The LA SBDC Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
February 2017
Instagram 101 for Business
How to set up your profile * How to get followers * Choosing the right hashtags * Creatively designing pictures * Plus all participants will get an ebook how to go from likes to sales. Register Now Instructor: Deborah Deras Instructions: PLEASE NOTE: We are not located on the El Camino College campus, use address above for driving directions. Parking is located on street and median lots only. Please bring something to write with. Due to the information that needs to…
Find out more »How to Speak with Confidence
Would you like to use Social Media tools like YouTube, Facebook Live or Snapchat but are shy to get on camera? Does the thought of being on camera make you anxious? Would you like to learn tools to master * How to release your fear of speaking. * How to connect with your audience on camera * How to memorize content and speak naturally * How to get business from your videos * Register Now Instructor: Deborah Deras Instructions: PLEASE NOTE:…
Find out more »March 2017
Digital Marketing Trends in 2017
Digital marketing are constantly changing thanks to widespread ownership of smartphones, data-mining and video streaming, plus a cultural desire for digestible and personalized content. Learn which trends will impact your organization in 2017 and how you can use these trends to edge out your competition. Register Now Instructor: Liz Harsch of Tailor-Made Advertising; Constant Contact Authorized Local Expert
Find out more »April 2017
Social Media Strategy 101
Social Media Marketing can be overwhelming, from posting, to monitoring comments to creating content. As busy small business owners, we need to be efficient, lean and make sure our efforts lead to profit. In this workshop, you will learn how to authentically connect and create compelling messaging on Social Media to develop lasting relationships that go beyond transactional customers but a tribe of devoted followers to grow your business for success with ease and grace. Attendees will learn: How to…
Find out more »May 2017
The Road to Business Credit Conference
Here is what will be covered: 1. An in-depth explanation of personal and business credit score and reports and the whys/hows to better manage your credit. 2. Overview of available loan programs including SBA lending 3. Lender's panel on lender requirements along with Q & A The agenda for this conference is as follows: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Understanding and managing your credit scores 12 pm - 1 pm Lunch Break 1 pm -3 pm Business…
Find out more »Quickbooks Series 2 Levels 1-5
Learn what you need to know to manage your business finances with Quickbooks 2015. This is a 5 session workshop that runs Tuesdays from 6:00PM-9:00 PM. Topics include: Introduction to QuickBooks, creating invoices, tracking inventory, running business reports, payroll, and point of sale. See southbaysbdc.org website for more details about each session. PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of ten paid registrants is required to hold a class. NO REFUNDS OR SUBSTITUTING CLASSES. You will receive a phone call to discuss payment…
Find out more »June 2017
Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
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. NOTE: Due to the information that needs to be covered and…
Find out more »How to Use Facebook Live for Business
Facebook has over a billion subscribers. Would you like to learn how to use FaceBook live streaming to grow your business? 1) How to set up your account. 2) Where to stream to get the most impact. 3) What to stream to drive business/sales. 4) How often to stream. 5) 5 C's to increase more sales from your streams. 6) Q&A NOTE: Due to the information that needs to be covered and out of respect to attendees, late admittance to…
Find out more »Demystifying Financial Statements
Each business decision you make has a financial impact on your business. Understand and use the right tools to optimize results. Learn to use your basic financial statements and other key measurements to improve your decision making, interpret your company's financial signals using ratios, and gain a "Plain English" understanding of basic business terminology. NOTE: Due to the information that needs to be covered and out of respect to attendees, late admittance to class is not permitted. Please allow time…
Find out more »Instagram 101 for Business
How to set up your profile * How to get followers * Choosing the right hashtags * Creatively designing pictures * Plus all participants will get an ebook how to go from likes to sales. Instructions: PLEASE NOTE: We are not located on the El Camino College campus, use address above for driving directions. Parking is located on street and median lots only. Please bring something to write with. Due to the information that needs to be covered and out of…
Find out more »July 2017
Social Media Strategy 101
Social Media Marketing can be overwhelming, from posting, to monitoring comments to creating content. As busy small business owners, we need to be efficient, lean and make sure our efforts lead to profit. In this workshop, you will learn how to authentically connect and create compelling messaging on Social Media to develop lasting relationships that go beyond transactional customers but a tribe of devoted followers to grow your business for success with ease and grace. Attendees will learn: How to…
Find out more »Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
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. NOTE: Due to the information that needs to be covered and…
Find out more »Demystifying Financial Statements
Each business decision you make has a financial impact on your business. Understand and use the right tools to optimize results. Learn to use your basic financial statements and other key measurements to improve your decision making, interpret your company's financial signals using ratios, and gain a "Plain English" understanding of basic business terminology. NOTE: Due to the information that needs to be covered and out of respect to attendees, late admittance to class is not permitted. Please allow time…
Find out more »Business Plan Overview
This workshop will focus on defining the value inherent in using a Business Plan. We will identify its many uses and how to create a useful one. Our work will focus on the critical components of an effective plan. NOTE: Due to the information that needs to be covered and out of respect to attendees, late admittance to class is not permitted. Please allow time for traffic and to find parking (Street parking only). Arriving early will ensure your admittance.…
Find out more »January 2019
How to Create a 2019 Content Calendar
Do you struggle to come up with relevant content that is worth posting? Are you aware of how to to monetize your social media to increase your revenue through online sales and visibility? Having a solid content calendar is highly recommended so you can capitalize on all the holidays, events and sales opportunities available to you. Workshop Topics: How to create content that sells remember facts tell but stories sell and you need to connect with your audience…
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