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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October 2020
SBDC EDD/IRS Training – Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax
You will learn: -California payroll reporting requirements: forms, employer obligations, reporting, and payment requirements. -Independent contractor reporting requirements. -Electronic filing and payment requirements and options. -Federal payroll reporting requirements, including Forms 940, 941, 1099, W-2, W-4, W-9, and alternative filing. There is no charge for this seminar. To make reservations, visit the EDD website at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call 866-873-6083. For additional seminar dates, times, locations, and subjects, please check the EDD website at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call 888-745-3886 REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Understanding the Story Behind the Numbers and Potential Red Flags
Learn how to take control of your business through the power of financials. Financials convey a story about a business and can empower the entrepreneur/business owner. Examples will be shared where warning signs were glaring in the financials, but business owners could not spot the warning signs. You will learn how to interpret and understand the financials, define Metrics and develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You will have the knowledge and tools to apply in your business as you become aware of: · Tips…
Find out more »Webinar – How to Choose an App/Accounting Software for Your Business
Have you been overwhelmed or clueless about what kind of accounting software you should use for your business? Do you know what infrastructure to use, cloud or local based? What features are you willing to give up? Please join our webinar to learn basic principles of how to select an accounting application that better fits your business type and explore some of the key features of the most popular applications for small businesses. · Simple methodology to choose an app/software ·…
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 – Una herramienta financiera fácil de manejar para tu negocio
Estás comenzando tu negocio y necesitas una manera fácil para registrar y administrar tu actividad comercial? Sabes si estás ganando o perdiendo dinero en tu negocio? Sabes qué productos o servicios debes seguir vendiendo? Sabes en qué estas gastando demasiado? Da los primeros pasos y prepárate para el futuro. Aprenderás a usar una herramienta en Excel y recibirás una copia gratis. Registrarse Ahora
Find out more »November 2020
Restaurant Business Planning
In this interactive workshop you will discover the essential components of a restaurant business plan to help increase your chances of success and present your plan to investors and financial institutions. Topics will cover concept creation, organizational structure, marketing plan and SWOT analysis, necessary operational considerations, and an overview of financial projections. Participants will receive a business plan template and can schedule one-on-one advisement sessions with one of our restaurant experts. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Permits and Licenses for Restaurants and Food Service Businesses – Restaurant Academy
Not sure of the legal process to start your food service business? We’ve got you covered! We will provide a step-by-step process to register your fictitious business name, apply for a business license, Seller’s Permit, trademarks, and how to quickly and cost effectively obtain your health permit for operation. You will also learn about the required state business and food service trainings. Bring your questions, we’ve got answers. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Know Your Numbers – Accounting for Your Restaurant
A successful food service business, whether a food truck or restaurant, is a business built on providing excellent food, service, and sanitation while making a profit. During this presentation, you will be introduced to how to set up the financial foundations of a sustainable business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Creating Financial Projections
Have you tried to create detailed start-up costs, key assumptions and financial projections? Ran into a few obstacles along the way? Learn how to easily create your own. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Una herramienta financiera fácil de manejar para tu negocio
Estás comenzando tu negocio y necesitas una manera fácil para registrar y administrar tu actividad comercial? Sabes si estás ganando o perdiendo dinero en tu negocio? Sabes qué productos o servicios debes seguir vendiendo? Sabes en qué estas gastando demasiado? Da los primeros pasos y prepárate para el futuro. Aprenderás a usar una herramienta en Excel y recibirás una copia gratis. Registrarse Ahora
Find out more »December 2020
WEBINAR Pitch Perfect 101
Entrepreneurs seeking equity (angel and venture) funding must prepare and submit pitches to potential investors. The vast majority of SBDC clients do not have the experience and presentation skill set to engage investors. This lack of familiarity with the proper preparation of pitches often leads to failed attempts and hard lessons learned. Pitching investors and lenders is one of the greatest challenges facing entrepreneurs seeking to build and expand their businesses. High impact communications about investment derived from the value…
Find out more »Disaster Funding Opportunities & EIDL Submission and Reconsideration
EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) is scheduled to end in December 2020. 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. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Una herramienta financiera fácil de manejar para tu negocio
Estás comenzando tu negocio y necesitas una manera fácil para registrar y administrar tu actividad comercial? Sabes si estás ganando o perdiendo dinero en tu negocio? Sabes qué productos o servicios debes seguir vendiendo? Sabes en qué estas gastando demasiado? Da los primeros pasos y prepárate para el futuro. Aprenderás a usar una herramienta en Excel y recibirás una copia gratis. Registrarse Ahora
Find out more »Disaster Funding Opportunities & EIDL Submission and Reconsideration
EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) is scheduled to end in December 2020. 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. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR 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. PLEASE NOTE: If you check in more than 5 minutes late, you will not receive credit for attending because…
Find out more »Webinar – Una herramienta financiera fácil de manejar para tu negocio
Estás comenzando tu negocio y necesitas una manera fácil para registrar y administrar tu actividad comercial? Sabes si estás ganando o perdiendo dinero en tu negocio? Sabes qué productos o servicios debes seguir vendiendo? Sabes en qué estas gastando demasiado? Da los primeros pasos y prepárate para el futuro. Aprenderás a usar una herramienta en Excel y recibirás una copia gratis. Registrarse Ahora
Find out more »Disaster Funding Opportunities & EIDL Submission and Reconsideration
EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) is scheduled to end in December 2020. 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. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »January 2021
Urgent California Relief Grant Training – Application
This California Relief Grant is due on Friday, January 8, 2021. Get ready to submit your application. In this small business webinar the following items will be discussed: • The Grant Program • Eligibility Requirements • Eligible Uses of Funding • The Application Process • Required Documents REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Disaster Funding Opportunities & EIDL Reconsideration
EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) is scheduled to end in December 2020. 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. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »California Relief Grant Training – Application
This California Relief Grant is due on Friday, January 8, 2021 (UPDATE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 13TH, 2021). Get ready to submit your application. In this small business webinar the following items will be discussed: • The Grant Program • Eligibility Requirements • Eligible Uses of Funding • The Application Process • Required Documents REGISTER NOW
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 »February 2021
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…
Find out more »WEBINAR How to Estimate Start-Up Costs in Covid Times
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. PLEASE NOTE: If you check…
Find out more »Webinar: Stimulus Package and Debt Relief – SBA Loans
Featured Presenter Monica Guevara, of CDC Small Business Finance, will share the details on the Stimulus Package Debt Relief Component for existing SBA Loans and new SBA Loans in 2021. It’s an opportunity to positively impact cash flow for your business and lead to a path of sustainability and sustainable growth. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Una herramienta financiera facil de manejar para tu negocio
Estás comenzando tu negocio y necesitas una manera fácil para registrar y administrar tu actividad comercial? Sabes si estás ganando o perdiendo dinero en tu negocio? Sabes qué productos o servicios debes seguir vendiendo? Sabes en qué estas gastando demasiado? Da los primeros pasos y prepárate para el futuro. Aprenderás a usar una herramienta en Excel y recibirás una copia gratis. REGISTRARSE AHORA
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