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February 2023
Webinar – Joint AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training
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, wholesalers, furniture, architectural services,…
Find out more »March 2023
How to Set Up and Register Your Business
This in-depth webinar addresses a multitude of important topics regarding legal entities and other important decisions you will need to make as a business owner. One of the first decisions will include how the company will be structured. Because of this, we will cover the basics of regulatory filings that permit new owners to properly set up entities in California. Our discussion will cover legal formation for startups, including: • LLC’s, S-Corporations, C-Corporations • DBA’s • Business permits •…
Find out more »Launch Your Business Spanish: Tema: ¡Inicie su Negocio hoy!
Tema: ¡Inicie su Negocio hoy! ¡Comenzar un negocio es un proceso muy fácil! Una vez que hayan decidido que es lo que quieren vender ¡están a mitad de camino! Pero para manejarlo efectivamente, se requiere planificar y tomar decisiones financieras importantes. Esta capacitación está diseñada para brindarle una descripción general de los aspectos que tienen que considerar antes de comenzar un negocio. Al final del curso tendrán todo el conocimiento y nuestro apoyo para hacer su sueño una realidad.…
Find out more »April 2023
What is the Best Legal Structure for my Company? What are the Tax Advantages?
Many entrepreneurs do not fully understand the differences between a Sole Proprietorship, LLC and S Corporation. This causes many to form a corporation when they may be better operating as a sole prop. Additionally, they are confused about the tax differences for each structure. They often choose a legal structure based on a perceived tax advantage that is incorrect. This webinar provides an overview of the various tax structures. The required documentation for the original filing and annual filings. The…
Find out more »Webinar: Startup Activities – A Financial Perspective
Have the idea for the business and getting ready to move forward with the business launch? Learn the next steps to help navigate and launch your new business or continue the path where obstacles occurred along the way: Professional Services – Legal & Other Licenses and Permits Business Insurance Options REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Writing for Fun, Profit and to Promote
Victor Benoun is an entrepreneur, speaker and author, having been published by traditional publishers as well as being self-published. He has used his writing as a means to promote his company and business as well as to create an additional revenue source. We hope you will join us for this content rich webinar. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »May 2023
Financial Fitness: Income Statement
An income statement is a financial statement that shows the company’s income and expenditures. It also shows whether a company is making profit or loss for a given period. The income statement, along with balance sheet and cash flow statement, helps you understand the financial health of your business. If you need help with your income statement and where to start, this webinar is for you! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How To Set Up & Register Your Business
This in-depth webinar addresses a multitude of important topics regarding legal entities and other important decisions you will need to make as a business owner. One of the first decisions will include how the company will be structured. Because of this, we will cover the basics of regulatory filings that permit new owners to properly set up entities in California. Our discussion will cover legal formation for startups, including: • LLC’s, S-Corporations, C-Corporations • DBA’s • Business permits •…
Find out more »WEBINAR The Basics of Starting a Business
Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. We will discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and the important steps that need to be taken to begin your business. Topics of discussion will include: -What it takes to be an entrepreneur -Legal requirements and different legal types including sole proprietorship (DBA), and LLC and S-Corp, -Building your team of experts, including CPA’s, Atty, Bank, Web and marketing experts and industry mentor -Office…
Find out more »Webinar – Writing for Fun, Profit and to Promote
Victor Benoun is an entrepreneur, speaker and author, having been published by traditional publishers as well as being self-published. He has used his writing as a means to promote his company and business as well as to create an additional revenue source. We hope you will join us for this content rich webinar. In this webinar you will learn: The number one road block that stops new authors in their tracks from achieving their dreams of writing…
Find out more »Turning Your Dream Into A Business
This class will help you take the first steps to become a new business owner or legitimize a side hustle or hobby. In this class we will help you: • Figure out what you don’t know • Define your basic business model • Outline the basic steps of setting up your entity and bank account • Figure out the appropriate licenses, permits and insurances • Understand available funding strategies • Begin to form your basic business plan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Launch Your Business Spanish: Tema: ¡Inicie su Negocio hoy!
Tema: ¡Inicie su Negocio hoy! ¡Comenzar un negocio es un proceso muy fácil! Una vez que hayan decidido que es lo que quieren vender ¡están a mitad de camino! Pero para manejarlo efectivamente, se requiere planificar y tomar decisiones financieras importantes. Esta capacitación está diseñada para brindarle una descripción general de los aspectos que tienen que considerar antes de comenzar un negocio. Al final del curso tendrán todo el conocimiento y nuestro apoyo para hacer su sueño una realidad.…
Find out more »June 2023
: Webinar – How to Start Your Business
Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea to life. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Screening Your Business Ideas
Have lots of business ideas and trying to decide which one to move forward with? Come ready to learn an easy to apply process for prioritizing and evaluating business ideas with next steps to take. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Some people are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow and how to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business. Featured Topics: Common Characteristics of an Entrepreneur Types of Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship Economic…
Find out more »Webinar: Startup Activities – A Financial Perspective
Have the idea for the business and getting ready to move forward with the business launch? Learn the next steps to help navigate and launch your new business or continue the path where obstacles occurred along the way: Professional Services – Legal & Other Licenses and Permits Business Insurance Options REGISTER NOW
Find out more »What is the Best Legal Structure for my Company? What are the Tax Advantages?
Many entrepreneurs do not fully understand the differences between a Sole Proprietorship, LLC and S Corporation. This causes many to form a corporation when they may be better operating as a sole prop. Additionally, they are confused about the tax differences for each structure. They often choose a legal structure based on a perceived tax advantage that is incorrect. This webinar provides an overview of the various tax structures. The required documentation for the original filing and annual filings. The…
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: How to Start Your Business
Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea life. REGISTER NOW
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