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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June 2017
Import Workshop
This workshop will provide new-to-import and new-to-market clients with information on getting started in international trade. International trade basics will be provided as we walk through to the four import development stages and are introduced to trade assistance resources on the federal, state and local level. NOTE: Due to the information that needs to be covered and out of respect to attendees, late admittance to class is not permitted. Please allow time for traffic and to find parking (Street parking…
Find out more »February 2018
Export Workshop
This workshop will provide new-to-export and new-to-market clients with information on getting started in international trade. International trade basics will be provided as we walk through the four export development stages and are introduced to trade assistance resources on the federal, state and local level. Attendees will receive a FREE online copy of Braddock's The World is Your Market: Exporting Made Easier for Small Businesses Register Now Instructor Charlie Lowe
Find out more »March 2018
Webinar: Tips for Importing into the U.S.
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start to expand an import business? It's important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: - Do I need an import license? - What are the necessary documents? - How to classify the merchandise - What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? - How can licensed customs broker help your business? - What is the role of the U.S.…
Find out more »May 2018
Webinar: Tips for Importing into the U.S.
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start to expand an import business? It's important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: - Do I need an import license? - What are the necessary documents? - How to classify the merchandise - What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? - How can licensed customs broker help your business? - What is the role of the U.S.…
Find out more »July 2018
Import Workshop
This workshop will provide new-to-import and new-to-market clients with information on getting started in international trade. International trade basics will be provided as we walk through to the four import development stages and are introduced to trade assistance resources on the federal, state and local level. Register Now Instructor Charlie Lowe
Find out more »September 2018
Webinar: Tips for Importing into the U.S.
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start to expand an import business? It's important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: - Do I need an import license? - What are the necessary documents? - How to classify the merchandise - What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? - How can licensed customs broker help your business? - What is the role of the U.S.…
Find out more »Import Workshop
This workshop will provide new-to-import and new-to-market clients with information on getting started in international trade. International trade basics will be provided as we walk through to the four import development stages and are introduced to trade assistance resources on the federal, state and local level. Register Now Instructor Charlie Lowe
Find out more »November 2018
Webinar: Tips for Importing into the U.S.
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start to expand an import business? It's important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: - Do I need an import license? - What are the necessary documents? - How to classify the merchandise - What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? - How can licensed customs broker help your business? - What is the role of the U.S.…
Find out more »January 2019
Import Workshop
This workshop will provide new-to-import and new-to-market clients with information on getting started in international trade. International trade basics will be provided as we walk through to the four import development stages and are introduced to trade assistance resources on the federal, state and local level. NOTE: Due to the information that needs to be covered and out of respect to attendees, late admittance to class is not permitted. Please allow time for traffic and to find parking (Street parking…
Find out more »March 2019
Webinar – Tips for Importing into the U.S.
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start or expand an import business? It’s important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: -Do I need an import license? -What are the necessary documents? -How to classify the merchandise -What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? -How can a licensed customs broker help your business? -What is the role of the U.S. Customs and Border…
Find out more »May 2019
Webinar – Tips for Importing into the U.S.
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start or expand an import business? It’s important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: -Do I need an import license? -What are the necessary documents? -How to classify the merchandise -What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? -How can a licensed customs broker help your business? -What is the role of the U.S. Customs and Border…
Find out more »June 2019
Webinar – Tips for Importing into the U.S.
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start or expand an import business? It’s important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: -Do I need an import license? -What are the necessary documents? -How to classify the merchandise -What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? -How can a licensed customs broker help your business? -What is the role of the U.S. Customs and Border…
Find out more »September 2019
Webinar – Tips for Importing into the U.S.
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start or expand an import business? It’s important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: -Do I need an import license? -What are the necessary documents? -How to classify the merchandise -What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? -How can a licensed customs broker help your business? -What is the role of the U.S. Customs and Border…
Find out more »October 2019
Webinar – Tips for Importing into the U.S.
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start or expand an import business? It’s important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: -Do I need an import license? -What are the necessary documents? -How to classify the merchandise -What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? -How can a licensed customs broker help your business? -What is the role of the U.S. Customs and Border…
Find out more »November 2019
Webinar – Tips for Importing into the U.S.
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start or expand an import business? It’s important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: -Do I need an import license? -What are the necessary documents? -How to classify the merchandise -What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? -How can a licensed customs broker help your business? -What is the role of the U.S. Customs and Border…
Find out more »January 2022
How to Deal with Port Congestion
Tuesday, January 25th: 1pm-2:30pm EST / 10am-11:30am PST This webinar panel discussion will examine the effects of port congestion with a special emphasis on the Long Beach/Los Angeles Ports and the Port of Virginia, and the impact this is having on small businesses from coast to coast. · Unpacking the port congestions problem · Discussing where we are we today and what small businesses can expect · Discussing the role of technology and automation · Business and policy solutions, and the…
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