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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December 2019
Finding Funding
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 »January 2020
QuickBooks @ CSC
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks Online account software. Topics include, but not limited to: – Choose the right subscription level for your business – Set up a company and use navigation tools – Create products, services, and chart of accounts – Manage vendor and customer data – Connect bank and credit card accounts, and work with bank feeds, rules, and data – Reconcile connected accounts and create financial reports REGISTER NOW
Find out more »¿Es ser propietario de una pequeña empresa para usted?
Únase a nosotros para una presentación gratis que lo guiará a través del proceso de determinar si ser dueño de un pequeña empresa es para usted y qué pasos debe seguir para establecer su negocio. Hablaremos de licencias y permisos, seguros, entidades de negocio y mucho más. REGISTRESE ACA
Find out more »Access to Capital – How to get Bankable
Don’t miss this informative and educational training workshop presented Pacific Coast Regional SBDC Training will introduce and inform you of the best methods to finance, start or expand your business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Food Cost 101 @ CSC
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 costs for individual menu items as well as weekly restaurant performance. In this class, you will also learn how to apply food costs to set 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 »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 owners. This…
Find out more »February 2020
QuickBooks
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks Online account software. Topics include, but not limited to: – Choose the right subscription level for your business – Set up a company and use navigation tools – Create products, services, and chart of accounts – Manage vendor and customer data – Connect bank and credit card accounts, and work with bank feeds, rules, and data – Reconcile connected accounts and create financial reports REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Access to Capital- How to get Bankable @ CSC
Don’t miss this informative and educational training workshop presented Pacific Coast Regional SBDC Training will introduce and inform you of the best methods to finance, start or expand your business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »QuickBooks @ CSC
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks Online account software. Topics include, but not limited to: – Choose the right subscription level for your business – Set up a company and use navigation tools – Create products, services, and chart of accounts – Manage vendor and customer data – Connect bank and credit card accounts, and work with bank feeds, rules, and data – Reconcile connected accounts and create financial reports REGISTER NOW
Find out more »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. Instructor Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »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 costs for individual menu items as well as weekly restaurant performance. In this class, you will also learn how to apply food costs to set 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 »Access to Capital-How to get Bankable
Don’t miss this informative and educational training workshop presented Pacific Coast Regional SBDC Training will introduce and inform you of the best methods to finance, start or expand your business. 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 owners. This…
Find out more »Food Cost 101 @ CSC
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 costs for individual menu items as well as weekly restaurant performance. In this class, you will also learn how to apply food costs to set 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 »March 2020
Finding Funding
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
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 »QuickBooks Level 2
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 Students must have completed Level 1 to be eligible to take this class. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Veteran Series – Financial Basics
This workshop provides financial basics including a practical approach and overview of the balance sheet, profit loss statement, cash flow statement, budgeting, key assumptions, financial projections, operating expenses and more. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »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. Instructor: Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »SBDC EDD/IRS Training – AB 5/ABC Test Employment Status Seminar
You will learn: – Assembly Bill 5 changes worker classification criteria effective January 1, 2020 – ABC Test and expected categories – How to distinguish between employees and independent contractors – Resources to help classify workers 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 »Pitch Perfect 102
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 seeking angel, venture or lending…
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 »QuickBooks Quick Start
This fast paced training is ideal for Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Bookkeepers, and Office Managers, who are new to QuickBooks Online and existing QuickBooks Online users ready for a review. The training is in a computer lab with hands on instruction. The class size is limited to support the fast paced learning environment. A brief break is included for 10-15 minutes. Participants will learn the QuickBooks Online Dashboard and its functions: -Using the Chart of Accounts -Creating Vendors and Customers -Entering and Paying…
Find out more »Finding Funding
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 »Access to Capital- How to Get Bankable
Don’t miss this informative and educational training workshop presented Pacific Coast Regional SBDC Training will introduce and inform you of the best methods to finance, start or expand your business. REGISTER NOW
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