In 2022, US online retail sales, excluding travel, surpassed $1 trillion last year “for the first time in history”. Amazon’s share of the total was 37.8%. Second place was occupied by the e-commerce site of retail chain Walmart, with a 6.3 percent market share, followed in third place by Apple, with 3.9 percent. In thisRead more
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In this workshop you’ll learn our top 4 strategies that can impact your Google ranking, including the importance of having your business show up in local search results and how you can leverage online reviews to attract more customers. Ventura County SCORE will also show you ways you can use different types of paid adRead more
Starting a business through a franchise is often the shortest path to profitability, and some of them require as little as $60K to start and can operate out of a home office. But where do you start? Join Ventura County SCORE to learn franchising basics, including the array of categories, investment levels and ownership optionsRead more
Effective networking is key to growing your client base and building long-term relationships. 95% of professionals agree that face to face connections are key for successful long-term business relationships. Networking is easier said than done – how do you network, where do you start? This workshop will walk you through the best practices for howRead more
All businesses need capital to start operating and to grow. But many new or small companies do not know where to look to identify and secure the necessary seed capital or funding. Capital: Commitments 102 will teach you how to evaluate your funding needs and determine whether a debt or equity strategy is appropriate forRead more
When starting a company, many find digital advertising the most challenging part. However, digital advertising is quite simple; once you peel back some language, it becomes obvious how to advertise your business. This webinar solves just that. SCORE’s tutorial will help you understand the basics, learn how to make a game plan (called a go-to-marketRead more
Would you like to do what you love and have someone else foot the bill? Have you ever thought about corporate sponsors for your business, show, book, charity, speaking or events? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this webinar is for you! America’s most successful companies partner with sponsors. Why notRead more
QuickBooks offers a lot of functionality to streamline the accounting process for businesses. However, all this functionality doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a time saver for you or your business. This is because you must be thorough with the multiple functions and stay organized to utilize their full potential. Accounting Expert Juliana Ramirez of JR BookkeepingRead more
Have you thought about implementing an SEO campaign for your business, but are unsure what it is or how to do it? If so, this workshop is for you. Increase Sales & Leads Using SEO For Your Business Website teaches what SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is all about and why it is important, starting withRead more
If you are a Consultant, or are considering becoming one, this webinar is for you! It doesn’t matter what your specialty is: business management, social media marketing, information technology, security, personal image and credibility, and more. Ventura County SCORE covers it all. In just a few hours, you will learn powerful tips and strategies youRead more
