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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November 2022
Webinar – SBDC and City of Palmdale – Digital Marketing
Join Small Business Development Center, Digital Marketing and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Specialist, Darren Elliott, as he demonstrates how you can develop a strong, low-to-no-cost marketing plan and Internet strategy, specific to your business. Learn collaborative marketing strategies that can quickly develop QUALIFIED social media followers, and funnel traffic to your site. You will also learn Content, Web Design, and Search Engine Optimization tips you can do yourself, to improve your site ranking quickly and easily! You will also enjoy fun interactive…
Find out more »Special Event: Franchising as a Career, Investment or Both!
Are you one of the many considering leaving your corporate career to start your own business? Have you considered franchise ownership as an investment strategy while keeping your day job? Learn franchising basics, including the array of categories and investment levels available (starting at around $70K), and how to go about defining your own personal vision. Match that up with viable choices and conduct proper due diligence to make sure you’re selecting the RIGHT fit for YOU! Here is a…
Find out more »WEBINAR Website E-Smarts Series
11/03/2022 – Website 101 How to Plan Your New Website: This workshop is a starter course for business owners looking to build their first website. We will discuss what makes a good website and look at some things to consider before making an investment in one. We will compare and contrast the various options available in the marketplace for building a website, and cover the basics of search engine optimization, analytics and website security. 11/10/2022 – Website 102 Usability Design…
Find out more »Webinar – WAVE Boot Camp
This will be an amazing opportunity to learn the basics of accounting and to be your own bookkeeper using WAVE in just one session. In these two hours, we are going to make you rid of the fear of the accounting world. This Boot Camp is oriented toward service-type companies. Inventories and payroll are not covered. Among others, you will learn: • Basic accounting concepts. • Read and understand the main two financial statements. • Navigate within the main software’s…
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 – QuickBooks Boot Camp (Spanish)
Esta será una oportunidad increíble para aprender los conceptos básicos de la contabilidad y ser tu propio tenedor de libros utilizando QuickBooks 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. • Navegar dentro…
Find out more »Session 1: Business Finance Literacy Series
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. Session 1: 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…
Find out more »Financial Fitness: Income Statement
An income statement is a financial statement that shows the company’s income and expenditures. It also shows whether a company is making profit or loss for a given period. The income statement, along with balance sheet and cash flow statement, helps you understand the financial health of your business. If you need help with your income statement and where to start, this webinar is for you! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Social Media for Holiday Sales
The holidays are in full swing, and it is not too late to launch your holiday campaigns on social media! Are you looking for a list of key components for your holiday marketing strategy? Pasadena SBDC has partnered with, The Social Media Goddess, to offer you this guide to holiday social media marketing for 2022. 7 must do social media posts for the holiday season to increase sales How to create gift guides with your products or services as the…
Find out more »Webinar – Leveraging Automation to grow your E-commerce Sales – with Ramin Ramhormozi
Please join us to learn: Leveraging Automation to grow your E-commerce Sales – with Ramin Ramhormozi 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. REGISTER NOW
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 – SBDC and City of Palmdale – Digital Marketing
Join Small Business Development Center, Digital Marketing and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Specialist, Darren Elliott, as he demonstrates how you can develop a strong, low-to-no-cost marketing plan and Internet strategy, specific to your business. Learn collaborative marketing strategies that can quickly develop QUALIFIED social media followers, and funnel traffic to your site. You will also learn Content, Web Design, and Search Engine Optimization tips you can do yourself, to improve your site ranking quickly and easily! You will also enjoy fun interactive…
Find out more »Webinar – Tips to Jumpstart your Small Business
This webinar will provide resources to answer the questions related to how to develop cost structure, value proposition, and competitive advantage, effective business processes, and examples/case studies of companies that have successfully jumpstarted their business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Investor Series Part 2: Surviving Investor’s Due Diligence
Investor Series Part 2: Surviving Investor’s Due Diligence REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Session 2: Business Financial Literacy Series
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. The remaining sessions are held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on November 29 and December 6, 2022 Session 2: A simple Excel financial model can be created using your company’s financial data (historical and/or…
Find out more »Financial Fitness: Cash Flow
In financial accounting, a cash flow statement, also known as statement of cash flows, is a financial statement that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, and breaks the analysis down to operating, investing and financing activities. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »From Handyman To Contractor
During this workshop you will learn what you need to become a licensed contractor and how to build the career path of your dreams. Learn how to utilize your skills to make connections and build your client list. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »The Live Business Plan
This Business Plan course provides entrepreneurs with an opportunity to develop a well-structured business plan utilizing the LIVE PLAN methodology. This course is designed for those entrepreneurs that are looking for working capital to either start, purchase, or expand an existing business. Creating a professional business plan has never been easier! Live Plan is a simple business planning and financial forecasting tool that makes business numbers simple. It is a proven methodology that allows those to make better business decisions…
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 »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, they 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: Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant
Thinking about hiring a new Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper or Accountant and would like some screening tips to help make it a bit easier? Learn about potential resources to explore, questions to ask for rating/ranking the choices, deciding which type of resource to hire, what qualifications, knowledge and experience needed, potential costs, etc. 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,…
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