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September 2022
Accounting For Your Business
Accounting Basics Do you have questions about accounting? Maybe you do not know where to start when it comes to accounting for your business? Do you know what software works best for your business? Have you set up your accounts properly? REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Restaurant Academy: Restaurant Business Planning
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 plan template and can schedule one-on-one advisement sessions with one of our restaurant experts. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Plan Essentials: How to Write Your Business Plan
In celebration of National "Write Your Business Plan" Month, PCR SBDC launches a new workshop to help your businesses develop your business plan. You will review the purpose and benefits of a business plan, key components of the plan, and resources to help with research, business plan formats, and putting it all together. Plus get ready for homework, as you will review key components of your plan with the instructor or your advisor in a couple of weeks after the workshop. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Launch Your Business Today
Starting a business is easy, once you have decided to start one, you are halfway there! But you need to know that it requires planning and making key financial decisions. This training is designed to give you an overview of the aspects to consider prior to starting a new business. This may sound complicated, but at the end of the course, you will have all the knowledge and our support to make it happen! Topics will include: • Business Ownership •…
Find out more »Social Media 101
Are you confused where and how to start? We at PCR SBDC, know exactly what you are going through. You are not alone and we offer a big part of the solution through our workshops and one on one consultations. Our Social Media workshop, will save a lot of time, effort and mainly lots of trials and errors. Many businesses are on social media because of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) but they have no plan or strategy and are…
Find out more »Special Restaurant Academy Event: Maintenance Madness
Did you know that equipment maintenance can increase your profitability? Are you struggling to find a vendor to do preventative maintenance on your kitchen equipment? Did you know SoCalGas offers a free commercial kitchen resource center that you can try before you buy services? Join PCR Restaurant Academy and SoCalGas as we share best practices to maximize the life of your restaurant equipment, minimize disasters and reduce your utility expenses! REGISTER NOW
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 a profit or loss for a given period. The income statement, along with the 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 »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 »Business Profit Projections
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 »Commercial Leasing Checklist For Businesses
The commercial Lease checklist will point out provisions to which a prospective small business tenant should pay particular attention. The terms lessor and landlord will be used interchangeably. Commercial leases come in many sizes and shapes, from the three- or four-page mom-and-pop simple lease to the 40 to 50-page complicated lease with multiple addendum and attachments that are usually attendant to high rises, malls, or popular upscale areas. The small business owner will frequently be presented with a form lease developed…
Find out more »Legacy Restaurants-Building a food empire (Guest Speaker TBD)
How do you build a business that lasts for generations? Specifically, a food business? In an industry that sees 60% failure rate within the first year and 80% failure rate within 5 years, what’s the secret to a restaurant that lasts for 4 decades? This webinar will feature successful restaurateurs that have turned their family food business into a legacy business spanning multiple generations. A special Guest speaker will be featured during the presentation. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »October 2022
Restaurant Academy: Goal Setting for Success Restaurants and Businesses
Do you have dreams that you wish to meet for your business? Setting goals and achievable actions step are proven to be the number one strategy for the most successful businesses. In this webinar, you will begin to prioritize your top business goals for 2022, learn how to use the SMART goal format, mind map the goal, and begin setting action plans to ensure maximum results. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Clearing the Fog of Certification-Grow Your Local Business
The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents a webinar to clear the confusion of the application process. During this workshop you will learn: • $Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business • How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open may other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities 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 »How To Be Bankable
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, they 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 »Branding For Success
Can you define your brand proposition in less than one minute? Are you struggling with defining your brand? Can you differentiate yourself from your competition and stand out? Do you know what is your uniqueness as an entrepreneur and as a business (It is not your prices, experience, or customer service)? Are you intentional on how your clients see you, and the promise you make to them? We at PCR SBDC, know exactly what you are going through. You are not alone, and…
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 »New Client Orientation
This webinar is to introduce all new clients to the process and services PCR has to offer. In the webinar, you will learn the steps to help advance your business in the areas that are custom to you. We will also cover goal setting to help you meet your objectives. If you are a new client, this webinar is for you. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Plan Essentials: How to Write Your Business Plan
In celebration of National "Write Your Business Plan" Month, PCR SBDC launches a new workshop to help your businesses develop your business plan. You will review the purpose and benefits of a business plan, key components of the plan, and resources to help with research, business plan formats, and putting it all together. Plus get ready for homework, as you will review key components of your plan with the instructor or your advisor in a couple of weeks after the workshop. 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 »Forming Your Corporation : LLC S-CORP & MORE
We will discuss forming a Corporation, an S-Corporation, a Limited Liability Company, a Partnership, or a Sole Proprietorship. If you are unsure which category you are in, we are here to help. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Forming Your Corporation : LLC S-CORP & MORE
We will discuss forming a Corporation, an S-Corporation, a Limited Liability Company, a Partnership, or a Sole Proprietorship. If you are unsure which category you are in, we are here to help. REGISTER NOW
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 »Restaurant Academy: Understanding Food and Labor Costs in the Restaurant Industry
How much money are you making off each menu item you sell? How much do you spend on employee wages every week or month? If you cannot answer these 2 questions immediately, you’re managing your business in the blind. Food and labor costs make up 60-65% of your total expenses. If you don’t keep them in check, your restaurant will quickly go under. This webinar will teach you how to calculate food cost for individual menu items as well as…
Find out more »Restaurant Academy: Cottage Food Ready-7 Steps to Launching a Food Business at home
Have you always wanted to start a food business from home but didn’t know where to begin? Are you looking for a holiday side hustle you can run from your own kitchen? Join Aja Beard as she walks you through starting a legal food business from home. Learn which foods are allowed and how to navigate the paperwork needed to get set up in a few short weeks. We’ve put together the 7 steps needed to get your home-based food…
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