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June 2023
Webinar – Sales Strategy Tips for Your Business
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
Find out more »Webinar – Screening Your Business Ideas
Have lots of business ideas and trying to decide which one to move forward with? Come ready to learn an easy to apply process for prioritizing and evaluating business ideas with next steps to take. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar: ADA Website Accessibility Basics
This webinar will teach small business owners the basics of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website accessibility, such as understanding the ADA laws; WCAG accessibility standards; alt tags and screen readers; and potential liability for noncompliance. 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 – Filing a Federal Trademark Registration Application: The Basics
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…
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 becoming certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local government and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »July 2023
Webinar – Customer Loyalty: Key Strategies and Loyalty Management Software – E-Commerce
Please join us for Webinar - Customer Loyalty: Key Strategies and Loyalty Management Software - E-Commerce with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – The Art of Conversion: Key Strategies to Turn Visitors into Shoppers – E-Commerce
Please join us for the Webinar - The Art of Conversion: Key Strategies to Turn Visitors into Shoppers - E-Commerce with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Winning Strategies For Driving Traffic To Your E-commerce Site
Please join us for Webinar - Winning Strategies For Driving Traffic To Your E-commerce Site with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Conversion Rate Optimization: Techniques to enhance User Experience, Boost Conversions and reduce Cart Abandonment
Please join us for Webinar - Conversion Rate Optimization: Techniques to enhance user experience, boost conversions and reduce cart abandonment with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – E-commerce Analytics: Tracking and Measuring Success
Please join us for Webinar - E-commerce Analytics: Tracking and Measuring Success with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »: Webinar – E-commerce Payment Gateways and Website Security
Please join us for Webinar - E-commerce Payment Gateways and Website Security with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »August 2023
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: Improving Employee Retention, Recruitment and Culture
Description: 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…
Find out more »Webinar – Filing a Federal Trademark Registration Application: The Basics
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…
Find out more »Webinar – Exporting…A New Customer Base to Consider
Come and learn about exporting, as a new customer base to consider for your business. It may be the perceived complexity of exporting, time intensity, language barriers or just not being ready to think about it. Featured Speaker, Jeff Henderson, who was awarded The Export Achievement Certificate and The Certificate of Congressional Recognition with many years of industry experience. He will provide tips on how to get past the perceived challenges and explore an exporting strategy as a tool. Why…
Find out more »September 2023
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 – Conversational Commerce: Unleashing the Power of Chatbots and Virtual Shopping Assistants
In today's fast-paced e-commerce landscape, instant and personalized customer interactions are no longer a luxury but a necessity. Enter the world of Conversational Commerce, where chatbots and virtual shopping assistants are transforming the online shopping experience. 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 – Captivating Commerce: Crafting Unique Content to Engage and Retain E-commerce Customers
In the bustling digital marketplace, standing out is more crucial than ever. The key? Unique content that not only captures attention but also resonates deeply with your audience. Dive into the world of creative content creation tailored for e-commerce in this insightful webinar. 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 – 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
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