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SUMMARY:WEBINAR Biz Basics: How to Estimate Startup Costs & Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:How much will it cost to start your business? What are the different categories of costs I need to be concerned about? Financial preparation is key so that you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. \nTopics include: \n\nSteps needed to calculate start-up expenses\nCalculating the first 90 days projected monthly costs\nOngoing expenses\nConducting a margin analysis and a break-even analysis\nInitial cash flow projection will be reviewed and presented in this hands-on session.\n\n  \nInstructor: Andrew Strachan (SBDC Advisor) has many years of financial analysis expertise. He served as financial analyst/VP of finance for over 20 years in the U.S. and Europe\, following an earlier career at two start-ups. He leverages his experience for the benefit of his SBDC clients\, as he assists them with financial model development\, financial statement creation and review\, along with strategy development\, business planning and working with investors (pitch deck review\, business plan\, presentations). He is bilingual in English and French. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-biz-basics-how-to-estimate-startup-costs-cash-flow-26/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T093000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals essential for starting and maintaining a successful business will be reviewed. As capital is the life blood of any business\, your questions concerning capital and how the SBDC can assist in this effort will be addressed. And as a special bonus\, the critical reasons why products/services sell will also be discussed. \nAttendance is required for existing\, pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation is offered three to four times per month. \nPlease check our calendar: https://southbaysbdc.org/workshops/. for additional dates. \nInstructor: Larry Johnson (SBDC Advisor) has been a core advisor at the SBDC since 2012. His dual specialties are in the food & beverage industry\, as well as debt and equity consulting. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-orientation-what-the-sbdc-can-do-for-you-176/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Launching A New Business
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Model #1
DESCRIPTION:Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business!\nIt’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. \nHighlighted Topics: \n\n         Creating a Business Plan\n         Goal Development\n         Business Development\n         Marketing Plans\n         Advertising Strategies\n         Financials – Overview\n\nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-model-1-12/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T120000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow\, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step in starting or growing your business\, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business including the areas below: \n• Learn the Steps from Business Idea to Business Launch \n• Identify Business Structures \n• Discuss Key Marketing\, Sales and Financial Issues \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/introduction-to-entrepreneurship-3/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Launching A New Business
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Model #2
DESCRIPTION:This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build\, design\, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas as a tool.  Topics are below: \n· Building Blocks for the Business Model\n· Introduction to Business Model Tool \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-model-2-10/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools
DESCRIPTION:Lots to do and not enough time?  Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business and maximize your time. \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-entrepreneur-business-owner-tools-20/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the true potential of your business with our upcoming webinar\, “Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation.” Dive into a comprehensive workshop designed to elevate your business planning process\, ensuring that you not only chart a course for success but do so efficiently and effortlessly. \nIn this power-packed session\, we will guide you through multiple facets of creating a robust business plan\, whether you’re forging an internal roadmap or seeking funding. Discover the art of setting measurable strategies and tactics\, key elements that propel businesses towards their goals. \nWhat makes this webinar stand out? We’re introducing a cutting-edge business plan software\, a revolutionary tool designed to streamline the planning process and make it more intuitive than ever before. Say goodbye to complexity and welcome a seamless experience that empowers you to focus on what truly matters – the growth and success of your business. \nJoin us as we revolutionize your approach to business planning. It’s not just a webinar; it’s your gateway to strategic excellence and a future of unprecedented success. Don’t miss out on this transformative event – secure your spot today! \nPresented by: Business Advisor\, Craig Cappai \n*The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before and the day of the webinar.  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/elevate-your-business-plan-with-software-powered-innovation-27/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCC
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Planning #1
DESCRIPTION:Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business!\nIt’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. \nHighlighted Topics: \n\n         Creating a Business Plan\n         Goal Development\n         Business Development\n         Marketing Plans\n         Advertising Strategies\n         Financials – Overview\n\nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-planning-1-14/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Planning #1
DESCRIPTION:Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business!\nIt’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. \nHighlighted Topics: \n\n         Creating a Business Plan\n         Goal Development\n         Business Development\n         Marketing Plans\n         Advertising Strategies\n         Financials – Overview\n\nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-planning-1-15/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T170000
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SUMMARY:Developing An Actionable Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:You can’t get there if you don’t know what or where “there” is. This class is intended to assist both startups and expanding or scaling businesses in developing an actionable and measurable plan for the next steps in growing a profitable business. \nIn this class we will actively work on:   \n–Defining your business model\n–Identifying your place in the market\n–Identifying your customers and revenue channels\n–Identifying expansion opportunities\n–Costing and pricing\n–Revenue and expense projections\n–Funding strategies \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/developing-an-actionable-business-plan-48/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Launching A New Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T140000
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SUMMARY:How To Build A Road Map To Start Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business? Are you trying to determine if it’s the right course of action? This workshop focuses on answering 13 important questions to help you build a road map to determine how best to proceed with your entrepreneurial vision. \n  \nWe will address: \n\nPhilosophical questions to help you define your Vision and Mission\nPractical questions about the cost of starting and growing your business\nTactical questions about how to build your customer base\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/how-to-build-a-road-map-to-start-your-business-5/
LOCATION:North Long Beach Higher Education Center\, 635 E. South Street\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu
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