The LA SBDC Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
May 2016
QuickBooks Made Easy: An Introduction to QuickBooks
Introduction to QuickBooks – Learn to move around in QuickBooks, 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 inaccurate data…
Find out more »August 2016
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. 2/3 of the world's purchasing power is located outside the United States borders. Technology and trade agreements have created enormous opportunities for small business to compete and thrive in international markets. Export produces profits for any company, regardless of its size. ***Pre-register and Pre-pay online $45; Pay at the door $60.00
Find out more »How to Kickstart Your SEO
This workshop is for small business owners, managers and marketers. Whether you are creating a new website or upgrading an existing website, this workshop will give you the SEO tools and information you need to succeed. Discover how competitive analysis, keyword search, links, and other factors can be used as tactics to improve your search results listing. ***Pre-register and Pre-pay online $45; Pay at the door $60.00
Find out more »September 2016
Restaurant Start Up Essentials
The "Restaurant Start-Up" workshop is for the aspiring restaurateur, or existing restaurant owner expanding their business. We will discuss the critical path to opening a successful restaurant as well as identify industry specific challenges unique to restaurant operations. We'll discuss capital requirements, the "one year count down" and check list, "restaurant math", resources, and tools. ***Pre-register and Pre-pay online $45; Pay at the door $60.00
Find out more »January 2017
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,…
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