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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October 2022
Webinar – Increasing Sales – Secrets and Best Practices to Overcome Objections
Looking for ways to increase sales? Experienced a “No” from a potential customer? Come ready to learn about increasing sales through attracting new customers. Sales objections will be unlocked. Tips and techniques to handle objections will be explored. Best practices will be shared, so you are ready to tackle the next “No” from a potential customer with the goal for a “Yes”. Register Now
Find out more »Webinar – Global Trade Series: Finding International Customers and Handling the First Order
Thinking about international customers for your business? Come and join our two-part series on 10/19 and 10/26: Session 1: How to Find International Customers Exploring global trade can be challenging when trying to find international customers. Learn tips and techniques including market research to help: • Attract International Customers • Identify Potential Direct/Indirect Distributors Session 2: Handling Your First International Order Just starting with global trade and waiting for your first customer? Learn how to prepare your business for…
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 »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 – Make Your Site Content More Productive for Your Website
How vital is content to your site’s ranking and search results – It is the key to leading the right consumers to your business. If your site is not producing as well as you want, then you should attend this fun and informative webinar. Our very own SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant and Web Developer, Darren Elliott is ready to share with you, the formula that will help improve site traffic, and lower bounce rates, while helping to increase site performance…
Find out more »Webinar – SBDC and City of Palmdale – Google mi Negocio (Spanish)
Con un Perfil de mi negocio en Google tu empresa puede destacarse de manera gratuita en Mapas y Búsqueda de Google. Con las funciones que enseñaremos, podrás interactuar con los clientes existentes o encontrar nuevos. Aprenderás a ingresar la información que necesita tu empresa para que salgas en las primeras páginas de la búsqueda. Hablaremos de cómo ingresar el tipo de negocio, descripción, cómo montar fotos, y más. ¡Regístrate Ahora!
Find out more »WEBINAR Drip Marketing Campaigns-Automate & Maximize Your Lists!
it’s time to market smarter by targeting customers using drip marketing campaigns to maximize your impact and identify your next best customer. Learn how to automate your follow-up and bring more customers to your website, shopping cart or donation page. Get my 10 Tips to segment your marketing lists, use landing pages and customize content for easy marketing automation. We’ll target your emails and landing pages, tag key list properties and provide social media tools and post tips to deliver…
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 »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 • Resale…
Find out more »Small Business Seminar Series at Kinecta (In Person)
This free, three-part series consists of classes taught by El Camino SBDC small business advisors Larry Johnson and Debbie Goldfarb. Each session consists of networking and light bites followed by a one-hour class. Topics are focused on helping small business owners improve their business IQ through interactive activities. You do not need to attend all three – you can attend the session(s) that are of interest. Network Your Way to Success-Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | 4 – 6 PM Discuss…
Find out more »Small Business Seminar Series at Kinecta (In Person)
This free, three-part series consists of classes taught by El Camino SBDC small business advisors Larry Johnson and Debbie Goldfarb. Each session consists of networking and light bites followed by a one-hour class. Topics are focused on helping small business owners improve their business IQ through interactive activities. You do not need to attend all three – you can attend the session(s) that are of interest. Network Your Way to Success-Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | 4 – 6 PM Discuss…
Find out more »Small Business Seminar Series at Kinecta (In Person)
This free, three-part series consists of classes taught by El Camino SBDC small business advisors Larry Johnson and Debbie Goldfarb. Each session consists of networking and light bites followed by a one-hour class. Topics are focused on helping small business owners improve their business IQ through interactive activities. You do not need to attend all three – you can attend the session(s) that are of interest. Network Your Way to Success-Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | 4 – 6 PM Discuss…
Find out more »Webinar – Market Research and Marketing Strategy: Role in Creating Sustainable Business
Market research and understanding market trends are crucial for establishing a commercially viable and financially sustainable. The webinar will provide basics for conducting market research and using it to develop a marketing strategy for products, processes, and services. We will also review tips, pitfalls, and resources in conducting market research. REGISTER NOW
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10/12/2022 – SETTING UP QBO: Learn how to set up QBO by customizing settings, setting up customers, vendors, chart of accounts, product and service items. Decide which version of QBO works for you. Learn how to set up bank feeds, bank rules and get bank synchronization tips. 10/19/2022 – QBO SALES & EXPENSES: Learn how to customize QBO for your sales and expenses, create sales receipts and invoices, receive customer payments and make payment links. Learn how to correctly enter expenses and…
Find out more »WEBINAR QUICKBOOKS ONLINE SERIES
10/12/2022 – SETTING UP QBO: Learn how to set up QBO by customizing settings, setting up customers, vendors, chart of accounts, product and service items. Decide which version of QBO works for you. Learn how to set up bank feeds, bank rules and get bank synchronization tips. 10/19/2022 – QBO SALES & EXPENSES: Learn how to customize QBO for your sales and expenses, create sales receipts and invoices, receive customer payments and make payment links. Learn how to correctly enter expenses and…
Find out more »WEBINAR Wave Accounting for Startups and Service Businesses
Keeping track of your business income and expenses is crucial to the financial health of your company. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be complicated! This webinar will cover how to use Wave, a free online accounting software program to help keep you on track. Wave is designed for small business owners. No jargon, just easy accounting software for small businesses that makes sense. This webinar is not for companies with an inventory. Instructor: Maureen Thielen REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Commercial Leasing Checklist For Businesses
The 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 developed…
Find out more »What is the Best Legal Structure for my Company? What are the Tax Advantages?
Many entrepreneurs do not fully understand the differences between a Sole Proprietorship, LLC and S Corporation. This causes many to form a corporation when they may be better operating as a sole prop. Additionally, they are confused about the tax differences for each structure. They often choose a legal structure based on a perceived tax advantage that is incorrect. This webinar provides an overview of the various tax structures. The required documentation for the original filing and annual filings. The…
Find out more »Webinar – Global Trends and Cultural Differences
We will highlight global trends and cultural differences with the potential impacts on your business including the following: • Main Drivers for Innovation and Global Progress • Global Opportunities • Global Challenges • Changes – Economic and Societal • Cultural Differences Awareness REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Cookieless Future and What It Means To Your E-Commerce Business with Ramin Ramhormozi
Please join us for – Cookieless Future and What It Means To Your E-Commerce Business with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW!
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 Legal Corner: Protect Yourself: Buying a Business or Franchise
Buying an existing business or new franchise can have many pitfalls. Franchisees have to wrestle with documents often three inches thick, and those people buying existing businesses have dozens upon dozens of things to consider and facts to find. This workshop teaches you how to avoid the pitfalls and make the right decision. Relevant contract issues are explained. Join Attorney Ben Martin who loves helping new and small businesses, survive and thrive. With over 20 years of experience working for SBDCs, Non-profit Entrepreneurship Programs,…
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 »SBDC and City of Palmdale Introducción al Mercadeo Digital (Spanish)
SBDC and City of Palmdale Introducción al Mercadeo Digital (Spanish) Participants will need to bring computers. Introducción al mercadeo digital y Google mi negocio (Si trae su computadora, la experiencia será mucho mejor) – venga y aprenda todo lo que se refiere al mercadeo digital para su negocio. No es solo las redes sociales. También entenderá el lenguaje del mercadeo y aprenderá a tener más confianza e implementar las herramientas para su negocio. Cuando usted coloca su negocio en la…
Find out more »SBDC and City of Palmdale – Google mi Negocio
Con un Perfil de mi negocio en Google tu empresa puede destacarse de manera gratuita en Mapas y Búsqueda de Google. Con las funciones que enseñaremos, podrás interactuar con los clientes existentes o encontrar nuevos. Aprenderás a ingresar la información que necesita tu empresa para que salgas en las primeras páginas de la búsqueda. Hablaremos de cómo ingresar el tipo de negocio, descripción, cómo montar fotos, y más. Location: Chimbole Cultural Center 38350 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA 93550 ¡Resístrate…
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