Create the Business Plan that is Right for You

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 you can use right away, to attract, win and retain more of the most valuable clients. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

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 with how Google and other search engines rank websites. Participants gain insights into how search engines work and what Keywords are and why they are so important, as well as how Google algorithms change and how to adjust your marketing strategy accordingly. Strategies will be presented that attendees can implement immediately to advance their own SEO, such as creating and optimizing a traffic-building blog for your website. A SCORE webinar.

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 Bookkeeping will walk you through the 5 Basic Functions of QuickBooks Online that are vital to the integrity of your company file and a key to assisting business owners stay organized. Join Ventura County SCORE for this interactive webinar where your specific questions will be answered through live demonstrations and demonstrating how the software can help manage income and expenses and track the financial position of your business. Ventura County SCORE will see how QuickBooks enables the user to invoice customers, pay bills, prepare for taxes and generate financial reports. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

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 not you? Linda Hollander can help you. She is the author of the #1 best-selling book, Corporate Sponsorship in 3 Easy Steps, and the CEO of Sponsor Concierge. Linda has consulted with many entrepreneurs to help them profit from the awesome power of corporate sponsors and has 20 years of experience in business. Her corporate sponsors have included Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Epson, Citibank, Fed Ex, Health Net, Southwest Airlines, Bank of America, Staples, American Airlines, Walmart and IBM. A SCORE webinar.

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-market strategy), and get started on this process to get your business out there. A SCORE.

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 for your business. Financing options e.g., friends and family, crowd funding, angel investment, venture capital and institutional funds will be discussed. Plus, attendees will gain an understanding of how to craft a fiscal management strategy for growth. A SCORE webinar.

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 how to network successfully, focusing on the key elements of networking, and will boost your confidence in speaking to others. Join this interactive workshop and leave with tools that will prepare you for continued success. An IN-PERSON Ventura County SCORE event.

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 how to network successfully, focusing on the key elements of networking and will boost your confidence in speaking to others. Join this interactive workshop and leave with tools that will prepare you for continued success. Location: Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Rd Simi Valley, US, 93063 A Ventura County SCORE event.