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November 2019
How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to follow along, but it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. Instructor Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Pitch Perfect 102
Why this workshop is important: Entrepreneurs seeking equity (angel and venture) funding must prepare and submit pitches to potential investors. Poor presentation of pitches often leads to failed attempts and hard lessons learned. Pitching investors and lenders is one of the greatest challenges facing entrepreneurs. High impact communications can motivate investors. This workshop provides participants with the opportunity to practice their pitches in a safe and supportive environment leading to constructive and meaningful feedback. Who should attend this workshop? Entrepreneurs seeking angel, venture or lending…
Find out more »Website 101: How to Plan Your New Website
Planning a website is as important as planning to build a house. We will review the design concepts and content structure to build an effective website that will drive and convert traffic from organic search and discuss how to fit it into your overall digital marketing content plan. We will also cover the essential free tools for monitoring and managing your website’s health. This workshop explores the concepts behind good design and is not a hands-on training. Instructor: Omari Valentine…
Find out more »Business Plan Overview
Developing a business plan is one of the most valuable activities you can undertake. A good business plan provides a roadmap for success, gives you a sense of control over your future and is essential to attract funding. Business planning might be time consuming and daunting but the good news is you don’t have to start with a blank sheet of paper! The Business Plan Overview workshop guides you through the process of creating a solid, well-structured business plan, tailored to…
Find out more »Podcasting for Small Businesses (INGLEWOOD)
With more time in the car stuck in traffic commuting and the decline of good music on the radio we are forced with a dilemma of what to do in the car? Like any productive entrepreneur we want to do something that will grow our business? According to Edison Research, online radio including podcasts has grown 61% in the past ten years and NPR data reported in last two years has risen from 3.5 to 5.4 million listeners. It is…
Find out more »Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors – use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the “story”. This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important financial ratios, and, more importantly, how to “account” for the transactions in your business. Instructor Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Loans 101
This class will teach what you need to know to apply for a business loan. Topics include: -What documents and paperwork you will need to use for the application process from major banks -Which banks are currently loaning money and what you will need to qualify -Why a business may need financing -Sources of credit -What you should know about credit. Instructor Larry Johnson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Amazon Workshop
Learn how to maximize your sales on Amazon, Wal-Mart & E-bay from the experts at DTC Retail! -Amazon vs Walmart.com vs Ebay: What’s the “right” place to be? -Price, Selection, Convenience: Why understanding Amazon’s mantra is critical for success! -Amazon Retail vs Amazon FBA vs Merchant Fulfilled: What’s the best for YOUR business? -PPC, Coupons & Deals: Pulling the levers to make the Amazon MACHINE work for you. -Account Management: Day-to-Day account operations, troubleshooting and resolving issues. -“Amazon took down…
Find out more »Instagram 101
Topics to be cover includes: – How to set up your profile – How to get followers – Choosing the right hashtags – Creatively designing pictures – Plus all participants will get an ebook how to go from likes to sales. Instructor Deborah Deras REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Marketing 101
Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market. Instructor Charlie Lowe REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Legal Structure
One of the first decisions that you will have to make as a business owner is how the company should be structured. Topics include: – Permit processes – Reviewing how to apply for the permits needed to operate a business – Business licensing requirements – A brief discussion on the implications of legal structures This decision will have long-term implications, so consult with an accountant and attorney to help you select the form of ownership that is right for you.…
Find out more »SBDC Orientation
This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered at the center. Attendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation is offered two-three times per month so check the calendar for future dates REGISTER NOW NOTE: Late admittance is not permitted, please arrive early. Instructor Larry Johnson
Find out more »Hiring Your First Employee
Has your business grown to the point that you need a pair of extra helping hands? Don’t miss this exciting workshop where we will provide tips and strategies to help you and your business hire your first employee. This exciting workshop includes numerous tasks business owners need to complete prior to, during, and after hiring their first employee. A great workshop for any business regardless of industry or purpose! Instructor Danielle Jenkins REGISTER NOW
Find out more »El Camino College: Facilities Contractor Workshop
El Camino College invites all local mechanical, electrical, plumbing and general facilities contractors to learn more about the College's new bidding procedures. Under the recently adopted California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) guidelines, facilities projects valued less than $60,000 are not subject to a formal bidding process, which could mean more contract opportunities for your business! The FREE workshop will cover: - CUPCCAA bidding procedures - How to meet CUPCCAA requirements - Overview of El Camino's facilities projects…
Find out more »Dominating Your Local Market Online
This workshop will go over proven strategies for using internet marketing and social media to get more customers and keep them. No matter if you are a large company or a one-person shop this training will give you the tools you need to prosper online. In this workshop you will discover: -How to guarantee you get found online -4 Data Companies that determine your Google ranking – that you never even knew existed -Techniques to have your customers telling everyone…
Find out more »How to Estimate Start-Up Costs & Cash Flow
How much will it cost to start your business? It is important to know this figure so that you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. Topics include: Steps needed to calculate start-up expenses, start-up cost categories, calculating initial costs, calculating the first 90 days projected monthly costs, conducting a break-even analysis, and initial cash flow projection will be reviewed and presented in this hands-on session. Please bring a hand held calculator for your convenience. Instructor Andrew Strachan …
Find out more »Import Workshop
This workshop will provide new-to-import and new-to-market clients with information on getting started in international trade. International trade basics will be provided as we walk through to the four import development stages and are introduced to trade assistance resources on the federal, state and local level. Instructor Charles Lowe REGISTER NOW
Find out more »December 2019
SBDC Orientation
This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered at the center. Attendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation is offered two-three times per month so check the calendar for future dates. NOTE: Late admittance is not permitted, please arrive early. Instructor: Larry Johnson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »The Basics of Starting a Business
Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. Topics for discussion determining the feasibility of your business, the importance of business planning, understanding financial and licensing requirements and more. Instructor: Charlie Lowe REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel
Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to follow along, but it is not required. Basic computer knowledge is required for this class. Instructor: Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business
Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors - use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the "story". This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important financial ratios, and, more importantly, how to "account" for the transactions in your business. Instructor: Andrew Strachan REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Pitch Perfect 101
Entrepreneurs seeking equity (angel and venture) funding must prepare and submit pitches to potential investors. The vast majority of SBDC clients do not have the experience and presentation skill set to engage investors. This lack of familiarity with the proper preparation of pitches often leads to failed attempts and hard lessons learned. Pitching investors and lenders is one of the greatest challenges facing entrepreneurs seeking to build and expand their businesses. High impact communications about investment derived from the value…
Find out more »Website 102: Web Design and SEO Best Practices
Following up Websites 101, we will take a deeper dive into forming a web design strategy by discussing how to structure a website and the importance of sitemaps. We will also discuss on-site and off-site Search Engine Optimization. Finally we touch designing your own website vs hiring a professional web designer, and review web design platforms and hosting options. This workshop explores web strategy concepts and is not a hands-on training. Instructor: Omari Valentine REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Marketing 101
Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market. Instructor: Debbie Goldfarb REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How to Create a 2020 Content Calendar
Do you struggle to come up with relevant content that is worth posting? Are you aware of how to monetize your social media to increase your revenue through online sales and visibility? Having a solid content calendar is highly recommended so you can capitalize on all the holidays, events and sales opportunities available to you. -How to create content that sells remember facts tell but stories sell and you need to connect with your audience by identifying their pain points.…
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