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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December 2022
Commercial Leasing Checklist For Businesses
Commercial Lease checklist will point out provisions to which a prospective small business tenant should pay particular attention. The terms lessor and landlord will be used interchangeably. Commercial leases come in many sizes and shapes, from the three- or four-page mom and pop simple lease to the 40 to 50-page complicated lease with multiple addendum and attachments that are usually attendant to high rises, malls, or popular upscale areas. The small business owner will frequently be presented with a form lease…
Find out more »Payroll Webinar – Becoming Employers in CA – Part 2
Processing payroll has you in a knot? Join us for our second webinar in the Becoming Employers in CA series where we’ll give you the resources and insights on everything payroll. Some of the topics we’ll cover are: Payroll regulations compliance A deep-dive into payroll taxes – how much, what, where and when Calculating Wages Wage statement requirements Potential penalties and resources And much more! Bring your questions, we’ll address them on our live webinar. The goal of this webinar…
Find out more »WEBINAR Win the Inbox Battle–Email Marketing 2023 Action Tools!
Are your Email Marketing efforts paying off? Are your subscribers unsubscribing? Or are they engaging and converting? Email open rates have changed. 2023 email marketers need to learn the latest tools to motivate opens and engagement. Learn proven strategies to help your messages rise above a noisy inbox and get results today. Liz Harsch will reveal her 10 Top Tips to achieve the best results in 2023. Plus see the latest in Constant Contact Advanced Features to save time and get…
Find out more »Webinar – Meetings, Minutes and Motions: Preparing Corporate Documents
This webinar will teach business owners of corporations and LLCs how to prepare basic corporate documents, such as statements of information; sending notices and holding director and shareholder meetings, preparing motions and minutes, voting requirements; and other corporate formalities required by the company’s bylaws, operating agreement or by law. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: How to Start Your Business
Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea life. Register Now
Find out more »Webinar – How to use Influencer Marketing to Drive more e-Commerce Revenue – with Ramin Ramhormozi
Please join us to learn: Webinar – How to use influencer marketing to drive more e-commerce revenue with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Special Event: Grow With Google “Make Your Website Work for You”
Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals. Whether you’re launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. REGISTER NOW
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 »Webinar – WAVE Boot Camp (Spanish)
CAMPAMENTO WAVE Esta será una oportunidad increíble para aprender los conceptos básicos de la contabilidad y ser tu propio tenedor de libros utilizando WAVE en una sola sesión. En estas dos horas, vamos a hacer que le quites el miedo al mundo de la contabilidad. Este Boot Camp está orientado a empresas de servicios. Los inventarios y la nómina no están cubiertos. Entre otros, aprenderás: • Conceptos básicos de contabilidad. • Leer y comprender los dos estados financieros principales. •…
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 »Should You Be Charging Sales Tax? What You Need to Know!
Should you charge sales tax? What if you are selling out of state or on an online platform? These are the type of questions that many business owners are asking. Addressing sales tax requirements has been even more confusing. On June 21, 2018, The United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in South Dakota v. Wayfair that states can mandate that businesses without a physical presence in a state with more than 200 transactions or $100,000 in-state sales collect and remit…
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 »Smart Tax Tools for Freelancers and Small Business Owners with Lili Banking for Your Business
We're proud to be working with Lili Banking for Your Business to bring you a highly informative and educational webinar on managing your taxes as a Small Business or Solo Business Owner. Join us for a 1-hour session where we walk you through the core tools and information that make tackling taxes easier than ever. Your instructor will cover self-employment tax calculations and organizing finances to avoid penalties. All registrants will also receive a copy of "Solo Business/Small Business Guide",…
Find out more »Webinar – How to Leverage Subscriptions to Grow e-Commerce Sales – with Ramin Ramhormozi
Please join us to learn: Webinar – How to Leverage Subscriptions to Grow e-Commerce Sales – with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »New Client Orientation
This webinar is to introduce all new clients to the process and services PCR has to offer. In the webinar, you will learn the steps to help advance your business in the areas that are custom to you. We will also cover goal setting to help you meet your objectives. If you are a new client, this webinar is for you. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How To Be Bankable
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 needed to make sure you are bankable and ready to grow your business when applying for a loan. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How To Be Bankable
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 »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 »Webinar – Privacy Law Basics for Small Business
This webinar discusses federal, state and international privacy laws that protect consumer personally identifiable information (PII). Attendees will learn about the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA ); the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA); the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); other state privacy laws; when compliance is required; and how to get assistance if needed. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Increasing Your Profits: Sell More Spend Less
Do you know how to use what you know to make your profits grow? During this workshop you will learn the steps you need to take to create a 90 day action plan to increase your sales. Have you been in business two years or more and hit a wall in your sales? We will teach you how to use the insights specifically around your customers to make changes and grow. Your BEST Customers value lower costs, increased profitability, reduced risk, greater efficiency,…
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 »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 »How To Use Instagram Reels
Instagram Reels is a completely new format on Instagram that allows you to record and edit multiple 60-second videos set to popular songs. In this webinar, you will learn: • What are Instagram Reels? • How to select the music, speed, and filters • How to shoot your video • How your reels are found in the discovery tab to target potential new customers • How to optimize your reels to target your ideal client/customer • How to convert reels into…
Find out more »Webinar – Intellectual Property: Patent and Patent Search and other IP Options
Intellectual Property is the asset of any small business. It is important to know what the options are for protecting intellectual property. This webinar will discuss an overview of different types of Intellectual Property, the importance of these assets, patent prosecution, and other types of IP prosecution along with a few suggested methods to conduct an initial patent search and resources to conduct a patent search. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Restaurant Academy: Preventing & Stopping Theft in your Restaurant
Do you have high sales but your restaurant always seems to losing money? When you count inventory do things seems to be missing constantly? The National Restaurant Association estimates employee theft accounts for 75% of inventory shortages and 4% of overall sales in restaurants. The key to stopping theft at your restaurant is understanding how it happens and setting up checks and balances to prevent it. Join our webinar to learn best practices on cash auditing, inventory tracking and managing…
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