The LA SBDC Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
May 2016
Orientation for SBDC at Long Beach City College
This orientation and information session is a mandatory starting place and designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who would like to start a business. This orientation will provide you with an general introduction to: What the SBDC Organization is – services, process, expectation, and resources/programs specific for the SBDC center at Long Beach City College. Entrepreneurial Landscape Entrepreneurial Readiness How to define your target market(s), competitors, pricing strategy, unique selling/value proposition, distribution channels Cost Projections Funding options – what do lenders typically expect, alternative funding…
Find out more »December 2016
February 2017
Creating an Effective Business Plan
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 need to write one because you are looking for funding. Successful business planning leads to successful business results. 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. In this interactive seminar, you will learn how…
Find out more »March 2017
Orientation for SBDC at Long Beach City College
This orientation serves those individuals who are thinking of starting a new business. We’ll discuss the critical importance of establishing your vision, your mission, your uniqueness, your cash flow needs, and being able to accurately pinpoint your target market. We’ll also provide information about the Small Business Development Center. REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Brad Pollak
Find out more »Starting a Small Business
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn’t know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You Will Learn: Life of an entrepreneur Assessing your business idea How to develop a business plan Introduction to business entities Required licenses and…
Find out more »Creating An Effective Business Plan
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 need to write one because you are looking for funding. Successful business planning leads to successful business results. 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. In this interactive seminar, you will learn how…
Find out more »April 2017
Orientation for SBDC at Long Beach City College
This orientation serves those individuals who are thinking of starting a new business. We’ll discuss the critical importance of establishing your vision, your mission, your uniqueness, your cash flow needs, and being able to accurately pinpoint your target market. We’ll also provide information about the Small Business Development Center at Long Beach City College and how our advisors and workshops can be of assistance to you. REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Brad Pollak
Find out more »Starting A Small Business
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn’t know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You Will Learn: Life of an entrepreneur Assessing your business idea How to develop a business plan Introduction to business entities Required licenses…
Find out more »Creating An Effective Business Plan
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 need to write one because you are looking for funding. Successful business planning leads to successful business results. 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. In this interactive seminar, you will learn how…
Find out more »May 2017
Orientation for SBDC at Long Beach City College
This orientation serves those individuals who are thinking of starting a new business. We’ll discuss the critical importance of establishing your vision, your mission, your uniqueness, your cash flow needs, and being able to accurately pinpoint your target market. We’ll also provide information about the Small Business Development Center at Long Beach City College and how our advisors and workshops can be of assistance to you. REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Brad Pollak
Find out more »Starting A Small Business
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn’t know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: Life of an entrepreneur Assessing your business idea How to develop a business plan Introduction to business entities Required licenses and…
Find out more »Creating An Effective Business Plan
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 need to write one because you are looking for funding. Successful business planning leads to successful business results. 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. In this interactive seminar, you will learn how…
Find out more »June 2017
Orientation for SBDC at Long Beach City College
This orientation serves those individuals who are thinking of starting a new business. We’ll discuss the critical importance of establishing your vision, your mission, your uniqueness, your cash flow needs, and being able to accurately pinpoint your target market. We’ll also provide information about the Small Business Development Center at Long Beach City College and how our advisors and workshops can be of assistance to you. REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Brad Pollak
Find out more »Starting A Small Business **CANCELLED**
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn’t know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: Life of an entrepreneur Assessing your business idea How to develop a business plan Introduction to business entities Required licenses and…
Find out more »Starting A Small Business **CANCELLED** Copy
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn’t know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: Life of an entrepreneur Assessing your business idea How to develop a business plan Introduction to business entities Required licenses and…
Find out more »Starting A Small Business **CANCELLED** Copy
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn’t know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: Life of an entrepreneur Assessing your business idea How to develop a business plan Introduction to business entities Required licenses and…
Find out more »When Good Enough Isn’t: How To Hire And Keep Excellent Employees
Your Company’s success is largely dependent on your ability to attract, retain and engage high caliber and highly talented employees. A key factor in running a successful organization is having highly skilled and motivated employees. Attracting, retaining and engaging the best talent not only drives higher productivity and profitability but enables you to compete in this very tight marketplace for the very best talent, no matter your company size. In this interactive seminar, you will learn: Attracting Employees – How…
Find out more »Creating An Effective Business Plan
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 need to write one because you are looking for funding. Successful business planning leads to successful business results. 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. In this interactive seminar, you will learn how…
Find out more »July 2017
Orientation for SBDC at Long Beach City College
This orientation serves those individuals who are thinking of starting a new business. We’ll discuss the critical importance of establishing your vision, your mission, your uniqueness, your cash flow needs, and being able to accurately pinpoint your target market. We’ll also provide information about the Small Business Development Center at Long Beach City College and how our advisors and workshops can be of assistance to you. REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Brad Pollak
Find out more »Starting A Small Business
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn’t know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: Life of an entrepreneur Assessing your business idea How to develop a business plan Introduction to business entities Required licenses and…
Find out more »Creating An Effective Business Plan
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 need to write one because you are looking for funding. Successful business planning leads to successful business results. 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. In this interactive seminar, you will learn how…
Find out more »I Just Started A Business … Now What?
This workshop addresses the key challenges facing most entrepreneurs who have overcome their first hurdle of starting a business and generating sales. We discuss some critical issues affecting growth, including being undercapitalized, lack of effective planning, ineffective marketing, poor sales management, and lack of a defined exit strategy. Questions and comments are highly welcome in this interactive seminar! REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Larry Johnson
Find out more »Reach More Customers: Social Media Tips For Your Business
Learn best practices for using various Social Media platforms to improve customer acquisition, increase your revenue and boost your customer service. We will cover how to stay top of mind with existing customers using Instagram, what kind of posts work best on Facebook, and how to bring customers into your business with Twitter. REGISTER NOW Instructed by: Emma Vaughn
Find out more »August 2017
Orientation For SBDC at Long Beach City College
This 90-minute orientation serves those individuals who are thinking of starting a new business. We'll discuss the critical importance of establishing your vision, your mission, your uniqueness, your cash flow needs, and being able to accurately pinpoint your target market. We'll also provide information about the Small Business Development Center at Long Beach City College and how our advisors and workshops can be of assistance to you. Register Now Instructed by: Brad Pollak
Find out more »Starting a Small Business
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: -Life of an entrepreneur -Assessing your business idea -How to develop a business plan -Introduction to business plan -Required licenses and permits -Where…
Find out more »Creating an Effective Business Plan
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 need to write one because you are looking for funding. Successful business planning leads to successful business results. 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. In this interactive seminar, you will learn how…
Find out more »A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Financials
Do you understand what your financial statements reveal about the health of your business? This workshop will help you understand the purpose of these statements and how to interpret them. We will discuss how to build a simple cash flow model to guide you in making financial decisions and how to use statements to present information to managers, owners or even board of directors. Register Now Instructed by: Mike Huntley
Find out more »September 2017
Orientation for SBDC at Long Beach City College
This 90-minute orientation serves those individuals who are thinking of starting a new business. We’ll discuss the critical importance of establishing your vision, your mission, your uniqueness, your cash flow needs, and being able to accurately pinpoint your target market. We’ll also provide information about the Small Business Development Center at Long Beach City College and how our advisors and workshops can be of assistance to you. Register Now
Find out more »April 2018
Starting A Small Business
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: Life of an entrepreneur Assessing your business idea How to develop a business plan Introduction to business entities Required licenses…
Find out more »Creating An Effective Business Plan
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 need to write one because you are looking for funding. Successful business planning leads to successful business results. 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. In this interactive seminar, you…
Find out more »Target Marketing for Your Small Business
In this target marketing workshop, instructor Beate Chelette will help you understand how to pinpoint the ideal client. She will guide you through a 6-step process of finding out what you need to know about prospects and how to use that knowledge to present your offer to potential clients. Ms. Beate will show you how to create an “Airtight Avatar” – a profile of your ideal customer -- that will give you a deep understanding of who your good clients…
Find out more »May 2018
Starting A Small Business
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: - Life of an entrepreneur - Assessing your business idea - How to develop a business plan - Introduction…
Find out more »Creating An Effective Business Plan
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 need to write one because you are looking for funding. Successful business planning leads to successful business results. 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. In this interactive seminar, you will learn how…
Find out more »September 2018
Creating An Effective Business Plan
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 need to write one because you are looking for funding. Successful business planning leads to successful business results. 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. In this interactive seminar, you will learn how…
Find out more »October 2018
Starting A Small Business
Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: Life of an entrepreneur Assessing your business idea How to develop a business plan Introduction to business entities Required licenses and permits Where…
Find out more »“Cash Reigns Supreme” – A Financial Management Workshop for Small Businesses
This 3-hour workshop is designed for small business owners from all industries who are interested in understanding financial information at a practical, hands-on level. No financial background or training is necessary to attend. The workshop is conducted by financial experts of the National Development Council (NDC), a private not-for-profit organization that specializes in economic development finance and in obtaining financing for small and medium-sized businesses. You will learn: How to read balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and…
Find out more »November 2018
Creating An Effective Business Plan
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 need to write one because you are looking for funding. Successful business planning leads to successful business results. 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. In this interactive seminar, you will learn how…
Find out more »January 2019
Digital Marketing Strategy 101
Point of Contact: Dan Rosenfeld (562) 938-5100 Center: Long Beach SBDC Location: 4900 E Conant Street, Bldg. O2, Long Beach CA 90808-1746 Training Topics: Internet/Web Training, Social Media Description: Digital marketing is an essential part of doing business in the 21st century. But it seems like every day a new marketing technology is introduced. How can a small business owner get started, let alone keep up? This session will help answer those questions, while giving you an overview of how you can use digital…
Find out more »Build Your Business Website
Point of Contact: Dan Rosenfeld (562) 938-5100 Center: Long Beach SBDC Location: 4900 E Conant Street, Bldg. O2, Long Beach CA 90808-1746 Training Topics: Internet/Web Training Description: Websites are a key component of every small business' digital marketing strategy. But you don't have to break the bank or know how to code in order to create an attractive and effective website for your business! This two-hour, hands-on workshop will teach you how to build your own business website--including creating your core content--with step-by-step, in-class exercises. You'll leave with…
Find out more »February 2019
Digital Marketing
A workshop to help small business owners understand their digital marketing approach.
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