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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August 2017
Improve your Credit Report
Lending circles and fresh start Are you lacking credit history to be able to qualify for a business loan? Join us for this workshop where you will learn about tools that will help your build your credit report and/or increase your score. Register Now
Find out more »Pasos para Comenzar tu Negocio
Pasos y todo lo que necesitas para tener tu propio negocio. Cómo y dónde pedir prestamos. Cada martes a las 9 am estaremos entregando un nuevo taller para que seas un exitoso empresario. 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. Register Now
Find out more »Access to Capital
Do you need capital to Grow and build a strong business? We help you understand the importance of credit, financial statements, bank accounts, etc in order to get a loan with a financial institution. You can come to us to help you apply for a loan. Register Now
Find out more »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. Register Now
Find out more »Start to Earn Bigger Contracts Part 2
Now that you have a Capability Statement from Part 1, learn how to find contracts that you have a strong chance of winning. Following the instructions in the GUIDED Sub-Contracting Plan book, you will build your confidence to pitch your company's value and know how to navigate procurement opportunities. PCR SBDC offers no cost one-on-one counseling to complete certification and to submit proposals. Register Now
Find out more »A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Financials
Do you understand what your financial statements reveal about the health of your business? This workshop will help you understand the purpose of these statements and how to interpret them. We will discuss how to build a simple cash flow model to guide you in making financial decisions and how to use statements to present information to managers, owners or even board of directors. Register Now Instructed by: Mike Huntley
Find out more »Acceso a Capital
Si tienes un negocio, este taller gratuito es para que conozcan las diferentes formas de tener acceso a capital y lo importancia de su crédito. Cuáles son los requisitos y como el SBDC te ayuda a obtener un préstamo. Register Now
Find out more »Raise Your Prices and Earn More Money
This energetic and informative 90 minute workshop will help you figure out if the prices of your products or services are too low and then how and why you should raise your prices now. Learn proven ways to grow your business and earn more profits from a marketing and sales expert with more than 35 years of successful business experience. We begin with a presentation and then it is your turn – you ask the questions and get answers customized…
Find out more »Webinar: How is your company doing, financially?
Business owners and managers 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 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…
Find out more »Demystifying Financial Statements
Each business decision you make has a financial impact on your business. Understand and use the right tools to optimize results. Learn to use your basic financial statements and other key measurements to improve your decision making, interpret your company's financial signals and using ratios, and gain a "Plain English" understanding of basic business terminology. Register Now
Find out more »September 2017
Acceso a Capital para su Negocio
Opportunity Fund Presenta Este Taller gratis y en Español. Si tienes un negocio, este taller gratuito es para que conozcan las diferentes formas de tener acceso a capital y lo importancia de su crédito. Cuáles son los requisites y como el SBDC te ayuda a obtener in préstamo. Register Now Instructor Claudia Shah
Find out more »How to Access Affordable Business Loans
Opportunity Fund provides this workshop at no-cost in English. Do you need capital to Grow and build a strong business? We help you understand the importance of credit, financial statements, bank accounts, etc. in order to get a loan with a financial institution. You can come to us to help you apply for a loan. Register Now Instructor Claudia Shah
Find out more »Intro to Earn Bigger Contracts
Attend this overview class to build your confidence to pursue government and corporate contracts. We will help you create a Capability Statement, understand how certification can help your business, and answer questions about challenges you may have faced bidding on contracts. Register Now Instructor Debbie Lumpkin
Find out more »Webinar: Getting Financing for Your Company
This webinar provides an overview of the various funding available for the different stages of a company. From start up to growth, the types of funding options changes. Furthermore, each type of funding has a unique set of requirements from the lender or investor. Depending on the type of financing, lenders and investors consider time in business, inventory, cash flow and equity ratios or collateral. Knowing the criteria is crucial to choosing the right funding sources. This webinar details how…
Find out more »October 2017
Access to Capital
Build your business and entrepreneurial skills with tips from a multi-ventured CEO and a marketing strategist. Explore options to capitalize your business with lenders and credit specialists. Network with peers, lenders, and industry professionals while enjoying light refreshments. Register Now
Find out more »November 2017
Webinar – Finding Funding
The session will highlight financing options for small business including alternative lenders, crowd funding, merchant services, suppliers, investors, ect. Register Now
Find out more »December 2017
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. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan
Find out more »March 2018
Grant Money to Kickstart Your Export Sales!
Compete, Win, and Grow Your Business through Exporting Learn how the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) can assist you in expanding your company’s global sales and reducing financial risk. We will cover the following topics: - Learn about the CA STEP Grant opportunities and how to complete the application - Learn about the” JD.com - US Select” opportunity – one of China’s largest eCommerce Platforms - In-depth overview of how to apply and register…
Find out more »July 2018
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. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan
Find out more »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. Register Now Instructor Larry Johnson
Find out more »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 Initial cash flow projection Please bring a hand held calculator for your convenience. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan
Find out more »Demystifying Financial Statements
Each business decision you make has a financial impact on your business. Understand and use the right tools to optimize results. Learn to use your basic financial statements and other key measurements to improve your decision making, interpret your company's financial signals using ratios, and gain a "Plain English" understanding of basic business terminology. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan
Find out more »September 2018
Préstamo para tu negocio – Requisitos y pasos claves
En este taller aprenderás lo que necesitas para pedir préstamos a entidades financieras. Como lograr un buen plan de negocios Que necesitas poner en tus proyecciones financieras Y mucho mas Register Now
Find out more »October 2018
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. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan
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