The LA Regional SBDC Network is hosted by
The LA Regional SBDC Network is hosted by
Thinking about starting a food truck but unsure whether to rent or buy? This 1.5-hour webinar Kim Tapia of The Food Truck Group, will delve into the pros and cons of each option, helping you make an informed decision. We’ll discuss rental logistics, cost considerations, and what to look for in a food truck, trailer, […]
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 […]
This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals essential for starting and maintaining a successful business will be reviewed. As capital is the life blood of any business, your questions concerning capital and how the SBDC can assist in […]
What are some smart ways to use video and other images to increase your chances of selling your goods or services? What are some best practices for video production and on-camera presentation? Is video already part of your public relations plan? Want to learn more? Join us for this information-packed webinar, and find out how […]
Have an existing business? Thinking about starting a business? Come and learn about the SBDC as a resource. The content will be repeated multiple times during the session from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Virtual Parking Permits https://canyons.thepermitstore.com/ are required to park on campus in all lots seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days of […]
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 […]
Ensure your e-commerce store is fully prepared for the biggest shopping weekend of the year with last-minute tips and strategies. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Running a business comes with its fair share of uncertainty, especially in an industry that is constantly evolving. Designing a long-lasting and sustainable company falls on your ability to develop strong relationships and reach your target market where they already are: in their inboxes. In this session, Aleya will shed light on the strategies behind […]
Running a business comes with its fair share of uncertainty, especially in an industry that is constantly evolving. Designing a long-lasting and sustainable company falls on your ability to develop strong relationships and reach your target market where they already are: in their inboxes. In this session, Aleya will shed light on the strategies behind […]
Prepárate para iniciar tu negocio en el nuevo año. Aprende sobre las diferentes estructuras de negocios y permisos básicos que necesitas para lanzar tu negocio en el 2025. ¡Te esperamos! REGISTER NOW
This class will help you take the first steps to become a new business owner or legitimize a side hustle or hobby. In this class we will help you: • Figure out what you don’t know • Define your basic business model • Outline the basic steps of setting up your entity and bank account […]
This workshop will provide an overview of available options for financing your business. Equity and debt options as well as crowd funding and the process for raising capital from friends and family will be discussed. Details on what you need to know to apply for a business loan, as well the required documents and paperwork […]
Have an existing business? Thinking about starting a business? Come and learn about the SBDC as a resource. The content will be repeated multiple times during the session from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Virtual Parking Permits https://canyons.thepermitstore.com/ are required to park on campus in all lots seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days of […]
In this webinar, learn about the different retirement plans that you can set up for yourself and/or your employees. The Traditional and Roth IRAs, SEP, Simple, 401k, Profit Sharing, Defined Benefit and CalSavers plans will be discussed as well as contribution and distribution rules for the plans. The presenter will discuss tax savings available to […]
Descripción general de BuildLACCD, el programa de construcción de $14.9 mil millones de el distritos de colegios comunitarios de Los Angeles ( Los Angeles Community College District) Como hacer negocios con LACCD Oportunidades en construcción y servicios profesionales y cómo precalificarse para estos servicios - Proporcionar información y recursos sobre el objetivo de inclusión del […]
This class includes an in-class negotiation and drafting activity. A laptop or tablet is strongly recommended. This class will provide information on contracts every small business should know, including: the basic elements of contracts; how contracts are created (and breached); drafting considerations; “boilerplate” clauses and what they mean, typical contracts most small businesses will encounter […]
Funding and financing your business are extremely important. One of the options that comes up is angel investment. What does angel investment mean? How often does it happen? Is your business a candidate? What steps to take? What do you need? Webinar presenter Tim Berry has been on both sides of this table. He successfully […]
After months of searching, you have finally come up with a great new business idea. You are confident that your idea will be a game changer. You just know that this idea will provide the financial freedom that you have always dreamed of. However, BEFORE you take YOUR leap of faith, SLOW DOWN! Take a […]
Starting your business may not be the toughest challenge you will face…. but the Business Killers might be. The good news….. Many Business Killers are preventable. Learn low & no cost, Legal and Management methods that work! Topics covered: Banking Credit Leases Contracts Cash Flow Bad deals (legal and not) Ownership clashes Tax basics Free resources Accounting […]
If you find yourself struggling to reach more customers and better market your products or services, it may be that you need to update the story of your business and your products or services. How good are you at telling prospective customers about what you do and why they should choose your products or services […]
This training is designed to assist California small business owners create a realistic and compliant strategy to legally hire employees. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) REGISTER NOW
This in-depth webinar addresses a multitude of important topics regarding legal entities and other important decisions you will need to make as a business owner. One of the first decisions will include how the company will be structured. Because of this, we will cover the basics of regulatory filings that permit new owners to properly […]
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 […]
Entrepreneurs may know social media is essential, but they must know where to start or how to leverage it to benefit their business. Without that, it causes many to doomscroll on social media platforms, wasting time away and focusing on the wrong things. This social media marketing webinar will provide an overview of approaches entrepreneurs […]
If you’ve decided that you want to form your business as an LLC but don’t know where to start, our LLC 101 Webinar is perfect for you. In this introductory webinar, we will go over the basics of LLCs. Specifically, we’ll be covering: - The highlights of this business structure; - What is required to […]