The LA SBDC Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
April 2019
International Trade Finance Options
Come and learn about U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) export loan guaranty programs to help businesses access financing to sell their goods and services in the global marketplace. The products are tailored to those new to exporting, existing exporters with growth plans and some with import activity. REGISTER NOW Featured speaker – Pellson Lau: Pellson Lau is the Regional Export Finance Manager for the Office of International Trade, U.S. Small Business Administration. He covers the territories of Southern…
Find out more »May 2019
Creating an Online Marketing Strategy that Works (Part 1)
Learn best practices to Plan, Protect, and Promote your business through creating an online marketing strategy. Each week will cover critical areas to help guide you: 5/31 WEEK 1: Defining the budget, Identifying who you want to attract to the website, Planning the website design 6/7 Week 2: Identifying potential business risks before you start the project, Tips to help manage the project time and expense, Low to no-cost resources to help manage and complete your project 6/14 Week 3:…
Find out more »June 2019
Creating an Online Marketing Strategy that Works (Part 2)
Learn best practices to Plan, Protect, and Promote your business through creating an online marketing strategy. Each week will cover critical areas to help guide you: 5/31 Week 1: Defining the budget, Identifying who you want to attract to the website, Planning the website design 6/7 WEEK 2: Identifying potential business risks before you start the project, Tips to help manage the project time and expense, Low to no-cost resources to help manage and complete your project 6/14 Week 3: Tips on…
Find out more »Creating an Online Marketing Strategy that Works (Part 3)
Learn best practices to Plan, Protect, and Promote your business through creating an online marketing strategy. Each week will cover critical areas to help guide you: 5/31 Week 1: Defining the budget, Identifying who you want to attract to the website, Planning the website design 6/7 Week 2: Identifying potential business risks before you start the project, Tips to help manage the project time and expense, Low to no-cost resources to help manage and complete your project 6/14 WEEK 3: Tips on…
Find out more »Google – Using Data to Drive Growth
Join us for a workshop with Google to learn about free tools that Google offers to help make smarter decisions about your website and online presence. In this session, you’ll enjoy some light refreshments and learn how to: – Identify online strategies to help you achieve your business goals – Use the right Google tools to help you find the answers you need – Incorporate the data into your business planning – Find out who your most valuable website visitors…
Find out more »Creating an Online Marketing Strategy that Works (Part 4)
Learn best practices to Plan, Protect, and Promote your business through creating an online marketing strategy. Each week will cover critical areas to help guide you: 5/31 Week 1: Defining the budget, Identifying who you want to attract to the website, Planning the website design 6/7 Week 2: Identifying potential business risks before you start the project, Tips to help manage the project time and expense, Low to no-cost resources to help manage and complete your project 6/14 Week 3: Tips…
Find out more »International Trade Finance Options
Come and learn about U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) export loan guaranty programs to help businesses access financing to sell their goods and services in the global marketplace. The products are tailored to those new to exporting, existing exporters with growth plans and some with import activity. REGISTER NOW Featured speaker – Pellson Lau: Pellson Lau is the Regional Export Finance Manager for the Office of International Trade, U.S. Small Business Administration. He covers the territories of…
Find out more »August 2019
Start, Grow, and Launch Your E-commerce Empire
Have something you want to sell online, but not sure how? Or already have an online store, but know it could be doing better? Bring your devices, and we’ll cover: – e-commerce history/stats – Selecting the right e-commerce platform – Different inventory models and how to source products – All areas of digital marketing – Designing a site and customer support The last part of the workshop will include building a store on the Shopify platform. Attendees will be able…
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 »Finding Funding
Explore a variety of funding types for your business. Capital is critical for all businesses. The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore. There are many types of capital including owner investment, profit reinvestment, loans from a bank, loans from an alternative financial resources(non-banks), equipment financing, tax credits, supplier credit, credit lines, equity lines, Angel Investors, Venture Capital Investors, money invested by family & friends, Crowd Funding, etc. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »QuickBooks Level 1
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Topics: – Introduction to Quickbooks – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set-Up – Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses. – Lists: 1. Vendor Center (Database Set-Up) 2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up) 3. Customer Center (Database Set-Up) …
Find out more »QuickBooks Level 1
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Topics: – Introduction to Quickbooks – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set-Up – Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses. – Lists: 1. Vendor Center (Database Set-Up) 2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up) 3. Customer Center (Database Set-Up) …
Find out more »September 2019
QuickBooks Level 2
Level 2: A recap of Level 1: Chart of Accounts, Vendor List, Customer List and Items List. The continuation of Quickbooks Training to include: -Accounts Payable: Entering and Paying Bill -Accounts Receivable: Client Invoices and Statements, Cash Receipts -Receipt of Payment -Credit Card Charges and Payment -Reconciliation of Bank Account and Credit Card Reports Students must have completed Level 1 to be eligible to take this class. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How to Create Your “Yes”
As an entrepreneur and business owner, there are times when others say “No”. Rejection is an element of the entrepreneurial journey. Angela Hutchinson will share her journey from an Engineer to a Writer, Producer, Casting Director, Talent Agent, Non-profit Founder, mother and wife. Come ready to listen and learn about strategies to overcome rejection and help create your own opportunities. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »QuickBooks Boot Camp
In this day long, fast-paced and all inclusive, workshop participants will learn: -How to set up their company file from scratch -How to create a quality chart of accounts -How to create new vendors, customer, items, and accounts -How to pay bills, invoice customers, receive payments, make deposits and reconcile bank accounts. An introduction to the report center will be covered, including how to create a Profit & Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet. Ideal for business owners, office managers,…
Find out more »Learn to Manage Commercial Business Risks – Insurance Options and More
Come ready to learn how to manage potential business risks using commercial business insurance options and more for new and existing businesses. o Learn Different Policy Types to Consider – Need to Have versus Nice to Have o Learn How to Evaluate Policy Options o Feel Free to Ask Questions REGISTER NOW
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 to life. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »October 2019
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 »QuickBooks Level 1
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Topics: – Introduction to Quickbooks – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set-Up – Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses. – Lists: 1. Vendor Center (Database Set-Up) 2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up) 3. Customer Center (Database Set-Up) …
Find out more »November 2019
QuickBooks Level 1
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Topics: – Introduction to Quickbooks – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set-Up – Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses. – Lists: 1. Vendor Center (Database Set-Up) 2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up) 3. Customer Center (Database Set-Up) …
Find out more »QuickBooks Level 2
Level 2: A recap of Level 1: Chart of Accounts, Vendor List, Customer List and Items List. The continuation of Quickbooks Training to include: -Accounts Payable: Entering and Paying Bill -Accounts Receivable: Client Invoices and Statements, Cash Receipts -Receipt of Payment -Credit Card Charges and Payment -Reconciliation of Bank Account and Credit Card Reports Students must have completed Level 1 to be eligible to take this class. REGISTER NOW
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 »Entrepreneurship Series: Session 1
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured 90-minute sessions on 11/14 and 11/21, will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, provide steps to start a formal business, and explore how to develop a business model to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business, or…
Find out more »Finding Funding
Explore a variety of funding types for your business. Capital is critical for all businesses. The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore. There are many types of capital including owner investment, profit reinvestment, loans from a bank, loans from an alternative financial resources(non-banks), equipment financing, tax credits, supplier credit, credit lines, equity lines, Angel Investors, Venture Capital Investors, money invested by family & friends, Crowd Funding, etc. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Entrepreneurship Series: Session 2
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured 90-minute sessions on 11/14 and 11/21, will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, provide steps to start a formal business, and explore how to develop a business model to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business, or…
Find out more »December 2019
QuickBooks Boot Camp
In this day long, fast-paced and all inclusive, workshop participants will learn: -How to set up their company file from scratch -How to create a quality chart of accounts -How to create new vendors, customer, items, and accounts -How to pay bills, invoice customers, receive payments, make deposits and reconcile bank accounts. An introduction to the report center will be covered, including how to create a Profit & Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet. Ideal for business owners, office managers,…
Find out more »February 2020
QuickBooks Level 1
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Introduction to Quickbooks: – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set–Up – Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses. – Lists: 1. Vendor Center (Database Set-Up) 2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up) 3. Customer Center (Database Set-Up) REGISTER NOW
Find out more »QuickBooks Level 1
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. – Introduction to Quickbooks: – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set–Up – Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses. – Lists: 1. Vendor Center (Database Set-Up) 2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up) 3. Customer Center (Database Set-Up) REGISTER NOW
Find out more »QuickBooks Level 2
Students must have completed Level 1 to be eligible to take this class. Level 2: A recap of Level 1: Chart of Accounts, Vendor List, Customer List and Items List. The continuation of Quickbooks Training to include: -Accounts Payable: Entering and Paying Bill -Accounts Receivable: Client Invoices and Statements, Cash Receipts, -Receipt of Payment -Credit Card Charges and Payment -Reconciliation of Bank Account and Credit Card Reports REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools
Lots to do and not enough time? Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools
Lots to do and not enough time? Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Creating an Online Marketing Strategy that Works – Part 2
Learn best practices to Plan, Protect and Promote your business through creating an online marketing strategy. The three part series on 2/21 (12:00 – 1:30 pm), 2/28 (12:00 – 2:00 pm) and 3/6 (12:00 – 2:00 pm) will cover critical areas to help guide you: -Defining the budget, Identifying who you want to attract to the website, Planning the website design -Identifying potential business risks before you start the project -How to help manage the project time and expense -Low…
Find out more »Creating an Online Marketing Strategy that Works – Part 2
Learn best practices to Plan, Protect and Promote your business through creating an online marketing strategy. The three part series on 2/21 (12:00 – 1:30 pm), 2/28 (12:00 – 2:00 pm) and 3/6 (12:00 – 2:00 pm) will cover critical areas to help guide you: -Defining the budget, Identifying who you want to attract to the website, Planning the website design -Identifying potential business risks before you start the project -How to help manage the project time and expense -Low…
Find out more »March 2020
QuickBooks Level 2
Level 2: A recap of Level 1: Chart of Accounts, Vendor List, Customer List and Items List. The continuation of Quickbooks Training to include: -Accounts Payable: Entering and Paying Bill -Accounts Receivable: Client Invoices and Statements, Cash Receipts, -Receipt of Payment -Credit Card Charges and Payment -Reconciliation of Bank Account and Credit Card Reports Students must have completed Level 1 to be eligible to take this class. REGISTER NOW
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 to life. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Aumenta tu visibilidad con Google mi Negocio
Con un Perfil de mi negocio en Google, tu empresa puede destacarse de manera gratuita en Maps y Búsqueda de Google. Con las funciones que enseñaremos, podrás interactuar con los clientes existentes o encontrar nuevos. Trae to laptop o tablet para poder crear tu información rápidamente. REGISTRARSE AHORA
Find out more »Aumenta tu visibilidad con Google mi Negocio
Con un Perfil de mi negocio en Google, tu empresa puede destacarse de manera gratuita en Maps y Búsqueda de Google. Con las funciones que enseñaremos, podrás interactuar con los clientes existentes o encontrar nuevos. Trae to laptop o tablet para poder crear tu información rápidamente. Registrarse Ahora
Find out more »Entrepreneurship Series: Session 1
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour sessions on 3/5, 3/12 and 3/19, will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, provide steps to start a formal business, and explore how to develop a business model to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business, or…
Find out more »Get Your Business Online with Google
With Google my Business profile you help searchers find and learn more about your business. We will help you setup your profile so you can help your business stand out in search results and find new clients. Bring your laptop or tablet so you can set up your page faster. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Get Your Business Online with Google
With Google my Business profile you help searchers find and learn more about your business. We will help you setup your profile so you can help your business stand out in search results and find new clients. Bring your laptop or tablet so you can set up your page faster. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Creating an Online Marketing Strategy that Works – Part 3
Learn best practices to Plan, Protect and Promote your business through creating an online marketing strategy. The three part series on 2/21 (12:00 – 1:30 pm), 2/28 (12:00 – 2:00 pm) and 3/6 (12:00 – 2:00 pm) will cover critical areas to help guide you: -Defining the budget, Identifying who you want to attract to the website, Planning the website design -Identifying potential business risks before you start the project -How to help manage the project time and expense -Low…
Find out more »SBDC EDD/IRS Training – AB 5/ABC Test Employment Status Seminar
You will learn: – Assembly Bill 5 changes worker classification criteria effective January 1, 2020 – ABC Test and expected categories – How to distinguish between employees and independent contractors – Resources to help classify workers There is no charge for this seminar. To make reservations, visit the EDD website at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call 866-873-6083. For additional seminar dates, times, locations, and subjects, please check the EDD website at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call 888-745-3886 REGISTER NOW
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 »Entrepreneurship Series: Session 2
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour sessions on 3/5, 3/12 and 3/19, will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, provide steps to start a formal business, and explore how to develop a business model to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business, or…
Find out more »QuickBooks Quick Start
This fast paced training is ideal for Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Bookkeepers, and Office Managers, who are new to QuickBooks Online and existing QuickBooks Online users ready for a review. The training is in a computer lab with hands on instruction. The class size is limited to support the fast paced learning environment. A brief break is included for 10-15 minutes. Participants will learn the QuickBooks Online Dashboard and its functions: -Using the Chart of Accounts -Creating Vendors and Customers -Entering and Paying…
Find out more »Finding Funding
Explore a variety of funding types for your business. Capital is critical for all businesses. The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore. There are many types of capital including owner investment, profit reinvestment, loans from a bank, loans from an alternative financial resources(non-banks), equipment financing, tax credits, supplier credit, credit lines, equity lines, Angel Investors, Venture Capital Investors, money invested by family & friends, Crowd Funding, etc. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Learn to Manage Commercial Business Risks – Insurance Options and More
Come ready to learn how to manage potential business risks using commercial business insurance options and more for new and existing businesses. -Learn Different Policy Types to Consider – Need to Have versus Nice to Have -Learn How to Evaluate Policy Options -Feel Free to Ask Questions REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Entrepreneurship Series: Session 3
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour sessions on 3/5, 3/12 and 3/19, will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, provide steps to start a formal business, and explore how to develop a business model to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business, or…
Find out more »September 2020
Business Planning – Part 1
Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training. Business planning is a tool to help your business! It’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. Feel free to bring your device to work on the Business Plan during the training. Highlighted Topics: -Creating a Business Plan -Goal Development -Business Development -Marketing Plans -Advertising Strategies -Financials – Overview REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Planning – Part 2
Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training. Business planning is a tool to help your business! It’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. Feel free to bring your device to work on the Business Plan during the training. Highlighted Topics: -Creating a Business Plan -Goal Development -Business Development -Marketing Plans -Advertising Strategies -Financials – Overview REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Creating Financial Projections
Have you tried to create detailed start-up costs, key assumptions and financial projections? Ran into a few obstacles along the way? Learn how to easily create your own. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »October 2020
SBDC EDD/IRS Training – Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax
You will learn: -California payroll reporting requirements: forms, employer obligations, reporting, and payment requirements. -Independent contractor reporting requirements. -Electronic filing and payment requirements and options. -Federal payroll reporting requirements, including Forms 940, 941, 1099, W-2, W-4, W-9, and alternative filing. There is no charge for this seminar. To make reservations, visit the EDD website at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call 866-873-6083. For additional seminar dates, times, locations, and subjects, please check the EDD website at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call 888-745-3886 REGISTER NOW
Find out more »April 2024
Digital Marketing #1
This series allows participants to learn about Digital Marketing including tips on how to develop a strong, low-to-no-cost marketing plan and internet strategy. Collaborative marketing strategies that can help develop QUALIFIED social media followers, and funnel traffic to your website will be featured. Do it yourself tips on Content, Web Design and Search Engine Optimization will be shared. REGISTER NOW
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