All LA SBDC workshops are currently being offered online only.
Due to the COVID-19 Safer-at-Home restrictions, all LA SBDC workshops are being rescheduled or offered online only. If you’ve registered for a workshop, please check your email or the calendar listing for the latest updates.
If your business is affected by COVID-19, view the LA SBDC COVID-19 Response Guide here.
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October 2020
Webinar – Role of Effective Communication when Starting your Business & Beyond
Communication is an important skill not just in the initial stage of the business, but throughout the life of the business. This webinar will help streamline and improve communication with practical and proven methods. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – How To Sell…Without Sounding Like A Salesperson
Selling is an art form tried by many and mastered by fewer. 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 – 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. Join us to learn: · Building Blocks for the Business Model · Introduction to Business Model Tool REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – 3-Part Series Tips for Operating During COVID
Operating during COVID requires preparation, an action plan and continual compliance with Federal, State, Local and Industry standards. Tips on operating and areas to be aware of to help minimize potential business risks will be covered during the 3-Part Series featuring the following: 10/22 - Delivery Services 10/29 - Retail Activities 11/5 - General Office Activities · Links to Government Regulations · Effective Practices · Customer Experience REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Alternative Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and Mediation
This webinar will discuss how small business owners can use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to avoid litigation; specific types of ADR such as negotiation, mediation and arbitration; the pros and cons of ADR; how to incorporate ADR clauses into contracts; and state and federal ADR laws small business owners should be aware of. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar E-Commerce Fall Series-How to Insure your Product Photography is Optimized to Sell Products
October 22nd - How to insure your product photography is optimized to sell products REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Una herramienta financiera fácil de manejar para tu negocio
Estás comenzando tu negocio y necesitas una manera fácil para registrar y administrar tu actividad comercial? Sabes si estás ganando o perdiendo dinero en tu negocio? Sabes qué productos o servicios debes seguir vendiendo? Sabes en qué estas gastando demasiado? Da los primeros pasos y prepárate para el futuro. Aprenderás a usar una herramienta en Excel y recibirás una copia gratis. Registrarse Ahora
Find out more »Webinar – 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 – 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 »Webinar – Simple Business Plan
This workshop is ideal for business owners to learn how to develop, 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 with the CANVAS model and they will be given a template as a tool. Know your clients, how to distribute, where to advertise, what strategies will work to make a good sells, etc. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Plan de Negocios Simple
Este taller es ideal para que los dueños de negocios aprendan cómo elaborar, 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 con el modelo CANVAS y se les entregará una plantilla como herramienta. Conozca a sus clientes, cómo distribuir, dónde publicitar, qué estrategias funcionarán para hacer una buena venta, etc. registrarse ahora
Find out more »Webinar – 3-Part Series Tips for Operating During COVID
Operating during COVID requires preparation, an action plan and continual compliance with Federal, State, Local and Industry standards. Tips on operating and areas to be aware of to help minimize potential business risks will be covered during the 3-Part Series featuring the following: 10/22 - Delivery Services 10/29 - Retail Activities 11/5 - General Office Activities · Links to Government Regulations · Effective Practices · Customer Experience REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar- E-Commerce Fall Series – How to Leverage Influencer Driven Commerce to Drive More Traffic
How to leverage influencer driven commerce to drive more traffic REGISTER NOW
Find out more »November 2020
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,…
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 »Webinar – Choosing the Business Entity – Time for a Change or Brand New?
Join us to learn about: · 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
Find out more »Webinar – 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. Join us to learn: · Business Idea to Business Model · Introduction to the Business Models · Steps to Define, Design and…
Find out more »Webinar – 3-Part Series Tips for Operating During COVID
Operating during COVID requires preparation, an action plan and continual compliance with Federal, State, Local and Industry standards. Tips on operating and areas to be aware of to help minimize potential business risks will be covered during the 3-Part Series featuring the following: 10/22 - Delivery Services 10/29 - Retail Activities 11/5 - General Office Activities · Links to Government Regulations · Effective Practices · Customer Experience REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar- E-Commerce Fall Series – How to Help Reduce Fraud in Your E-commerce Business
How to help reduce fraud in your E-commerce business REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Startup Activities – A Financial Perspective
Have the idea for the business and getting ready to move forward with the business launch? Learn the next steps to help navigate and launch your new business or continue the path where obstacles occurred along the way. Join us to learn about: · Professional Services - Legal & Other · Licenses and Permits · Business Insurance Options 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 »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 – How To Sell…Without Sounding Like A Salesperson
Selling is an art form tried by many and mastered by fewer. 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 – 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. Join us to learn: · Building Blocks for the Business Model · Introduction to Business Model Tool REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar- E-Commerce Fall Series – The 10 Must Have Shopify Apps to Help Grow Your Business
The 10 must have Shopify Apps to help grow your business REGISTER NOW
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