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
WEBINAR COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
The SBDC is providing webinars for the Small Business Community on information as it relates to funding information during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be discussing the Economic Injury Disaster Loan, Payroll Protection Program, Disaster Bridge Loan, 7a Forgiveness Program, and other funding opportunities for your business. Information is changing and updating daily and we want to make sure Small Business owners are being provided the most up to date factual information as to what is available for funding. The…
Find out more »WEBINAR CARES Act: Unemployment for Self Employed, Payroll Tax Seminar, PUA Updates & FAQ’s
The SBDC at El Camino College invites you to join us for this timely conversation. Our business advisor, Danielle Jenkins will be covering highlights of the CARES Act, updates regarding unemployment for the self-employed, payroll tax, plus the steps you need to take now, and some resources that will help you get through the process of filing your claim with the CA Employment Development Department. Come to the conversation with your questions to be sure you get the help you…
Find out more »Daily Update: Disaster Funding Program Webinar
This is a Zoom webinar about the Disaster Funding Program conducted Monday and Wednesday Daily at 1 pm-2 pm. These meetings are hosted by a Pacific Coast Regional SBDC business advisor. The purpose of the daily webinar is to assist clients to understand the process of completing a loan/grant applications for disaster funding. Upon completion, you will be assigned to an SBDC business advisor that will assist you with the application process and any additional business needs. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Daily Update: Disaster Funding Program Webinar
This is a Zoom webinar about the Disaster Funding Program conducted Monday and Wednesday Daily at 1 pm-2 pm. These meetings are hosted by a Pacific Coast Regional SBDC business advisor. The purpose of the daily webinar is to assist clients to understand the process of completing a loan/grant applications for disaster funding. Upon completion, you will be assigned to an SBDC business advisor that will assist you with the application process and any additional business needs. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »COVID -19 Resource and Funding Weekly Update
This is a weekly Zoom webinar about COVID-19 every Tuesday at 2:30 pm. These meetings are hosted by the PCR SBDC Team. The purpose of the weekly webinar is to keep small business owners informed of updates and resources available for them to survive and strive during this time of change. Topic Review: -Documents needed for PPP (LLC/LLP/Corp, Sole Proprietor, Businesses with Employees) -Possible Lenders -Debt Relief Programs REGISTER NOW
Find out more »COVID -19 Resource and Funding Weekly Update
This is a weekly Zoom webinar about COVID-19 every Tuesday at 2:30 pm. These meetings are hosted by the PCR SBDC Team. The purpose of the weekly webinar is to keep small business owners informed of updates and resources available for them to survive and strive during this time of change. Topic Review: -Documents needed for PPP (LLC/LLP/Corp, Sole Proprietor, Businesses with Employees) -Possible Lenders -Debt Relief Programs REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Start Your Business Today!
THIS FREE WEBINAR 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…
Find out more »Start Your Business Today!
THIS FREE WEBINAR 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…
Find out more »Daily Update: Disaster Funding Program Webinar
This is a Zoom webinar about the Disaster Funding Program conducted Monday and Wednesday Daily at 1 pm-2 pm. These meetings are hosted by a Pacific Coast Regional SBDC business advisor. The purpose of the daily webinar is to assist clients to understand the process of completing a loan/grant applications for disaster funding. Upon completion, you will be assigned to an SBDC business advisor that will assist you with the application process and any additional business needs. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Daily Update: Disaster Funding Program Webinar
This is a Zoom webinar about the Disaster Funding Program conducted Monday and Wednesday Daily at 1 pm-2 pm. These meetings are hosted by a Pacific Coast Regional SBDC business advisor. The purpose of the daily webinar is to assist clients to understand the process of completing a loan/grant applications for disaster funding. Upon completion, you will be assigned to an SBDC business advisor that will assist you with the application process and any additional business needs. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Marketing During the Uncertainty of COVID-19
Are you wondering what to do during these times of uncertainty and change? You are not alone. Today, more than ever, as a business owner you need to show up and have a constant presence for your customers. You must create and provide solutions to your customers’ problems. You must be the one approaching them and sharing a solution that is unique and will produce OUTCOMES! No matter what you offer as a product or service, there is a need…
Find out more »PPP Forgiveness
PPP Forgiveness- Understanding how to prepare and allocate the percentage of capital that meets requirements for loan forgiveness. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »PPP Forgiveness
PPP Forgiveness- Understanding how to prepare and allocate the percentage of capital that meets requirements for loan forgiveness. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Re-Igniting Your Restaurant During COVID-19 (Webinar)
Learn what restaurants should be doing (whether they have been funded or not). This webinar will be focused on how to re-ignite the fire in the kitchen for restaurants with an overview of Why and What employee information: employee retention, employee layoffs unemployment insurance, etc. Facilitators will present alternatives such as new grocery rules and to go liquor sales that restaurants can participate in to help increase revenue. ** Special Guest: Choice Acquisitions will share insight into leasing strategies for…
Find out more »WEBINAR COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
The SBDC is providing webinars for the Small Business Community on information as it relates to funding information during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be discussing the Economic Injury Disaster Loan, Payroll Protection Program, Disaster Bridge Loan, 7a Forgiveness Program, and other funding opportunities for your business. Information is changing and updating daily and we want to make sure Small Business owners are being provided the most up to date factual information as to what is available for funding. The webinar…
Find out more »Webinar: E-commerce Workshop
For business owners looking to get an overview of the current e-commerce landscape in the time of COVID-19. -Review of the e-commerce landscape. -Emerging trends in e-commerce. -Overview of the different e-commerce platforms. -Evaluating the marketing channels. -Discussion of content strategies. Open to all experiences but most ideal for business owners just getting started with e-commerce and setting up their first store. Come with ideas and inspiration. Feel free to ask questions. Webinar will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to…
Find out more »WEBINAR COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
The SBDC is providing webinars for the Small Business Community on information as it relates to funding information during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be discussing the Economic Injury Disaster Loan, Payroll Protection Program, Disaster Bridge Loan, 7a Forgiveness Program, and other funding opportunities for your business. Information is changing and updating daily and we want to make sure Small Business owners are being provided the most up to date factual information as to what is available for funding. The…
Find out more »Post COVID-19 Business Plan Webinar
Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you are looking for funding. Now, more than ever, in this current and post COVID-19 landscape, a business plan is more important then ever. This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help achieve these goals. Presenter: Andrew Cohen…
Find out more »WEBINAR CARES Act: Unemployment for Self Employed, Payroll Tax Seminar, PUA Updates & FAQ’s
The SBDC at El Camino College invites you to join us for this timely conversation. Our business advisor, Danielle Jenkins will be covering highlights of the CARES Act, updates regarding unemployment for the self-employed, payroll tax, plus the steps you need to take now, and some resources that will help you get through the process of filing your claim with the CA Employment Development Department. Come to the conversation with your questions to be sure you get the help you…
Find out more »The Role of Social Media in the COVID-19 Era
Instagram and other social media engagement has increased during COVID-19. This webinar will help explore the fundamentals of social media and the various strategies small businesses can implement within their marketing strategy. In an era in which social distancing has become our new normal, reaching our consumers and clients through social media is now more relevant than ever. Webinar will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before the…
Find out more »Restaurants Responding to COVID-19
A practical guide for how to respond in the short term and long term to COVID-19 as a restaurant owner. In this workshop you’ll learn how to -Protect your employees -Protect your customers -Stabilize your supply chain -Engage with your customers -How to think about your future financial projections for 2020 -Get ideas for how to generate revenue -New ideas about your business model Webinar will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to…
Find out more »WEBINAR COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
The SBDC is providing webinars for the Small Business Community on information as it relates to funding information during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be discussing the Economic Injury Disaster Loan, Payroll Protection Program, Disaster Bridge Loan, 7a Forgiveness Program, and other funding opportunities for your business. Information is changing and updating daily and we want to make sure Small Business owners are being provided the most up to date factual information as to what is available for funding. The…
Find out more »The Role of Social Media in the COVID-19 Era
Instagram and other social media engagement has increased during COVID-19. This webinar will help explore the fundamentals of social media and the various strategies small businesses can implement within their marketing strategy. In an era in which social distancing has become our new normal, reaching our consumers and clients through social media is now more relevant than ever. Webinar will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before the…
Find out more »I Received the PPP Loan – Now What?
Have you been approved for a PPP loan? As funds become available, it's important to understand the parameters for spending the PPP - which expenses are allowed, and which are forgivable. During this webinar and Q&A session, LA SBDC Associate Director Ted Hiatt and Business Advisor G.B. Bajaj will cover: What if my employees refuse to come back - can I hire new ones? How can I prepare for the forgiveness audit? My business is not allowed to open, what…
Find out more »EIDL Loan Reconsideration
Was your EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) application denied? Join us to learn how to apply for reconsideration. This webinar will feature special presenter Corey William, PIO for the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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