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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220201T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220112T211456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T214608Z UID:180032-1643713200-1643718600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Business Plan Essentials: How to Write Your Business Plan DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/business-plan-essentials-how-to-write-your-business-plan-15/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/content-pixie-PSie8BkuB0w-unsplash-scaled-e1627951212221.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220129T211535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T211535Z UID:187388-1643716800-1643720400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify Series DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this New Series – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify: \n2/1 – Introduction to E-commerce & Shopify\n2/2 – The Financial Story behind Shopify Reports and Potential Red Flags \n2/3 – Introduction to the Shopify Admin and Settings \n2/8 – How to Create Your Product & Inventory Strategy \n2/10 – Shopify Collections \n2/15 – Analytics \n2/22 – How to use Shopify as a Full CMS (Content Management System) \n2/23 – Social Media \n2/24 – Shopify Apps\, What are they and why do you need them? \n3/1 – SEO Basics and Content Marketing Stragtegies \n3/2 – Tips on Inventory Management and Control \n3/3 – Email Automation Platforms and Strategies \n3/8 – Implementing a Social Selling Strategy \n3/10 – Theme Customization \n3/14 – Doing Business Online: Terms of Service\, Privacy Policy\, ADA Compliance\, Electronic Contracts\, Signatures and Records \n3/18 – Trademark Basics \n3/22 – QA\, Domain Connection & Launch Time! \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-comprehensive-guide-to-starting-an-e-commerce-business-on-shopify-series/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/roberto-cortese-F1I4IN86NiE-unsplash-scaled-e1593642315496.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220201T163000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220115T214143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T220037Z UID:180166-1643727600-1643733000@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Google My Business DESCRIPTION:Google My Business (GMB) has become one of the most important tools in a local search strategy and companies need to fully understand how to utilize Google’s GMB toolset to drive more customers to their store. In this webinar\, we cover: \n\n\nIntroduction to GMB and its perks\nHow to create and validate your listings\nHow to optimize your listings to get the most out of them\n\nPresented by: Colin Smith \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/google-my-business-5/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Marketing Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/emmanuel-ikwuegbu-81fRHbVliQI-unsplash-scaled-e1627689575758.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220201T163000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220115T214144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T214144Z UID:180167-1643727600-1643733000@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Google My Business DESCRIPTION:Google My Business (GMB) has become one of the most important tools in a local search strategy and companies need to fully understand how to utilize Google’s GMB toolset to drive more customers to their store. In this webinar\, we cover: \n\n\nIntroduction to GMB and its perks\nHow to create and validate your listings\nHow to optimize your listings to get the most out of them\n\nPresented by: Colin Smith \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/google-my-business-6/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Marketing Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/emmanuel-ikwuegbu-81fRHbVliQI-unsplash-scaled-e1627689575758.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T103000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220115T214233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T214610Z UID:180169-1643792400-1643797800@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. Please check our calendar: https://southbaysbdc.org/workshops/. for additional dates. \n\nInstructor: Larry Johnson \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-orientation-what-the-sbdc-can-do-for-your-business-3/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Orientation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ECC_Workshops_NewClient_arrow-e1556594899755.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T110000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220112T211457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T214609Z UID:180033-1643796000-1643799600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Launch A Business DESCRIPTION:THIS FREE WEBINAR WILL TEACH YOU ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START YOUR BUSINESS IMMEDIATELY. Know the legal business structures that you may establish (Sole proprietorship\, partnership\, limited liability company\, corporation). \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/launch-a-business/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Launching A New Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/woman-mechanic-e1588193187943.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220112T200610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T211555Z UID:179961-1643803200-1643806800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Plan de Negocios Simple- Parte 1 Modelo CANVAS DESCRIPTION:Este taller es ideal para que los dueños de negocios aprendan cómo elaborar\, diseñar y definir un modelo de negocio. Un modelo de negocio es lo que define un negocio y su práctica. En este taller\, los asistentes aprenderán cómo definir primero su modelo de negocio con el modelo CANVAS y se les entregará una plantilla como herramienta. \nConozca a sus clientes\, cómo distribuir\, dónde publicitar\, qué estrategias funcionarán para hacer una buena venta\, etc.Este taller es ideal para que los dueños de negocios aprendan cómo elaborar\, diseñar y definir un modelo de negocio. Un modelo de negocio es lo que define un negocio y su práctica. En este taller\, los asistentes aprenderán cómo definir primero su modelo de negocio con el modelo CANVAS y se les entregará una plantilla como herramienta. \nConozca a sus clientes\, cómo distribuir\, dónde publicitar\, qué estrategias funcionarán para hacer una buena venta\, etc. \n\nREGÍSTRATE AHORA URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-plan-de-negocios-simple-parte-1-modelo-canvas/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/computerwork-scaled-e1613591973335.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220129T211536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T211536Z UID:187389-1643803200-1643806800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify Series DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this New Series – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify: \n \n2/2 – The Financial Story behind Shopify Reports and Potential Red Flags \n2/3 – Introduction to the Shopify Admin and Settings \n2/8 – How to Create Your Product & Inventory Strategy \n2/10 – Shopify Collections \n2/15 – Analytics \n2/22 – How to use Shopify as a Full CMS (Content Management System) \n2/23 – Social Media \n2/24 – Shopify Apps\, What are they and why do you need them? \n3/1 – SEO Basics and Content Marketing Stragtegies \n3/2 – Tips on Inventory Management and Control \n3/3 – Email Automation Platforms and Strategies \n3/8 – Implementing a Social Selling Strategy \n3/10 – Theme Customization \n3/14 – Doing Business Online: Terms of Service\, Privacy Policy\, ADA Compliance\, Electronic Contracts\, Signatures and Records \n3/18 – Trademark Basics \n3/22 – QA\, Domain Connection & Launch Time! \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-comprehensive-guide-to-starting-an-e-commerce-business-on-shopify-series-2/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/rupixen-com-Q59HmzK38eQ-unsplash-scaled-e1593642795974.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220115T214233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T214610Z UID:180170-1643803200-1643810400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Money Matters: Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business DESCRIPTION:Accounting is the system of tracking the income\, expenses\, assets and liabilities of business. Owners\, managers\, bankers\, investors – use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the “story”. This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits\, the structure of financial statements\, important financial ratios\, and\, more importantly\, how to “account” for the transactions in your business. \nInstructor: Andrew Strachan \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/money-matters-accounting-the-basics-of-the-language-of-business/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Accounting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/mimi-thian-BYGLQ32Wjx8-unsplash-scaled-e1603319108964.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T163000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220115T214239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T215855Z UID:180171-1643814000-1643819400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Creating a Public Relations Plan to Promote Your Small Business Part 2 of 3 DESCRIPTION:Publicizing your business is one of the most important steps a business owner can take. Letting prospective customers/clients know about your company while building relationships with them is essential for growth and stability. \nIn Part 2 of this 3-part workshop series\, participants will get an overview of the main points in Part 1 of “Creating a Public Relations Plan to Promote Your Small Business”: research\, internal analysis and goal setting. In Part 2\, participants will learn how to determine the main objectives of a public relations campaign. They will also choose specific public relations strategies tailored to their industry. In addition\, workshop participants will select well-thought-out tactics to reach the public relations goals set in Part 1 of “Creating a Business Public Relations Plan.” \nUpon completion\, webinar participants will possess a basic understanding of a professional public relations plan. This plan can be used to help increase business name recognition and profitability. \n  \nInstructor: Saida Pagan (SBDC Advisor) \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/creating-a-public-relations-plan-to-promote-your-small-business-part-2-of-3/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Marketing,Marketing Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4491495-scaled-e1602265704275.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220125T193156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T222001Z UID:187293-1643828400-1643835600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Ventas a través de APPs' DESCRIPTION:Taller organizado por Shipgoar\, SBDC\, y MACH.\nAprende a vender a través de algunas aplicaciones.\nrecuerda invitar a otros emprendedores.\nLlama al SBDC para asesoría gratis y más talleres. 800-794-1402 \nREGÍSTRATE AHORA URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/ventas-a-traves-de-apps/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Centro de Negocios ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Ventas-a-traves-de-APPs-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Centro SBDC":MAILTO:cshah@smallbizla.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T100000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220126T215639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T214610Z UID:187348-1643878800-1643882400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR SERIES QUICKBOOKS ONLINE- SETTING UP QBO DESCRIPTION:Topics covered are choosing from the different QBO versions\, new company setup\, customizing settings\, setting up customers\, vendors\, chart of accounts\, product and service items\, setting up bank feeds\, bank rules and bank reconciliation. \nInstructor: Maureen Thielen \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-series-quickbooks-online-setting-up-qbo/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:QuickBooks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/oldcalculator-scaled-e1619221900449.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220112T211457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T214609Z UID:180034-1643882400-1643889600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Social Media Basics DESCRIPTION:Are you scratching your head and wondering if businesses are really making money using social media?\nDo you wonder if your business can still get in on the action and make money?\nDo you still think that social media marketing means posting on Facebook\, Instagram\, and Twitter?\nAre you still lost between keywords and hashtags? \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 start getting results \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/social-media-basics/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Marketing,Social Media ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/erik-mclean-BXiLSwwvqrY-unsplash-scaled-e1640812668442.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220115T202643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T211556Z UID:180138-1643889600-1643893200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Veterans\, Military and Spouses Series: Introduction to Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION:Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow and how to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business\, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business. \nFeatured Topics: \n• Common Characteristics of an Entrepreneur\n• Types of Entrepreneurs\n• Entrepreneurship Economic Impact\n• Find Out How Entrepreneurial You Are\n• Determine How to Proceed with Your Business Idea \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-veterans-military-and-spouses-series-introduction-to-entrepreneurship/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Desk-with-computer-and-notes-e1571689710881.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220129T212640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T212640Z UID:187390-1643889600-1643893200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify Series DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this New Series – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify: \n \n2/3 – Introduction to the Shopify Admin and Settings \n2/8 – How to Create Your Product & Inventory Strategy \n2/10 – Shopify Collections \n2/15 – Analytics \n2/22 – How to use Shopify as a Full CMS (Content Management System) \n2/23 – Social Media \n2/24 – Shopify Apps\, What are they and why do you need them? \n3/1 – SEO Basics and Content Marketing Stragtegies \n3/2 – Tips on Inventory Management and Control \n3/3 – Email Automation Platforms and Strategies \n3/8 – Implementing a Social Selling Strategy \n3/10 – Theme Customization \n3/14 – Doing Business Online: Terms of Service\, Privacy Policy\, ADA Compliance\, Electronic Contracts\, Signatures and Records \n3/18 – Trademark Basics \n3/22 – QA\, Domain Connection & Launch Time! \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-comprehensive-guide-to-starting-an-e-commerce-business-on-shopify-series-3/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/roberto-cortese-9tYbOIpVcn4-unsplash-scaled-e1593641857448.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T131500 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220113T202640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T211556Z UID:180082-1643889600-1643894100@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Buying and Selling a Business – What you need to know… DESCRIPTION:This webinar will teach the basics of buying and selling a business\, such as conducting “due diligence”- inspecting the financial records\, contracts and business assets; determining the value of the business; preparing contracts and related purchase-and-sale documents; tax considerations; and knowing when to “walk away” from a deal. \n\nRegister Now! URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-buying-and-selling-a-business-what-you-need-to-know-7/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations 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:20220203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T153000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220112T211513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T214610Z UID:180036-1643896800-1643902200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Business Permits and Licenses for Restaurants and Food Service Businesses – Restaurant Academy DESCRIPTION:Not sure of the legal process to start your foodservice business? We’ve got you covered! We will provide a step-by-step process to complete the state and local business registration steps. This will include incorporation\, fictitious business name\, Business License\, Seller’s Permit\, how to quickly and cost-effectively obtain your health permit for operation. You will also learn about the required state business and foodservice training. Bring your questions\, we’ve got answers. \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/business-permits-and-licenses-for-restaurants-and-food-service-businesses-restaurant-academy-8/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cytonn-photography-GJao3ZTX9gU-unsplash-scaled-e1622843320855.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220115T214239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T214611Z UID:180172-1643900400-1643907600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR Legal Corner: Save Your Bacon…ABCs of Contracts DESCRIPTION:What do small businesses need to know about contracts? \nAlmost Everything you do in business involves contracts!!! Learn how to avoid contract mistakes and issues that kill businesses. \nMake a checklist to identify your specific contract needs. \nExplained in real people’s English….not a bunch of blah\, blah\, blah\, blah…. lawyer talk \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-legal-corner-save-your-baconabcs-of-contracts/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/adeolu-eletu-DqWEAOHsAvc-unsplash-scaled-e1601586088229.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T204500 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220113T202641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T211556Z UID:180083-1643916600-1643921100@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – WAVE Level 1 DESCRIPTION:WAVE is a simple and easy accounting system that is free if you don’t use its automated payments and payroll. \nJoin us to learn how to start doing your accounting in this cloud-based software\, track your business success and have the peace of mind of your books being recorded appropriately. \n• Creating your account in WAVE\n• Initial basic settings\n• Creating the basic Chart of Accounts\n• Recording your capital contributions\n• Recording your first purchase\n• Recording your first sale\n• Recording your first expense\n• Reading your first financial statements \n\nRegister Now! URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-wave-level-1-8/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Accounting,Finance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Cacluator-paperwork-e1570154165257.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T091500 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220113T202641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T212716Z UID:180084-1644048000-1644052500@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – QuickBooks Level 1 DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to start doing your accounting in this cloud-based software\, track your business success and have the peace of mind of your books being recorded appropriately. \n• Initial basic settings\n• Creating the basic Chart of Accounts\n• Recording your capital contributions\n• Recording your first purchase\n• Recording your first sale\n• Recording your first expense\n• Reading your first financial statements \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-quickbooks-level-1-3/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Accounting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bookkeeping-e1612820095488.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220207T153000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220112T211513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T214610Z UID:180037-1644242400-1644247800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Cottage Food Ready-5 Steps to Launching a Food Business At Home DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to start a food business from home but didn’t know where to begin? Did you know certain foods are NOT allowed to be prepared at home and require a commercial kitchen? This webinar will walk you through the authorized foods you can make at home as well as how to navigate the paperwork needed to start your cottage food business. We’ve put together the 5 steps needed to get your home-based food business up and running! \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/cottage-food-ready-5-steps-to-launching-a-food-business-at-home/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/kate-kozyrka-vXL2aC41yVQ-unsplash-scaled-e1616700432895.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220208T100000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220112T211514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T215826Z UID:180038-1644310800-1644314400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Clearing the Fog of Certification-Grow Your Local Business DESCRIPTION:The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents a webinar to clear the confusion of the application process. \nDuring this workshop you will learn:\n• Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business\n• How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open many other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/clearing-the-fog-of-certification-grow-your-local-business-12/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/content-pixie-PSie8BkuB0w-unsplash-scaled-e1627951212221.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220208T103000 DTSTAMP:20260616T001617 CREATED:20220115T214239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T214611Z UID:180173-1644310800-1644316200@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. \nInstructor: Larry Johnson