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January 2025
Increasing Your Profits: Sell More Spend Less
Unlock the secrets to maximizing your business's profitability with a dynamic strategy that combines savvy spending with strategic selling. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to take control of your expenses by identifying areas where you can cut costs without compromising quality. But that’s just the beginning! Discover how to increase your revenue by tapping into your existing customer base, driving sales without the constant chase for new clients. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out,…
Find out more »Trade Show Triumph: Master These 12 Steps of Success
Are you a small business owner looking to get the most out of your time and resources at trade shows and conferences? Join our interactive workshop designed to help you navigate these events with confidence and maximize your return on investment. Workshop Highlights: Identify Your Style: Are you a Social Butterfly or an Overwhelmed Observer? Discover your natural tendencies and learn how to leverage them for success. Set Clear Goals: Learn how to set specific, measurable objectives for each event you attend.…
Find out more »LA Fire Resources Update
The LA SBDC is here to help small businesses affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires. Please join us as we guide you through the SBA Disaster Loan eligibility and application process, offer insight on small business insurance, and provide you and other small business owners the opportunity to get your questions answered live. Scheduled dates: Jan 14, 2025 11:00 AM Jan 16, 2025 11:00 AM Jan 17, 2025 11:00 AM REGISTER NOW
Find out more »February 2025
Financial Fitness: Income Statement
An income statement is a financial statement that shows the company's income and expenditures. It also shows whether a company is making profit or loss for a given period. The income statement, along with balance sheet and cash flow statement, helps you understand the financial health of your business. If you need help with your income statement and where to start, this webinar is for you! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Financial Fitness: Cash Flow
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 »Increasing Your Profits: Sell More Spend Less
Unlock the secrets to maximizing your business's profitability with a dynamic strategy that combines savvy spending with strategic selling. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to take control of your expenses by identifying areas where you can cut costs without compromising quality. But that’s just the beginning! Discover how to increase your revenue by tapping into your existing customer base, driving sales without the constant chase for new clients. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out,…
Find out more »Restaurant Academy: Street Food Startup: Launching a Rock-Solid Mobile Food Business
Are you ready to take your culinary dreams on the road? Whether you’re planning to launch a food truck, push cart, or trailer, this webinar will give you the tools and knowledge to hit the ground running! Join us as we cover everything you need to know, including: Leasing vs. Owning: Find out which option fits your budget and business goals. Start-Up Costs: Get a realistic breakdown of expenses so you can plan with confidence. Health Department Requirements: Navigate the…
Find out more »Financial Fitness: Ratios
Financial Ratios: Stand Alone Metrics are Meaningless. Learn which Ratios may be applicable to your business. Financial ratios paint a picture of your business’s liquidity, cash flow, debt, and profitability. The key is to know which ratios are relevant to your business and where to pull the information from. While these figures allow owners to better manage their business, creditors also use them to determine financial stability and access to capital. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Restaurant Academy: So You Want to Start a Food Business: The Cost of Entry
Do you have a dream to open a food business, but don’t know what is available? In this webinar, you will learn about the different ways to start from street vending, Micro Home Kitchen, cottage food, catering, food trucks, and restaurants. Discover what is a good fit for your lifestyle and budget. This webinar is your one-stop guide to turning your passion for food into a thriving mobile venture. Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand, we’ll help you…
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 »March 2025
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 »NEW: Unleashing the Power of AI for Enhanced Online Branding& Marketing
Drowning in endless to-do lists? Spending a fortune on freelancers? Watching your competitors zoom ahead with AI while you're stuck figuring out where to start? Stop struggling. Start thriving with AI. AI Made Simple: Your 2-Hour Guide to Working Smarter, Not Harder; In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover how artificial intelligence can become your secret weapon in business. No technical jargon, no complex coding, just practical solutions you can implement immediately. What You'll Learn: ? The fascinating journey of AI…
Find out more »Proof of Concept
After months of searching, you have finally come up with a great new business idea. You are confident that your idea will be a game changer. You just know that this idea will provide the financial freedom that you have always dreamed of. However, BEFORE you take YOUR leap of faith, SLOW DOWN! Take a deep breath and ask yourself this one BIG question, ‘What research do I need BEFORE I start my business that will give me a clear…
Find out more »Restaurant Academy: Creating a Successful Restaurant Business Plan
In this webinar, you will discover the essential components of a restaurant business plan to help increase your chances of success and present your plan to investors and financial institutions. Topics will cover concept creation, organizational structure, marketing plan and SWOT analysis, necessary operational considerations, and an overview of financial projections. Participants will receive a business and financial plan template. plan template and can schedule one-on-one advisement sessions with one of our restaurant experts. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Restaurant Academy: Creating a Successful Restaurant Business Plan
In this webinar, you will discover the essential components of a restaurant business plan to help increase your chances of success and present your plan to investors and financial institutions. Topics will cover concept creation, organizational structure, marketing plan and SWOT analysis, necessary operational considerations, and an overview of financial projections. Participants will receive a business and financial plan template. plan template and can schedule one-on-one advisement sessions with one of our restaurant experts. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Financial Fitness: Balance Sheet
The Balance Sheet is known as the “mother of all financial statements”. It provides a summary of the company’s position during a specific timeframe. It is broken down into three major categories and tracks what is known as the company’s assets, liabilities and owners’ equities. 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 »Special Event: Mistakes to Avoid When Starting your Own Business or Franchise
Have you ever wondered why some people have very successful businesses, while others fail? This workshop will give you some of the most common mistakes people make when starting their own business. It will cover mistakes made in what type of business to start. Common misperceptions about what it takes financially to get a business going. Most importantly we will cover traps entrepreneurs run into while they are running their business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Increasing Your Profits: Sell More Spend Less
Unlock the secrets to maximizing your business's profitability with a dynamic strategy that combines savvy spending with strategic selling. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to take control of your expenses by identifying areas where you can cut costs without compromising quality. But that’s just the beginning! Discover how to increase your revenue by tapping into your existing customer base, driving sales without the constant chase for new clients. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out,…
Find out more »IN PERSON: A Guide to Business Lending & Alternative Funding
Bank of America Business Education Workshop: Join us for Powering Growth: A Guide to Business Lending & Alternative Funding, an essential session for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to secure the right funding for their business. Learn what lenders look for in a credit application, explore traditional business lending products, and discover alternative financing options to support your growth. In this webinar, you will learn: Key factors lenders consider in business credit applications. Traditional and alternative financing options available for…
Find out more »Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps To A Successful Startup
Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren't born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Grow With Google: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. In this session we’ll cover: An introduction to Google Analytics Creating and understanding reports Making goals Using Analytics with other Google tools 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 »Financial Fitness: Income Statement
An income statement is a financial statement that shows the company's income and expenditures. It also shows whether a company is making profit or loss for a given period. The income statement, along with balance sheet and cash flow statement, helps you understand the financial health of your business. If you need help with your income statement and where to start, this webinar is for you! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Financial Fitness: Cash Flow
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
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