The LA SBDC Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
August 2016
20 Rules to Success for Every Small Business-COC-8/11/2016
Come prepared to listen, learn and discuss how these proven rules / techniques / strategies can and should be applied to your small business to help you become more successful. Increase sales. Build your brand. Cut costs. Grow your profits. Accomplish all of this and more from these 20 proven rules. Then it will be your turn to ask questions as you tell about your business situation and receive customized answers and recommendations on what you should be doing. Led…
Find out more »October 2016
Social Media Marketing-Creative Tools That Are Cutting Edge-COC-10/7/2016
Do you find it challenging to figure out who you should be marketing to in managing your business? Are you looking for a better, more personal way to connect to your audience while building your brand? There are marketing tools out there that can shift your perspective and help you find and reach out to clients, customers, and audiences. * Gather a few new tools to help you expand your audience outreach * Explore different ways finding the best fit…
Find out more »Monster Marketing Mistakes-COC-10/13/2016
Yes, it is almost certainly true – you are making mistakes when marketing your business products and services. Come prepared to listen, learn and discuss what you can and should do to fix those mistakes. Bring your business cards and flyers to have them challenged by your peers and a 35 year expert marketing executive – first, as a corporate executive at Disney, Activision and Panasonic and then as a small business owner just like you. Led by an…
Find out more »September 2017
Veterans, Military and Spouse Series – Veteran Entrepreneurship #1 and #2
This series will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income, cash flow, and provide the steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help with the next step in starting or growing your business, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business. Part 1 - 9:30 am - 10:30 am Break/Light Refreshments 10:30am-11:00am Part 2 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Register Now
Find out more »Veterans, Military and Spouse Series – How to Start Your Business
Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don't waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea to life. How to Start Your Business - 9:30 am - 11:00 am Includes Lunch - 11:00 am - 11:30 am Analyzing Your Business Idea - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Register Now
Find out more »Veterans, Military and Spouse Series – Business Plan
A business plan is a necessity for the success of your business! This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of goals and outline methods to achieve these goals. Critical topics such as business development, marketing plans, advertising strategies, financial analysis & budgeting will be covered. Attendees may bring a laptop to work on their business plan during the training. Business Plan - 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Includes Lunch (11:00…
Find out more »Veterans, Military and Spouse Series – Protecting Inventions, Ideas, & Trade Secrets
Intellectual Property (IP) is increasingly becoming one of the most important sources of revenue for businesses. It is also becoming one of the greatest sources of liability and revenue loss. Startups, entrepreneurs, and companies of all sizes must be aware of how to create, protect and enforce their IP and related rights, as well as how to prevent or reduce the risk of IP infringement claims and litigation. This presentation will educate you on the basics of intellectual property-copyrights, trademarks,…
Find out more »Veterans, Military and Spouse Series – Marketing Basics
This series will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income, cash flow and provide the steps to start a formal business. Marketing Basics – 9:30 am – 11:00 am Includes Lunch – 11:00 am – 11:30 am Social Media Marketing – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Register Now
Find out more »Entrepreneurship Part 1
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step in starting or growing your business, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business including the areas below. Learn the Steps from Business Idea…
Find out more »New Client Orientation
This orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business. You will learn all about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. We offer the New Client Orientation free of charge to all new clients. Register Now
Find out more »October 2017
Veterans, Military and Spouse Series – Government Contracting
The session will feature government contracting as an option for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with becoming certified to do business with the government and an overview of the process. Government Contracting – 9:30 am – 11:00 am Includes Lunch – 11:00 am – 11:30 am Finding Funding – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Register Now
Find out more »Entrepreneurship Part 2
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step in starting or growing your business, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business including the areas below: Learn the Steps from Business Idea…
Find out more »How to Start Your Business
Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea life. Register Now
Find out more »September 2018
Redes Sociales
Este es un taller básico en español para aprender sobre cuáles son las redes sociales correctas para su negocio y la terminología común. Register Now
Find out more »Préstamo para tu negocio – Requisitos y pasos claves
En este taller aprenderás lo que necesitas para pedir préstamos a entidades financieras. Como lograr un buen plan de negocios Que necesitas poner en tus proyecciones financieras Y mucho mas Register Now
Find out more »October 2018
Préstamo para tu negocio – Requisitos y pasos claves
En este taller aprenderás lo que necesitas para pedir préstamos a entidades financieras. Como lograr un buen plan de negocios Que necesitas poner en tus proyecciones financieras Y mucho mas Register Now
Find out more »November 2018
Redes Sociales
Este es un taller básico en español para aprender sobre cuáles son las redes sociales correctas para su negocio y la terminología común. Register Now
Find out more »Préstamo para tu negocio – Requisitos y pasos claves
En este taller aprenderás lo que necesitas para pedir préstamos a entidades financieras. Como lograr un buen plan de negocios Que necesitas poner en tus proyecciones financieras Y mucho mas Register Now
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