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October 2019
New Client Orientation
This orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business. You will learn all about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. We offer the New Client Orientation free of charge to all new clients. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Financial Tools and Reports
Take a break during your lunch and join this 5-week webinar series for a financial journey to learn: o (10/2) Choosing the Business Entity – Your New Business or Time for a Change o (10/9) Startup Activities – A Financial Perspective o (10/16) Managing the Business Finances o (10/23) Financial Tools and Reports o (10/30) Understanding the Story Behind the Numbers and Potential Red Flags Webinar - Financial Tools and Reports (10/23) Whether you’re starting a new business or…
Find out more »Webinar – Say What? Product Advertising and Labeling Laws
This webinar will introduce small business owners to the basics of California and federal advertising and labeling law. Attendees will learn the difference between truthful vs. fraudulent and misleading advertising; business “puffery”; lawful product comparisons; requirements when using terms such as “organic” and “fat free”; required disclosures for certain ingredients such as nuts and other allergens; and liability for violating advertising and labeling laws. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – How to Create SEO Friendly Content for Your E-commerce Site
Content is king when it comes to SEO, learn how to create SEO friendly articles and blogs for your online store. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »QuickBooks Level 1
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Topics: – Introduction to Quickbooks – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set-Up – Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses. – Lists: 1. Vendor Center (Database Set-Up) 2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up) 3. Customer Center (Database Set-Up) …
Find out more »Webinar – Understanding the Story Behind the Numbers and Potential Red Flags
Take a break during your lunch and join this 5-week webinar series for a financial journey to learn: o (10/2) Choosing the Business Entity – Your New Business or Time for a Change o (10/9) Startup Activities – A Financial Perspective o (10/16) Managing the Business Finances o (10/23) Financial Tools and Reports o (10/30) Understanding the Story Behind the Numbers and Potential Red Flags Webinar - Understanding the Story Behind the Numbers and Potential Red Flags (10/30) Learn…
Find out more »Webinar – Creating an Online Marketing Strategy that Works (4-Part Webinar Series) Session 1
4-Part Webinar Series starting 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, Learn best practices to Plan, Protect and Promote your business through creating an online marketing strategy. Each week will cover critical areas to help guide you: -Week 1 – Defining the budget, Identifying who you want to attract to the website, Planning the website design -Week 2 – Identifying potential business risks before you start the project, Tips to help manage the project time and expense, Low to no-cost resources to help…
Find out more »Webinar – Buying and Selling a Business: What You Need to Know
This webinar will teach the basics of buying and selling a business, such as conducting “due diligence”- inspecting the financial records, contracts and business assets; determining the value of the business; preparing contracts and related purchase-and-sale documents; tax considerations; and knowing when to “walk away” from a deal. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Tools and Tips to Providing the Best Customer Service for Your E-commerce Site
Learn all the tools and tips necessary to provide the best customer service experience for your online store. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »November 2019
QuickBooks Level 1
In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Topics: – Introduction to Quickbooks – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set-Up – Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses. – Lists: 1. Vendor Center (Database Set-Up) 2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up) 3. Customer Center (Database Set-Up) …
Find out more »Entrepreneurship Series: Session 1
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured 90-minute sessions on 11/5 and 11/12, will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, provide steps to start a formal business, and explore how to develop a business model to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business, or…
Find out more »Idea Verification: Framework for Evaluating Your Business Idea (includes lunch)
Framework for Evaluating Your Business Idea Featured Instructor: Victor Benoun REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Joint AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training (includes lunch)
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 – Creating an Online Marketing Strategy that Works (4-Part Webinar Series) Session 2
4-Part Webinar Series starting 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, Learn best practices to Plan, Protect and Promote your business through creating an online marketing strategy. Each week will cover critical areas to help guide you: -Week 1 – Defining the budget, Identifying who you want to attract to the website, Planning the website design -Week 2 – Identifying potential business risks before you start the project, Tips to help manage the project time and expense, Low to no-cost resources to help…
Find out more »Webinar – Commercial Leases: The Basics
This webinar will introduce small business owners to the basics of commercial leases. Attendees will learn the differences between “gross,” “net” and “triple net” leases; conducting property inspections; rent, abatement, and “common area maintenance” (CAM) charges; use and signage restrictions; personal guarantees; build-out terms and obligations; determining who is responsible for maintenance and repairs; subleasing; and other information business owners should know before signing the lease, including when to “walk away.” REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Marketplaces E-commerce
Overview of the top marketplaces (ie. Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Houzz, Etsy). REGISTER NOW
Find out more »QuickBooks Level 2
Level 2: A recap of Level 1: Chart of Accounts, Vendor List, Customer List and Items List. The continuation of Quickbooks Training to include: -Accounts Payable: Entering and Paying Bill -Accounts Receivable: Client Invoices and Statements, Cash Receipts -Receipt of Payment -Credit Card Charges and Payment -Reconciliation of Bank Account and Credit Card Reports Students must have completed Level 1 to be eligible to take this class. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Idea Testing: Assessing Your Idea’s Value in the Market (includes lunch)
Assessing Your Idea's Value in the Market Instructor: Bandhana Katoch REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Entrepreneurship Series: Session 2
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured 90-minute sessions on 11/5 and 11/12, will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, provide steps to start a formal business, and explore how to develop a business model to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business, or…
Find out more »Webinar: Leveraging User/Customer Feedback & Analytics to Build/Feature Products Your Users/Customers Need
Webinar: Leveraging User/Customer Feedback & Analytics to Build/Feature Products Your Users/Customers Need Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Creating an Online Marketing Strategy that Works (4-Part Webinar Series) Session 3
4-Part Webinar Series starting 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, Learn best practices to Plan, Protect and Promote your business through creating an online marketing strategy. Each week will cover critical areas to help guide you: - Week 1 – Defining the budget, Identifying who you want to attract to the website, Planning the website design -Week 2 – Identifying potential business risks before you start the project, Tips to help manage the project time and expense, Low to no-cost resources to…
Find out more »New Client Orientation
This orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business. You will learn all about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. We offer the New Client Orientation free of charge to all new clients. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Facebook para su negocio
Este es un taller básico para aprender las formas en que puede usar la página de Facebook para su negocio de una manera que atraiga clientes. Debe tener su página de negocio en Facebook para que pueda beneficiarse de este taller. Veremos cómo usar el hashtag, tag, like, comment, y una introducción de cómo hacer publicidad. REGISTRESE ACA
Find out more »Entrepreneurship Series: Session 1
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. The Entrepreneurship Series is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured 90-minute sessions on 11/14 and 11/21, will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, provide steps to start a formal business, and explore how to develop a business model to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business, or…
Find out more »Webinar – Picking the Right E-commerce Platform
This webinar will feature: -Overview of hosted vs self-hosted platforms -Learn about writing site requirements REGISTER NOW
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