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 2018
The Basics of Starting a Business
Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started! Topics for discussion: - determining the feasibility of your business - the importance of business planning - understanding financial and licensing requirements - and more Register Now Instructor Charlie Lowe
Find out more »Starting A Small Business
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: - Life of an entrepreneur - Assessing your business idea - How to develop a business plan - Introduction to business…
Find out more »Pasos y Requisitos para Comenzar tu Negocio
Taller Gratis para aprender lo que se necesita para tener su propio negocio. Herramientas y Pasos para tener su propio negocio. Este taller le da todo lo que necesita para que sea un exitoso empresario. Register Now
Find out more »Business Plan Overview
Developing a business plan is one of the most valuable activities you can undertake. A good business plan provides a roadmap for success, gives you a sense of control over your future and is essential to attract funding. Business planning might be time consuming and daunting but the good news is you don't have to start with a blank sheet of paper! The Business Plan Overview workshop guides you through the process of creating a solid, well-structured business plan, tailored…
Find out more »April 2018
Pasos y Requisitos para Comenzar tu Negocio
Taller Gratis para aprender lo que se necesita para tener su proprio negocio. Herraminetas y Pasos para tener su propio negocio. Este taller le da todo lo que necesita para que sea un exitoso empresario. Register Now
Find out more »Steps and Requirements to Start Your Own Business
Workshop on all the Steps and Requirements to Start Your Business. Do you want to start your own business? Do you know what are the requirements? Need access to capital? Join us in this workshop and we will be giving you the tools to become a successful entrepreneur. Register Now
Find out more »The Basics of Starting a Business
Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. Topics for discussion: determining the feasibility of your business, the importance of business planning, understanding financial and licensing requirements and more. Register Now Instructor Charlie Lowe
Find out more »Business Plan Overview
Developing a business plan is one of the most valuable activities you can undertake. A good business plan provides a roadmap for success, gives you a sens of control over your future and is essential to attract funding. Business planning might be time consuming and daunting but the good news is you don't have to start with a blank sheet of paper! The Business plan Overview workshop guides you through the process of creating a solid, well-structured business plan, tailored…
Find out more »Tapping into Entrepreneurship as a Tool
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. "Tapping into Entrepreneurship as a Tool" is an opportunity to explore the "entrepreneur in you". The session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow including the following: - Common Characteristics of an Entrepreneur - Types of Entrepreneurs - Entrepreneurship Economic Impact - Find Out How Entrepreneurial You Are - Determine How to Proceed with Your Business Idea Register Now
Find out more »May 2018
Analyzing Your Business Idea
Thinking about a few business ideas? Have an idea you would like to explore? Learn about the next steps to take: - Learn how to determine if there is a market for your idea - Learn how to evaluate competitors - Learn how to develop a SWOT Analysis - How much money will I need to start? - How much money will I need to cover expenses? - How much do I need to sell to generate a profit? …
Find out more »Pasos y Requisitos para Comenzar tu Negocio – South Gate
Taller Gratis para aprender lo que se necesita para tener su propio negocio. Herramientas y Pasos para tener su propio negocio. Este taller le da todo lo que necesita para que sea un exitoso empresario. Register Now
Find out more »Steps and Requirements to Start Your Own Business – South Gate
Workshop on all the Steps and Requirements to Start Your Business. Do you want to start your own business? Do you know what are the requirements? Need access to capital? Join us in this workshop and we will be giving you the tools to become a successful entrepreneur. Register Now
Find out more »July 2018
Starting A Small Business
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: Life of an entrepreneur Assessing your business idea How to develop a business plan Introduction to business entities Required licenses…
Find out more »August 2018
Starting A Small Business
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: Life of an entrepreneur Assessing your business idea How to develop a business plan Introduction to business entities Required licenses…
Find out more »November 2018
New Client Orientation
This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered at the center. Attendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation is offered twice per month so check the calendar for additional dates. Register Now
Find out more »Joint AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training (includes lunch)
Training Topics: Government Contracting Description: Come and join the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn about resources available to help your business prepare, explore and pursue Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) procurement opportunities. The goal is to help the Small Business Community participate in the local economy where local businesses can provide their services and/or supplies to the AVTA for a contract or other procurement opportunity. Opportunity examples include construction, specialty contractors, manufacturing, digital signage,…
Find out more »December 2018
Creating An Effective Business Plan
Point of Contact: Dan Rosenfeld (562) 938-5100 Center: Long Beach SBDC Location: 4900 E Conant Street, Bldg. O2, Long Beach CA 90808-1746 Training Topics: Business Plan Description: Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you need to write one because you are looking for funding. Successful business planning leads to successful business results. This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as…
Find out more »January 2019
How to Create a 2019 Content Calendar
Do you struggle to come up with relevant content that is worth posting? Are you aware of how to to monetize your social media to increase your revenue through online sales and visibility? Having a solid content calendar is highly recommended so you can capitalize on all the holidays, events and sales opportunities available to you. Workshop Topics: How to create content that sells remember facts tell but stories sell and you need to connect with your audience…
Find out more »Steps to Start Your Business
THIS WORKSHOP WILL TEACH YOU ALL THE THINGS YOU NEED TO START YOUR BUSINESS Please bring your laptop or smartphone to be able to access the materials online. - Know the legal structures that exist to choose the best one for you - Learn about licenses and permits - We will help you complete the form to register your business Register Now
Find out more »A Step-by-Step Guide to Reporting Unclaimed Property for Businesses
Point of Contact: Martha Cisneros (310) 225-8277 Center: ECC SBDC Location: El Camino College Business Training Center/SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne CA 90250-5806 Training Topics: Legal Issues Description: Learn how to identify if your business is holding unclaimed property (commonly in the form of uncashed checks or dormant accounts) and how to relieve your business of the liability of holding those funds. Hosted by the SBDC at El Camino College), this free 90-minute workshop will provide education and resources about California’s Unclaimed Property Law and your…
Find out more »QuickBooks @ CSC
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks accounting software for small and medium size businesses including but not limited to: • Using lists- chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items • Basic Sales- invoicing and recording customer payments • Reporting - balance sheet and profit and loss statements Register Now
Find out more »Plan de Negocio Simplificado
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning Description: Description: Este taller es ideal para que los dueños de negocios en todos los niveles aprendan cómo construir, diseñar y definir un modelo de negocio. Un modelo de negocio es lo que define un negocio y su práctica. En este taller, los asistentes aprenderán cómo definir primero su modelo de negocio. Se les presentará una plantilla de modelo de negocio como herramienta. Los temas están a continuación: o Idea de negocio a modelo…
Find out more »February 2019
Word Press
Having a website online is as important as having an ‘Open for Business’ sign on your front door because it notifies the public that you have a product or service that potentially meets their needs. With WordPress it is possible to have an effective and optimized website that is easy to use and update. WordPress is an effective content management system that is used to run everything from simple blogs to CNN.com. Come learn the basics about WordPress, Themes and…
Find out more »QuickBooks
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks accounting software for small and medium-size businesses with basics including but not limited to: • Using lists- chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items • Basic Sales- invoicing and recording customer payments • Reporting – balance sheet and profit and loss statements Register Now
Find out more »Earn Bigger Contracts
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. Register Now
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