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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March 2020
QuickBooks Level 1 Webinar
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Introduction to Quickbooks: – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set–Up – Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses. – Lists: 1. Vendor Center (Database Set-Up) 2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up) 3. Customer Center (Database Set-Up) REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Launch Pad – What You Need to Know! (Part 2) – WEBINAR
This TWO part series covers the fundamentals to start and grow a business. It is ideal for the new business owner as well as existing companies. The format is structured to provide a business checklist, identifying areas that need to be addressed. After each session you will receive a handout with additional resources. You will also receive an invitation to schedule a private consultation to review your individual business. The workshop and consulations are at no charge to the business…
Find out more »Understanding Your Financials
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is now an ONLINE WEBINAR. It is not being taught in person, as originally scheduled, at the Long Beach SBDC. After you register, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the webinar. 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…
Find out more »April 2020
Creating Financial Projections Webinar
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 »QuickBooks Level 2 Webinar
Students must have completed Level 1 to be eligible to take this class. Level 2: A recap of Level 1: Chart of Accounts, Vendor List, Customer List and Items List. The continuation of Quickbooks Training to include: -Accounts Payable: Entering and Paying Bill -Accounts Receivable: Client Invoices and Statements, Cash Receipts, -Receipt of Payment -Credit Card Charges and Payment -Reconciliation of Bank Account and Credit Card Reports. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Pitch Perfect 101 (Webinar)
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 driven…
Find out more »Finding Funding Webinar
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
Find out more »Webinar – Finding Funding for Veterans, Military and Spouses
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
Find out more »COVID -19 Resource and Funding Weekly Update
This is a weekly Zoom webinar about COVID-19 every Tuesday at 1 pm. These meetings are hosted by the PCR SBDC. The purpose of the weekly webinar is to keep everyone informed of updates and messaging about funding opportunities that have been made available to small business owners and to assist in the sustainability of your business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How to Estimate Start-Up Costs & Cash Flow (Webinar)
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. Instructor: Andrew Strachan REGISTER…
Find out more »Finding Funding Webinar
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
Find out more »May 2020
Pitch Perfect 102 (Webinar)
Why this workshop is important: Entrepreneurs seeking equity (angel and venture) funding must prepare and submit pitches to potential investors. Poor presentation of pitches often leads to failed attempts and hard lessons learned. Pitching investors and lenders is one of the greatest challenges facing entrepreneurs. High impact communications can motivate investors. This workshop provides participants with the opportunity to practice their pitches in a safe and supportive environment leading to constructive and meaningful feedback. Who should attend this workshop? Entrepreneurs…
Find out more »Webinar – Finding Funding
This webinar session will highlight financing options for small business including alternative lenders, crowd funding, merchant services, suppliers, investors, etc. 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 »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 »June 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 driven by…
Find out more »Webinar-E-commerce: Tax & Finance: Ins and Outs of Sales Tax and E-commerce Finances
Come ready to explore marketing options in this two-part webinar bundle: 6/10 & 6/11 -Understand the key factors in collecting and remitting sales tax for your online store -Using Google Analytics, data from your e-commerce platform and Quickbooks to view the health of your e-commerce business REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR: How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to follow along, but it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. PLEASE NOTE: LINK WILL BE EMAILED ONE DAY PRIOR TO…
Find out more »Webinar-E-commerce: Tax & Finance: Ins and Outs of Sales Tax and E-commerce Finances
Come ready to explore marketing options in this two-part webinar bundle: 6/10 & 6/11 -Understand the key factors in collecting and remitting sales tax for your online store -Using Google Analytics, data from your e-commerce platform and Quickbooks to view the health of your e-commerce business REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR: How to Estimate Start-Up Costs and Cash Flow
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: LINK WILL…
Find out more »PPP: Forgiveness
Please join us for a webinar to address questions about the best way to spend the PPP funds, what qualifies for forgiveness, and how to apply for forgiveness. We'll cover questions such as: What is the new PPP Flexibility Act? Which application should I use to apply for forgiveness, and when? We will also answer as many questions as possible throughout the hour long presentation. You may submit questions in advance on the registration form and we'll do our best…
Find out more »July 2020
Hablemos de EIDL y PPP
¿Deseas aplicar o ya recibiste el EIDL? ¿No sabes cómo utilizar los fondos del PPP? Aprende con nosotros sobre cómo obtener y utilizar estos fondos. Hablaremos sobre cómo aplicar y usar los fondos del préstamo por daños económicos del desastre o EIDL; y cómo usar y pedir el perdón de los fondos del programa de protección de salarios o PPP. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »PPP: Forgiveness
Please join us for a webinar to address questions about the best way to spend the PPP funds, what qualifies for forgiveness, and how to apply for forgiveness. We'll cover questions such as: What is the new PPP Flexibility Act? Which application should I use to apply for forgiveness, and when? We will also answer as many questions as possible throughout the hour long presentation. You may submit questions in advance on the registration form and we'll do our best…
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 »PPP: Forgiveness
Please join us for a webinar to address questions about the best way to spend the PPP funds, what qualifies for forgiveness, and how to apply for forgiveness. We'll cover questions such as: What is the new PPP Flexibility Act? Which application should I use to apply for forgiveness, and when? We will also answer as many questions as possible throughout the hour long presentation. You may submit questions in advance on the registration form and we'll do our best…
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