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July 2024

WEBINAR Sales Taxes for your Business

July 24, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Free

This webinar will provide answers to your questions about sales taxes. Do you need to charge sales tax, how much should you be charging your customers, how do you apply for a sellers permit, what is a marketplace facilitator, when and how should you pay the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration your sales tax that is owing, how do you complete a sales tax return?… and more During the webinar, the presenter will show attendees how to prepare…

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September 2024

What Is The Best Legal Structure For My Company? What Are The Tax Advantages?

September 19, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

Many entrepreneurs do not fully understand the differences between a Sole Proprietorship, LLC and S-Corporation. This causes many to form a corporation when they may be better operating as a sole prop. Additionally, they are confused about the tax differences for each structure. They often choose a legal structure based on a perceived tax advantage that is incorrect. This webinar provides an overview of the various tax structures. The required documentation for the original filing and annual filings. The requirement…

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Should You Be Charging Sales Tax – What You Need to Know!

September 24, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

Should you charge sales tax? What if you are selling out of state or on an online platform? These are the type of questions that many business owners are asking. Addressing sales tax requirements has been even more confusing. On June 21, 2018, The United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in South Dakota v. Wayfair that states can mandate that businesses without a physical presence in a state with more than 200 transactions or $100,000 in-state sales collect and remit…

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Should You Be Charging Your Customers Sales Tax? What You Need To Know.

September 24, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

Should you charge sales tax? What if you are selling out of state or on an online platform? These are the types of questions many business owners are asking. Addressing sales tax requirements has been even more confusing. On June 21, 2018, The United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in South Dakota v. Wayfair that states can mandate that businesses without a physical presence in a state with more than 200 transactions or $100,000 in-state sales collect and remit sales…

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October 2024

Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 1 of 3] What You Need To Know About Accounting And Financial Record Keeping

October 8, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

How to handle the accounting and financial record keeping is one of the most difficult decisions company owners make. They ask questions such as: Should we use QuickBooks online, QuickBooks desktop or some other program? What records do we need to keep for tax reporting? Should we hire someone to do our bookkeeping? What is the difference between a bookkeeper, accountant and CPA? How do we know we are hiring the right person? Unfortunately, too many small business owners do…

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Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 2 of 3] Using an Excel Document for Financial Modeling and Forecasting

October 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

A simple Excel financial model can be created using your company’s financial data (historical and/or forecasted). CFOs and financial analysts use Excel models to determine if/when a company will be profitable, what is the correct selling price, how many “widgets” need to be sold to be cover cost, and how much money is available to pay expenses. Financial models are used for start-ups and for on-going analysis to make sure the company is operating at an optimal financial performance. This…

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Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 3 of 3] How to Analyze your Company’s Financials for Better Decision Making

October 17, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

Business owners struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of the company. Are we selling at the right price? Are we making money? Can we afford to hire someone? Many times, these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of the financial implications.  This does not need to be the case. There are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to answer key business questions. Performance Measurements are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to monitor sales,…

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Should You Be Charging Sales Tax – What You Need to Know!

October 29, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

Should you charge sales tax? What if you are selling out of state or on an online platform? These are the type of questions that many business owners are asking. Addressing sales tax requirements has been even more confusing. On June 21, 2018, The United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in South Dakota v. Wayfair that states can mandate that businesses without a physical presence in a state with more than 200 transactions or $100,000 in-state sales collect and remit…

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November 2024

Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 1 of 3] What You Need To Know About Accounting And Financial Record Keeping

November 5, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

How to handle the accounting and financial record keeping is one of the most difficult decisions company owners make. They ask questions such as: Should we use QuickBooks online, QuickBooks desktop or some other program? What records do we need to keep for tax reporting? Should we hire someone to do our bookkeeping? What is the difference between a bookkeeper, accountant and CPA? How do we know we are hiring the right person? Unfortunately, too many small business owners do…

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Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 2 of 3] Using an Excel Document for Financial Modeling and Forecasting

November 12, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

A simple Excel financial model can be created using your company’s financial data (historical and/or forecasted). CFOs and financial analysts use Excel models to determine if/when a company will be profitable, what is the correct selling price, how many “widgets” need to be sold to be cover cost, and how much money is available to pay expenses. Financial models are used for start-ups and for on-going analysis to make sure the company is operating at an optimal financial performance. This…

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Impuestos sobre las ventas y el uso

November 13, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Clase de impuestos de ventas para que aprendaz tus responsibilidades como empresario en el estado de California. Temas incluyidos cubriran terminus legales, de contaduria, cumplimento fiscal y deducciones comunes bajo la ley de impuestos. Requisitos para vendedores en virtud de la Ley del impuesto sobre las ventas y el uso Tipos de transacciones que están sujetas al impuesto Uso de certificados de reventa Deducciones y exenciones comunes Acceso a recursos y servicios del CDTFA REGISTER NOW

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Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 3 of 3] How to Analyze your Company’s Financials for Better Decision Making

November 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

Business owners struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of the company. Are we selling at the right price? Are we making money? Can we afford to hire someone? Many times, these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of the financial implications.  This does not need to be the case. There are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to answer key business questions. Performance Measurements are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to monitor sales,…

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Should You Be Charging Sales Tax – What You Need to Know!

November 19, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

Should you charge sales tax? What if you are selling out of state or on an online platform? These are the type of questions that many business owners are asking. Addressing sales tax requirements has been even more confusing. On June 21, 2018, The United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in South Dakota v. Wayfair that states can mandate that businesses without a physical presence in a state with more than 200 transactions or $100,000 in-state sales collect and remit…

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How to File EIN

November 20, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

In this webinar you will learn why your business needs an EIN, when to apply, and a step-by-step guide on how to file for an EIN online with the IRS. REGISTER NOW

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How to File EIN

November 20, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

In this webinar you will learn why your business needs an EIN, when to apply, and a step-by-step guide on how to file for an EIN online with the IRS. REGISTER NOW

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December 2024

Business Finance Literacy Series (Session 1 of 3)

December 3, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

How to handle the accounting and financial record keeping is one of the most difficult decisions company owners make. They ask questions such as: Should we use QuickBooks online, QuickBooks desktop or some other program? What records do we need to keep for tax reporting? Should we hire someone to do our bookkeeping? What is the difference between a bookkeeper, accountant and CPA? How do we know we are hiring the right person? Unfortunately, too many small business owners do…

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Business Finance Literacy Series (Session 2 of 3)

December 10, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

A simple Excel financial model can be created using your company’s financial data (historical and/or forecasted). CFOs and financial analysts use Excel models to determine if/when a company will be profitable, what is the correct selling price, how many “widgets” need to be sold to be cover cost, and how much money is available to pay expenses. Financial models are used for start-ups and for on-going analysis to make sure the company is operating at an optimal financial performance. This…

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Business Finance Literacy Series (Session 3 of 3)

December 12, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

Business owners struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of the company. Are we selling at the right price? Are we making money? Can we afford to hire someone? Many times, these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of the financial implications.  This does not need to be the case. There are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to answer key business questions. Performance Measurements are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to monitor sales,…

Find out more »

What Is The Best Legal Structure For My Company? What Are The Tax Advantages?

December 17, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

Many entrepreneurs do not fully understand the differences between a Sole Proprietorship, LLC and S-Corporation. This causes many to form a corporation when they may be better operating as a sole prop. Additionally, they are confused about the tax differences for each structure. They often choose a legal structure based on a perceived tax advantage that is incorrect. This webinar provides an overview of the various tax structures. The required documentation for the original filing and annual filings. The requirement for…

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January 2025

Business Finance Literacy Series (Session 1 of 3)

January 7 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

How to handle the accounting and financial record keeping is one of the most difficult decisions company owners make. They ask questions such as: Should we use QuickBooks online, QuickBooks desktop or some other program? What records do we need to keep for tax reporting? Should we hire someone to do our bookkeeping? What is the difference between a bookkeeper, accountant and CPA? How do we know we are hiring the right person? Unfortunately, too many small business owners do…

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Business Finance Literacy Series (Session 2 of 3)

January 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

A simple Excel financial model can be created using your company’s financial data (historical and/or forecasted). CFOs and financial analysts use Excel models to determine if/when a company will be profitable, what is the correct selling price, how many “widgets” need to be sold to be cover cost, and how much money is available to pay expenses. Financial models are used for start-ups and for on-going analysis to make sure the company is operating at an optimal financial performance. This…

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WEBINAR Sales Taxes for your Small Business

January 15 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Free

This webinar will provide answers to your questions about sales taxes. Do you need to charge sales tax, how much should you be charging your customers, how do you apply for a sellers permit, what is a marketplace facilitator, when and how should you pay the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration your sales tax that is owing, how do you complete a sales tax return?… and more During the webinar, the presenter will show attendees how to prepare…

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Business Finance Literacy Series (Session 3 of 3)

January 16 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

Business owners struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of the company. Are we selling at the right price? Are we making money? Can we afford to hire someone? Many times, these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of the financial implications.  This does not need to be the case. There are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to answer key business questions. Performance Measurements are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to monitor sales,…

Find out more »

February 2025

Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 1 of 3] What You Need To Know About Accounting And Financial Record Keeping

February 11 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

How to handle the accounting and financial record keeping is one of the most difficult decisions company owners make. They ask questions such as: Should we use QuickBooks online, QuickBooks desktop or some other program? What records do we need to keep for tax reporting? Should we hire someone to do our bookkeeping? What is the difference between a bookkeeper, accountant and CPA? How do we know we are hiring the right person? Unfortunately, too many small business owners do…

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SmallBiz Talk: Solutions for Your Small Business

February 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until June 30, 2025

This is SmallBiz Talk with small business expert and LA SBDC business advisor Lori Williams. Join her as she covers key business topics through instructional information, real life situations, guest speakers and interviews. At the end of the show, participants can engage in a Live Q&A with questions pertaining to their specific business situation. Join us live every Wednesday at 10 a.m. or check out our YouTube Playlist to see previous shows and to gain information/ helpful insights for your…

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