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July 2021
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…
Find out more »Preventing Theft in the Workplace
The National Restaurant Association estimates internal employee theft accounts for 75% of inventory shortages and 4% of overall sales in the restaurant industry. The key to stopping theft at your restaurant is understanding how it happens and then focusing on the most important areas for theft detection and mitigation. Join our webinar to learn best practices on inventory tracking, cash auditing and expense tracking. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »PPP Forgiveness – Update on PPP Flexibility Act
The objective of this webinar is to help you understand how to calculate the forgivable amount of your PPP Loan and to prepare documentation that may be required with your forgiveness application. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »August 2021
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. **LINK…
Find out more »Launch A Business During COVID
THIS FREE WEBINAR WILL TEACH YOU ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START YOUR BUSINESS IMMEDIATELY. Know the legal business structures that you may establish (Sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation) Learn about: • The licenses and permits required by government agencies • How to do the business name search • We will help you complete the forms to register your business • The importance of the business planning process This workshop gives you everything you need to be…
Find out more »Disaster Funding: 2021 Stimulus: EIDL, PPP Forgiveness & Other Lending
Have you already filed for PPP forgiveness? Do you know if you are eligible for an EIDL grant? Maybe you need other resources for additional funding. The Stimulus package has been announced and lending programs are updated. EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) and PPP and EIDL programs have changes that may impact your business. This webinar will cover: • PPP: Requirements, changes to current PPP loans, and how to apply • EIDL: Changes to request additional funds and how to…
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 we…
Find out more »PPP Forgiveness – Update on PPP Flexibility Act
The objective of this webinar is to help you understand how to calculate the forgivable amount of your PPP Loan and to prepare documentation that may be required with your forgiveness application. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Restaurant Academy: How To Be An Effective Restaurant Manager
You were an outstanding restaurant employee and now it’s your turn to be the Supervisor. Shifting from a task focused job position to a team leading position requires a shift in thinking and communicating. In this workshop, we will introduce to you the skills that will make you a successful leader whether you have just been promoted or have been a manager for awhile. You will learn and receive tools on: • The behaviors of the great and the worst…
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. **LINK WILL BE EMAILED THE MORNING OF THE WORKSHOP** REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Disaster Funding: 2021 Stimulus: EIDL, PPP Forgiveness & Other Lending
Have you already filed for PPP forgiveness? Do you know if you are eligible for an EIDL grant? Maybe you need other resources for additional funding. The Stimulus package has been announced and lending programs are updated. EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) and PPP and EIDL programs have changes that may impact your business. This webinar will cover: • PPP: Requirements, changes to current PPP loans, and how to apply • EIDL: Changes to request additional funds and how to…
Find out more »PPP Forgiveness – Update on PPP Flexibility Act
The objective of this webinar is to help you understand how to calculate the forgivable amount of your PPP Loan and to prepare documentation that may be required with your forgiveness application. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Restaurant Academy Food and Labor Cost 101
Food cost is one of the main keys to long-term restaurant success because of its direct impact on profitability. Join us as we review how to calculate food costs for individual menu items as well as weekly restaurant performance. In this class, you will also learn how to apply food cost to setting your menu pricing, its impact on your restaurant's inventory, ordering, and waste. Labor costs account for at least a third of your restaurant’s expenses. Managing labor efficiently will keep more…
Find out more »Disaster Funding: 2021 Stimulus: EIDL, PPP Forgiveness & Other Lending
Have you already filed for PPP forgiveness? Do you know if you are eligible for an EIDL grant? Maybe you need other resources for additional funding. The Stimulus package has been announced and lending programs are updated. EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) and PPP and EIDL programs have changes that may impact your business. This webinar will cover: • PPP: Requirements, changes to current PPP loans, and how to apply • EIDL: Changes to request additional funds and how to…
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 we…
Find out more »PPP Forgiveness – Update on PPP Flexibility Act
The objective of this webinar is to help you understand how to calculate the forgivable amount of your PPP Loan and to prepare documentation that may be required with your forgiveness application. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Hiring and Retention During the Pandemic
Finding qualified and willing employees during the Pandemic has reached critical levels for many food businesses and getting them to stay can be challenging. In this workshop, we will explore conventional and non-conventional tactics to rebuilding your staffing levels and becoming the employer of choice in the new workplace environment. Zoom Link 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 »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 »Disaster Funding: 2021 Stimulus: EIDL, PPP Forgiveness & Other Lending
Have you already filed for PPP forgiveness? Do you know if you are eligible for an EIDL grant? Maybe you need other resources for additional funding. The Stimulus package has been announced and lending programs are updated. EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) and PPP and EIDL programs have changes that may impact your business. This webinar will cover: • PPP: Requirements, changes to current PPP loans, and how to apply • EIDL: Changes to request additional funds and how to…
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…
Find out more »PPP Forgiveness – Update on PPP Flexibility Act
The objective of this webinar is to help you understand how to calculate the forgivable amount of your PPP Loan and to prepare documentation that may be required with your forgiveness application. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Safe, Clean Kitchens-Passing L.A. County’s Health Inspection (Restaurant Academy)
Are you up to date on your COVID 19 safety protocols? Take a moment and imagine a Health Inspector walking through your doors. How would you do on your inspection? Would you get an A rating? Are you adhering to the most current regulations to keep your team and customers safe from COVID 19? This comprehensive class will give you a step-by-step tutorial on what the Health Inspection is looking for, how to set your establishment up for success, and how to pass…
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…
Find out more »September 2021
Launch A Business During COVID
THIS FREE WEBINAR WILL TEACH YOU ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START YOUR BUSINESS IMMEDIATELY. Know the legal business structures that you may establish (Sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation) Learn about: • The licenses and permits required by government agencies • How to do the business name search • We will help you complete the forms to register your business • The importance of the business planning process This workshop gives you everything you need to be…
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