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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November 2016
Launch Your Online Business and Expand
Planning to start an online business? Would you like to learn about globalizing your website to sell across the world? Join us for a webinar that covers the sequences to start you online business and discusses the necessary steps to set up your e-commerce website for international sales. You will learn how to start your business, establish a strong presence online, be aligned with Google and other search engines, in addition to push your sales globally through your online platform.…
Find out more »Kick-Start Your Export Sales
Learn how the Small Business Development Center and EXIM Bank can assist in expanding sales globally and reduce your financial risk. We will review the key factors to insure export success including the following topics: - How to find potential international buyers? - How to qualify international distributors? - What steps to take and mistakes to avoid in selling internationally? - Export Documentation & Export Compliance - Export Shipping & Incoterms - How to protect your Intellectual Property? - What…
Find out more »April 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 only).…
Find out more »May 2017
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 to 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 »August 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. Register Now
Find out more »September 2017
Export Workshop
This workshop will provided 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 to 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 »October 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 the four to 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 2017
Webinar: What Are You Waiting For? Go Global!
Learn why small business owners should consider exporting goods and services from the U.S. as a way to grow their business. The following topics will be highlighted: Why go global? - The myths and opportunities Identify indicators for your global market success Understanding cultural differences Sources of international marketing data Consider partners for exporting Register Now Instructor: Sylvia Martini
Find out more »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 to 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
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