The LA SBDC Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
May 2016
Selling On Amazon for Small Business Owners, Retailers, and Manufacturers
Amazon.com is the largest retail website in the world and over 40% of all physical products sold through the site are sold by independent third party sellers. This multibillion dollar platform is often misunderstood and completely ignored by small retailers and manufacturers. This work shop will walk you through why Amazon is a great place to sell your products, how to simplify the fulfillment process, and what tools to use to make your life easier. Amazon has built an amazing…
Find out more »June 2016
Small Business Workshop: Social Media & Local Marketing
Would you like to learn how to attract new customers and keep the loyal ones coming back? If so, you won't want to miss this opportunity to learn best practices from Main Street Hub! Main Street Hub manages the online presence for more small businesses than anyone else in the country. You'll walk away with strategies that you can use today for your business's customer review sites and social media pages. For example, you'll learn what to do when your…
Find out more »July 2016
Financial Projections Made Easy
This workshop focuses on using the SCORE LA created, user friendly, Financial Projections model to help determine the financial viability of your business concept. This is a must for any business plan. We promise, this won't be painful. John Doyle, with 40 years in executive management positions at commercial banks, will tell you all you need to know.
Find out more »How to Write an Effective Business Plan
Writing a business plan doesn't have to be complicated and the days of avoiding this task are now over! Join us for this interactive workshop on July 18th as we cover all components of a great business plan that will get your business growing in the right direction.
Find out more »Business Entities & Starting Up
This workshop covers the legal components of starting a new venture. We will cover the various types of business entities to choose from, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, corporations and non-profits. We will also cover all necessary filings and documents one should prepare for each type of venture. Finally, we will cover company upkeep and other important legal considerations for your new venture. Pre-register and Pre-pay online $45 Pay at the door $60.00
Find out more »October 2016
Resources to Accelerate the Growth of Your Business
Come learn about all the different resources you can utilize to accelerate the growth of your business. Some of the resources that will be discussed are : THE 10,000 SMALL BUSINESSES PROGRAM THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Find out more »Contracts for Entrepreneurs
Learn how to collaborate effectively. This workshop will approach contracts from an entrepreneurial perspective. We will cover the fundamentals of contract law to help participants understand their rights and protect their interests when entering into an agreement. We will explore common pitfalls to avoid and smart contract clauses to include. This workshop will also include a detailed review of how to build a partnership agreement or operating agreement with your business partners. Participants will learn: What makes an agreement binding What provisions…
Find out more »How to Negotiate for A Better Outcome
Learn skills to better handle and divide scarce limited resources for your new business. Whether you are negotiating with your family, your boss, customers or suppliers, you will practice the skills you learn. You will realize the power of negotiating with knowledge, a plan and confidence. Pre-register and Pre-pay online $45 / Pay at the door $60.00
Find out more »November 2016
Intellectual Property and the Business of Licensing.
Patents and licensing have recently become an integral part of most businesses. Businesses relating to technology, software, design, franchising, sports products, music and a myriad of other companies depend on patents, copyrights and trademarks for their existence. Having the ability to monetize these intellectual assets is now a critical part of the business landscape. Understanding licenses and licensing is a skill that every business professional now requires. This seminar will explore the fundamentals of intellectual property; how to obtain a…
Find out more »Start Your Business Successfully 101
An in depth workshop where we explore the processes of business concept to reality. You are given the tools and ideas to consider and alternative paths to achieve them. Using a step by step process, we find ways to think "outside the box" and see you and your venture flourish.We all have dreams of a brighter and richer future. In this workshop you discover ways in which to achieve these goals.
Find out more »Intellectual Property: Obtaining IP Rights and Taking a Look at Infringement
In this workshop, we will explore the various types of intellectual property and how intellectual property rights are obtained. This workshop will cover patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and trade dress. We will explore identifying the types of intellectual property a business may have. We will also take a look at what it means to infringe or misappropriate others’ intellectual property rights. This course is for individuals and small- to mid-sized business representatives. More particularly, this course is for those…
Find out more »The Savvy Small Business Social Media
Learn the secrets to creating an engaging brand online that rivals fortune 500 companies that makes it easier and faster than you ever thought possible to go through the selling process using a simple, stress-free automated social media marketing system. I will walk you step by step through the entire process of creating a solid online presence that increases your exposure and has the potential to generate additional revenue for your business. Attend this session and walk away with a…
Find out more »Franchise 101
Are you considering buying a franchise? If so, this highly informative workshop is perfect to help better prepare you to make that franchise decision. Franchise 101 is a vital guide for choosing the right franchise and/or deciding if a franchise is right for you. This workshop covers key topics, such as the pros and cons of a franchise, what to be aware of before buying a franchise, how to decide which franchise best suits you, legal considerations for owning a…
Find out more »December 2016
Financial Projections Made Easy
This workshop focuses on using the SCORE LA created, user friendly, Financial Projections model to help determine the financial viability of your business concept. This is a must for any business plan. We promise, this won't be painful. $45 Presale, $60 At The Door! Presented By: John Doyle
Find out more »PowerUP! Your Marketing with Google Analytics
In this Workshop You Will Learn How To: 1. Increase Organic Traffic with SEO Queries and Landing Page Reports 2. Increase Social Traffic with the Channels Report 3. Increase Your CTR (Click Thru Rate) for Your Important Keywords 4. Drive More Traffic Using Referrals Report 5. Find the Stop Signs in Your Website 6. Improve Visitor Engagement Using the Content Overview Report 7. Increase Conversions with the User Flow Report 8. Optimize Mobile User Experience 9. Personalize Your Message with…
Find out more »The Savvy Small Business Social Media
Learn the secrets to creating an engaging brand online that rivals fortune 500 companies that makes it easier and faster than you ever thought possible to go through the selling process using a simple, stress-free automated social media marketing system. I will walk you step by step through the entire process of creating a solid online presence that increases your exposure and has the potential to generate additional revenue for your business. Attend this session and walk away with a…
Find out more »January 2017
Starting a Business: What You Need to Know
If you are thinking about starting a new business or have recently started one, this is a valuable workshop for you. Starting a Business: What You Need to Know cuts through the confusion and chaos of what you need to do and think about to start a business. What You Will Learn Options for starting your own business The various management hats you will need to wear Advantages and disadvantages of legal structures for your business The major causes of…
Find out more »How to Write an Effective Business Plan
This highly interactive workshop is designed to aid business owner’s (startup & existing) in developing a viable plan to get their business growing in the right direction. Attendees will engage in step-by-step exercises throughout the duration of the workshop, covering all sections of a business plan which can be used for financing or general purposes. This strategy will enforce creative thinking and will promote change in the thought process which is needed to create a plan, and constructively implement goals,…
Find out more »April 2017
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