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SUMMARY:Business Profit Projections
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar it 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! \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/business-profit-projections/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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UID:180021-1641981600-1641988800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps To A Successful Startup
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/disciplined-entrepreneurship-24-steps-to-a-successful-startup-31/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Launching A New Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260616T034950
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T192249Z
UID:179760-1641985200-1641992400@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Turning Your Dream Into A Business
DESCRIPTION:This class will help you take the first steps to become a new business owner or legitimize a side hustle or hobby. \nIn this class we will help you: \n\nFigure out what you don’t know\nDefine your basic business model\nOutline the basic steps of setting up your entity and bank account\nFigure out the appropriate licenses\, permits and insurances\nUnderstand available funding strategies\nBegin to form your basic business plan\n\nJoin us by registering below! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/turning-your-dream-into-a-business-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034950
CREATED:20220112T195853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T195853Z
UID:179947-1641985200-1641992400@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Turning Your Dream Into A Business
DESCRIPTION:This class will help you take the first steps to become a new business owner or legitimize a side hustle or hobby. \nIn this class we will help you:\n• Figure out what you don’t know\n• Define your basic business model\n• Outline the basic steps of setting up your entity and bank account\n• Figure out the appropriate licenses\, permits and insurances\n• Understand available funding strategies\n• Begin to form your basic business plan \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/turning-your-dream-into-a-business-3/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034950
CREATED:20220112T210711Z
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UID:179977-1641992400-1641996000@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR Jumpstart Your 2022 Marketing Plan – Get My FREE Checklist
DESCRIPTION:What will you do differently to market your business more effectively in 2022? This workshop will help you plan your 2022 marketing goals and how to reach them using my checklist to target your market with the right digital marketing tools to get more action. We’ll brainstorm using my checklist to jumpstart your marketing to grow your business or organization faster in 2022! \nAttendees of This Presentation Will Learn:\n• What’s working & what’s not in marketing for 2022.\n• Use my checklist to plan your marketing for 2022-learn what’s changed.\n• Great strategies to develop your next offer\, promotion\, event\, or webinar.\n• How to identify and set marketing goals & develop a successful strategy.\n• How to set up calls-to-action & measure if they are working.\n• Tips to find your best audience\, choose the right media & campaign types for you\, when to promote it & what tools to use (including social\, PPC & others).\n• How to design high-impact marketing and reach beyond your lists.\n• How to measure your results\, your website performance & plan for 2022. \nPlus Bonus: Get a FREE Marketing Checklist to help you plan a more successful marketing strategy in 2022! \nPresented By: Liz Harsch \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-jumpstart-your-2022-marketing-plan-get-my-free-checklist/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Social Media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T211424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T211424Z
UID:180022-1641996000-1642001400@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Accounting For Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about accounting? \nMaybe you do not know where to start when it comes to accounting for your business?\nDo you know what software works best for your business? \nHave you set up your accounts properly? \nJoin us for answers to all these questions and more. \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/accounting-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T210725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T210736Z
UID:179980-1642010400-1642017600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR Legal Corner: How To Set Up & Register Your Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur discussion will cover legal formation for startups\, including: \n• LLC’s\, S-Corporations\, C-Corporations\n• DBA’s\n• Business permits\n• Resale Certificates\n• Federal Employer Identification Numbers (FEIN)\n• Other regulatory filings \nWe will also discuss: \n• The vision you have for your business\, especially regarding its size and the proposed number of employees\n• Legal restrictions and the level of control you wish to have over your business\n• The level of “structure” that works best for you\n• The business’s vulnerability to lawsuits\n• The tax implications of the different ownership structures\n• Whether or not you need to re-invest earnings into the business \n  \nInstructor: Michael DeDonato \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-legal-corner-how-to-set-up-register-your-business/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
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UID:179762-1642068000-1642071600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Business Finance Literacy 101 (Session 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Two Sessions: 1/13/22 and 1/20/22 \nClass 1: Thursday\, January 13 @ 10am to 11am \nClass 2: Thursday\, January 20 @ 10am to 11am \nMany small companies struggle with the area of accounting. They ask questions such as; Should we use QuickBooks Online\, QuickBooks Desktop or some other program? Should we hire someone or do it ourselves? What records do we need to keep for tax reporting? What is the difference between a bookkeeper\, accountant and CPA? How do we know we are hiring the right person? \nUnfortunately\, too many small business owners blindly hire others to do the important function of accounting without fully understanding it themselves. This leads to costly mistakes and even tax filing issues. \nThis session will cover the basics of accounting\, what you need to record and why. You will learn what information is required for tax filing and what information is important to monitor business performance. We will also cover the choices in software and support\, helping you to make informed decisions. You will learn how to interview people who provide financial services to make sure you are hiring the right person for the job. In addition to this\, we will discuss how to properly gather the right data to do a thorough analysis of your company’s performance and/or for forecasting. This part of the session prepares you for Session 2: learning financial calculations that answer business key questions. \nIn this first session you will learn:\n• Accounting processes\, including software choices\n• The types of professional services available\n• The difference in external reporting for taxes and internal financial management\n• How to gather and arrange your data to calculate performance measurements \nWe look forward to having you join us. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/business-finance-literacy-101-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T195853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T200032Z
UID:179948-1642068000-1642071600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Business Finance Literacy 101 Session 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Two Sessions: 1/13/22 and 1/20/22 \nClass 1: Thursday\, January 13\, 2022\n10am to 11am\n \nMany small companies struggle with the area of accounting. They ask questions such as; Should we use QuickBooks Online\, QuickBooks Desktop or some other program? Should we hire someone or do it ourselves? What records do we need to keep for tax reporting? What is the difference between a bookkeeper\, accountant and CPA? How do we know we are hiring the right person?\n \nUnfortunately\, too many small business owners blindly hire others to do the important function of accounting without fully understanding it themselves. This leads to costly mistakes and even tax filing issues.\n \nThis session will cover the basics of accounting\, what you need to record and why. You will learn what information is required for tax filing and what information is important to monitor business performance. We will also cover the choices in software and support\, helping you to make informed decisions. You will learn how to interview people who provide financial services to make sure you are hiring the right person for the job. In addition to this\, we will discuss how to properly gather the right data to do a thorough analysis of your company’s performance and/or for forecasting. This part of the session prepares you for Session 2: learning financial calculations that answer business key questions.\n \n \nIn this first session you will learn:\n• Accounting processes\, including software choices\n• The types of professional services available\n• The difference in external reporting for taxes and internal financial management\n• How to gather and arrange your data to calculate performance measurements \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/business-finance-literacy-101-session-1-of-2-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T210747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T212646Z
UID:179996-1642068000-1642073400@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Starting your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn all the steps you need to take to start a business: from developing your plan to market research to filing your licenses in this simple step by step webinar. \n\nBusiness Planning\nMarketing Strategies\nLicensing and Permits\nStartup Loans\nLive Q & A\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/starting-your-small-business-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Launching A New Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T210736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T212651Z
UID:179982-1642068000-1642075200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR Biz Basics: Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market. \nInstructor: Debbie Goldfarb \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-biz-basics-marketing-101/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T211253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T211534Z
UID:180010-1642078800-1642087800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:How to Create Your 2022 Content Calendar
DESCRIPTION:Who’s ready to get organized this 2022!? Let’s be honest\, we all get overwhelmed by Social Media because we often wear too many hats and think we need to be on every platform. The fact is we only need to be posting on the platforms where our target market is spending their time. The best way to get organized and efficient is to create a social media calendar. I have a saying: schedule it in your calendar\, see it in your life and I will show you how to do it to save time\, energy and make you money. \n\n\nDuring this interactive Webinar you will discover:\n• Who is your ideal target market not who you can serve who you would like to serve because they are your best customers/clients\n• Which platforms are they spending their time on\n• What are their top three pain/problems that your product or service solves\n• What 2-3 Social Media Platforms are best for your business\n• What will you post\n• How do you organize posting\n• How can you systemize posting\n• How you can delegate posting\n• Plus much more in our Q&A sessions \nPresented by: Deborah Deras\n\n*The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before the webinar.  \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/how-to-create-your-2022-content-calendar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Marketing Planning,Social Media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T210736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T212651Z
UID:179984-1642096800-1642102200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide you with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals for 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. \nAttendance is required for existing businesses. \nExisting business Orientation is offered twice per month. \nInstructor: Larry Johnson \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-orientation-what-the-sbdc-can-do-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Orientation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T211253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T211631Z
UID:180011-1642154400-1642161600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Business Plan Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresenter: Andrew Cohen \n*The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before the webinar. \n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/business-plan-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T211424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T211539Z
UID:180023-1642503600-1642507200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:New Client Orientation
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/new-client-orientation-133/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Orientation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T210737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T213031Z
UID:179985-1642514400-1642521600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR Social Media Solutions: How to Create a Content Calendar for 2022
DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle to come up with relevant content worth posting? Do you want to go from “likes” to sales online? The first thing is to develop a strategy that is going to attract your ideal client. Having a solid content calendar is highly recommended so you can accomplish this. It will result in your being organized in the scheduling of your output and increase your ability to capitalize on all the holidays\, events and sales opportunities available to you. \nDuring this webinar you will discover:\n• How to create content that sells.\n• How to become aware of seasonal opportunities\, holidays and other events that will result in sales.\n• How to identify some of the pain points of your ideal target clients\, resulting in engagement and “shares.”\n• How to curate the content you already have and be able to place it strategically.\n• The 5 steps to go from “like” to sales.\n• How to create an irresistible offer that leads to more \nInstructor and business advisor\, Deborah Deras\, has a Bachelor’s in Marketing and a Master’s in Education\, with over 16 years’ experience as an entrepreneur. She works with clients to help them identify their target market and create a social media strategy\, set up platforms\, identify keywords using Google keyword planner\, and help develop an editorial calendar and other strategic marketing guidelines. \nInstructor: Deborah Deras \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-social-media-solutions-how-to-create-a-content-calendar-for-2022/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Social Media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T173000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T210738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T213031Z
UID:179987-1642521600-1642527000@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR Orientation: Getting Your Business Started with the SBDC
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \n  \nInstructor: Larry Johnson \n  \nAttendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Start-Up Orientation is offered twice a month. \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-orientation-getting-your-business-started-with-the-sbdc/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Orientation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220110T193042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T193042Z
UID:179767-1642525200-1642530600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:How To Sell When You’re Not A Salesperson
DESCRIPTION: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 the 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. \nTopics covered include:\n• The psychological barriers that could be holding you back and the tools required to overcome them.\n• Understanding the components of an effective sales pitch.\n• Learning the tools necessary to build an effective pitch for your business/product.\n• The sales process\, including how to develop a plan to address each client’s needs and set realistic goals for yourself \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/how-to-sell-when-youre-not-a-salesperson-11/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T195854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T201534Z
UID:179949-1642525200-1642530600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:How To Sell When You’re Not A Salesperson
DESCRIPTION: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 the 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.\n \nTopics covered include:\n• The psychological barriers that could be holding you back and the tools required to overcome them.\n• Understanding the components of an effective sales pitch.\n• Learning the tools necessary to build an effective pitch for your business/product.\n• The sales process\, including how to develop a plan to address each client’s needs and set realistic goals for yourself \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/how-to-sell-when-youre-not-a-salesperson-12/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Marketing Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220110T193631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T193631Z
UID:179769-1642590000-1642597200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Developing An Actionable Business Plan
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this class we will actively work on:\n• Defining your business model\n• Identifying your place in the market\n• Identifying your customers and revenue channels\n• Identifying expansion opportunities\n• Costing and pricing\n• Revenue and expense projections\n• Funding strategies \nREGISTER NOW \n 
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/developing-an-actionable-business-plan-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Business Plan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T195907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T201605Z
UID:179951-1642590000-1642597200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Developing An Actionable Business Plan
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this class we will actively work on:\n• Defining your business model\n• Identifying your place in the market\n• Identifying your customers and revenue channels\n• Identifying expansion opportunities\n• Costing and pricing\n• Revenue and expense projections\n• Funding strategies \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/developing-an-actionable-business-plan-3/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T210738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T213100Z
UID:179988-1642593600-1642600800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR Biz Basics: How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
DESCRIPTION:Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. We will also see how you can download your bank activity and use filters to analyze the data\, a powerful tool. \nBasic computer knowledge is required for this class. \nInstructor: Andrew Strachan (SBDC Advisor)  \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-biz-basics-how-to-start-your-business-financials-in-excel/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220110T194438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T194438Z
UID:179771-1642600800-1642606200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:YouTube For Business
DESCRIPTION:Google is the largest search engine on the internet\, but did you know that YouTube is the second largest and happens to be owned by Google? Because of the power of “search”\, you owe it to yourself and your business to understand how to use YouTube so your potential customers can find you online. \nIn this webinar\, we will discuss: \n• Understanding YouTube as a social media marketing platform\n• The type of content can you put on YouTube\n• How to optimize and monetize YouTube videos\n• Simple steps you can take to increase the number of subscribers\n• How to integrate with social media to increase revenue\n• How to use YouTube as part of your marketing strategy \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/youtube-for-business-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Social Media
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T195920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T201606Z
UID:179953-1642600800-1642606200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:YouTube For Business
DESCRIPTION:Google is the largest search engine on the internet\, but did you know that YouTube is the second largest and happens to be owned by Google? Because of the power of “search”\, you owe it to yourself and your business to understand how to use YouTube so your potential customers can find you online. \nIn this webinar\, we will discuss:\n• Understanding YouTube as a social media marketing platform\n• The type of content can you put on YouTube\n• How to optimize and monetize YouTube videos\n• Simple steps you can take to increase the number of subscribers\n• How to integrate with social media to increase revenue\n• How to use YouTube as part of your marketing strategy \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/youtube-for-business-5/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Marketing Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T210739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T213101Z
UID:179989-1642615200-1642618800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR HR Hot Topics: Workplace Training – Project Management Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we will discuss the basics of the facets of project management. We will share best practices for planning\, scheduling\, timelines\, and budgeting. In addition\, we will provide information about project management technology and tools for the workplace. \nWhat we will cover:\n• Imperative questions to learn before starting a project\n• Project management steps and processes\n• Best practices for planning\, scheduling\, and tracking progress\n• Explore project management technology and tools \nInstructor: Danielle Jenkins (SBDC Advisor) \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-hr-hot-topics-workplace-training-project-management-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Hr & Hiring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T210739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T213100Z
UID:179990-1642669200-1642672800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR Wave Accounting for Startups & Service Businesses
DESCRIPTION: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 an easy accounting software for small businesses that makes sense. \n  \nInstructor: Maureen Thielen (SBDC Advisor) \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-wave-accounting-for-startups-service-businesses/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220110T195612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T195612Z
UID:179773-1642672800-1642676400@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Business Finance Literacy 101 (Class 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Business owners struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of their company. Are we selling at the right price? Are we making money? Can we afford to hire someone? \nMany times\, these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of the financial implications. This does not need to be the case. There are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to answer key business questions. \nPerformance Measurements are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to monitor sales\, overhead and profitability. They can be applied to any business\, independent of size and scope. This session will teach you how to calculate performance measurements for your company. \nIn this session you will learn:\n• How to use financial calculations to manage your company\n• How the company’s financials can be used to make key business decisions\n• How performance measurements can be used to forecast sales\, cost and make hiring decisions\n• How to address issues such as drop in sales\, increase in expenses or other company disasters \n  \nREGISTER NOW \n 
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/business-finance-literacy-101-class-2-of-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T195923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T201544Z
UID:179954-1642672800-1642676400@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Business Finance Literacy 101 (Class 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Business owners struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of their company. Are we selling at the right price? Are we making money? Can we afford to hire someone? \nMany times\, these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of the financial implications. This does not need to be the case. There are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to answer key business questions. \nPerformance Measurements are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to monitor sales\, overhead and profitability. They can be applied to any business\, independent of size and scope. This session will teach you how to calculate performance measurements for your company.\n \n \nIn this session you will learn:\n• How to use financial calculations to manage your company\n• How the company’s financials can be used to make key business decisions\n• How performance measurements can be used to forecast sales\, cost and make hiring decisions\n• How to address issues such as drop in sales\, increase in expenses or other company disasters \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/business-finance-literacy-101-class-2-of-2-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T211425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T211536Z
UID:180024-1642672800-1642680000@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Branding For Success
DESCRIPTION:Can you define your brand proposition in less than one minute? Are you struggling with defining your brand? \nCan you differentiate yourself from your competition and stand out? Do you know what is your uniqueness as an entrepreneur and as a business (It is not your prices\, experience\, or customer service)? Are you intentional on how your clients see you\, and the promise you make to them? We at PCR SBDC\, know exactly what you are going through. You are not alone\, and we are here to assist you through our workshops and one on one consultations. Our branding workshop will save a lot of time\, effort and mainly trials and errors that can cost you lot and delay your success. We will help you: Define your brand in clear terms\, Discover your uniqueness that will attract the right audience to your business to make all the money you deserve\, Learn how to build your brand story\, Understand the difference between a personal brand and a business brand (you need them both)\, Know your niche\, Know your value proposition statement and Share your unique voice. \nWe are looking forward to helping you either start or expand your business\, this is what we do and are good at it!  \nJoin us for the FREE workshop and reinvent your business. \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/branding-for-success/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Branding & Messaging
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034951
CREATED:20220112T210739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T213101Z
UID:179991-1642690800-1642698000@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR Legal Corner: Your Big Idea and How To Protect It !!!
DESCRIPTION:Ideas\, creations\, and inventions are often the key assets of a business. \nHow do you protect your ideas while using or developing them? \nHow can you prove your idea is actually Your Idea? \nTopics include: Copyrights\, Patents\, Trade Secrets\, Trade and Service marks\, and Domain Names. \nNon-disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and contracts that protect your rights. \nInstructor: Benjamin Martin (SBDC Advisor/Business Lawyer) \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-legal-corner-your-big-idea-and-how-to-protect-it/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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