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March 2024

Webinar – Plataforma de presentación

Mar 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Desc: Aprende y conoce lo que buscan los inversionistas cuando te piden que les presentes tu Pitch de negocio. Vas a poder practicar y comenzar a generar un borrador de lo que necesitas. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Introduction to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses

Mar 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  The Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification offers several benefits to veterans with disabilities who are looking to establish or grow their businesses, including a 3% set-aside requirement by the State of California.  Join us to learn more about how you can take advantage of the DVBE designation. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: How to Start Your Business

Mar 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

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

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Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Finding Funding

Mar 7 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Free

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

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Webinar: Improving Employee Retention, Recruitment and Culture

Mar 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

As employers nationwide continue to struggle to find quality employees, employers must focus on their current staff and company culture to attract the best candidates for new available positions.  This webinar will touch on ways to improve your current staff morale, offer tips for recruiting the best available candidates, and focus on your overall company culture.  Presented by Kevin McVearry, a business advisor for the SBDC since 2012, with over 25 years of experience recruiting, training, and retaining employees in…

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Webinar – AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training

Mar 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Free

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, landscaping…

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Webinar – Filing a Federal Trademark Registration Application: The Basics

Mar 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Navigating the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) trademark registration process can be confusing, and a minefield for small businesses.  The filing fees are nonrefundable, so getting it right the first time is a must. This webinar will explain how to help you: Obtain a USPTO federal trademark registration, including pre-application considerations Selecting the TEAS or TEAS-Plus application Selecting the 1a (“Use”) or 1b (“Intent to Use”) basis Determining class numbers and descriptions of goods and services Overcoming USPTO…

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Webinar – Mastering the Art: Implementing Effective Email Marketing Campaign Strategies – eCommerce

Mar 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Join us for an enlightening webinar that will reveal the secrets behind implementing effective email marketing campaign strategies. This comprehensive session will dive deep into the key elements of email marketing that deliver tangible results and enhance brand loyalty. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

Mar 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  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

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Webinar – Protecting the Company’s “Secret Sauce”: Trade Secret Basics

Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This webinar will teach small business owners how to protect the company’s inventions, ideas and secrets. Attendees will learn the basics of trade secret law; the kinds of information that can be protected as a trade secret; confidentiality requirements; ownership issues; how to avoid losing trade secret protection; and how to avoid violating the trade secret rights of others. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools

Mar 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Lots to do and not enough time?  Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business and maximize your time       REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act

Mar 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

As a business owner, you may have heard about the Corporate Transparency Act. Effective 1/1/24, all LLCs and Corporations must file beneficial ownership information reports with the Federal Financial Crimes Network.  Failure to comply may result in severe penalties starting at $500 per day. Join us for an introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act to help increase your awareness and move forward with compliance. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – I Filed the Articles, Now What? “Next Steps” for Running a Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Mar 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  This webinar will teach the “next steps”  involved in starting up and running an LLC, such as filing the Statement of Information; “member-managed” vs. “manager-managed” LLCs;  determining membership interests; the role, duties and liability of “members”; preparing and following an LLC operating agreement; selling/transferring membership interests; California LLC statutes to be aware of; “Piercing the Corporate Veil” and other acts creating LLC member personal liability; and dissolving the LLC. REGISTER NOW

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April 2024

Webinar – Introduction to Certifications – State of CA, LA County, City of LA and Federal

Apr 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This webinar will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the importance and benefits of certifications. Participants will gain insights into certification programs and understanding the certification process in order to do business with State of California, LA County, City of LA and the Federal Government. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar-Using AI to Create All Your E-commerce Copy: From Product Descriptions, Email Copy and Blogs

Apr 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Discover the power of AI in transforming your e-commerce copywriting! In this game-changing webinar, small business owners will learn how to leverage cutting-edge AI technology to craft compelling product descriptions, engaging email copy, and captivating blog posts. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to increased conversions and sales. Join us to unlock the secrets of AI-driven copywriting and take your e-commerce business to new heights. Don't miss this opportunity to streamline your content creation process and stand out from…

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Webinar – Sales Strategy Tips for Your Business

Apr 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free

Come ready to learn Sales Strategies Tips for Your Business as you explore the following:   Skill Set vs. Style Pricing Competitive Advantage Value Proposition REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – SB(Small Business) Certification

Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  Come ready to learn the steps on how to register and complete the Small Business Certification with the State of California.  Why not be eligible in helping the State of California meet the requirement of 25% of contracting dollars being  awarded to certified businesses? REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Protecting Creative Work: Copyright Basics

Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  This webinar will teach small businesses how to protect legal rights in creative materials, such as training manuals, articles, publications, photographs, software, music, videos and website content. Attendees will learn the basics of copyright law; requirements for copyright protection; determining ownership; the benefits of registration; how to avoid violating the copyrights of others; and important copyright considerations for materials created by employees and independent contractors. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – ProfitMax: Mastering Price Optimization for E-commerce Success

Apr 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

We delve into the art and science of setting the perfect prices for your online products. Join us to uncover cutting-edge strategies and industry best practices that will empower your e-commerce company to maximize profits, boost sales, and stay ahead of the competition. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

Apr 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

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

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Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses

Apr 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models. From Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. This webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas and think about different business models for their food business dream, and show steps to each with easily explained phases.  Presented by Kevin McVearry, Business Advisor with the SBDC since 2012, with over 25 years of experience opening and operating…

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Webinar – Writing for Fun, Profit and to Promote

Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  Victor Benoun is an entrepreneur, speaker and author, having been published by traditional publishers as well as being self-published. He has used his writing as a means to promote his company and business as well as to create an additional revenue source.   We hope you will join us for this content rich webinar.   In this webinar you will learn:   The number one road block that stops new authors in their tracks from achieving their dreams of writing…

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Webinar – LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business) and SLBE(Small Local Business )

Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Step by step guide on how to register with Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles vendor registration systems, as well as understanding how to complete the applications. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Choosing the Business Entity – Time for a Change or Brand New?

Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Free

You will be introduced to: Pros and cons of creating a LLC, Corporation, Partnership and Sole Proprietorship How to form each entity and the tax reporting requirements Potential risks to be aware of and solutions REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Tips for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Ads

Apr 18 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Free

If you have ever thought about writing, publishing and marketing a book on Kindle, this webinar will show you where to begin and how to maneuver though the Kindle Platform, how to publish and market your book. REGISTER NOW

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