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
EOG In Person Event: Long Beach SBDC (LBCC – Building O2) EOG Application Assistance Event
GRANTS FOR NONPROFITS GRANTS.LACOUNTY.GOV Learn more and apply on-site for LA County’s Economic Opportunity Grants (EOG) program. Advisors will be there to assist with Grant applications. Do not miss your chance at this LIMITED TIME Grant Program. LA County's Economic Opportunity Grant applications are due May 20th, so apply today! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – 7 Steps to Maintaining Your WordPress Site
As much fun as it is to develop a WordPress site, it does take a certain amount of knowledge to properly care for and maintain it. In this webinar SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant and Web Developer, Darren Elliott will walk you through the key areas of the WordPress dashboard that pose the highest security threats, and require the most attention, to help keep things running smooth. Maybe you are a DIY web builder, or you want to learn more to better manage…
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 – How to Strengthen Keywords Using Content Titles, Image Tags and Page Descriptions
Ever wonder how to strengthen your site’s Keywords? Ever wonder how search engines bring you up in search results or maybe, why they are not? This is a good webinar to start with. You will learn how to write effective Titles, Tags and Descriptions, and understand why this is so essential to strengthening the keywords you want your site to have. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Writing for Fun, Profit and to Promote
Victor Benoun is an entrepreneur, speaker and author, having been published by traditional publishers as well as being self-published. He has used his writing as a means to promote his company and business as well as to create an additional revenue source. We hope you will join us for this content rich webinar. In this webinar you will learn: The number one road block that stops new authors in their tracks from achieving their dreams of writing…
Find out more »Webinar – Meta for Business- FB and IG in One Place
META BUSINESS SUITE – FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM IN ONE PLACE We are excited to invite you to our upcoming online webinar on the Meta Business Suite. This powerful platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools to help you streamline your business operations, increase productivity, and improve your bottom line. Whether you’re looking to streamline your accounting, manage your sales pipeline, or improve your customer relationships, the Meta Business Suite has everything you need to succeed. In this webinar,…
Find out more »Webinar – Joint AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training
Come and join the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn about resources available to help your business prepare, explore and pursue Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) procurement opportunities. The goal is to help the Small Business Community participate in the local economy where local businesses can provide their services and/or supplies to the AVTA for a contract or other procurement opportunity. Opportunity examples include construction, specialty contractors, manufacturing, digital signage, wholesalers, furniture, architectural services, landscaping…
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 »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 REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR How to Increase Profitability
Do you know what to do to increase the profitability of your business? In this workshop, learn the 5 ways to improve profitability. Learn how to review your company’s financials and compare your business performance with industry competitors. In conjunction with your advisor, you will be able to access reports customized for your business that shows where you are excelling and where improvement is needed. You will also see how to quickly and easily create an online pitch or business…
Find out more »Safe, Clean Kitchens-How to get an “A” on your Health Inspection
Imagine a Health Inspector walking into your restaurant…would you get an “A”? Is your kitchen clean and ready for inspection at any moment? Excellent food safety starts with a clean kitchen. This webinar will cover LA County’s health inspection protocols and what you need to get an A every time an inspector walks through your doors. If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for Veteran, Military and Spouse entrepreneurs and business owners who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with becoming certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local government and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar: I Filed the Articles, Now What? “Next Steps” for Running a Corporation
This webinar will teach the “next steps” involved in starting up and running a corporation, such as filing the Statement of Information; appointing the initial board of directors/officers; issuing shares and creating share purchase agreements; the role, duties and liability of directors/officers; preparing and following bylaws; meetings and minutes; selling/transferring shares; California corporation statutes to be aware of; “Piercing the Corporate Veil” and other acts creating shareholder personal liability; and dissolving the corporation. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Social Media: How To Tell Your Story, Sell Your Brand
This workshop is to help businesses with existing social media platforms to take their business to a higher level. This workshop will answer: What is Social Media storytelling. What is the difference between building a business and selling a brand? You will learn key ways to tell a story without overselling your audience. We will discuss examples of current brands and businesses who are leveraging specific platforms to ‘sell’. You will leave the webinar with an understanding of how to communicate…
Find out more »Webinar – WAVE Boot Camp
This boot camp is a comprehensive overview of the free accounting application designed specifically for non-finance people. This boot camp is delivered in a lecture-style format and covers all the key features and functions. Participants will learn how to use Wave for managing their finances, creating invoices, track expenses, and generating financial reports. In two hours, the boot camp will provide a high-level understanding of the application, focusing on the most important aspects that participants need to know in order…
Find out more »Webinar – Leveraging Automation to Grow Your E-commerce Sales
Please join us to learn – Leveraging Automation to Grow Your E-commerce Sales with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Launch Your Business Spanish: Tema: ¡Inicie su Negocio hoy!
Tema: ¡Inicie su Negocio hoy! ¡Comenzar un negocio es un proceso muy fácil! Una vez que hayan decidido que es lo que quieren vender ¡están a mitad de camino! Pero para manejarlo efectivamente, se requiere planificar y tomar decisiones financieras importantes. Esta capacitación está diseñada para brindarle una descripción general de los aspectos que tienen que considerar antes de comenzar un negocio. Al final del curso tendrán todo el conocimiento y nuestro apoyo para hacer su sueño una realidad.…
Find out more »Business Planning for Beauty Professionals
Starting a business can be overwhelming, but with the right plan and preparation, you can get off on the right foot. In this webinar, we’ll go over the steps you should take when writing a business plan for your new venture. From understanding your target market to creating financial projections, we’ll cover it all and provide guidance every step of the way. Presented by: DeAndra Giselle REGISTER NOW
Find out more »EOG Information Session – Grants for Nonprofits
Informational EOG Webinar for Nonprofits. Attendees of the webinar information session can expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of the EOG Microbusiness& Nonprofit 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…
Find out more »Webinar – Anatomy Of a Successful E-commerce Business – Part 4
Please join us to learn the – Anatomy Of a Successful E-commerce Business – Part 4 with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Sesión informativa de EOG – Subvenciones para organizaciones sin fines de lucro
Seminario web informativo de EOG para organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Los asistentes a la sesión informativa del seminario web pueden esperar obtener una comprensión integral del programa de subvenciones para microempresas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro 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…
Find out more »Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 1 of 3 ] What you need to know about Accounting and Financial Record Keeping
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…
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 Biz Basics: Lean Business Planning
Lean business planning is not what you think. Not a big formal plan. Not just for startups. Quick and practical tool for managing through a crisis. It’s as quick and easy as a few simple bullet point lists lists and tables to set down milestones and metrics. Plus powerful tools to manage sales, spending, and cash flow. Make a quick dashboard for getting through a crisis. Join this webinar as Tim Berry, founder of bplans.com and Palo Alto Software, shares the simplicity and…
Find out more »How To Sell When You’re Not A Salesperson
Business owners and entrepreneurs must promote their business or products to investors, customers or clients. Often, this is something they have never done before, and they lack training to approach the challenge. To address this situation, this workshop has been built to help you learn much of what you need to know. Topics covered include: • The psychological barriers that could be holding you back and the tools required to overcome them. • Understanding the components of an effective…
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