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 2023
Preparing to Hire Your First Employee
Getting ready to hire a first employee can be exciting, but scary. We will introduce you to the things first time employers must know. In this webinar you will learn: – Deciding When It’s Time to Hire – The Cost of Hiring – Determining Positions to Hire – Preparing to Attract Employees – The Onboarding Process – Training Process REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps To A Successful Startup
Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »December 2023
Webinar – Campamento de Quickbooks Online
Este campo de entrenamiento es un programa de capacitación breve e intensivo diseñado para que personas no financieras aprendan a usar QuickBooks en línea. El campo de entrenamiento cubre las características y funciones básicas, incluida la configuración de cuentas, la gestión de facturas y gastos, el seguimiento de ventas e ingresos, la generación de informes financieros y la conciliación de extractos bancarios. El enfoque está en las habilidades prácticas, con el objetivo de brindar a los participantes el conocimiento y…
Find out more »Webinar – Accounting and Financial Basics (Spanish)
Este seminario lo ayudará a comprender mejor el valor de tener un contador que lo ayude a tener éxito en los negocios. También aprenderá conceptos básicos de contabilidad que lo ayudarán a comprender los estados financieros y utilizar indicadores financieros clave. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!
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 this effort will be addressed. And as a special bonus, the critical reasons why products/services sell will also be discussed. Attendance is required for existing,…
Find out more »Financial Fitness: Balance Sheet
The Balance Sheet is known as the “mother of all financial statements”. It provides a summary of the company’s position during a specific timeframe. It is broken down into three major categories and tracks what is known as the company’s assets, liabilities and owners’ equities. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Plan Essentials: How to Write Your Business Plan
In celebration of National “Write Your Business Plan” Month, PCR SBDC launches a new workshop to help your businesses develop your business plan. You will review the purpose and benefits of a business plan, key components of the plan, and resources to help with research, business plan formats, and putting it all together. Plus get ready for homework, as you will review key components of your plan with the instructor or your advisor in a couple of weeks after the workshop.…
Find out more »WEBINAR Producing, Delivering and Posting a Business Vlog
Have you been thinking of establishing a business vlog, but need some support in getting it off the ground? Do you want to find additional ways to add value and increase engagement on your social media platforms? If so, this workshop is for you. With free or low-cost resources, tools and platforms at our fingertips, writing, producing, delivering and posting a vlog on a regular basis does not have to be costly or difficult. In this interactive workshop, attendees will discover how to create a calendar…
Find out more »Launch Your Business Today
Starting a business is easy, once you have decided to start 0ne, you are halfway there! But you need to know that it requires planning and making key financial decisions. This training is designed to give you an overview of the aspects to consider prior to starting a new business. This may sound complicated, but at the end of the course you will have all the knowledge and our support to make it happen! Topics will include: · Business Ownership…
Find out more »Proof of Concept
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 deep breath and ask yourself this one BIG question, ‘What research do I need BEFORE I start my business that will give me a clear…
Find out more »Financial Fitness: Smart Credit Strategies for Entrepreneurs
The “Improve Your Personal Credit for Lending Opportunities” workshop is designed to help individuals and business owners understand the factors that affect their credit scores and learn strategies to improve them. Whether you are looking to apply for a personal loan, business loan, or credit line, having a strong credit score can significantly increase your chances of approval and favorable terms. During this workshop, participants will learn about the different credit bureaus and how they calculate credit scores, the common…
Find out more »Clearing the Fog of Certification-Grow Your Local Business
The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents a webinar to clear the confusion of the application process. During this workshop you will learn: $Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open may other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Business Model #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. Topics are below: · Business Idea to Business Model · Introduction to the Business Models · Steps to Define, Design and Build…
Find out more »How To Become Loan Ready
If you are looking to make your business bankable this webinar is for you! We know that finances can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we look at what’s needs to make sure you are bankable and ready to grow your business when applying for a loan. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Getting Your Business Site Tuned Up for 2024
Why Do I Need A Site Tune-up? You’re probably asking the question…but don’t know the answer. Your customers and Future customers are the answer. Come and learn: Things you can do to improve Your Site performance and visibility Keys to a Successful Site Update Critical Types of Updates And more REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Business Planning (Spanish)
: Manejo del negocio – Mas allá del simple plan. Como debes planear la información y los procesos en tu negocio. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar: Accounting & Financial Basics
Description: Learn how to take control of your business through the power of financial information. Everyone is not an Accountant, and many are not comfortable with accounting for your business. Financials convey a story about a business and can empower the entrepreneur/business owner. Accounting basics are important for all business owners. Come ready to learn about the financial aspects of your business in an easy to learn environment. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
This informational 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
Find out more »Webinar – The Essentials to Developing a Consistent Brand
Please join us to learn – The Essentials to Developing a Consistent Brand It may be that you know the brand of your business, but is it clear to your consumer? Are you employing the right marketing strategies that strengthens your brand, and is your brand resonating with your target market? No doubt, creating a brand takes careful planning. That is why we want to invite you to join our own SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant and Web Developer, Darren Elliott, as he…
Find out more »WEBINAR Biz Basics: Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors – use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the “story”. This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important financial ratios, and, more importantly, how to “account” for the transactions in your business. Instructor: Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Special Event: Grow With Google: Use YouTube To Grow Your Business
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create and organize a YouTube Channel, add videos, and promote your business with video ads. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Turning Your Dream Into A Business
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 • Figure out the appropriate licenses, permits and insurances • Understand available funding strategies • Begin to form your basic business plan …
Find out more »WEBINAR Money Matters: How to Finance Your Business
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 needed for the application process will be provided. The various types of financial institutions and which institutions are currently loaning money and what you will…
Find out more »How To Set Up & Register Your Business
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 set up entities in California. Our discussion will cover legal formation for startups, including: • LLC’s, S-Corporations, C-Corporations • DBA’s • Business permits •…
Find out more »Webinar – Creating Financial Projections (Spanish)
Las proyecciones financieroas son la base de cada decisión financiera que tomará su empresa en un período de tiempo determinado. Las prácticas sólidas de proyecciones financieras tienden a generar mejores resultados financieros, un flujo de efectivo más estable y un mejor acceso al crédito y la inversión que pueden ayudar a que su negocio crezca. Únase a nosotros y aprenda los conceptos básicos de las proyecciones financieras. REGISTER NOW
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