BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//LA Regional SBDC Network - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smallbizla.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for LA Regional SBDC Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T053021 CREATED:20210928T215437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T215437Z UID:128432-1638360000-1638363600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – How To Sell…without sounding like a sales person DESCRIPTION:Selling is an art form tried by many and mastered by fewer. \nIn business or just starting in business\, it’s an opportunity to learn:\n• How to stand out in the eyes of your prospects\n• How to select the right group for business leads\n• How to craft an effective elevator speech\n• and more… \n\n  \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-how-to-sellwithout-sounding-like-a-sales-person-2/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Marketing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kat-stokes-BoYnwJ8lM54-unsplash-scaled-e1613591804834.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T053021 CREATED:20210928T215438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T215438Z UID:128433-1638360000-1638363600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Path to Certification – All Small Business Owners – Part 3 DESCRIPTION:Thinking about new customers and how to attract them?  Becoming a certified business will open the possibility of attracting Federal\, State\, Local Municipalities\, City of Los Angeles\, County of Los Angeles and more.  Come and join the four-part series on certifications to explore\, as a way to expand your customer base. \n11/17 – Introduction to Certifications – State\, County\, City of LA and Federal \n11/24 –  SB(Small Business) Certification \n12/1 – LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business) and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise) Certifications \n12/8 –  LA County webVEN Registration \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-series-path-to-certification-all-small-business-owners-part-3/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Certification & Procurement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Woman-working-on-computer-scaled-e1598476969278.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T053021 CREATED:20210928T215438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T215438Z UID:128434-1638360000-1638363600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding the Story Behind the Numbers and Potential Red Flags DESCRIPTION: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). \nYou will have the knowledge and tools to apply in your business as you become aware of: \n• Tips on how to identify questionable financials\n• How to spot Red Flags\n• How to know when to ask questions \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-understanding-the-story-behind-the-numbers-and-potential-red-flags-3/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bookkeeping-e1612820095488.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T110000 DTSTAMP:20260616T053021 CREATED:20210928T215439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T215439Z UID:128435-1638871200-1638874800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Introduction to Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION:Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step in starting or growing your business\, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business including the areas below: \n• Learn the Steps from Business Idea to Business Launch\n• Identify Business Structures\n• Discuss Key Marketing\, Sales and Financial Issues \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-introduction-to-entrepreneurship-6/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/paperwork-scaled-e1613160997438.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T053021 CREATED:20210928T215439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T215439Z UID:128436-1638876600-1638880200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – How to Start Your Business DESCRIPTION: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 to life. \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-how-to-start-your-business-8/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Launching A New Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kat-stokes-BoYnwJ8lM54-unsplash-scaled-e1613591804834.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260616T053021 CREATED:20211202T235056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T235056Z UID:152135-1638882000-1638885600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Business Start – LLC 101 DESCRIPTION:You’ve decided to start your new business and you want to form it as an LLC. Don’t know where to start? The Business Start – LLC 101 Webinar is perfect for you. \nIn this introductory webinar\, we will go over the basics of LLCs. Specifically\, we’ll be covering: \n– The highlights of this business structure;\n– What is required to form one;\n– Tax issues to consider; and\n– AB5 protection. \nAttendees of this webinar who are ready to form their LLC today can apply for our new Business Start – LLC Clinic where you will get step-by-step guidance on forming your LLC. This includes (a) filing for your LLC and (b) drafting your operating agreement. By the end of the clinic\, you will have taken official steps to form your CA LLC. \nMore information will be provided at the Business Start – LLC 101 Webinar\, register today! \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/business-start-llc-101/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Legal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Business-Start-Webinar-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260616T053021 CREATED:20210928T215440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T215440Z UID:128437-1638957600-1638961200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Startup Activities – A Financial Perspective DESCRIPTION:Have the idea for the business and getting ready to move forward with the business launch? \nLearn the next steps to help navigate and launch your new business or continue the path where obstacles occurred along the way: \n• Professional Services – Legal & Other\n• Licenses and Permits\n• Business Insurance Options \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-startup-activities-a-financial-perspective-7/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Finance,Launching A New Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/laptop-work-scaled-e1614189962904.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T053021 CREATED:20210928T215441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T215441Z UID:128438-1638964800-1638968400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Ways to Impact Your Sales and Increase Customer Engagement DESCRIPTION:Have customers. . . are you reaching them? Want and need customers? Come ready to learn tips and techniques\nto help increase engagement and attract potential new customers using social media and other tools. \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-ways-to-impact-your-sales-and-increase-customer-engagement-3/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Marketing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/laptop-work-scaled-e1614189962904.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T053021 CREATED:20210928T215441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T215441Z UID:128439-1638964800-1638968400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Path to Certification – All Small Business Owners – Part 4 DESCRIPTION:Thinking about new customers and how to attract them? Becoming a certified business will open the possibility of attracting Federal\, State\, Local Municipalities\, City of Los Angeles\, County of Los Angeles and more.  Come and join the four-part series on certifications to explore\, as a way to expand your customer base. \n11/17 – Introduction to Certifications – State\, County\, City of LA and Federal \n11/24 –  SB(Small Business) Certification \n12/1 – LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business) and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise) Certifications \n12/8 –  LA County webVEN Registration \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-series-path-to-certification-all-small-business-owners-part-4/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Certification & Procurement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cytonn-photography-GJao3ZTX9gU-unsplash-scaled-e1597775843933.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T053021 CREATED:20210928T215442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T215442Z UID:128440-1638964800-1638968400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer\, Bookkeeper\, Accountant DESCRIPTION:Thinking about hiring a new Tax Preparer\, Bookkeeper or Accountant and would like some screening tips to help make it a bit easier? \nLearn about potential resources to explore\, questions to ask for rating/ranking the choices\, deciding which type of resource to hire\,\nwhat qualifications\, knowledge and experience needed\, potential costs\, etc. \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-screening-tips-for-exploring-a-tax-preparer-bookkeeper-accountant-2/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Finance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/person-on-the-phone-while-drinking-coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211214T110000 DTSTAMP:20260616T053021 CREATED:20210928T215442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T215442Z UID:128441-1639476000-1639479600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools DESCRIPTION:Lots to do and not enough time?  Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business and maximize your time. \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-entrepreneur-business-owner-tools-10/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/workingon-macbook-scaled-e1612819258708.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T053021 CREATED:20210928T215443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T215443Z UID:128442-1639569600-1639573200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar: WBE(Women Business Enterprise)/MBE(Minority Business Enterprise) Certifications DESCRIPTION:Thinking about new customers and how to attract them?  The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for majority woman and/or minority owned business owners to explore who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with becoming certified to do business with the Federal\, State and Local government and an overview of the process. \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-wbewomen-business-enterprise-mbeminority-business-enterprise-certifications-2/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/fashion-designer-e1566425928739.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T133000 DTSTAMP:20260616T053021 CREATED:20210928T215444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T215444Z UID:128443-1639656000-1639661400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar: DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) Certification DESCRIPTION:Thinking about exploring contract opportunities with State Agencies? The session will feature an overview of the process for becoming certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)\, for majority owned businesses where the owner(s) are socially and economically disadvantaged meeting specified criteria by the State of California. \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-dbe-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-certification-2/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/person-in-sweater-using-computer.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR