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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August 2020
Re-Opening- Requirements, Risk & Resources
Reopening your Business, touching upon topics such as implementing new practices and procedures, reducing liabilities, easing back into the workplace, transforming your workspace, creating transparency, and minimize risk. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Disaster Loan How to: Submit & Reconsideration EIDL/PPP
EIDL has reopened for all businesses. Do you need help submitting an application or being reconsidered for disaster loan programs? Pacific Coast Regional SBDC can help. The purpose of the webinar is to assist clients to understand the process of completing a loan/grant applications for disaster funding. The presentation also covers EIDL reconsideration and other funding sources. Upon completion, you will be assigned to an SBDC business advisor that will assist you with the application process and any additional business needs.…
Find out more »PPP Forgiveness – Update on PPP Flexibility Act
The objective of this webinar is to help you understand how to calculate the forgivable amount of your PPP Loan and to prepare documentation that may be required with your forgiveness application. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR: HR Hot Topics: Managing Virtual Employees During Covid-19
In today’s increasingly virtual workforce, leading virtual teams is an essential skill for management. You might ask yourself, how do I gain the benefits of a wider talent pool without sacrificing company culture and face-to-face communication? Utilizing best practices and identifying common challenges, you will learn how to achieve more with virtual teams during COVID-19! What You’ll Learn -Discover best practices for successful virtual telework management. -Use strategic team building to develop uniquely creative collaboration. -Overcome the challenges of leading…
Find out more »Re-Opening- Requirements, Risk & Resources
Reopening your Business, touching upon topics such as implementing new practices and procedures, reducing liabilities, easing back into the workplace, transforming your workspace, creating transparency, and minimize risk. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Disaster Loan How to: Submit & Reconsideration EIDL/PPP
EIDL has reopened for all businesses. Do you need help submitting an application or being reconsidered for disaster loan programs? Pacific Coast Regional SBDC can help. The purpose of the webinar is to assist clients to understand the process of completing a loan/grant applications for disaster funding. The presentation also covers EIDL reconsideration and other funding sources. Upon completion, you will be assigned to an SBDC business advisor that will assist you with the application process and any additional business needs.…
Find out more »PPP Forgiveness – Update on PPP Flexibility Act
The objective of this webinar is to help you understand how to calculate the forgivable amount of your PPP Loan and to prepare documentation that may be required with your forgiveness application. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »September 2020
WEBINAR PPP Forgiveness Information
Will you be forgiven? PPP Funding and terms. Now that you have received PPP funding, you may be wondering or confused about PPP loan forgiveness. This workshop provides you with a detailed understanding of how to apply for forgiveness. For those who have not yet applied, you will also learn the terms and conditions for PPP funding. The topics include: · PPP Purpose, overview and terms · The 75/25 Rule · Definitions of Payroll Costs · Definitions of Non Payroll Costs…
Find out more »Productive Ways Tenants and Landlords Can Work Together for a Beneficial Outcome
Difficult conversations are…well…difficult! Especially when it feels like we are sure to get a “NO!” Never before has it been so necessary to have not only difficult conversations but have them in a manner that produces a beneficial outcome for all parties. Rent is one of the largest expenses for a business and paying rent when the revenue streams are dried up can become insurmountable. In this webinar, we will walk you through templates designed to support you in the…
Find out more »Productive Ways Tenants and Landlords Can Work Together for a Beneficial Outcome
Difficult conversations are…well…difficult! Especially when it feels like we are sure to get a “NO!” Never before has it been so necessary to have not only difficult conversations but have them in a manner that produces a beneficial outcome for all parties. Rent is one of the largest expenses for a business and paying rent when the revenue streams are dried up can become insurmountable. In this webinar, we will walk you through templates designed to support you in the…
Find out more »WEBINAR HR Hot Topics: Hiring Best Practices Post Covid-19
In this workshop we will discuss the new hire process, paperwork, and onboarding. We’ll discuss the steps to take to hire the ideal candidate and the steps you need to take to make them a member of your team. Starting with extending the job offer, to ensuring you have completed all the required and best practice new hire paperwork. We will also discuss what an effective on-boarding program looks like in order to set your new employee up success starting…
Find out more »Small Business Town Hall – General Resources for Small Businesses
Small Business Town Hall - Resources for Small Businesses + How to Access Small Business Capital This one hour webinar will be hosted by Ted Hiatt, along with Nate Jemison, SBDC Business Advisor and Small Business Commercial Lending Expert. We’ll answer general questions about resources for small businesses available through local and federal governments, and then will present detailed information about accessing capital and what banks look for when reviewing small business loan applications. Register Now
Find out more »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 »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 »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 »October 2020
Small Business Q&A – Financial Discussion including cash flow, taxes, PPP forgiveness & more
Hosted by LA SBDC Associate Director Ted Hiatt, this webinar is an opportunity to learn about resources available through local and federal governments, as well as to ask questions about small business cash flow considerations, PPP forgiveness, and the EIDL disaster loan. Each Thursday in October, SBDC Business Advisor and Enrolled Agent for the IRS GB Bajaj will join us and share his expertise in federal tax law and tax planning. Join us! REGISTER NOW
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 »Small Business Q&A – Financial Discussion including cash flow, taxes, PPP forgiveness & more
Hosted by LA SBDC Associate Director Ted Hiatt, this webinar is an opportunity to learn about resources available through local and federal governments, as well as to ask questions about small business cash flow considerations, PPP forgiveness, and the EIDL disaster loan. Each Wednesday in October, we will also be joined by SBDC Business advisor and small business finance expert Lori Williams, who will break down the formula for projecting cash flow in this new economic landscape and answer your…
Find out more »WEBINAR PPP Forgiveness Information
Will you be forgiven? PPP Funding and terms. Now that you have received PPP funding, you may be wondering or confused about PPP loan forgiveness. This workshop provides you with a detailed understanding of how to apply for forgiveness. For those who have not yet applied, you will also learn the terms and conditions for PPP funding. The topics include: · PPP Purpose, overview and terms · The 75/25 Rule · Definitions of Payroll Costs · Definitions of Non Payroll…
Find out more »WEBINAR PPP Forgiveness Information
Will you be forgiven? PPP Funding and terms. Now that you have received PPP funding, you may be wondering or confused about PPP loan forgiveness. This workshop provides you with a detailed understanding of how to apply for forgiveness. For those who have not yet applied, you will also learn the terms and conditions for PPP funding. The topics include: · PPP Purpose, overview and terms · The 75/25 Rule · Definitions of Payroll Costs · Definitions of Non Payroll…
Find out more »Small Business Q&A – PPP Forgiveness, Cash Flow, and more
Hosted by LA SBDC Associate Director Ted Hiatt, this webinar is 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. Each Thursday in October, we will feature advice from GB Bajaj, SBDC Business Advisor and Enrolled Agent with the IRS. Today's topics will include PPP/EIDL and tax-related information - as well as an update on new PPP forgiveness application announced by 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 »Rent Relief for Bar Owners
The largest fixed cost of owning a bar is rent, and with the timeline for reopening uncertain, bar owners need to assess their current cash flow and negotiate a plan for rent relief with their commercial landlords. Join LA SBDC Business Advisor and commercial leasing expert Karie Armstrong for a one-hour webinar to learn how to assess your bar’s cash flow and business viability, and prepare for rent negotiations with your landlord. Karie will cover options for abated rent, reduced…
Find out more »LA COVID Fund: Grant Relief Information
Small Businesses and NonProfits will obtain information on how to apply for the LA Regional COVID19 Recovery fund, which will offer loans and grant resources to micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits. Grants are available for $5,000 for micro-entrepreneurs and $25,000 for small businesses and not for profits. REGISTER NOW
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