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February 2024

Metrics that Matter – A Spring Refresh on Small Business Financials

February 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free

Join us for an insightful webinar designed to give your small business finance a spring refresh. In this session, we will delve into the key metrics that truly matter for small businesses, providing you with the tools and knowledge to navigate the financial landscape effectively. Join us and empower your financial decision-making for a successful and prosperous future. Presented by Financial Advisor: Eric Quick *The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out…

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Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 3 of 3] How To Analyze Your Company’s Financials For Better Decision-Making

February 22 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Free

Business owners 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 monitor sales,…

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Webinar – WAVE BOOT CAMP

February 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Free

This boot camp is a comprehensive overview of the free accounting application designed specifically for non-finance people.  This boot camp is delivered in a lecture-style format and covers all the key features and functions.  Participants will learn how to use Wave for managing their finances, creating invoices, track expenses, and generating financial reports.  In two hours, the boot camp will provide a high-level understanding of the application, focusing on the most important aspects that participants need to know in order…

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Financial Fitness: Smart Credit Strategies for Entrepreneurs

February 24 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free

The “Improve Your Personal Credit for Lending Opportunities” workshop is designed to help individuals and business owners understand the factors that affect their credit scores and learn strategies to improve them. Whether you are looking to apply for a personal loan, business loan, or credit line, having a strong credit score can significantly increase your chances of approval and favorable terms. During this workshop, participants will learn about the different credit bureaus and how they calculate credit scores, the common…

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Financial Fitness: Ratios

February 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

Stand Alone Metrics are Meaningless.  Learn which Ratios may be applicable to your business. Financial ratios paint a picture of your business’s liquidity, cash flow, debt, and profitability.   The key is to know which ratios are relevant to your business and where to pull the information from.  While these figures allow owners to better manage their business, creditors also use them to determine financial stability and access to capital. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – How to Pitch

February 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free

Entrepreneurs and innovators can change the world but majority of them don’t get funded because the pitch is the first introduction of the idea to the investors. Capital raising and developing fundraising strategy is crucial part of realizing financial stability in the initial stages of the company. This webinar will discuss to learn how to effectively pitch your idea to investors, provides resources to find and attract investors. REGISTER NOW

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March 2024

Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 1 of 3] What You Need To Know About Accounting And Financial Record Keeping

March 5 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

How to handle the accounting and financial record keeping is one of the most difficult decisions company owners make. They ask questions such as: Should we use QuickBooks online, QuickBooks desktop or some other program? What records do we need to keep for tax reporting? Should we hire someone to do our bookkeeping? What is the difference between a bookkeeper, accountant and CPA? How do we know we are hiring the right person? Unfortunately, too many small business owners do…

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How To Become Loan Ready

March 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

If you are looking to make your business bankable this webinar is for you! We know that finances can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we look at what’s needs to make sure you are bankable and ready to grow your business when applying for a loan. REGISTER NOW

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Increasing Your Profits: Sell More Spend Less

March 6 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free

Do you know how to use what you know to make your profits grow? During this workshop you will learn the steps you need to take to create a 90 day action plan to increase your sales. Have you been in business two years or more and hit a wall in your sales?  We will teach you how to use the insights specifically around your customers to make changes and grow. Your BEST Customers value lower costs, increased profitability, reduced risk, greater efficiency,…

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WEBINAR Money Matters: How to Finance Your Business

March 6 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free

This workshop will provide an overview of available options for financing your business. Equity and debt options as well as crowd funding and the process for raising capital from friends and family will be discussed. Details on what you need to know to apply for a business loan, as well the required documents and paperwork needed for the application process will be provided. The various types of financial institutions and which institutions are currently loaning money and what you will…

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Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Finding Funding

March 7 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Free

Explore a variety of funding types for your business.  Capital is critical for all businesses.  The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore.  There are many types of capital including owner investment, profit reinvestment, loans from a bank, loans from an alternative financial resources(non-banks), equipment financing, tax credits, supplier credit, credit lines, equity lines, Angel Investors, Venture Capital Investors, money invested by family & friends, Crowd Funding, etc. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – WAVE Introducción (español)

March 7 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Free

WAVE Introducción: Este seminario web está dirigido a personas que no tienen experiencia financiera y desean comprender mejor las características de WAVE, junto con los conceptos básicos de contabilidad. Cubriremos cómo navegar por la herramienta, realizar configuraciones e introducir brevemente las opciones del menú principal. Nuestro objetivo principal será generar confianza y ayudarle a sentirse más seguro al utilizar la herramienta. REGISTER NOW

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Financial Fitness: Balance Sheet

March 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

The Balance Sheet is known as the “mother of all financial statements”. It provides a summary of the company’s position during a specific timeframe. It is broken down into three major categories and tracks what is known as the company’s assets, liabilities and owners’ equities. REGISTER NOW

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WEBINAR Money Matters: Angel Investment 101 for Start-Ups

March 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Free

Funding and financing your business are extremely important. One of the options that comes up is angel investment. What does angel investment mean? How often does it happen? Is your business a candidate? What steps to take? What do you need? Webinar presenter Tim Berry has been on both sides of this table. He successfully raised investment for his business. And he has been an angel investor for more than a decade.   In this webinar, Tim answers key questions…

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Financial Fitness: Smart Credit Strategies for Entrepreneurs

March 12 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free

The “Improve Your Personal Credit for Lending Opportunities” workshop is designed to help individuals and business owners understand the factors that affect their credit scores and learn strategies to improve them. Whether you are looking to apply for a personal loan, business loan, or credit line, having a strong credit score can significantly increase your chances of approval and favorable terms. During this workshop, participants will learn about the different credit bureaus and how they calculate credit scores, the common…

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WEBINAR How to Increase Profitability

March 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
free

Do you know what to do to increase the profitability of your business?  In this workshop, learn the 5 ways to improve profitability.  Learn how to review your company’s financials and compare your business performance with industry competitors.  In conjunction with your advisor, you will be able to access reports customized for your business that shows where you are excelling and where improvement is needed.  You will also see how to quickly and easily create an online pitch or business…

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Webinar – QuickBooks Online Introducción (español)

March 14 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Free

QUICKBOOKS ONLINE – lntroduccion Este seminario web está dirigido a personas que no tienen experiencia financiera y desean comprender mejor las características de QuickBooks In línea, junto con los conceptos básicos de conta bilidad. Cubriremos cómo navegar por la herramienta, realizar configuraciones e introducir brevemente las opciones del menú principal. Nuestro objetivo principal será generar confianza y ayudarle a sentirse más seguro al utilizar la herramienta. REGISTER NOW

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SPECIAL EVENT: Business Finance & Loans with CBT

March 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Free

“Discover the Keys to Business Financing and Loans for Your Business! Are you a business owner seeking valuable insights into securing the financial foundation your venture deserves? Join us for an exclusive virtual workshop where we delve into the crucial aspects of business financing that can propel your growth. Our workshop highlights include: – Traditional Bank Loans – The 5 C’s of Credit – What Lenders Look For – Alternative Financing – What You Need As A Business Owner Don’t…

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Business Profit Projections

March 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

Business Projections 101 If you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar is for you! We know that numbers can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we take an honest look at what needs must be met to start, grow and keep you in the green. The only thing that can make you cents is MONEY! Let us help! REGISTER NOW

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Metrics that Matter – A Spring Refresh on Small Business Financials

March 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free

Join us for an insightful webinar designed to give your small business finance a spring refresh. In this session, we will delve into the key metrics that truly matter for small businesses, providing you with the tools and knowledge to navigate the financial landscape effectively. Join us and empower your financial decision-making for a successful and prosperous future. Presented by Financial Advisor: Eric Quick *The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out…

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Webinar – WAVE Transacciones Comunes (español)

March 21 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Free

WAVE- Transacciones Comunes Este seminario web está diseñado para aquellos que no tienen experiencia financiera pero han asistido a nuestro seminario web introductorio. Utilizaremos ejemplos sencillos para demostrar cómo gestionar transacciones comerciales básicas, como facturación, compras, importación y conciliacion de transacciones bancarias. Nuestro principal objetivo es ayudarle a sentirse mas comodo y seguro al utilizar la herramienta generando confianza. REGISTER NOW

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Financial Fitness: Cash Flow

March 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

Cash Flow vs Profit.  What’s more important? Learn how to analyze your Cash Flow and be able to better manage your business.  Cash Flow illustrates if the operations of the business are generating enough funds to pay for its financial obligations like bills, taxes, or operating expenses.  Along the same lines, it can indicate if a small business needs to take on a loan or if the small business can service a loan. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – QuickBooks Online – Transacciones Comunes (español)

March 26 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Free

QUICKBOOKS ONLINE – Transacciones Comunes Este seminario web está diseñado para aquellos que no tienen experiencia financiera pero han asistido a nuestro seminario web introductorio. Utilizaremos ejemplos sencillos para demostrar cómo gestionar transacciones comerciales básicas, como facturación, compras, importación y conciliación de transacciones bancarias. Nuestro principal objetivo es ayudarle a sentirse más cómodo y seguro al utilizar la herramienta generando confianza. REGISTER NOW

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SmallBiz Talk: Solutions for Your Small Business

March 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until January 8, 2025

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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Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses

March 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? The webinar covers tax considerations for a sole proprietorship, LLC and S-Corporation.  Highlighted topics will include: Special Business Expense Deductions Self-employment Taxes Quarterly Estimated Taxes and More   Come ready with your questions.   REGISTER NOW

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