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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May 2017
(Veterans/Military & Spouses) Business Modeling Series – Part 2
This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build, design, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas as a tool. Session 1: · Business Idea to Business Model · Introduction to the Business Models · Steps to Define, Design and Build a…
Find out more »Veteran Entrepreneurship Series – Part 2
The series 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 with the next step in starting or growing your business or transitioning from a current activity into a formal business. Veteran Students and the community are invited to attend at no cost. REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Raimone Roberts
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 »June 2017
InnovateHER 2017 Pitch Competition
The SBA, in partnership with the Sara Blakely Foundation, has launched a nationwide prize competition to find the most innovative products and services that help impact and empower women’s lives.Join the COC SBDC, as they host a local InnovateHER 2017 Challenge competition, providing an opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, and business owners to participate in a Pitch Competition with a panel of judges to select a winner for submission to the SBA InnovateHER Semi-final Round. A total of up to 10 local competition winners(nationwide)…
Find out more »Veteran Entrepreneurship 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 Instructed by: Connie Sparks
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 life. REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Connie Sparks
Find out more »Orientation for SBDC at Long Beach City College
This 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 Instructed by: Brad Pollak
Find out more »The Basics of Starting a Business
Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. Topics for discussion include determining the feasibility of your business, the importance of business planning, understanding financial and licensing requirements and more. 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 admittance. Register Now…
Find out more »Starting A Small Business **CANCELLED**
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 business entities Required licenses and…
Find out more »Starting A Small Business **CANCELLED** Copy
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 business entities Required licenses and…
Find out more »Starting A Small Business **CANCELLED** Copy
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 business entities Required licenses and…
Find out more »WEBINAR – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
This short informational 10 step Quickstart 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 our work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Helene Liatsos
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 life. Register Now Instructed by: Connie Sparks
Find out more »WEBINAR – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
This short informational 10 step Quickstart 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 our work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Helene Liatsos
Find out more »Pasos para Comenzar tu Negocio
Pasos y todo lo que necesitas para tener tu propio negocio. Cómo y dónde pedir prestamos. Cada martes a las 9 am entregando todas las herramientas para que seas in exitoso empresario. Register Now
Find out more »Steps to Start your Own Business
Do you want to start your own business? Do you know what the requirements are? Need access to capital? Every Tuesday at 9am we will be giving you the tools to become a successful entrepreneur. Register Now
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 »Veteran Entrepreneurship – Parts I & II with lunch speaker
Veteran Entrepreneurship Part 1 (9:30 am – 10:30 am) Break (10:30 am – 10:45 am) Veteran Entrepreneurship Part 2 (10:45 am – 11:45 am) Lunch (11:45 am) and Veteran Speaker (12:00 pm – 1:00 pm) The training 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 with the next step in starting or growing your business or transitioning from your…
Find out more »July 2017
Orientation for SBDC at Long Beach City College
This 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 Instructed by: Brad Pollak
Find out more »Pasos para Comenzar tu Negocio
Pasos y todo lo que necesitas para tener tu propio negocio. Cómo y dónde pedir prestamos. Cada martes a las 9 am estaremos entregando todas las herramientas para que seas in exitoso empresario. Instructions: GRATIS pero debe registrase 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. 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 admittance. REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Lawrence Johnson
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 »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 business entities Required licenses and…
Find out more »Steps to Start your Own Business
Do you want to start your own business? Do you know what the requirements are? Need access to capital? Every Tuesday at 9am we will be giving you the tools to become a successful entrepreneur. Instructions: FREE but you need to register Register Now
Find out more »August 2017
Pasos para Comenzar tu Negocio
Pasos y todo lo que necesitas para tener tu propio negocio. Cómo y dónde pedir prestamos. Cada martes a las 9 am estaremos entregando un nuevo taller para que seas un exitoso empresario. Register Now
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