The LA SBDC Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
May 2019
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 »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. REGISTER NOW In this interactive seminar, you…
Find out more »August 2019
Using Research to Grow Your Business
Are you a small business owner trying to decide which products or services to offer your customers? Are you interested in expanding your customer base but aren’t quite sure which road to follow? Or do you need to figure out how to improve your marketing messaging and targeting to reach the right audience? In all these cases, conducting research can help small businesses operate strategically by making smart decisions. REGISTER NOW In this 90-minute workshop, you will learn:…
Find out more »September 2019
Creating Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy
Do you want to make the most of every single lead in your pipeline? Learn how to generate more revenue and stronger relationships on average from each member of your audience. Plus, find ways to make your marketing strategy more efficient so you are focusing on marketing that really moves the needle. This session combines a presentation with a workshop where we will start building a smart marketing strategy for your business. You will learn: -How to structure a marketing…
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 permits -Where…
Find out more »October 2019
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 –…
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 »Boots to Business Reboot
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Wondering what it takes and how you can prepare? Are you a current veteran business owner looking for fresh ideas and veteran connections? The U.S. Small Business Administration and the SoCal Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) will bring the Boots to Business/Reboot program to the Long Beach SBDC. This is your chance to explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur and join ranks with the growing number of veteran-owned businesses! …
Find out more »January 2020
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 »How to Sell When You’re Not a Salesperson
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 training to approach the challenge. To address this situation, this workshop to help you learn much of what you need to know. Topics covered include: -The psychological barriers that could be holding you back and the tools required to overcome them. -The components of an effective sales pitch. -The tools necessary to build…
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 »February 2020
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 »WEBINAR: How to Create an Editorial Content Calendar
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.…
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 »March 2020
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 »June 2020
Find New Opportunities During These Challenging Times: How to Pivot Your Business
This webinar will explain what it means to “Pivot” and how to do it. Before the webinar, you will receive a worksheet to help you prepare to seek new customers and markets! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Find New Opportunities During These Challenging Times: How to Pivot Your Business
This webinar will explain what it means to “Pivot” and how to do it. Before the webinar, you will receive a worksheet to help you prepare to seek new customers and markets! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Increasing Restaurant Online Food Orders
Restaurants and food businesses have been affected in various ways due to the spread of COVID-19. As the virus continues to spread, owners of these businesses will need to make changes to continue growing your business. David Mitroff, Ph.D. discusses the ways restaurants and food businesses can still increase sales during the COVID-19 outbreak through online food ordering and what the best approaches to it are. Key Learning Points: – How to sign up and leverage online platforms such as…
Find out more »Increasing Restaurant Online Food Orders
Restaurants and food businesses have been affected in various ways due to the spread of COVID-19. As the virus continues to spread, owners of these businesses will need to make changes to continue growing your business. David Mitroff, Ph.D. discusses the ways restaurants and food businesses can still increase sales during the COVID-19 outbreak through online food ordering and what the best approaches to it are. Key Learning Points: – How to sign up and leverage online platforms such as…
Find out more »June 2021
How To Use Instagram Stories For Sales Success
As of 2020, the main “feed” is dead and everyone is paying attention to IG stories. Why? Because IG Stories are what people are consuming, according to Social Media Examiner. Why? Because these kinds of stories are the unfiltered, authentic version of your brand. People don’t believe manufactured posts. Rather, they want to like, trust, and respect your brand in order to buy from you. You will learn: • What types of stories…
Find out more »October 2021
Free PPE Drive for Long Beach Area Small Businesses
As part of our commitment to support local small businesses, the Long Beach Small Business Development Center is co-hosting a PPE drive to supply small businesses with free N95 masks next Saturday, October 23rd. To receive your supplies, please register and choose a pick-up time here. Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 10am-3pm LBCC Campus Register for pickup details This PPE drive is co-hosted by the Long Beach Small Business Development Center and Long Beach City College, in partnership with PPE Unite…
Find out more »March 2023
How to Sell When You’re Not a Salesperson
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 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. Topics covered include: • The psychological barriers that could be holding you back and the tools required to overcome them. • Understanding the components of an effective…
Find out more »April 2023
LinkedIn for Business
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network on the internet. It is THE platform for Business-to-Business business development, allowing you to connect with C-Suite executives that you may not be able to connect with on any other platform. If you use it strategically, you can build your sales funnel without ever leaving your office. In this workshop, SBDC business advisor and social media marketing expert, Deborah Deras, will discuss how to: Identify your best targets by creating a…
Find out more »May 2023
How To Sell When You’re Not A Salesperson
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 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. Topics covered include: • The psychological barriers that could be holding you back and the tools required to overcome them. • Understanding the components of an effective…
Find out more »Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 2 of 3] Using an Excel Document for Financial Modeling and Forecastin
A simple Excel financial model can be created using your company’s financial data (historical and/or forecasted). CFOs and financial analysts use Excel models to determine if/when a company will be profitable, what is the correct selling price, how many “widgets” need to be sold to be cover cost, and how much money is available to pay expenses. Financial models are used for start-ups and for on-going analysis to make sure the company is operating at an optimal financial…
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