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April 2017
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…
Find out more »WEBINAR – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business (Part 1: 4/6/2017 and Part 2: 4/20/2017)
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 »Talleres Semanales/Weekly Workshops
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 un exitoso empresario. Do you want to start your own business? Need access to capital? Every Tuesday at 9 am we will be giving you the tools to become a successful entrepreneur. 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 Instructor: Charlie Lowe Instructions:…
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. NOTE: Due to the…
Find out more »Talleres Semanales/Weekly Workshops
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 un exitoso empresario. Do you want to start your own business? Need access to capital? Every Tuesday at 9 am 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 »Entrepreneurship Series – Session 2
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour sessions on 4/13, 4/20, and 4/27, 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…
Find out more »Talleres Semanales/Weekly Workshops
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 un exitoso empresario. Do you want to start your own business? Need access to capital? Every Tuesday at 9 am we will be giving you the tools to become a successful entrepreneur. Register Now
Find out more »WEBINAR – 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 current activity into a formal business. Veteran Students and the community are invited to attend at no cost. REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Gerald Anderson
Find out more »¿Quiere Comenzar Su Negocio?
La Administración de Pequeños Negocios, SBA y el SBDC East L.A. Initiative Le Invitan a un Taller Gratis – En Español Conozca los pasos y todo lo que necesita para tener su propio negocio. Cómo y dónde pedir préstamos. Le daremos información y las herramientas para que sea un exitoso empresario. Register Now Para más información llamar 800-794-1402 o email sbdc@eeconnections.com
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 »Small Business Workshop
Aspiring small business owners - come out & learn to become a success in the community! REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Constance Anderson
Find out more »May 2017
2nd Annual West Covina Small Business Week – Small Business Loans
The City of West Covina will celebrate this year’s National Small Business Week (April 30 – May 6) by hosting the 2nd Annual West Covina Small Business Week (WCSBW). After the opening ceremony, University of La Verne SBDC Center Director, Sean Snider, will be giving a presentation on Small Business Loans. In this training he will discuss SBA loan programs, qualifications and requirements, SBA loan application process, and do's and don'ts when financing your business. Register Now
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 Instructor:…
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. Register Now Instructor: Charlie Lowe
Find out more »Business Success Series: Workshop #1 – Start Your Business / Forms of Ownership
Join the City of Azusa at its 1st workshop of the Business Success Series on May 10, 2017. Learn how to start your business and about the various forms of ownership. The seminar will be led by Sean Snider, University of La Verne Small Business Development Center and Lucius C. Davis III, Franchise Tax Board. Parking is FREE! 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 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 »Entrepreneurship Series – Part 2
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour sessions on 4/13, 4/20, and 4/27, 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…
Find out more »How to Start Your Business Copy
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 »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 »Webinar – Forms of Ownership
Why should I incorporate? What are the advantages? Which form is right for my business? The process of incorporating your business can be a difficult one - what processes will your new company need to follow to comply? Join the Univeristy of La Verne Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Lucius C. Davis III from the State of California Franchise Tax Board to discuss the different characteristics of forming a Sole Proprietor, General Partnership, Limited Liability Company, and a Corporation. Register…
Find out more »WEBINAR – 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 »(Veterans/Military & Spouses) Business Modeling Series – Part 1
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…
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