthly costs, conducting a break-even analysis, and initial cash flow projection will be reviewed and presented in this hands-on session. Please bring a hand held calculator for your convenience. Register Now Instructor: Andrew…
Find out more »October 2017
Take Conrol of Your Business – The Power of Financials
Learn how to take control of your business through the power of financials. Financials can be used to empower you and positively impact your business. Examples will be shared where warning signs were glaring in the financials, but business owners could not spot the warning signs. You will have the knowledge and tools to apply in your business. Financial statements convey a story about a business. You will learn how to interpret and understand the financials, define Metrics and set-up…
Find out more »Veteran, Military and Spouse Series – Marketing Basics & Finding Funding
If you are getting ready to start your own small business or have been operating for a short time, this workshop is designed for you! Come ready to learn the sales and marketing basics for a new business so you can avoid common mistakes and maximize the power of your limited budget of time and money. We begin with a presentation and discussion of how to create and execute a marketing and selling program for your specific business idea and…
Find out more »How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to follow along, but it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan
Find out more »Webinar: FInancial Projections
Don't miss the opportunity to learn about: - How to do simple mathematical calculations - How to monitor sales, overhead, and profitability - Calculating performance measurements for your company Register Now
Find out more »Univision’s “Financial Event” at Cal Poly Pomona
La Iniciative del Este de Los Ángeles del SBDC, el SBA, y Univision, invitan a todas las personas que tiene negocio o quieren comenzar uno a este evento gratuito que incluye talleres, informacion y recursos para su negocio. Temas incluyen, acceso a capital y lo importancia de su crédito, pasos para comenzar su negocio, y muchos mas. Nuestros asesores estarán disponibles para programar las sesiones gratuitas individuales con emprendedores y empresarios. Register Now Instructor Claudia Shah
Find out more »Webinar: Getting Financing for Your Company
This webinar provides an overview of the various funding available for the different stages of a company. From start up to growth, the types of funding options changes. Furthermore, each type of funding has a unique set of requirements from the lender or investor. Depending on the type of financing, lenders and investors consider time in business, inventory, cash flow and equity ratios or collateral. Knowing the criteria is crucial to choosing the right funding sources. This webinar details how…
Find out more »Demystifying Financial Statements
Each business decision you make has a financial impact on your business. Understand and use the right tools to optimize results. Learn to use your basic financial statements and other key measurements to improve your decision making, interpret your company's financial signals using ratios, and gain a "Plain English" understanding of basic business terminology. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan
Find out more »Start to Earn Bigger Contracts (COMPTON)
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. Disclaimer: **Must attend "Intro to Earn Bigger Contracts" before registering for "Start to Earn Bigger Contracts"...Intro Workshop is a required prerequisite for the training Register Now Instructor Debbie Lumkin
Find out more »November 2017
QuickBooks
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks accounting software for small and medium size businesses including but not limited to: Using lists- chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items Basic Sales- invoicing and recording customer payments Reporting - balance sheet and profit and loss statements Register Now
Find out more »Quantum Leap to Success
The "Quantum Leap to Success" training, is quite literally, a transformational experience. You learn how to: "Think with enhanced clarity" to solve problems Use basic Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence for business Reframe "failure" into "feedback" to overcome fear Uncover the obstacles to your success, both seen and unseen Develop an effective sales system to generate revenue ** Please note: Quantum Leap to Success is a 2-part course. The fee of $40 is for the attendance of the entire program (November…
Find out more »Acceso a Capital Panel
SBDC y Hub Cities unen esfuerzos para presentarles este panel de expertos en Acceso a Capital. Si tienes un negocio, este taller gratuito es para que conozcan las diferentes formas de tener acceso a capital, cómo obtener préstamos, los requisitos, si puedes obtener dinero a través de tus facturas, lo importancia de su crédito, y mucho mas. Inscríbete gratis o llámanos para pedir más información. Register Now
Find out more »Webinar: Financial Calculations That Answer Key Business Questions
Business owners and managers struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of the company. Are we selling at the right price? Are we making money? Can we afford to hire someone? Many times these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of the financial implications. This does not need to be the case. There are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to answer key business questions. Performance Measurements are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to…
Find out more »QuickBooks (COMPTON)
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks accounting software for small and medium size businesses including but not limited to: Using lists- chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items Basic Sales- invoicing and recording customer payments Reporting - balance sheet and profit and loss statements Register Now
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