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SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Model #2
DESCRIPTION: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: \n· Building Blocks for the Business Model\n· Introduction to Business Model Tool \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://cocsbdc.org/workshop/webinar-business-model-2-2/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools
DESCRIPTION:Lots to do and not enough time?  Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business and maximize your time. \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://cocsbdc.org/workshop/webinar-entrepreneur-business-owner-tools-2/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Small business owners – Will You Have Enough Retirement Income? Why Paying Self-Employment Tax & Saving for Retirement Matters!
DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Small business owners – Will You Have Enough Retirement Income? Why Paying Self-Employment Tax & Saving for Retirement Matters! \nCome and learn about preparing for retirement as a small business owner or entrepreneur.  Are you thinking about your business profits as a contribution to the future? \nTips will be shared to help you navigate the path to retirement from your business. \nInstructor: Charles Yacoobian \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://cocsbdc.org/workshop/webinar-small-business-owners-will-you-have-enough-retirement-income-why-paying-self-employment-tax-saving-for-retirement-matters-3/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261222T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – I Filed the Articles\, Now What? Next Steps for Running a Limited Liability Company (LLC)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will teach business owners the basics of owning and running a California limited liability company or “LLC\,” such as what is an “LLC\,” management\, operating agreement basics\, required and optional filings\, member duties and liability\, common mistakes\, and best practices. \nPresenter: Erica Bristol \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://cocsbdc.org/workshop/webinar-i-filed-the-articles-now-what-next-steps-for-running-a-limited-liability-company-llc/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261229T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Can I Protect That Name\, Slogan\, or Logo? Trademark Basics
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide small business owners with information on why a “trademark” is a valuable asset for a company to own; how “trademarks” help customers identify goods and services; how to select\, use and protect a “trademark”; the importance of doing “search and clearance” activities prior to adoption and use; state and federal trademark “registration”; and how to avoid violating the trademark rights of others. \nInstructor: Erica Bristol \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://cocsbdc.org/workshop/webinar-can-i-protect-that-name-slogan-or-logo-trademark-basics/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Restaurant 101 Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Are you perfecting recipes?  Have you been told…you should open a restaurant after friends and family taste your creations?  Are you a chef dreaming of opening a restaurant?  “Restaurant 101 – Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant’ is the opportunity to explore.  Starting with the menu\, a plan\, and profitability you can explore your dream before spending money. \nPresented by Kevin McVearry\, a Business Advisor for the SBDC since 2012\, with over 30 years of experience opening and operating various entities in the restaurant industry.  This webinar is for anyone who is interested in exploring the feasibility of opening a full service\, quick service\, or other brick and mortar location. \nCome with your questions. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://cocsbdc.org/workshop/webinar-restaurant-101-step-by-step-overview-on-opening-a-restaurant-5/
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models.\nFrom Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. \nThis webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas and think about different business models for their food business dream\,\nand show steps to each with easily explained phases. \nPresented by Kevin McVearry\, Business Advisor with the SBDC since 2012\,\nwith over 30 years of experience opening and operating various entities in the restaurant industry. \nThis webinar is for anyone who is interested in bringing a food product to market and getting into the Food Industry. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://cocsbdc.org/workshop/webinar-fundamentals-of-food-businesses-5/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning,Launching A New Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270121T090000
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Restaurant 101 Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Are you perfecting recipes?  Have you been told…you should open a restaurant after friends and family taste your creations?  Are you a chef dreaming of opening a restaurant?  “Restaurant 101 – Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant’ is the opportunity to explore.  Starting with the menu\, a plan\, and profitability you can explore your dream before spending money. \nPresented by Kevin McVearry\, a Business Advisor for the SBDC since 2012\, with over 30 years of experience opening and operating various entities in the restaurant industry.  This webinar is for anyone who is interested in exploring the feasibility of opening a full service\, quick service\, or other brick and mortar location. \nCome with your questions. \nREGISTER NOW \n 
URL:https://cocsbdc.org/workshop/webinar-restaurant-101-step-by-step-overview-on-opening-a-restaurant-6/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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