The LA SBDC Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
May 2016
Selling Techniques to Help Grow Your Business
You have formed your business, you have your products and now you need to sell them. This workshop is for you. In two hours we will accomplish the following…... Convince you that you can sell! Examine the elements of a sale Show you how to build your sales pitch Show you some pitfalls to avoid Give selling a better name Share a few selling stories along the way
Find out more »September 2016
How To Start Your New Business Successfully.
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. *$45 pre sale/ $60 at the door
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. *$45 pre sale/ $60 at the door
Find out more »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 »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…
Find out more »Exports for Profits
Exports for Profits This workshop presents practical, simple and proven tips for small business owners, managers and professionals to take their companies into the global arena. Why Exports: Demand - Two thirds of the world’s purchasing power is located outside the United States borders. Access – Technology and trade agreements have created enormous opportunities for small business to compete and thrive in international markets. Profitability – Export produces profits for any company regardless of its size. *$45 pre sale, $60…
Find out more »October 2016
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 »Uniqueness – Why Should I Buy From You Instead of Your Competitor?
All businesses, regardless of size or scope, need to be concerned about how they are perceived in the marketplace. Your business is being talked about online and offline. Learn how to be proactive and set yourself apart from your competition and start delivering products and services with a signature that is your very own. This is a concise high impact 2 hour workshop - and we mean workshop - not a blah blah blah seminar - but a real hands-on…
Find out more »November 2016
Jumpstart Your SEO in 2017!
Create an SEO Action Plan and learn to implement the SEO Tactics that work. 1. Focus Keyword Research: How to do basic and advanced keyword research. 2. Competitor Research: Top 5 Metrics in 5 Minutes. 3. Onsite Optimization: Talk to the Search Engines in their own language. 4. Offsite Optimization: More important than onsite optimization. 5. Backlinks: Backlinks are the most important offsite element of SEO. 6. Content Content Content: Content is the most important onsite element of SEO. Create…
Find out more »December 2016
Legal Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know
This interactive workshop will cover the most important legal lessons every entrepreneur should know. Participants will walk-away knowing common pitfalls to avoid and best practices to keep. We will lay out simple take-aways on a broad range of topics including: Vetting and protecting a business name, Business formation, entity types, and company upkeep, Verbal and written contracts, Creating and securing intellectual property, Hiring workers, and Immigration visas for foreign workers and entrepreneurs There will be plenty of time for Q&A at the…
Find out more »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 »Boot Strapping, 101 Strategies for Funding Success.
Starting and growing a business requires capital. Where should you look to identify and secure the necessary funding to start or grow your business? Have you wondered about Seed Capital or most recently how Crowd Funding might help you to accomplish your goals? This workshop is for you! You will learn how to evaluate your current funding needs, determine if a debt or equity strategy is appropriate for your firm at its current stage of development. Seed Capital Friends and…
Find out more »QuickBooks Online Version Made Easy: An Introduction to QuickBooks
Introduction to QuickBooks – Learn to move around in QuickBooks Online Version, correctly configure the software and chart of accounts, prepare company data for import, set-up users, master the Easy Step Overview, manage notes, to do lists, custom fields, etc. We also cover how to process accounts receivable and payable, establish vendor and checking preferences, enter bills, pay bills, memorize bills and far more. While QuickBooks® is user friendly, mistakes are commonly made in the set-up process which can result in…
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