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September 2023
Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses
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…
Find out more »Webinar – E-Commerce Chronicles: Candid Conversations with Emerging Entrepreneurs
Our inaugural Interview is with Bamtech Founder and CEO Brent Kappas. Brent is also SBDC client. We'll be talking to Brent about what led him to start Bamtech, what his company does and what systems and initiatives he uses to streamline and scale his business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Business Planning #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. Highlighted Topics: Creating a Business Plan Goal Development Business Development Marketing Plans Advertising Strategies Financials – Overview REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – 8 Steps to Improving Your Business’ Local SEO
Is your business not appearing in search returns from within your local market area? This is the webinar you will want to attend. Join SBDC Web Developer and Marketing Consultant, Darren Elliott as he explains the HOW, WHERE and WHY to improving your visibility with search returns from within your target area. The webinar is educational, informative, and fun! Sign up today, to help improve your Local Search Engine results. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Protecting Creative Work: Copyright Basics
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
Find out more »October 2023
Webinar – Business Model #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…
Find out more »Webinar: How to Increase Product Page Ranking and Visibility with Search Engines
So many websites include online stores, but many of them are producing luke-warm results, at best! Why? Most of the time, it is because they fail to follow today's search engine "rules of the road". Attend this webinar presented by our SBDC Web and Online Marketing Specialist, Darren Elliott, where he will walk you through a very informative and enlightening presentation. They are easy search engine optimizations you can do yourself! So, enroll today, to create a better result for…
Find out more »Webinar: ADA Compliance for Websites: The Myths, Facts and Requirements
ADA Compliance is essential when developing a website. In fact, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Compliance, will impact your website's SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Join our Web Development Specialist and Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott, as he carefully explains key elements of an ADA Compliant website. He will also address several of the myths associated with ADA Compliance. He will discuss and dispel some of the scare tactics that have business owners frightened of legal action. Every business owner needs…
Find out more »Webinar – Business Model #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: Improving Employee Retention, Recruitment and Culture
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…
Find out more »Webinar – Inteligencia artificial estratégica: introducción básica para mejorar el éxito empresarial
¿Qué es la Inteligencia Artificial (IA)? Presentará algunas aplicaciones para su negocio, Aprende haciendo ejercicios prácticos, Le proporcionaremos enlaces y recursos, REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses
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…
Find out more »Webinar: 7 Steps to Maintaining Your WordPress Website
Description: As much fun as it is to develop a WordPress site, it does take a certain amount of knowledge to properly care for and maintain it. In this webinar SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant and Web Developer, Darren Elliott will walk you through the key areas of the WordPress dashboard that pose the highest security threats, and require the most attention, to help keep things running smooth. Maybe you are a DIY web builder, or you want to learn more to better…
Find out more »Webinar: 10 Reasons Your Page Won’t Rank- Even Though It’s Optimized
It would be nice to think; "Build it and they will come." Truth is, there are key steps that must be included, and our own Web Developer and Marketing Consultant, Darren Elliott, will be demonstrating and simplifying these steps, just for you. By the end of this webinar, you will have the confidence and clarity to improve your site's page performance. Sign up today! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – I Filed the Articles, Now What? “Next Steps” for Running a Corporation
This webinar will teach the “next steps” involved in starting up and running a corporation, such as filing the Statement of Information; appointing the initial board of directors/officers; issuing shares and creating share purchase agreements; the role, duties and liability of directors/officers; preparing and following bylaws; meetings and minutes; selling/transferring shares; California corporation statutes to be aware of; “Piercing the Corporate Veil” and other acts creating shareholder personal liability; and dissolving the corporation. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »November 2023
Webinar – 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: 7 Steps to Maintaining Your WordPress Website
As much fun as it is to develop a WordPress site, it does take a certain amount of knowledge to properly care for and maintain it. In this webinar SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant and Web Developer, Darren Elliott will walk you through the key areas of the WordPress dashboard that pose the highest security threats, and require the most attention, to help keep things running smooth. Maybe you are a DIY web builder, or you want to learn more to better manage…
Find out more »Webinar – Inteligencia artificial estratégica: introducción básica para mejorar el éxito empresarial
¿Qué es la Inteligencia Artificial (IA)? Presentará algunas aplicaciones para su negocio, Aprende haciendo ejercicios prácticos, Le proporcionaremos enlaces y recursos, REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Strategic Artificial Intelligence: Basic Intro to Enhance Business Success
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Will introduce some applications for your business, Learn by doing practical exercies, We will provide you links and resources, REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar: Improving Employee Retention, Recruitment and Culture
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…
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses 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 »Webinar – Joint AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training
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…
Find out more »Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses
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…
Find out more »Webinar – The Bundle Blueprint: Crafting Deals Customers Can’t Resist
In the dynamic world of e-commerce, attracting and retaining customers can be a monumental task. With so many products and options available at the click of a button, how can businesses stand out and ensure their offerings are irresistible? Enter the art of effective bundling. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar-I Filed the Articles, Now What? “Next Steps” for Running a Limited Liability Company (LLC)
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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