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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November 2016
Showcase your Tech Company at Cash for College!
Bixel Exchange presents one of the largest volunteer opportunities of the year for tech companies seeking opportunities to give back! Come showcase your company at the L.A. Area Chamber & UNITE-LA's 15th annual College & Career Convention on Nov. 18-19 at Los Angeles Trade Technical College! Time commitments range from 1 - 3 hours. TO REGISTER, contact Dakota Ortiz, 949.299.7441, by Friday, Nov 4. DATE/TIME: Friday, Nov. 18 | 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 19 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Find out more »Speaker: Larry Twersky (CEO of TimerCap) COC-11/30/2016
Come and listen to Larry Twersky (CEO of TimerCap) share his entrepreneurial journey through 1-800-DENTIST, technology consulting, being a pioneer in wireless and internet-based solutions, CRM consulting, and much more. Developing products, launching innovation in established industries, and leveraging technology are a few of his experiences. Words to live by: “Do something good for society, have fun, make money.” – Larry Twersky. INSTRUCTED BY: Larry Twersky
Find out more »December 2016
The Right Office Technology for Your Business Webinar
There are hundreds if not thousands of options today for your computers, networks, servers, phones, data connections and everything else related to technology that should be making your life easier today. Many of the options will work and a few will work well. Learn about the alternatives and why choosing the best one is critical to your business image and budget. NOTE: Does your business look like it is worth a million dollars or two cents? Join Skype Meeting (https://meet.lync.com/groupoliver/moliver/5G90D9KK)
Find out more »February 2017
Disaster Recovery: From Cyberattacks to Natural Disaster
What happens to your business if a natural disaster strikes? Will your business be able to survive a fire, or a security breach? It's time to learn the nuances of disaster recovery and why you as a business owner should take simple steps to ensure your operation will be okay when the unexpected happens. Get ready to learn through several case studies of businesses that have both survived and closed their doors due to natural disasters. Join this webcast to:…
Find out more »Run Your Business Like an Enterprise
Have you made a resolution this year to grow your business, increase effectiveness, or be more professional? Group Oliver invites you to join Microsoft, RingCentral, and Zero Outages to learn how to create a comprehensive strategy that addresses your unique business objectives and expectations. Breakfast refreshments will be served. Register Now Learn: • Ways to grow your business. • How to create a professional enterprise image for your company. • Perspectives on Cloud transformation and the role of modernization. •…
Find out more »Get Your Business Online: WordPress 101
Having a website online is as important as having an ‘Open for Business’ sign on your front door because it notifies the public that you have a product or service that potentially meets their needs. With WordPress it is possible to have an effective and optimized website that is easy to use and update. WordPress is an effective content management system that is used to run everything from simple blogs to CNN.com. With WordPress currently running over 75 million websites,…
Find out more »April 2017
WEBINAR – Business Intelligence (BI): The New Metric to Help Increase Sales
Are you tired of sourcing through many Excel spreadsheets to find trends in your data? Would you like to pool all of your information into one specific place? Power BI transforms your company's data into rich visuals for you to collect and organize so you can focus on what matters to you. Stay in the know, spot trends as they happen, and push your business further. REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Catherine Grooms
Find out more »May 2017
WEBINAR: Join a Webinar – Instruction Basics
Would you like to join a webinar, but have no experience? Are you computer technology savvy? Please join us for this instructional session and learn step by step how to join Webinars with ease. Learn webinar basics today! *Advanced Registration must be completed to receive participation instructions. Register Now Instructed By: Lora Nelson
Find out more »July 2017
QuickBooks
Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks accounting software for small and medium size businesses including but not limited to - Navigating: The Homepage, The Menu Bar and Open Window List - Using lists: Chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items - Basic Sales - invoicing and recording customer payments, bill payment, entering and paying bills - Banking: Bank accounts, transferring funds - Reporting: Balance sheet and Profit and Loss statements. This class is designed to give the user a…
Find out more »August 2017
How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to follow along, but it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. Register Now
Find out more »Instagram 102 for Business
Since May 2017, Instagram owned by Facebook has been overtaking the Social Media world virtually crushing Snapchat by adding new features such as: IG stories, swipe up links, clickable tags and the user favorite Instagram Live. According to CNBC, Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook and owner of Instagram reported that Instagram Stories has 200 million daily active users, while Snapchat has 161 million active users which appear to be decreasing almost daily with the copycat features that Instagram has implemented,…
Find out more »The Business of Blogging
Blogging is here to stay and many consumers of blogs use them as the go-to source for information on travel, health, entertainment, and business. This form of media is growing and a source of income for many influencers who are experts on a topic. Would you like to know how bloggers make money? Would you like to know the business of blogging? If you are an aspiring blogger and want to know how to set up your blog to monetize…
Find out more »Redes sociales basicas para su negocio
Este es un taller básico para aprender cuáles redes sociales son mejor para tu negocio y cómo usarlas. Antes del taller, por favor dános like en nuestras redes sociales para interactuar mejor durante nuestra charla. SBDCEASTLA (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) Register Now
Find out more »September 2017
How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to follow along, built it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. Register Now Instructor: Andrew Strachan
Find out more »October 2017
Instagram 102 for Business (Inglewood Library)
Since May 2017, Instagram owned by Facebook has been overtaking the Social Media world virtually crushing Snapchat by adding new features such as IG stories, swipe up links, clickable tags and the user favorite Instagram Live. According to CNBC, Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook owner of Instagram reported that Instagram Stories has 200 million daily active users, while Snapchat has 161 million active users which appear to be decreasing almost daily with the copycat features that Instagram has implemented, inspired…
Find out more »November 2017
LinkedIn for Business Development
LinkedIn is the largest professional (business) networking site with more than 500 million members, and the database and search features provide excellent opportunities for business development, networking and marketing. This workshop will involve direct use of the LinkedIn site, and you will be able to view all navigation on the large screen. You are also welcome to bring your laptop and mobile devices. Topics covered: How to optimize your LinkedIn profile including photo, content, media and recommendations How to grow…
Find out more »How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to follow along, but it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. Register Now
Find out more »December 2017
Create Engaging Content for Your Social Media
So you set up your Social Media Platform for your business, now what. You need content, but what should you share? Join Deborah Deras, The Social Media Goddess to discover: How to create compelling content that your ideal target market will share The key elements to designing branded content How to design graphics at no cost How to organize your content for faster & easier posting How your converts into paying clients and customers Register Now Instructor Deborah Deras
Find out more »Why Your Website Should Be a Top Marketing Priority
Start Increasing Sales, Leads & Customer Loyalty Wake up your website and grow your business! Join us to learn some of the latest website best practices and techniques for making your site an effective sales tool! It’s important that businesses make their website a priority and the foundation of their online marketing in order to achieve optimal success. This informative session will cover: -Why You Should Make Your Website a Top Marketing Priority -Mobile Trends -Why It's Critical…
Find out more »How to Speak with Confidence on Live Stream
Do you know the power of video and livestream to grow your business? Does the idea of being on camera make you cringe? Join Deborah Deras, SBDC consultant and professional speaker to coach you on the step by step fundamentals of being comfortable on camera: -How to plan what you are going to say -How to stay focused and on topic on camera -Where to look when on camera -How to market your on camera -How to set up the…
Find out more »February 2018
Advanced Digital Marketing & SEO Webinar
Attend this webinar to learn about: Website analysis tools and resources Monitoring online competition Steps to increase your website traffic Keyword strategies and more! Register Now
Find out more »March 2018
How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business! This workshop will cover basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to follow along, but it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. Register Now Instructor Andrew Strachan
Find out more »May 2018
Google My Business Co-hosted by Azusa & the SBDC
We are pleased to Co-host: Google My Business, presented by Google! Help people find you by getting your business on Google Search and Maps: Getting found on Google search and Maps Making the most of Google My Business Listing Building a successful website In addition, access to federal, state, and local resources will be available to provide support services for your business. Register Now
Find out more »July 2018
Fear of Live Streaming
Would you like to start live streaming but don't know where to begin? Does the idea of pressing RECORD scare you? Do you need a strategy of what to say and how to convert it to sales? Attend this workshop to figure out: * What do I talk about * The equipment you need to stream * How to structure the live * How to instantly stop the fear * How to create a compelling CTA to increase sales …
Find out more »Fear of Live Streaming (Inglewood)
Would you like to start live streaming but don't know where to begin? Does the idea of pressing RECORD scare you? Do you need a strategy of what to say and how to convert it to sales? Attend this workshop to figure out: * What do I talk about * The equipment you need to stream * How to structure the live * How to instantly stop the fear * How to create a compelling CTA to increase sales …
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