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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April 2017
Entrepreneurship Series – Session 2
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour sessions on 4/13, 4/20, and 4/27, 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…
Find out more »Entrepreneurship Series – Session 3
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour sessions on 4/13, 4/20, and 4/27, 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,…
Find out more »May 2017
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:…
Find out more »Entrepreneurship Series – Part 2
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour sessions on 4/13, 4/20, and 4/27, 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…
Find out more »Business Loans 101
This class will teach what you need to know to apply for a business loan. Topics include: What documents and paperwork you will need to use for the application process from major banks, which banks are currently loaning money and what you will need to qualify, why a business may need financing, sources of credit, and what you should know about credit. Register Now Instructor: Nathaniel Jemison
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 »June 2017
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. NOTE: Due to the information that needs to be covered and out of respect to attendees, late admittance to class is not permitted. Please allow time…
Find out more »July 2017
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 »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
Herramientas para Mejorar tu Credito
Tandas y un Nuevo comienzo Quiere mejorar su credito y asi poder calificar para in préstamo de negocios? Acompáñenos y aprenda sobre las Register Now
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 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 board of directors. Register Now Instructed by: Mike Huntley
Find out more »Raise Your Prices and Earn More Money
This energetic and informative 90 minute workshop will help you figure out if the prices of your products or services are too low and then how and why you should raise your prices now. Learn proven ways to grow your business and earn more profits from a marketing and sales expert with more than 35 years of successful business experience. We begin with a presentation and then it is your turn – you ask the questions and get answers customized…
Find out more »July 2018
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 Initial cash flow projection Please bring a hand held calculator for your convenience. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan
Find out more »February 2019
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 -Initial cash flow projection will be reviewed and presented in this hands-on session. Please bring a hand held calculator for your convenience. Instructor Andrew Strachan Register…
Find out more »March 2019
Understanding Your Financials
Do you receive financial statements from your accountant and not understand what those documents are telling you about the condition of your business? This seminar will help you understand the real purpose of financial reports such as Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets and how to use these reports to more effectively manage your business. In addition, we will show you how to use a simple cash flow model that will help you do a better job of managing your cash. If you have them…
Find out more »April 2019
Food Cost 101
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…
Find out more »Food Cost 101
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…
Find out more »July 2020
LA SBDC Live: PPP Forgiveness + EIDL Updates
Please join speakers Ted Hiatt and G.B. Bajaj for a webinar to address questions about the best way to spend the PPP funds, what qualifies for forgiveness, and how to apply for forgiveness. We'll cover questions such as: What is the new PPP Flexibility Act? Which application should I use to apply for forgiveness? How should I calculate FTE? When are the Forgiveness Applications due, and how do I submit? In addition, we'll provide updates on the EIDL and answer…
Find out more »September 2020
Small Business Town Hall – General Resources for Small Businesses
This one hour webinar will be hosted by Ted Hiatt, alongside Small Business Finance Expert and SBDC Business Advisor Lori Williams. We’ll answer general questions about resources for small businesses available through local and federal governments, and then will address questions about small business finance and cash flow. Register Now
Find out more »Small Business Town Hall – General Resources for Small Businesses
Hosted by LA SBDC Associate Director Ted Hiatt, these webinars are an opportunity to learn about resources available through local and federal governments, as well as to ask questions about cash flow, PPP forgiveness, re-opening strategies, and more. Wednesday will be hosted by Ted Hiatt, alongside SBDC Business Advisor GB Bajaj. Topics will include PPP/EIDL and cash flow. Thursday will be hosted by Ted Hiatt, along with Lori Williams, SBDC Business Advisor and Small Business Finance Expert, who will address…
Find out more »Small Business Town Hall – General Resources for Small Businesses
Hosted by LA SBDC Associate Director Ted Hiatt, these webinars are an opportunity to learn about resources available through local and federal governments, as well as to ask questions about cash flow, PPP forgiveness, re-opening strategies, and more. Wednesday will be hosted by Ted Hiatt, alongside SBDC Business Advisor GB Bajaj. Topics will include PPP/EIDL and cash flow. Thursday will be hosted by Ted Hiatt, along with Lori Williams, SBDC Business Advisor and Small Business Finance Expert, who will address…
Find out more »April 2024
SmallBiz Talk: Solutions for Your Small Business
This is SmallBiz Talk with small business expert and LA SBDC business advisor Lori Williams. Join her as she covers key business topics through instructional information, real life situations, guest speakers and interviews. At the end of the show, participants can engage in a Live Q&A with questions pertaining to their specific business situation. Join us live every Wednesday at 10 a.m. or check out our YouTube Playlist to see previous shows and to gain information/ helpful insights for your…
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