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June 2019
State Labor Law & Payroll Tax Seminar
Topics covered include: – Record-keeping, reporting requirements, employer obligations, and payment requirements – Common wage and hour law application – Employer and employee rights and responsibilities – How to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Facebook Live for Business
Facebook has over a billion subscribers. Now is the time to learn how to use Facebook livestreaming to grow your business. 1) How to set up your account. 2) Where to stream to get the most impact. 3) What to stream to drive business/sales. 4) How often to stream. 5) 5 C’s to increase more sales from your streams. 6) Q&A 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 »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 Instructor Larry Johnson 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 »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 »Making Facebook Ads Work For You
This workshop will go over the ins and outs of using Facebook Ads to attract new customers. Whether you’re brand new or have tried Facebook Ads before, this training will give you the insight to stand out from your competitors and get more from your advertising budget. In this workshop you will discover: - The difference between a Facebook Ad and Boosting a Facebook Post - The basics of setting up a Facebook Ad - The strategy behind setting up a Facebook…
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 »Networking 101- 15 Second Elevator Pitch
Would you like to improve your ability to communicate what you do to increase clients and customers? Do you have your 15 second pitch? NEWSFLASH: With the internet info overload attention spans have decreased and now we have less than 15 seconds to engage potential customers attention. Deborah Deras, SBDC Marketing Consultant with give you a 4 step simple system to be able to create your elevator pitch and speak it with conviction to increase opportunities for sales, investors and…
Find out more »El Camino College Facilities Contractor Workshop #1
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 (CUPCCA) 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 »El Camino College Facilities Contractor Workshop #2
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 (CUPCCA) 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 »How To Estimate Start-Up Costs and 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 - Initial cash flow projection will be reviewed & presented in this hands-on session. Please bring a hand held calculator for your…
Find out more »Export Workshop
This workshop will provide new-to-export 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 export development stages and are introduced to trade assistance resources on the federal, state and local level. Attendees will receive a FREE online copy of Braddock’s The World Is Your Market: Exporting Made Easier for Small Businesses. Instructor Charlie Lowe REGISTER NOW
Find out more »July 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. NOTE: Late admittance is not permitted, please arrive early. Instructor: Charlie Lowe REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Building a Website 102
This workshop is for business owners that are looking to hire a web designer or agency. We will do a cost benefit analysis of pre-built templates vs. custom website designs, how to budget for a web development project, and how to select the best contractor for your business. We will take a look at Google Search Console and Google Analytics, and review best practices for SEO. 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 »How to Start a Construction Company
This workshop will cover: What is a Small Business? Interesting Small Business Facts LA County Economic Outlook Why Start a New Business? So, You Want to be Self-Employed? Before You Leap…Top “Do’s” & “Don'ts Is This You? How To Start a Business Own Biz, Buy Existing/Franchise Business? Top Businesses to Start in 2019 Steps to Start a Business Additional Information Instructor: Michael Williams REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Pitch Perfect 101
Why this workshop is important: 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…
Find out more »LinkedIn for Business- Inglewood Library
Social Media Gurus say, LinkedIn is THE Platform of 2019. It is the platform for Business to Business development. You can connect with C-Suite Executives that you may not be able to connect with on any other platform. If you use it strategically you can build your sales funnel without ever leaving your office. During this course: -Identify your best targets. -Fill your pipeline with quality prospects. -Get more customers using LinkedIn. -Book more appointments from networking. -Easily obtain video…
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 »YouTube 101 for Business
In this workshop you will learn: -Understanding YouTube as a Social Media Marketing platform -What content can you put on YouTube -How to optimize and monetize YouTube videos -Simple steps you can do to increase Subscribers -How to integrate with Social Media to increase revenue -How to use YouTube as a Marketing Strategy. Instructor: Deborah Deras REGISTER NOW
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 they know about…
Find out more »Fed/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar-EDD
In this workshop you will learn: California payroll reporting requirements, including forms, employer obligations, reporting, and payment requirements. About independent contractor reporting requirements. Electronic filing and payment requirements and options. Federal payroll reporting requirements, including Forms 940, 941, 1099, W-2, W-4, W-9, and alternative filing. 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
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