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December 2023
Webinar – Creating Financial Projections (Spanish)
Las proyecciones financieroas son la base de cada decisión financiera que tomará su empresa en un período de tiempo determinado. Las prácticas sólidas de proyecciones financieras tienden a generar mejores resultados financieros, un flujo de efectivo más estable y un mejor acceso al crédito y la inversión que pueden ayudar a que su negocio crezca. Únase a nosotros y aprenda los conceptos básicos de las proyecciones financieras. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – WAVE Boot Camp
This boot camp is a comprehensive overview of the free accounting application designed specifically for non-finance people. This boot camp is delivered in a lecture-style format and covers all the key features and functions. Participants will learn how to use Wave for managing their finances, creating invoices, track expenses, and generating financial reports. In two hours, the boot camp will provide a high-level understanding of the application, focusing on the most important aspects that participants need to know in…
Find out more »Webinar – Elevating Your E-commerce Success: Building an Effective Rewards Program
Join us for a dynamic session that will transform your e-commerce journey! In "Elevating Your E-commerce Success: Building an Effective Rewards Program," you'll discover the key strategies to boost sales and create fiercely loyal customers. Uncover the power of rewards programs. Learn to design a program tailored to your brand. Get hands-on advice for implementation. Discover how to measure and optimize your program. Master customer engagement and communication. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Finding Funding
Explore a variety of funding types for your business including disaster assistance related. Capital is critical for all businesses. The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore, along with the current climate. 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…
Find out more »Webinar – AI: Let’s Talk About Potential Benefits, Drawbacks and Risks
Artificial Intelligence is here, and likely for a long time. However, there is a lot more to learn about AI before making it a part of a marketing plan. This is why our SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant, Darren Elliott, will be addressing the potential benefits, drawbacks and the risks involved with AI, and how it is currently being used in the marketing industry. Reserve your place today, to attend this informative webinar! REGISTER NOW
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 – The Formula to Writing Effective Search Engine Friendly Content
If you are frustrated or confused on how to write web content to strengthen keywords, and have it be friendly for search engines to understand, then we have good news for you! Join COC's SBDC Online Marketing Specialist, Darren Elliott who will make sense of the writing process, and dispel the myths about how to strengthen your site's keywords. Darren will also share the formula for writing effective content, that Search Engine Specialists don't want you knowing. It's fun, it's educational and it best of all.....it works! REGISTER…
Find out more »Webinar – How to Develop a Growth Mindset for Business Success
A growth mindset encourages an environment of new ideas, helping your business beat the competition and stand out in the market. In this webinar you will learn the basics to adopt a growth mindset to take your business to the next level of success. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Localize to Optimize: Mastering Local SEO for E-commerce Success
In the ever-competitive world of e-commerce, standing out to your local customer base is more important than ever. 'Localize to Optimize' is a webinar designed specifically for new e-commerce merchants who want to harness the power of local SEO to elevate their online presence. In this one-hour session, we'll unravel the intricacies of Local SEO and guide you through effectively setting up your business for local search success. From optimizing your Google My Business listing to crafting localized content and…
Find out more »Webinar – Protecting the Company’s “Secret Sauce”: Trade Secret Basics
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
Find out more »Webinar – “Product Sourcing 101: A Beginner’s Roadmap for E-commerce Entrepreneurs”
Jumpstart your e-commerce venture with 'Product Sourcing 101: A Beginner's Roadmap for E-commerce Entrepreneurs.' This focused webinar equips new e-commerce business owners with the essentials of product sourcing. Learn to navigate different sourcing models, find and vet suppliers, manage logistics, and uphold quality control. We'll also touch on overcoming typical sourcing challenges and embracing ethical and sustainable practices. Gain valuable insights to confidently build and grow your e-commerce product lineup. 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 Trends: A Year in Review and Look Ahead to 2024
Join us for 'E-commerce Trends: A Year in Review and Look Ahead to 2024,' a compelling webinar designed for e-commerce professionals and enthusiasts. As we reflect on the significant trends and statistics that shaped the e-commerce landscape in the past year, we'll also cast our gaze forward to anticipate what 2024 holds. This session will cover emerging technologies, evolving consumer behaviors, and market dynamics that are expected to influence e-commerce in the upcoming year. Whether you're a startup owner, a…
Find out more »January 2024
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: 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 – Business Startup (Spanish)
Comienza tu negocio- Aprende los pasos y requisitos para emprender un negocio con éxito. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Business Planning #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. Highlighted Topics: Creating a Business Plan Goal Development Business Development Marketing Plans Advertising Strategies Financials – Overview REGISTER NOW
Find out more »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 – 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 – Business Model (Spanish)
Plan de Negocio – El plan es tu mapa y guía para que tu negocio tenga éxito y pueda enfrentarse a los diferentes retos de manera eficiente. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Accounting & Financial Basics
Learn how to take control of your business through the power of financial information. Everyone is not an Accountant, and many are not comfortable with accounting for your business. Financials convey a story about a business and can empower the entrepreneur/business owner. Accounting basics are important for all business owners. Come ready to learn about the financial aspects of your business in an easy to learn environment. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Increasing Sales – Secrets and Best Practices to Overcome Objections
Looking for ways to increase sales? Experienced a “No” from a potential customer? Come ready to learn about increasing sales through attracting new customers. Sales objections will be unlocked. Tips and techniques to handle objections will be explored. Best practices will be shared, so you are ready to tackle the next “No” from a potential customer with the goal for a “Yes”. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Introduction to Certifications – State of CA, LA County, City of LA and Federal
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
Find out more »Webinar – Conceptos Básicos de Contabilidad y Finanzas
Este seminario lo ayudará a comprender mejor el valor de tener un contador que lo ayude a tener éxito en los negocios. También aprenderá conceptos básicos de contabilidad que lo ayudarán a comprender los estados financieros y utilizar indicadores financieros clave. 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
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