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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August 2017
The Basics of Starting a Business
Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. Topics for discussion determining the feasibility of your business, the importance of business planning, understanding financial and licensing requirements and more. Register Now
Find out more »Rising Professionals
The San Dimas/La Verne Rising Professionals program was created to cultivate the next generation of civic and business leaders. Tailored to new entrepreneur, it is designed to provide business contacts, professional growth, and valuable information to the rising professional. Register Now
Find out more »Starting a Small Business
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: -Life of an entrepreneur -Assessing your business idea -How to develop a business plan -Introduction to business plan -Required licenses and permits -Where…
Find out more »Guided Business Plan (COMPTON, CA)
Is your banker, investor or partner requesting your business plan? Attend the GUIDED Business Plan™ workshop to write a plan that engages your reader. During the 4-hour session, you will write the first draft of the Executive Summary of your business plan. We prompt you to write the first words that come to mind. By encouraging brainstorming, we remove the focus of trying to craft the perfect sentence for your business plan. You accomplish more in a shorter time period.…
Find out more »How to Estimate Start-up Costs and Cash Flow
How much will it cost to start your business? It is important to know this figure so that you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. Topics include: Steps needed to calculate start-up expenses, start-up cost categories, calculating initial costs, calculating the first 90 days projected monthly costs, conducting a break even analysis, and initial cash flow projection will be reviewed and presented in this hands- on session. Please bring a hand held calculator for your convenience. Register Now
Find out more »Money Smart: Un Programa de Educación Financiera
Money Smart es un programa de educación financiera integral diseñado para ayudar a personas de ingresos bajos y moderados que no pertenecen la corriente financiera a mejorar sus destrezas financieras y a crear relaciones bancarias positivas. REGISTRATE AHORA Instructed by: Claudia Shah
Find out more »Quantum Leap to Success Part I (2 Part Series)
A Webb Group Leadership Development, LLC Program The "Quantum Leap to Success" training is, quite literally, a transformational experience You will learn how to: Think with "enhanced clarity" to solve problems Use basic Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence for business Reframe "failure" into "feedback" to overcome fear Uncover the obstacles to your success, both seen and unseen Develop an effective sales system to generate revenue ** Please note: Quantum Leap to Success is a 2-part course. The fee of $30 is…
Find out more »Guided Business Plan
Is your banker, investor or partner requesting your business plan? Attend the GUIDED Business Plan™ workshop to write a plan that engages your reader. During the 4-hour session, you will write the first draft of the Executive Summary of your business plan. We prompt you to write the first words that come to mind. By encouraging brainstorming, we remove the focus of trying to craft the perfect sentence for your business plan. You accomplish more in a shorter time period.…
Find out more »September 2017
Quiere Comenzar Su Negocio
Conozca los pasos y todo lo que necesita para tener su propie negocio. Le daremos informacion y las herramientas para que sea un exitoso expresario. Register Now Instructor Claudia Shah
Find out more »Start Your Home Based Business
Home-Based Businesses are on of the hottest trends in business today. The benefits of working from home are endless: be independent, do away with traffic, office politics and more. Learn how to develop entrepreneurial qualities - motivation, discipline, and creativity - that you will need. This class is a great way to start your own home-based business or enhance an existing one. This workshop will walk you through: -Entrepreneurial Qualities -Business Selection Process -Start-up Procedures & Legal Requirements -Licenses, Permits…
Find out more »Veterans, Military and Spouse Series – Veteran Entrepreneurship #1 and #2
This series will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income, cash flow, and provide the steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help with the next step in starting or growing your business, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business. Part 1 - 9:30 am - 10:30 am Break/Light Refreshments 10:30am-11:00am Part 2 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Register Now
Find out more »Orientation for SBDC at Long Beach City College
This 90-minute orientation serves those individuals who are thinking of starting a new business. We’ll discuss the critical importance of establishing your vision, your mission, your uniqueness, your cash flow needs, and being able to accurately pinpoint your target market. We’ll also provide information about the Small Business Development Center at Long Beach City College and how our advisors and workshops can be of assistance to you. Register Now
Find out more »The Basics of Starting a Business
Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. Topics for discussion: determining the feasibility of your business, the importance of business planning, understanding financial and licensing requirements and more. Register Now Instructor: Larry Johnson
Find out more »Starting A Small Business
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: - Life of an entrepreneur - Assessing your business idea - How to develop a business plan - Introduction to…
Find out more »Quantum Leap to Success Part 1
*This is a 2 Part series, attendees are expected to attend both days. You will be automatically enrolled in the Part 2 which is on September 21 from 6pm-9pm The "Quantum Leap to Success" training, is quite literally, a transformational experience. You will learn how to: "Think with enhanced clarity" to solve problems Use basic Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence for business Reframe "failure" into "feedback" to overcome fear Uncover the obstacles to your success, both seen and unseen Develop an…
Find out more »Quiere Comenzar Su Negocio
Conozca los pasos y todo lo que necesita para tener su propio negocio. Le daremos información y las herramientas para que sea in exitoso empresario Register Now Instructor: Claudia Shah
Find out more »Entrepreneruship Series: Session 1
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the "entrepreneur in you". The feature one-hour sessions on 11/15, 11/22, and 11/29, will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, provide steps to start a formal business, explore how to develop a business model 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…
Find out more »Quantum Leap to Success Part 2
*This is a 2 Part series, attendees are expected to attend both days. The "Quantum Leap to Success" training, is quite literally, a transformational experience. You will learn how to: "Think with enhanced clarity" to solve problems Use basic Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence for business Reframe "failure" into "feedback" to overcome fear Uncover the obstacles to your success, both seen and unseen Develop an effective sales system to generate revenue Instructor Vernon Webb
Find out more »Entrepreneurship Part 1
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step in starting or growing your business, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business including the areas below. Learn the Steps from Business Idea…
Find out more »October 2017
Veterans, Military and Spouse 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 to life. How to Start Your Business – 10:00 am – 11:30 am Includes Lunch and Speaker (Gil Murphy) – 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Finding Funding – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Register Now
Find out more »The Basics of Starting a Businesses
Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. Topics for discussion determining the feasibility of your business, the importance of business planning, understanding financial and licensing requirements and more. Register Now
Find out more »How to Successfully Start Your New 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 Instructor Connie Sparks
Find out more »Entrepreneurship Series – Part 1
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, provide steps to start a formal business, and explore how to develop a business model 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…
Find out more »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 »Entrepreneurship Part 1
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, provide steps to start a formal business, and explore how to develop a business model 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…
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