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: Improving Employee Retention, Recruitment and Culture
As employers nationwide continue to struggle to find quality employees, employers must focus on their current staff and company culture to attract the best candidates for new available positions. This webinar will touch on ways to improve your current staff morale, offer tips for recruiting the best available candidates, and focus on your overall company culture. Presented by Kevin McVearry, a business advisor for the SBDC since 2012, with over 25 years of experience recruiting, training, and retaining employees in…
Find out more »Webinar – Ways to Impact Your Sales and Increase Customer Engagement
Have customers…are you reaching them? Want and need customers? Come ready to learn tips and techniques to help increase engagement and attract potential new customers using social media and other tools. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Tips on Creating Your Marketing Plan
Unlocking the mystery of creating your Marketing Plan … How do I compare with competitors? What makes my business unique? Who is my customer? How will I approach the market? Which paths and strategies should I consider? REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Google mi Negocio
Lo invitamos a unirse a nosotros para un seminario en línea sobre cómo maximizar el potencial de Google My Business. Ya sea que esté comenzando o buscando mejorar su presencia en línea, este seminario web le brindará información valiosa y estrategias para ayudarlo a aprovechar al máximo esta poderosa herramienta de marketing. En este seminario web, aprenderá cómo: Configurar y optimizar su lista de Google My Business Interactuar con los clientes a través de reseñas y mensajes Utilizar las…
Find out more »Webinar – Google My Business
We invite you to join us for an informative online webinar on how to maximize the potential of Google My Business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your online presence, this webinar will provide you with valuable insights and strategies to help you make the most of this powerful marketing tool. In this webinar, you will learn how to: Set up and optimize your Google My Business listing Engage with customers through reviews and messaging Utilize…
Find out more »Webinar – Accelerate The Growth Of Your Business Through LinkedIn
Please join us for the Webinar – Accelerate The Growth Of Your Business Through LinkedIn and learn: The six most important things to include in your LinkedIn profile How to create a company page How to use LinkedIn for networking and grow your business Powerful LinkedIn marketing tips REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Creating Landing Pages That Work—Digital Ad Success!
Landing Pages are key for Digital Ad Success. While ad design matters, without a follow-up action to capture your prospect, your investment is short-lived. See how to design a great landing page that encourages the actions you want most. Landing pages plus digital ads can achieve your marketing goals and grow your list of qualified prospects. This Workshop Will Teach You How To: Ensure your digital ads deliver more successful results. Set advertising goals and achieve them with smarter landing…
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 »WEBINAR E-Smarts: Get More Free Traffic to Your Website with These Simple SEO Techniques
Is your website getting all of the traffic it should be? Is it pulling in leads and sales? If not, your target audience may not be able to find you. Google search drives the majority of traffic on the internet. Learn the basics of search engine optimization (SEO) and start growing your search presence organically, using tried and true methods that are 100% free! You will Learn: The difference between on-site and off-site SEO How to optimize your pages…
Find out more »Webinar: I Filed the Articles, Now What? “Next Steps” for Running a Limited Liability Company (LLC)
This webinar will teach the “next steps” involved in starting up and running an LLC, such as filing the Statement of Information; “member-managed” vs. “manager-managed” LLCs; determining membership interests; the role, duties and liability of “members”; preparing and following an LLC operating agreement; selling/transferring membership interests; California LLC statutes to be aware of; “Piercing the Corporate Veil” and other acts creating LLC member personal liability; and dissolving the LLC. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar: Understanding the Story Behind the Numbers and Potential Red Flags
Learn how to take control of your business through the power of financials. Financials convey a story about a business and can empower the entrepreneur/business owner. Examples will be shared where warning signs were glaring in the financials, but business owners could not spot the warning signs. You will learn how to interpret and understand the financials, define Metrics and develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You will have the knowledge and tools to apply in your business as you become…
Find out more »WEBINAR Marketing Trends & Best Practices
The past two years have been chaotic and unforgiving to brands that didn’t or were unable to adapt to drastic changes in the way they do business. And, although we’re past COVID and its immediate impact we are still dealing with uncertain economic times, disrupted supply chains and labor shortages. Despite all of this—businesses have survived, and many have thrived among this challenging environment. Join Debbie Goldfarb and Larry Johnson from the SBDC to learn more about the key economic and marketing trends/challenges…
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 – How to Build a Successful E-commerce Business using Virtual Assistants and Remote Teams
Please join us to learn – How to Build a Successful E-commerce Business using Virtual Assistants and Remote Teams with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – QuickBooks Online Boot Camp
This boot camp is a short, intensive training program designed for non-finance people to learn how to use QuickBooks online. The boot camp covers the basic features and functions, including setting up accounts, managing invoices and expenses, tracking sales and revenue, generating financial reports, and reconciling bank statements. The focus is on practical skills, with the goal of providing participants with the knowledge and CONFIDENCE to effectively manage their financial data. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Financial Fitness: Personal Credit
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 »What You Need To Know About Insurance For Your Small Business
Every business has certain risks related to its operation. To protect your business and personal assets, insurance coverage is critical. In this workshop, you will learn about the myriad types of insurance, the rationale for procuring the various insurance types, and come away with an understanding of how they can apply to your business. Specific Learning Objectives: Why do small businesses need insurance? Exactly what kinds of coverage are available? What insurance is needed for employees? What insurance…
Find out more »Webinar – Anatomy Of a Successful E-commerce Business – Part 3
Please join us to learn the – Anatomy Of a Successful E-commerce Business – Part 3 with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR The Basics of Starting a Business
Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. We will discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and the important steps that need to be taken to begin your business. Topics of discussion will include: -What it takes to be an entrepreneur -Legal requirements and different legal types including sole proprietorship (DBA), and LLC and S-Corp, -Building your team of experts, including CPA’s, Atty, Bank, Web and marketing experts and industry mentor -Office…
Find out more »EOG IN PERSON EVENT: Compton
LA County's Economic Opportunity Grant Program Now Open to Eligible Microbusinesses, Small Businesses and Nonprofits Microbusinesses Grants of $2,500 for microbusinesses with $50,000 or less in revenue in 2019 taxable year that are located and operating in the County of Los Angeles, including City of Los Angeles. Must have five or fewer employees, have started prior to December 31, 2019, and have not received a California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant. Apply Now. Small Businesses Grants of $20,000 for small…
Find out more »WEBINAR Legal Corner: Dealing with Lawyers
Having to deal with the law is no joke. It impacts everything a business and its owners must do to succeed. Learn how to deal with Lawyers: What are your rights?; How do you shop for a lawyer?; What are the Red Flags you should watch for? How can you reduce legal fees you could be charged? By the way…. If you have a lawyer joke, I’d love to hear it. This workshop is led by Attorney Ben Martin who loves helping new and small…
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 sales…
Find out more »Webinar – Business Model #2
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: · Building Blocks for the Business Model · Introduction to Business Model Tool REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Plan Webinar
Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you are looking for funding. This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help achieve these goals. Presenter: Andrew Cohen *The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the…
Find out more »Webinar – 10 Ways to Grow your E-mail Marketing List – E-commerce
Please join us for – Webinar – 10 Ways to Grow your E-mail Marketing List – E-commerce with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
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