SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons
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Assisting clients in the Northern Los Angeles County Area
February 2020
Webinar – How to Sell… without sounding like a salesperson
Selling is an art form tried by many and mastered by few. In business or just starting in business, it’s an opportunity to learn: -How to stand out in the eyes of your prospects -How to select the right group for business leads -How to craft an effective elevator speech -And more! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – New Client Orientation
This webinar 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 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 »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
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 3/3, 3/10 and 3/17, 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 transitioning from current…
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 »Veteran Series – Introduction to Business Model and Business Planning
The Business Model Canvas will be introduced as a tool for business planning. Key elements will be discussed including the value proposition, customers, channels, customer relationships, key activities/resources/partners, revenue streams and costs/expenses. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Finding Funding
This webinar session will highlight financing options for small business including alternative lenders, crowd funding, merchant services, suppliers, investors, etc. 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 »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 »Webinar – Global Trends
We will highlight global trends and the potential impacts on your business including the following: -Main Drivers for Innovation and Global Progress -Global Opportunities -Global Challenges -Changes – Economic and Societal 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 »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 3/3, 3/10 and 3/17, 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 transitioning from…
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 »Veteran Series – Financial Basics
This workshop provides financial basics including a practical approach and overview of the balance sheet, profit loss statement, cash flow statement, budgeting, key assumptions, financial projections, operating expenses and more. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Global Trends
We will highlight global trends and the potential impacts on your business including the following: -Main Drivers for Innovation and Global Progress -Global Opportunities -Global Challenges -Changes – Economic and Societal REGISTER NOW
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 »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 »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 »Webinar – Finding Funding for Veterans, Military and Spouses
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 »Facebook e Instagram para su negocio
Este es un taller básico en español para aprender sobre cuáles son las redes sociales correctas para su negocio y la terminología común. Tendremos ejemplos e interactuaremos con el Facebook y el Instagram. Por favor traiga su Tablet, celular o Laptop con su información de las redes sociales para conectarse. Registrarse Ahora
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 3/3, 3/10 and 3/17, 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 transitioning from…
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 »Veteran Series – Sales & Marketing Basics
This workshop is an introduction to sales and marketing to help participants understand key elements including the target market, customer segments, value proposition, attracting and retaining customers, distribution channels and more. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Introduction to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for Veteran, Military and Spouse entrepreneurs and business owners who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with become certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local government and an overview of the process. 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 »Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! 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 »Webinar – Get Ready for Global Trade
Learn why small business owners should consider exporting goods and services from the U.S. as a way to grow their business. The following topics will be highlighted: -Why go global? - the myths and opportunities -Identify indicators for your global market success -Understanding cultural differences -Sources of international marketing data -Consider partners for exporting REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Business Model Canvas: A Planning Tool for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
The Business Model Canvas is a tool for developing new or documenting existing business models. It is a visual chart with elements describing a product's value proposition, infrastructure, customers, and finances. This webinar will provide details to help capture the big picture for the building blocks of the business, connections between those building blocks, and when to use the business model canvas effectively. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Veteran 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 life. 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 »Redes Sociales para su Negocio
Este es un taller básico en español es para aprender sobre cuáles son las redes sociales correctas para su negocio y la terminología común. Tendremos ejemplos e interactuaremos con el Facebook y el Instagram. Por favor traiga su Tablet, celular o Laptop con su información de las redes sociales para conectarse. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Aprenda a administrar los riesgos comerciales de su negocio – Opciones de seguro y más,
Prepárese para aprender a administrar los riesgos comerciales potenciales utilizando las opciones de seguro comercial. Para negocios nuevos y existentes. - Aprenda diferentes tipos de pólizas a considerar: necesidad de tener vs agradable de tener - Aprenda a evaluar las opciones de pólizas - Venga preparado para hacer preguntas REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Veterans, Military and Spouses
Some people are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow and how 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 transitioning from current activity into a formal business. Featured Topics: -Common Characteristics of an Entrepreneur -Types of Entrepreneurs -Entrepreneurship Economic Impact -Find…
Find out more »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 »April 2020
Webinar – Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. This featured webinar 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 transitioning from current activity into…
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 »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 »Webinar – How to Find International Customers
Exploring global trade can be challenging when trying to find international customers. Learn tips and techniques including market research to help: -Attract International Customers -Identify Potential Direct/Indirect Distributors 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 »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 »Webinar – How to Start your Business
Learn to start, run and grow your business. This webinar 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 »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 »Webinar – Comience su Negocio en el 2020
Este taller es ideal para que los dueños de negocios que quieren comenzar un Si usted ya tiene uno y quiere saber si cumple con todos los requisitos, es bienvenido. - Hablaremos de licencias y permisos - Estructuras de negocio - Plan de negocio y mucho más 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 »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 »Webinar – Finding Funding for Veterans, Military and Spouses
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 »Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools
Lots to do and not enough time? Join this webinar to explore tools and resources to help improve your business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Introduction to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for Veteran, Military and Spouse entrepreneurs and business owners who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with become certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local government and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Model – Part 1
This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build, design, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas as a tool. Topics are below: -Business Idea to Business Model -Introduction to the Business Models -Steps to Define, Design and Build a Business Model…
Find out more »Webinar – Idea Validation: Assessing your Ideas in the Market
Idea Validation and assessing your idea in the market is crucial groundwork for entrepreneurs and business owners. This webinar will provide basics to consider for validating your idea. We will also provide tips and resources to develope validation methods for ideas and evaluate the results of validation. 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 one-hour sessions on 4/21, 4/28 and 5/5, 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 transitioning from…
Find out more »Webinar – Tips for Importing
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start or expand an import business? It’s important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: -Do I need an import license? -What are the necessary documents? -How to classify the merchandise -What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? -How can a licensed customs broker help your business? -What is the role of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)?…
Find out more »SBDC EDD/IRS Training – State Labor Law and Payroll Tax
You will receive information from Employment Development Department (EDD) and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) on: •Record keeping, reporting requirements, employer obligations, and payment requirements. •Common wage and hour law application. •Employer and employee rights and responsibilities. •How to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor. 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…
Find out more »Aumenta tu visibilidad con Google mi Negocio/Get Your Business Online with Google
This workshop will be offered twice. First in Spanish and then in English. 10:00 am – 11:00 am 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. -- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Get Your Business…
Find out more »Business Model – Part 2
This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build, design, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas as a tool. Topics are below: -Building Blocks for the Business Model -Introduction to Business Model Tool 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 »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 one-hour sessions on 4/21, 4/28 and 5/5, 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 transitioning from…
Find out more »Webinar – Handling Your First International Order
Just starting with global trade and waiting for your first customer? Learn how to prepare your business for your first international order: -Identifying an International Customer -Locating a Courier Service or Freight Forwarder -Packaging and Shipping Options -Required Documentation -Insurance Options -Payment Terms REGISTER NOW
Find out more »May 2020
Business Model – Part 1
This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build, design, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas as a tool. Topics are: -Business Idea to Business Model -Introduction to the Business Models -Steps to Define, Design and Build a Business Model REGISTER…
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 4/21, 4/28 and 5/5, 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,…
Find out more »Joint AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training (includes lunch)
Come and join the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn about resources available to help your business prepare, explore and pursue Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) procurement opportunities. The goal is to help the Small Business Community participate in the local economy where local businesses can provide their services and/or supplies to the AVTA for a contract or other procurement opportunity. Opportunity examples include construction, specialty contractors, manufacturing, digital signage, wholesalers, furniture, architectural services,…
Find out more »Webinar – New Client Orientation
This webinar 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 »Webinar – Plan de Negocio Simplificado
Este taller es ideal para que los dueños de negocios en todos los niveles aprendan cómo construir, diseñar y definir un modelo de negocio. Un modelo de negocio es lo que define un negocio y su práctica. En este taller, los asistentes aprenderán cómo definir primero su modelo de negocio y se les presentará una plantilla como herramienta. Los temas a tratar: - Idea de negocio a modelo de negocio. - Introducción a los modelos de negocio. - Pasos para…
Find out more »Business Model – Part 2
This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build, design, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas as a tool. Topics covered are: -Building Blocks for the Business Model -Introduction to Business Model Tool REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Finding Funding
This webinar session will highlight financing options for small business including alternative lenders, crowd funding, merchant services, suppliers, investors, etc. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »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 »Facebook e Instagram para su negocio
Este es un taller básico en español para aprender sobre cuáles son las redes sociales correctas para su negocio y la terminología común. Tendremos ejemplos e interactuaremos con el Facebook y el Instagram. Por favor traiga su Tablet, celular o Laptop con su información de las redes sociales para conectarse. Registrarse Ahora
Find out more »Webinar – How to Start Your Business for Veterans, Military and Spouses
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 »Webinar – Value Proposition and Competitive Advantage
This webinar will help you identify the Competitive Advantage to convey the benefits you provide to your target market. The four levels of a Value Proposition will be explored: 1) Primary; 2) Prospect; 3) Product; and 4) Process. You will learn the following: -Differences in framing a Value Proposition for a business versus a non-profit/social enterprise entity -Value Proposition versus Competitive Advantage -Effective length of a Value Proposition -Competitive Advantage – the key to outperforming other entrepreneurs and business owners…
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 »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 »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for Veteran, Military and Spouse entrepreneurs and business owners who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with become certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local government and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – How to Find International Customers
Exploring global trade can be challenging when trying to find international customers. Learn tips and techniques including market research to help: -Attract International Customers -Identify Potential Direct/Indirect Distributors 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 »Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Tips for Importing
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start or expand an import business? It’s important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: -Do I need an import license? -What are the necessary documents? -How to classify the merchandise -What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? -How can a licensed customs broker help your business? -What is the role of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)? -Important tips…
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 »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 »June 2020
Webinar – Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. This featured webinar 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 transitioning from current activity into a formal…
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 »Webinar – How to Start your Business
Learn to start, run and grow your business. This webinar 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 »Business Model – Part 1
This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build, design, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas as a tool. Topics are below: -Business Idea to Business Model -Introduction to the Business Models -Steps to Define, Design and Build a Business Model…
Find out more »Webinar – How to Start Your Business for Veterans, Military and Spouses
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 »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 »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for Veteran, Military and Spouse entrepreneurs and business owners who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with become certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local government and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools
Lots to do and not enough time? Join this webinar to explore tools and resources to help improve your business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »SBDC EDD/IRS Training – State Labor Law and Payroll Tax
You will receive information from Employment Development Department (EDD) and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) on: •Record keeping, reporting requirements, employer obligations, and payment requirements. •Common wage and hour law application. •Employer and employee rights and responsibilities. •How to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor. 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…
Find out more »Business Model – Part 2
This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build, design, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas as a tool. Topics are below: -Building Blocks for the Business Model -Introduction to Business Model Tool REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Marketing Research and Marketing Strategy: Roles in Creating Sustainable Businesses
Market research and understanding market trends is crucial for establishing a viable and financially sustainable business. Featured topics: -Basics for conducting market research -Using market research to help develop a marketing strategy for products, processes and services -Tips, pitfalls and resources for conducting market research 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
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