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 2022
Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps To A Successful Startup
Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »April 2022
Forms of Ownership
In this webinar, we will be covering the common forms of ownership for small businesses and their filing requirements: Sole proprietorships General partnerships Limited Liability company Corporations Our Guest Speaker, Lucius C. Davis III is the Small Business Liaison in the Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate’s Office. He assists with the development of small business education and outreach programs in order to help business owners better understand their income tax requirements and responsibilities. He also provides information about the Franchise Tax Board’s…
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
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 »May 2022
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 »June 2022
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 • Resale…
Find out more »DBA and Seller’s Permit Registration
In this session, you will take the necessary first steps to register your DBA and/or your Seller’s permit. Instructor Mike DeDonato will take you through a step-by-step process (complete with screen shots for each step) to demonstrate how to register. Along the way, Mike will provide you with answers and directions as you go through the process. The net result will be that you will have prepared the necessary paperwork to submit your DBA and/or Seller’s permit registration. If you…
Find out more »The Basics of Leasing
Join us to learn from our guest speaker, Karie Armstrong, about the ins and outs of leasing for brick and mortar. Karie will cover the leasing process, how to use a broker, and site selection. During the webinar, we will discuss the different types of leases, timelines and expectations, letter of intent, in addition to the build-out of the space and funding evaluation. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »August 2022
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 • Resale…
Find out more »Starting your Small Business
Learn all the steps you need to take to start a business: from developing your plan to market research to filing your licenses in this simple step-by-step webinar. Business Planning Marketing Strategies Licensing and Permits Startup Loans Live Q & A REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
This informational Webinar will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with your work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »DBA and Seller’s Permit Registration
In this session, you will take the necessary first steps to register your DBA and/or your Seller’s permit. Instructor Mike DeDonato will take you through a step-by-step process (complete with screenshots for each step) to demonstrate how to register. Along the way, Mike will provide you with answers and directions as you go through the process. The net result will be that you will have prepared the necessary paperwork to submit your DBA and/or Seller’s permit registration. If you…
Find out more »Launch Your Business Today
Starting a business is easy, once you have decided to start one, you are halfway there! But you need to know that it requires planning and making key financial decisions. This training is designed to give you an overview of the aspects to consider prior to starting a new business. This may sound complicated, but at the end of the course, you will have all the knowledge and our support to make it happen! Topics will include: • Business Ownership •…
Find out more »September 2022
Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
This informational Webinar will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with your work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Launch Your Business Today
Starting a business is easy, once you have decided to start one, you are halfway there! But you need to know that it requires planning and making key financial decisions. This training is designed to give you an overview of the aspects to consider prior to starting a new business. This may sound complicated, but at the end of the course, you will have all the knowledge and our support to make it happen! Topics will include: • Business Ownership •…
Find out more »Financial Projections
In this webinar, you will learn: • Determine the feasibility of your business idea • Calculate the break-even sales volume • Prepare financial projections often needed for an SBA loan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »October 2022
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 »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 • Resale…
Find out more »Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps To A Successful Startup
Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Forming Your Corporation : LLC S-CORP & MORE
We will discuss forming a Corporation, an S-Corporation, a Limited Liability Company, a Partnership, or a Sole Proprietorship. If you are unsure which category you are in, we are here to help. REGISTER NOW
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
Find out more »Restaurant Academy: Cottage Food Ready-7 Steps to Launching a Food Business at home
Have you always wanted to start a food business from home but didn’t know where to begin? Are you looking for a holiday side hustle you can run from your own kitchen? Join Aja Beard as she walks you through starting a legal food business from home. Learn which foods are allowed and how to navigate the paperwork needed to get set up in a few short weeks. We’ve put together the 7 steps needed to get your home-based food…
Find out more »Restaurant Academy: Permits and Licenses for Restaurants and Food Service
Not sure of the legal process to start your food service business? We’ve got you covered! We will provide a step-by-step process to complete the state and local business registration steps. This will include incorporation, Fictitious Business Statement, Business License, Seller’s Permit, how to quickly and cost effectively obtain your health permit for operation. Bring your questions, we’ve got answers. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
This informational Webinar will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with your work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »The Live Business Plan
Demonstrate knowledge as to how to set their business for success. Develop a well-structured business plan. Develop well-structured financial projections. Grow a business faster and physically healthier Make better business decisions. Develop a Pitch deck, business plan, financial forecast, benchmarking and milestones/metrics Convey the organizational structure of business operations. Utilize the business plan as a management tool to ensure milestones, sales targets, changes, and business goals. Predict the outcome of the company’s results in future periods. Assess what additional assets…
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