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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September 2017
Why Your Website Should Be A Top Priority
Wake up your website & drive more business! Join us to learn some of the latest website best practices and techniques for making your site an effective sales tool! It's important that businesses make their website a priority and the foundation of their online marketing in order to achieve optimal success. Start increase sales, leads and customer loyalty! This informative session will cover: - Mobile Trends - Why It's Critical to Have a Mobile-Friendly Website - The Latest Website Best…
Find out more »December 2017
Effective Selling
The #1 question we get asked is "How do I grow my business?". Come listen, learn and discuss the practical, low cost yet effective ways you can increase your sales to grow your business whether you are selling products or services, selling millions, just getting started and everywhere in between. Come prepared with questions affecting your business and get answers that may surprise you. Led by a sales expert with over 35 years of successful selling experience - first, as…
Find out more »January 2018
Marketing Strategies That Increase Sales
Maximizing your sales growth requires effective marketing which, in turn, requires planning, forethought, and vision. In order to develop an effective strategy, you should be proactive rather than reactive and have a clear understanding of your business goals, your customers, and the market. This understanding will allow you to focus on your marketing needs and develop a strategy that works increases your sales and profits! In this seminar you will learn: - How to target buyers with the most potential -…
Find out more »March 2018
Networking Outreach Strategies For Small Business
As small business owners, we all work hard on building our financial capital. However, in the end, it is our network of relationships or social capital, that is most valuable in building a successful and profitable business. We need to have an effective strategy to make sure we build our relationships in the most intelligent way possible. To succeed in business, we need to build solid relationships with customers, industry experts, service providers and personal development leaders. In this session you…
Find out more »April 2018
How to Sell When You’re Not a Salesperson
Business owners and entrepreneurs must promote their business or products to investors, customers or clients. Often this is something they have never done before, and they lack training to approach the challenge. To address this situation, this workshop to help you learn much of what you need to know. Topics covered include: The psychological barriers that could be holding you back and the tools required to overcome them. The components of an effective sales pitch. The tools…
Find out more »August 2018
How to Sell for the Non-Salesperson
Business owners and entrepreneurs must promote their business or products to investors, customers, or clients. Often, this is something they have never done before, and they lack training to approach the challenge. To address this situation, this workshop will help you learn much of what you need to know. You will learn: The psychological barriers that could be holding you back and the tools required to overcome them The components of an effective sales pitch, and the tools needed to…
Find out more »October 2018
How to Conduct Basic Market Research
Effective market research helps businesses make insight-driven, informed decisions when planning, launching, managing, or growing your business. Attend this workshop to learn: - What is market research - Why is market research important - When to conduct market research - How to conduct market research - Practitioner tools for you and the professionals Register Now Instructor Debbie Goldfarb
Find out more »March 2019
Webinar – How to Succeed in the Fashion Industry (Part 1)
In the two-part webinar series, Mark Colonomos, Fashion Expert for the SBDC Los Angeles Regional Network and FIDM Hall Of Fame Faculty Member and Instructor, will present the following topics: - Creating A Business From Concept To Implementation - Developing And Designing Product - Marketing And Branding - Sales And Distribution - Structure And Management - Costing And Financing Part 2: 3/28/19 REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Picking the Right E-Commerce Platform for Your Business
Need help deciding where you should do your business online? Come tune into this webinar to get an overview of hosted vs self-hosted platforms and learn about writing site requirements necessary to get your e-commerce business going. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – How to Succeed in the Fashion Industry (Part 2)
In the two-part webinar series, Mark Colonomos, Fashion Expert for the SBDC Los Angeles Regional Network and FIDM Hall Of Fame Faculty Member and Instructor, will present the following topics: – Creating A Business From Concept To Implementation – Developing And Designing Product – Marketing And Branding – Sales And Distribution – Structure And Management – Costing And Financing Part 1: 3/21/19 REGISTER NOW
Find out more »May 2019
Branding Nerdification para tu Negocio #1
Esta Nerdificación es una serie de 4 talleres exclusivos para clientes activos del SBDC. Debe de ser pre-aprobado para atender el taller y debe asistir a los 4 talleres para obtener la Nerdificación. PRIMER TALLER: Taller de Logo - lo educaremos sobre la importancia de un diseño de logo profesional y de cómo le ayuda a aumentar sus ventas. REGISTER NOW ¿Quién debe asistir? Empresarios que quieren aprender cómo una imagen profesional de su negocio le ayudará a…
Find out more »Branding Nerdification para tu Negocio #2
Esta Nerdificación es una serie de 4 talleres exclusivos para clientes activos del SBDC. Debe de ser pre-aprobado para atender el taller y debe asistir a los 4 talleres para obtener la Nerdificación. SEGUNDO TALLER: Branding 101 - Aprenda a como crear una marca (o identidad corporativa) efectiva para su negocio que te dará ventaja en un mercado cada vez más competitivo. REGISTER NOW ¿Quién debe asistir? Empresarios que quieren aprender cómo una imagen profesional de su negocio…
Find out more »Branding Nerdification para tu Negocio #3
Esta Nerdificación es una serie de 4 talleres exclusivos para clientes activos del SBDC. Debe de ser pre-aprobado para atender el taller y debe asistir a los 4 talleres para obtener la Nerdificación. TERCER TALLER: Sitios Web para AUMENTAR VENTAS - Aprenda sobre diferentes sitios webs y sus funciones para hacer más ventas mientras ahorras tiempo en las operaciones de tu negocio que acelerarán el proceso de ventas. REGISTER NOW ¿Quién debe asistir? Empresarios que quieren aprender cómo…
Find out more »Branding Nerdification para tu Negocio #4
Esta Nerdificación es una serie de 4 talleres exclusivos para clientes activos del SBDC. Debe de ser pre-aprobado para atender el taller y debe asistir a los 4 talleres para obtener la Nerdificación. CUARTO Y ULTIMO TALLER: Redes Sociales para principiantes - En este taller aprenderán lo básico sobre cómo usar las redes sociales más comunes: Instagram y Facebook. Se proporcionará entrenamiento así que traiga su laptop o tablet. REGISTER NOW ¿Quién debe asistir? Empresarios que quieren aprender…
Find out more »August 2019
Cierre efectivo de Ventas
Acércate a cada cliente con la idea de ayudarlo, resolverle su problema o lograr su meta y no para venderle un producto o servicio» – Brian Tracy OBJETIVO: Lograr que el emprendedor se convierta en un cerrador de ventas profesional por medio de metodologia, herramientas modernas y efectivas para ayudar a sus clientes en la toma de decisiones. EJE TEMÁTICO: • Ventas clasicas y Neuroventas. • Donde estan mis clientes. • Errores de los vendedores. • Diseñando el vendedor ideal.…
Find out more »February 2020
Punto de equilibrio en tus ventas
Taller para aprender a calcular el punto en el que sus ventas cubren exactamente sus gastos. Lo que cubrimos: - Definición y razón para calcular el punto de equilibrio - Formula de Punto de Equilibrio - Como Utilizar el Punto de Equilibrio para Planear sus Metas REGISTRESE ACA
Find out more »Breakeven Point
A company's breakeven point is the point at which its sales exactly cover its expenses. The calculation for the break-even point can be done one of two ways: - One is to determine the number of units that need to be sold - Two is the amount of sales, in dollars, that need to happen. Come and learn how this is done. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »July 2020
Google mi negocio
Con un Perfil de mi negocio en Google, tu empresa puede destacarse de manera gratuita en Mapas y Búsqueda de Google. Con las funciones que enseñaremos, podrás interactuar con los clientes existentes o encontrar nuevos. Aprenderás a entrar la información que necesita tu empresa para que salgas en las primeras paginas de la búsqueda. Hablaremos de cómo entrar el tipo de negocio, descripción, como montar fotos, y más. Registrarse ahora
Find out more »Crea tu Tienda en Línea usando Facebook
¿Quieres comenzar a vender por Facebook? ¿Ya creaste tu tienda? ¿Tienes precios, fotos, etc? Te guiaremos para que crees tu tienda, puedas promocionarte, entre otros temas y trucos. Este es un taller interactivo. Registrarse ahora
Find out more »Impulsa tus ventas con Facebook Live
¿Sabes cómo hacer un Facebook Live? ¿Quieres aprender acerca de etiquetar videos, personas, y más? Aprende con nosotros y comparte tu experiencia y trucos para vender en línea. Registrarse ahora
Find out more »November 2020
How To Sell On Instagram
We all know that Instagram has become even hotter since quarantine began, and people are now using it for voting campaigns, yoga classes, and more. But how to get started? First, you need to set up your Instagram in alignment with your brand, and in this webinar, you will learn the basics of how to develop your brand on IG so you can sell. REGISTER NOW You will learn: - What the Instagram platform is and how…
Find out more »How To Use Instagram Hashtags To Get Ideal Clients
On Instagram, hashtags are the key to targeting new clients/customers. Without the proper ones, you will not be discovered, but with the right ones, you can gain attention for your brand from your ideal target market and current customers. And with the right hashtags, you’ll even generate strategic alliances. REGISTER NOW In this session you will learn: - What are hashtags? - Why are hashtags not all created equal? - A case study of how a hashtag…
Find out more »How To Use Instagram Stories For Sales Success
As of 2020, the main “feed” is dead and everyone is paying attention to IG stories. Why? Because IG Stories are what people are consuming, according to Social Media Examiner. Why? Because these kinds of stories are the unfiltered authentic version of your brand. People don’t believe manufactured posts. Rather, they want to like, trust, and respect your brand in order to buy from you. REGISTER NOW You will learn: - What types of stories should you…
Find out more »How To Do Instagram Live For Sales
We all know a picture paints a thousand words well, a video says 10,000 words, and a live video has infinite possibilities. There are so many case studies of Small Business Owners, like the DJ, DNICE where he went from 80K to over 1 million followers and landed a brand partnership with Michelle Obama. Results may vary, but when you learn to master this tool on Instagram, you can position your business and brand for an increase in sales. …
Find out more »January 2022
How To Sell When You’re Not A Salesperson
Business owners and entrepreneurs must promote their business or products to investors, customers or clients. Often this is something they have never done before, and they lack the training to approach the challenge. To address this situation, this workshop has been built to help you learn much of what you need to know. Topics covered include: • The psychological barriers that could be holding you back and the tools required to overcome them. • Understanding the components of an effective…
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