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 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 »June 2019
Google – Using Data to Drive Growth
Join us for a workshop with Google to learn about free tools that Google offers to help make smarter decisions about your website and online presence. In this session, you’ll enjoy some light refreshments and learn how to: – Identify online strategies to help you achieve your business goals – Use the right Google tools to help you find the answers you need – Incorporate the data into your business planning – Find out who your most valuable website visitors…
Find out more »2019 Asian Business Seminar
Will 2019 be your year? Do you know all of the FREE resources that can help you to achieve your business goal? Do you want to find out how the new tax law will affect your business? Are you looking for better support to take your business to the next level? We hope you will join us for the 7th Annual 2019 Asian Business Seminar and Expo. We will be covering topics from commercial real estate investments, government regulations, retirement…
Find out more »July 2019
HR 101
Struggling to keep your head above water with HR and Recruiting duties in your organization? HR 101 topics include: – Locating the best candidate – Interview Techniques – Defining Career Paths – Determining Compensation and more!!! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »August 2019
HR 101
Struggling to keep your head above water with HR and Recruiting duties in your organization? HR 101 topics include: – Locating the best candidate – Interview Techniques – Defining Career Paths – Determining Compensation and more!!! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »September 2019
GUIDED Business Plan
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. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »October 2019
El Camino College: Facilities Contractor Workshop
El Camino College invites all local mechanical, electrical, plumbing and general facilities contractors to learn more about the College’s new bidding procedures. Under the recently adopted California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) guidelines, facilities projects valued less than $60,000 are not subject to a formal bidding process, which could mean more contract opportunities for your business! The FREE workshop will cover: – CUPCCAA bidding procedures – How to meet CUPCCAA requirements – Overview of El Camino’s facilities projects…
Find out more »Financing For Your Business Growth Expo
Financing For Your Business Growth Expo is ideal for business owners looking for access to financing and alternative lending options. Attend one of our workshops and learn how to grow your business by understanding financials, various type of loans and alternative funding. You will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a loan consultant on the day of the Expo to discuss and determine lending options. Interested business owners will be contacted by our Business Adviser prior to the Expo…
Find out more »February 2020
Build Referrals For Your Service Based Business
This workshop applies to any serviced-based business…… eg: caterers, consultants, insurance agents, etc., and will cover topics such as: 1. Building a client database. 2. Organizing your database. 3. Training your customers how to refer you. Come and learn how to build a system that generates referrals. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »GUIDED Business Plan
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. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »GUIDED Business Plan
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. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Encontrando la franquicia correcta
Taller dictado por Laura Olguin de Franchise Consulting Company. En este taller aprenderás la importancia de una franquicia, calcular costos, dónde buscarla y mucho más. REGISTRESE ACA
Find out more »Finding the Right Franchise
This workshop is given by Laura Olguin from The Franchise Consulting Company. Come and learn the basics to open a Franchise, what you need, how to look for one, and more. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »March 2020
Build Referrals For Your Service Based Business
This workshop applies to any serviced-based business…… eg: caterers, consultants, insurance agents, etc., and will cover topics such as: 1. Building a client database. 2. Organizing your database. 3. Training your customers how to refer you. Come and learn how to build a system that generates referrals. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »GUIDED Business Plan
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. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Start Your Business Today!
THIS FREE WORKSHOP 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 »Clearing the Fog of Certification- Grow your Local Business
The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents…During this workshop you will learn: -$Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business -Differences between Statewide Small Business Certification, Local Small Business Certification, Public Utility Minority Certification, Corporate Minority Certification, and Federal Government Certification -How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open may other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities REGISTER NOW
Find out more »24 Steps to a Successful Startup-Disciplined Entrepreneurship
Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »SBDC Day 2020
Everyone is invited to celebrate SBDC Day. Meet SBDC’s Small Business clients who will be showcasing their products and services. Attend THREE different workshops in Spanish and English! • Start Your Food Truck Business • Google My Business • Access to Capital Panel ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Todos estan invitados a celebrar este dia con nosotros. Tendremos productos y servicios de neustros clientes y 3 talleres en ingles y español. • Comience su Lonchera • Google Mi Negocio •Panel de Acceso a Capital…
Find out more »New Client Orientation
This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered at the center. Orientation will assist new clients to understand the resources that are provided through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Attendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation is offered twice per month so check the calendar for additional dates. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »June 2020
Webinar: How to Sell Online
With COVID-19, we know now more than ever we need to have our brand visible and active online. We are posting now on Social Media and in our weekly newsletter but how do we shift from likes to sales. During this webinar you will discover: -How to shift your perception of sales to love it -What income-producing activities can you focus on -The 5 P’s of Marketing applied to online sales success -How to shift the old ways of doing…
Find out more »July 2020
Webinar – Scrum 101
Scrum is a structured and disciplined, team-based approach to product development and project management. Its basis is around converting customer requirements into usable product quickly, then re-evaluating those requirements and working the cycle again. With the radically changing environment we live in today, a scrum approach to problems may be the key to success for you. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup
Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup
Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Launch a Business During COVID
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…
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