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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January 2023
Webinar – Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Part 4 – Shopify Collections with Ramin Ramhormozi
Please join us for Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Part 4 – Shopify Collections with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Profit Projections
Business Projections 101 If you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar is for you! We know that numbers can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we take an honest look at what needs must be met to start, grow and keep you in the green. The only thing that can make you cents is MONEY! Let us help! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Special Event: Grow With Google “Sell Online With E-Commerce Tools”
Learn how to sell your products online. We’ll walk through listing your products for free with a Google Business Profile and Merchant Center. And we’ll show you one way to sell on your website, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online, such as Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Social Media Solutions: Making Facebook Ads Work For You
This workshop will uncover the mysteries of using Facebook Ads to grow your business. Regardless of your experience in Facebook Ads, this training will teach you how to set up your campaigns for success and get more from your advertising budget. In this workshop you will learn: i. If you’re running your Facebook Ads correctly ii. The 5 pillars of successful Facebook Ads iii. The one thing that may be holding back your Facebook Ads iv. Why a marketing funnel is essential in…
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 »Forming Your Corporation : LLC S-CORP & MORE
We will discuss forming a Corporation, an S-Corporation, a Limited Liability Company, a Partnership, or a Sole Proprietorship. If you are unsure which category you are in, we are here to help. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Permits and Licenses for Restaurants and Food Service
Not sure of the legal process to start your food service business? We’ve got you covered! We will provide a step-by-step process to complete the state and local business registration steps. This will include incorporation, Fictitious Business Statement, Business License, Seller’s Permit, how to quickly and cost effectively obtain your health permit for operation. Bring your questions, we’ve got answers. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How To Use Canva to Create Social Media Content
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 »WEBINAR: Fast Track Start-Up Crash Course Series
Important Note: At the request of our previous class attendees, due to the amount of material we cover, we have expanded Fast Track from 2 classes of 3 hours to 3 classes of 2 hours. This should allow more class participation and overall time to digest the amount of information we will be covering…Also, as requested each class will be broken down into instruction, class discussion and a practicum. Take our 3-day Fast Track “bootcamp” program. This course was developed by…
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 »WEBINAR Biz Basics: How to go from Handyman to Construction
Join us for this insightful presentation to gain knowledge on how you can go from Handyman to starting a Construction company. This essential workshop is for any individual who is looking to obtain a contractor’s license and start a Construction business. Presented by our advisor, Michael Williams who has 30 years of experience helping people pass the CSLB exam. Topics we will cover: Business Organization Business Finances Employment Requirements Bonds, Insurance and Liens Contract Requirements and Execution Licensing Requirements Safety…
Find out more »Employment Law Updates
New year, new employment laws. Are you in the know about the latest employment regulations? If not, don’t fret. Join us for a briefing on what small employers need to comply with 2023 employment law changes and avoid penalties. Some of the topics we will cover: Transparency pay Minimum wage/salary and other wage law changes Cal-savers expansion Covid-19 & workplace safety updates Best practices and resources for recruiting & sourcing talent If you have at least 1 employee, save your spot…
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Part 5 – Analytics & Marketing with Ramin Ramhormozi
Please join us for Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Part 5 – Analytics & Marketing with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Finance Literacy Series: Session 3
Session 3: How to Analyze your Company’s Financials for Better Decision Making This series covers what you need to know, from bookkeeping to financial management. You will learn what data you need to record to how you can use that information to analyze business performance. Each class can be taken separately or combined for a thorough understanding. Business owners struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of the company. Are we selling at the right price?…
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 »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 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 »February 2023
Webinar – Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – Part 6
Please join us for Comprehensive Guide to Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify – How to use Shopify as a full CMS (content management system) – (Part 6) with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR Biz Basics: How to Estimate Startup Costs & Cash Flow
How much will it cost to start your business? What are the different categories of costs I need to be concerned about? Financial preparation is key so that you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. Topics include: Steps needed to calculate start-up expenses Calculating the first 90 days projected monthly costs Ongoing expenses Conducting a margin analysis and a break-even analysis Initial cash flow projection will be reviewed and presented in this hands-on session. Instructor: Andrew Strachan…
Find out more »Launch Your Business Today
Starting a business is easy, once you have decided to start one, 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 »Developing an Actionable Business Plan
You can’t get there if you don’t know what or where “there” is. This class is intended to assist both startups and expanding or scaling businesses in developing an actionable and measurable plan for the next steps in growing a profitable business. In this class we will actively work on: • Defining your business model • Identifying your place in the market • Identifying your customers and revenue channels • Identifying expansion opportunities • Costing and pricing • Revenue and…
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 »Social Media 101
Are you confused where and how to start? We at PCR SBDC, know exactly what you are going through. You are not alone and we offer a big part of the solution through our workshops and one on one consultations Our Social Media workshop, will save a lot of time, effort and mainly lots of trials and errors. Many businesses are on social media because of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) but they have no plan or strategy and are…
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow and how to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business. Featured Topics: Common Characteristics of an Entrepreneur Types of Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship Economic Impact…
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