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Learn how to create effective marketing and advertising and implement it with affordable online tools. No matter your experience level, SCORE will start at the beginning to teach you how to think, create and make sure you put it all together to make a real difference in your company. SCORE will even give you shortcutsRead more

This webinar will educate small business owners on the Mentor-Protégé program (MPP). Presenters will discuss program eligibility, benefits and how to apply. Participants will also learn about the complimentary business courses, tailored training and one-on-one consulting available under the Empower to Grow program. An SBA webinar.

Learn about insurance from somebody who is not trying to sell you something! Insurance contracts are written by attorneys, but not all insurance agents can explain them in simple terms. In layman’s terms, this workshop will briefly overview the types of coverages available and what most businesses need. Address: Thousand Oaks City Hall, 2100 ThousandRead more

This webinar will provide education on the regulatory requirements for MySBA certification programs, review the respective governing documents and discuss common disqualifiers. Topics may include, but not be limited to, Veteran validation, third-party certification, social-disadvantaged narratives, HUBZone calculations, etc. An SBA webinar.

If you are thinking about starting a new business or have recently started one, this is a valuable workshop for you. Starting a Business: What You Need to Know cuts through the confusion and chaos of what you need to do and think about to start a business. In just 2 hours, you will gainRead more

Unlock Prime & Subcontracting Opportunities with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and its Primes: Rebuilding Los Angeles Through Small Business Partnerships. Gain a comprehensive overview of the processes and procedures involved contracting with LAWA. Learn about the specific certifications required & recognized by LAWA, and how to navigate the application process. Get clear guidance onRead more

This virtual workshop is targeted at new entrepreneurs. Topics covered include creating a business plan, finding capital, registering your business, getting necessary permits and/or licenses and getting a business bank account. This is a great opportunity to get any questions you may have answered and learn about the multiple resources available to help you. ThisRead more

This webinar will assist small business owners who have successfully submitted a MySBA certification application to navigate the application process. Presenters will discuss how to respond and resubmit an application that has been “Returned to Business”, responses to requests for information (RFI), and other frequently asked questions. An SBA webinar.

This webinar will educate entity-owned firms (owned by Indian tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Native Hawaiian Organizations or Community Development Corporations) and/or firms located in a HUBZone. Presenters will discuss the qualifications and application walk-through for entity-owned/8(a) and/or HUBZone firms. An SBA webinar.

In this engaging, practical 75-minute workshop, you’ll learn the most critical communication mistakes that undermine trust and efficiency in your global teams — and how to avoid them, how to adapt to different communication styles to ensure every team member feels understood and empowered and proven techniques for ensuring you are an effective communicator—both asRead more