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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February 2017
WEBINAR – 10 Rules for Success for Every Small Business
Presenting “10 Rules for Marketing and Sales Success for Every Small Business”. Come prepared to listen, learn and discuss how these proven rules / techniques / strategies can and should be applied to your small business to help you become more successful. Increase sales. Build your brand. Cut costs. Grow your profits. Accomplish all of this and more from these 10 proven rules. Then it will be your turn to ask questions as you tell about your business situation and…
Find out more »Sales Training for Entrepreneurs (Part 1 of 2)
There is no faster way to get your business where you want it to be than by applying strong sales skills. But these skills aren’t just for sales people. The fact is, we’re all in sales, no matter what our job function. By learning effective selling, networking and listening techniques, you will be armed with the information you need to build your business and increase output. Want to know more? Register today! Register Now **PLEASE NOTE: This is part 1…
Find out more »Sales Training for Entrepreneurs (Part 2 of 2)
There is no faster way to get your business where you want it to be than by applying strong sales skills. But these skills aren’t just for sales people. The fact is, we’re all in sales, no matter what our job function. By learning effective selling, networking and listening techniques, you will be armed with the information you need to build your business and increase output. Want to know more? Register today! Register Now **PLEASE NOTE: This is part 2 of…
Find out more »March 2017
I’ve Started My Business, Now What
This workshop is designed to address questions and issues facing exsisting businesses, like how to grow sales, introducing new products and services, and coping with production issues. The goal of this session is to help entrepenuers either get on track or get back on track with their business. Whether they are dissatisfied with the initial performance of their business or wondering what to do next, this workshop will address all your questions and concerns. Register Now
Find out more »Webinar – Marketing Basics for Your Start-Up Business
If you are getting ready to start your own small business or have been operating for a short time, this workshop is designed for you! Come ready to learn the sales and marketing basics for a new business so you can avoid common mistakes and maximize the power of your limited budget of time and money. We begin with a presentation and discussion of how to create and execute a marketing and selling program for your specific business idea and…
Find out more »April 2017
Marketing 101
Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market. 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). Arriving early will ensure your…
Find out more »May 2017
Marketing 101
Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market. Register Now Instructed by: Charlie Lowe
Find out more »Sales for Entrepreneurs (Part 1 of 2 part series)
There is no faster way to get your business where you want it to be than by applying strong sales skills. But these skills aren’t just for sales people. The fact is, we’re all in sales, no matter what our job function. By learning effective selling, networking and listening techniques, you will be armed with the information you need to build your business and increase output. Want to know more? Register today! **PLEASE NOTE: Attendees are expected to attend both…
Find out more »**CANCELLED** Getting The Most Out Of Your Sales & Marketing Team
Do you feel you could be getting more out of your Sales & Marketing team? The successful management of such teams represents one of the greatest challenges in growing a small business. A traditional Sales & Marketing team is made up of different personality types who are motivated in different ways and are usually not rewarded for working together as a team. In this workshop, we will teach you how to recognize these different personality types to make sure you have…
Find out more »Sales for Entrepreneurs (Part 2 of 2 part series)
There is no faster way to get your business where you want it to be than by applying strong sales skills. But these skills aren’t just for sales people. The fact is, we’re all in sales, no matter what our job function. By learning effective selling, networking and listening techniques, you will be armed with the information you need to build your business and increase output. Want to know more? Register today! **PLEASE NOTE: Attendees are expected to attend both…
Find out more »Networking 101- 15 Second Elevator Pitch
Would you like to improve your ability to communicate what you do to increase clients and customers? Do you have your 15 second pitch? NEWSFLASH: With the internet info overload attention spans have decreased and now we have less than 15 seconds to engage potential customers attention. Deborah Deras, SBDC Marketing Consultant with give you a 4 step simple system to be able to create your elevator pitch and speak it with conviction to increase opportunities for sales, investors and…
Find out more »June 2017
30 Ways to Grow Your Email List and “Hands-on Create Your Own Newsletter”
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn various ways to build an email list AND you will create your first email newsletter using Constant Contact. This will allow you to walk away with usable content as soon as you have someone on your list AND the knowledge to build your email list. We will cover: • Why someone should join your contact list and what’s in it for them • How to ask people to join your list "face-to-face" •…
Find out more »Marketing 101
Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market. 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). Arriving early will ensure your…
Find out more »July 2017
Networking 101 – 15 Second Elevator Pitch
Would you like to improve your ability to communicate what you do to increase clients and customers? Do you have your 15-second pitch? NEWSFLASH: With the internet info overload attention spans have decreased and now we have less than 15 seconds to engage potential customers attention. Deborah Deras, SBDC Marketing Consultant will give you a 4 step simple system to be able to create your elevator pitch and speak it with conviction to increase opportunities for sales, investors and or…
Find out more »Marketing 101
Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market. 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). Arriving early will ensure your…
Find out more »A Practical Guide To Understanding Your Financials
Do you understand what your financial statements reveal about the health of your business? This workshop will help you understand the purpose of these statements and how to interpret them. We will also discuss how to build a simple cash flow model to guide you in making financial decisions and how to use statements to present information to managers, owners or even a board of directors. REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Mike Huntley
Find out more »September 2017
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 and increases your sales and profits! In this seminar you will learn: - How to target buyers with the most…
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