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June 2025
Financial Fitness: Cash Flow vs Profit, What’s More Important?
Cash Flow vs Profit. What’s more important? Learn how to analyze your Cash Flow and be able to better manage your business. Cash Flow illustrates if the operations of the business are generating enough funds to pay for its financial obligations like bills, taxes, or operating expenses. Along the same lines, it can indicate if a small business needs to take on a loan or if the small business can service a loan. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »July 2025
Financial Fitness (Ratios): Stand Alone Metrics are Meaningless
Learn which Ratios may be applicable to your business. Financial ratios show your business’s liquidity, cash flow, debt, and profitability. The key is to know which ratios are relevant to your business and where to get the information. While these figures allow owners to better manage their businesses, creditors also use them to determine financial stability and access to capital. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »How To Become Loan Ready
If you are looking to make your business bankable this webinar is for you! We know that finances can be scary but with the right help, it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we look at what's needed to make sure you are bankable and ready to grow your business when applying for a loan. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Financial Fitness (Balance Sheet): Why do I need to know what a Balance Sheet is?
Known as the “mother of all financial statements,” the Balance Sheet provides an overview of the company's assets (what it owns) and liabilities (what it owes). In addition, it can help answer questions such as whether the company has a positive net worth, whether it has enough cash to pay for its financial obligations, and whether it has incurred debt. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Profit Projections
Business Projections 101 If you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar is for you! We know that numbers can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we take an honest look at what needs must be met to start, grow and keep you in the green. The only thing that can make you cents is MONEY! Let us help! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »August 2025
Special Event BMO: Building Financial Resiliency
Financial resiliency is more than just surviving unexpected challenges — it's about building a strong, flexible business that can adapt, pivot, and thrive through any economic climate. Join the SBDC and our partners at BMO for a dynamic workshop designed to equip small business owners with practical tools and strategies to weather financial storms and plan for long-term sustainability. How to Build and Maintain Cash Reserves – Learn budgeting and saving strategies to prepare for unexpected disruptions. Strengthening Your Financial…
Find out more »January 2026
NEW: Financial Fitness – Business Structure
Choose smart, protect your future, and pay yourself with confidence! Unlock your business's potential—choose the right structure that balances tax benefits and personal liability protection, and empowers you to pay yourself confidently as the boss. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »NEW: Self Employment and Estimated Tax Payments
Stay on track with self-employment taxes—estimate, pay, and thrive confidently. Description: Stay compliant and maximize your benefits by understanding self-employment taxes, making quarterly estimated payments, managing sales and excise taxes, and meeting all filing and withholding requirements—whether you have employees or not! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Financial Fitness: Recordkeeping and Compliance
Description: “Get Organized, Stay Compliant: The Essential Guide to Recordkeeping and Compliance for Small Business Owners!” “Get the know-how to stay compliant and stress-free—learn how to organize your books, meet compliance guidelines, and use digital systems that simplify bookkeeping. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Loan Ready or Not? Discover What It Takes to Qualify for a Loan
If you are looking to make your business bankable this webinar is for you! We know that finances can be scary but with the right help, it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we look at what's needed to make sure you are bankable and ready to grow your business when applying for a loan. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »March 2026
LA Library: Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs: A 2-Part Workshop Series
Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs: A 2-Part Workshop Series Starting a business is exciting but staying compliant, tax-smart, and financially confident is what helps it last. In partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library, this two-part workshop series is designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners who want to build a strong foundation and stay in control of their taxes all year long. Together, these sessions walk you through the full tax journey of a business owner from choosing the…
Find out more »April 2026
LA Library: Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs: Part2 Workshop Series
Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs: A 2-Part Workshop Series Starting a business is exciting but staying compliant, tax-smart, and financially confident is what helps it last. In partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library, this two-part workshop series is designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners who want to build a strong foundation and stay in control of their taxes all year long. Together, these sessions walk you through the full tax journey of a business owner from choosing the…
Find out more »May 2026
Small Business Budget Planning – Forging a Solid Financial Path
Small Business Budget Planning - Forging a Solid Financial Path Managing finances is crucial for the success of any business. Business budgeting provides a roadmap to allocate resources effectively, manage cash flow, and achieve financial goals. Our presentation will review and explain the essentials of building a business budget. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Best Payroll Practices For Your Business
Running payroll smoothly and compliantly is critical for small businesses. In this workshop, we’ll cover essential payroll best practices to help you avoid costly mistakes and ensure that your team is paid accurately and on time. Whether you’re new to payroll or looking to improve your existing process, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips for managing payroll efficiently. Key Topics: Understanding payroll taxes and deductions Common payroll mistakes and how to avoid them Payroll compliance:…
Find out more »Financial Fitness: Recordkeeping and Compliance
“Get Organized, Stay Compliant: The Essential Guide to Recordkeeping and Compliance for Small Business Owners!” “Get the know-how to stay compliant and stress-free—learn how to organize your books, meet compliance guidelines, and use digital systems that simplify bookkeeping. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Quickbooks for Small Business Owners
This introductory QuickBooks workshop is designed for small business owners who want to feel confident managing their own books. Participants will learn the basics of setting up QuickBooks, tracking income and expenses, and organizing financial information in a clear and practical way. The session breaks down accounting concepts into simple, easy-to-understand steps with real-world examples. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a better understanding of their business finances and how to use QuickBooks as a tool to…
Find out more »Loan Ready or Not? Discover What It Takes to Qualify for a Loan
If you are looking to make your business bankable this webinar is for you! We know that finances can be scary but with the right help, it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we look at what's needed to make sure you are bankable and ready to grow your business when applying for a loan. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Financial Fitness: Smart Credit Strategies for Entrepreneurs
The "Improve Your Personal Credit for Lending Opportunities" workshop is designed to help individuals and business owners understand the factors that affect their credit scores and learn strategies to improve them. Whether you are looking to apply for a personal loan, business loan, or credit line, having a strong credit score can significantly increase your chances of approval and favorable terms. During this workshop, participants will learn about the different credit bureaus and how they calculate credit scores, the common…
Find out more »June 2026
Quickbooks for Small Business Owners
This introductory QuickBooks workshop is designed for small business owners who want to feel confident managing their own books. Participants will learn the basics of setting up QuickBooks, tracking income and expenses, and organizing financial information in a clear and practical way. The session breaks down accounting concepts into simple, easy-to-understand steps with real-world examples. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a better understanding of their business finances and how to use QuickBooks as a tool to…
Find out more »July 2026
Quickbooks for Small Business Owners
This introductory QuickBooks workshop is designed for small business owners who want to feel confident managing their own books. Participants will learn the basics of setting up QuickBooks, tracking income and expenses, and organizing financial information in a clear and practical way. The session breaks down accounting concepts into simple, easy-to-understand steps with real-world examples. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a better understanding of their business finances and how to use QuickBooks as a tool to…
Find out more »August 2026
Are You Ready for a Loan? Discover the Gaps That Could Cost You Approval
If you are looking to make your business bankable this webinar is for you! We know that finances can be scary but with the right help, it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we look at what's needed to make sure you are bankable and ready to grow your business when applying for a loan. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Is Your Business Structure Costing You Money? Learn Which Entity Best Fits Your Business Goals
Choose smart, protect your future, and pay yourself with confidence! Unlock your business's potential—choose the right structure that balances tax benefits and personal liability protection, and empowers you to pay yourself confidently as the boss. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Pay Yourself the Right Way—Avoid Costly Tax Mistakes and Keep More of What You Earn
Stay on track with self-employment taxes—estimate, pay, and thrive confidently. Description: Stay compliant and maximize your benefits by understanding self-employment taxes, making quarterly estimated payments, managing sales and excise taxes, and meeting all filing and withholding requirements—whether you have employees or not! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »September 2026
Are You Profitable? Learn How to Forecast Profits and Plan for Growth
Business Projections 101 If you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar is for you! We know that numbers can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we take an honest look at what needs must be met to start, grow and keep you in the green. The only thing that can make you cents is MONEY! Let us help! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Ready For Business Series Part 1: Contracts That Protect Your Business with Public Counsel
A strong contract can help protect your business, your cash flow, and your client relationships. Join Public Counsel for a practical session on the most common contract issues small business owners face, including vague scopes of work, unclear payment terms, and relying on handshake or generic agreements. Participants will learn how these mistakes can lead to scope creep, delayed payments, and costly disputes—and what steps they can take to create clearer, more effective agreements. This workshop is designed to help…
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