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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May 2023
Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools
Lots to do and not enough time? Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business and maximize your time. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – SEO Tips and Tricks for Your WordPress Website
If you are using WordPress, and you feel your site’s keywords are not working for you, hold on! This webinar, SEO Tips and Tricks for Your WordPress Website, presented by our SBDC Marketing and Web Development Specialist, Darren Elliott, will show you simple SEO tips that will improve how search engines are indexing your site. Sign up today, to learn what SEO improvments you can be making to your site quickly and easily, that are in line with today’s search engine…
Find out more »Webinar – Increasing Sales – Secrets and Best Practices to Overcome Objections
Looking for ways to increase sales? Experienced a “No” from a potential customer? Come ready to learn about increasing sales through attracting new customers. Sales objections will be unlocked. Tips and techniques to handle objections will be explored. Best practices will be shared, so you are ready to tackle the next “No” from a potential customer with the goal for a “Yes”. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – 8 Things to Know and Remember about Keywords Strategies
You don’t have to be web savvy to know how to develop a good keyword strategy for your website. You will however, want to at least know the 8 key points to keep in mind before you take on the task. Join me, Darren Elliott for the second presentation of this three-part series, that’s all about understanding how keywords works, and how we can strengthen them, by having a smart strategy in place. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Anatomy Of a Successful E-commerce Business – Part 5
Please join us to learn the – Anatomy Of a Successful E-commerce Business – Part 5 with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How to Create Content on Canva
In this hands-on interactive webinar, instructor Deborah Deras will teach you how to be successful at using organic, social media content in your marketing campaigns. Through incredibly effective use of social media content, Deborah herself has booked huge clients such as Verizon, Coca-Cola, Proctor & Gamble, NASA, Caltech, and J.P. Morgan. You will learn how to: Create Instagram Reels/TikToks/YouTube Shorts on Canva How to create Carousel posts How to animate posts How to use your brand colors and fonts consistently …
Find out more »WEBINAR Legal Corner: 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 »What is the Best Legal Structure for my Company? What are the Tax Advantages?
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…
Find out more »WEBINAR E-Smarts: How to Use Technology to Adapt Your Business and Reach New Customers
“As the needs of your customers shift, so must your business strategy. Gain insights on how to use digital marketing to reinvent your business and grow your customer base without a massive investment. You will learn how to use digital marketing to: Locate new markets Leverage business partnerships Communicate changes to operations Improve your sales funnel And more…” Instructor: Omari Valentine REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How To Use Canva to Create Social Media Content – Part 2
Do you need help creating content on your social media that leads to sales? Would you like an easy plug-and-play system to be able to create content faster & easier? In this hands-on interactive Webinar, learn from Deborah Deras, the Social Media Goddess who has booked huge clients such as Verizon, Coca-Cola, Proctor & Gamble, NASA, Caltech, J.P, Morgan through organic social media content. You will learn how to: Create Instagram Reels/TikToks/YouTube Shorts on Canva How to create Carousel posts…
Find out more »EOG – Subvenciones – Foro Abierto
¿Quiere aplicar para el Programa de Becas de Oportunidades Económicas – EOG? Tendremos un Foro abierto para ayudarles con cualquier tipo de preguntas que tengas con respecto a esta beca. Estaremos disponibles para ayudarles con los requisitos de la solicitud, el proceso, la elegibilidad, y cómo presentar su solicitud correctamente.
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 – Anatomy Of a Successful E-commerce Business – Part 6
Please join us to learn the – Anatomy Of a Successful E-commerce Business – Part 6 with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »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 – Anatomy Of a Successful E-commerce Business – Part 7
Please join us to learn the – Anatomy Of a Successful E-commerce Business – Part 7 with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 2 of 3] Using an Excel Document for Financial Modeling and Forecastin
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…
Find out more »EOG – Grants for Small Businesses & Non-profits – Info Session (English)
Attendees of the webinar information session can expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of the EOG Microbusiness grant program. The session will cover important information about the program's eligibility criteria, application process, and required documentation. In addition, attendees will learn about the selection process and how to best prepare their application to increase their chances of being awarded a grant. Overall, attendees will walk away from the webinar with a clear understanding of the program and the knowledge they need…
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 »Webinar – Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session 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 take the next step in starting or growing your business, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business including the areas below: • Learn the Steps from Business Idea to…
Find out more »Webinar – Anatomy Of a Successful E-commerce Business – Part 8
Please join us to learn the – Anatomy Of a Successful E-commerce Business – Part 8 with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Mobile SEO Practices You Need to Know
Having a “Mobile Friendly” site has meant many things, and has been misunderstood by business owners, and misrepresented by site developers. Join our SBDC Marketing and Web Development Specialist, Darren Elliott, as he walks you through the key points to what it takes to have your site regarded as “Mobile Friendly”. Best of all, you can make these improvements without the help of a developer. Sign up today to attend, Mobile SEO Practices You Need to Know,and you will walk away…
Find out more »How to Complete Your EOG Application presented by Lendistry
For Phase 1 and 2, Lendistry will host webinars to the public to support the following: Understanding eligibility requirements Understanding document Requirements Details on application completion and submission Applicants who have not completed their application are particularly encouraged to attend these informative sessions. Register in advance for this webinar. Once you sign up, you will be given an option to choose a date from the series. You may attend more than one session, but you must register for each individually.…
Find out more »Sesión Informativa de EOG (Español)
Los asistentes a la sesión de información del seminario web pueden esperar obtener una comprensión integral del programa de subvenciones para microempresas de EOG. La sesión cubrirá información importante sobre los criterios de elegibilidad del programa, el proceso de solicitud y la documentación requerida. Además, los asistentes aprenderán sobre el proceso de selección y cómo preparar mejor su solicitud para aumentar sus posibilidades de obtener una subvención. En general, los asistentes terminarán el seminario web con una comprensión clara del…
Find out more »Webinar – 8 Steps to Improving Your Business’ Local SEO
In this last presentation of my three-part series on Keyword Strategies, we will look at what baffles most business owners; how to strengthen the search engine results within their immediate market area. In this webinar I will explain the steps you can take to draw local searches to your site. Yes, they are all ethical practices, and now you will know how to do them, on your own. Join me for an hour of fun and education, as we wrap…
Find out more »WEBINAR E-Smarts: Digital Marketing Automation-Leverage Your Business Growth
This workshop will go over how you can set up an automated Digital Marketing system to grow your business by leverage your time using systems. Regardless of your business, you will learn how to take advantage of automation to beat your competitors and free up your valuable time. In this workshop you will discover: How to find and attract potential customers How to take interested leads and turn them into paying customers How to increase the lifetime value of…
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