Upcoming Events

Are you interested in starting a business? If you are please join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to learn about SBA’s 10 Step Guide on How to Start a Business. This virtual workshop targeted to new entrepreneurs. Topics covered from 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 find out about the multiple resources available to help you. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to LADO@SBA.GOV at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.

This webinar will provide a brief overview of SBA programs and services, with an emphasis on SBA’s federal contracting resources! Have you considered, is government contracting a good fit for your business? This will be an intro to small business certification programs. Government contracts are a tremendous financial opportunity for small businesses, and the U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services — in both large and small quantities — and it’s required by law to consider buying from small businesses. The SBA has several contracting assistance programs, and federal contracting resources available to assist entrepreneurs. This is a great opportunity to get any questions you may have answered and find out about the multiple resources available to help you on your way to small business success. This event will take place online, please register for the log on information. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance. An SBA event.

Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the VOSB program certifications. This virtual workshop is targeted to small businesses located in the SBA Los Angeles District Office service area — Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Workshop topics will include program benefits, qualifications, recent regulatory changes, how to apply and SBA resources available. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to LADO@SBA.GOV at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.

Emprender un negocio requiere planificar, tomar decisiones financieras cruciales y realizar una serie de actividades legales. Acompañe al SBA para conocer cada uno de los pasos necesarios para iniciar una empresa. Un seminario web de SBA.

If You Are Ambitious and Want to Grow Your Business, You Cannot Afford to Miss This. Learn the 5 Guerrilla Marketing Strategies That Are MULTIPLYING Income for Hundreds of Businesses Like Yours! Did you ever wonder why some people seem to make money hand-over-fist while everyone else is struggling? If yes, this is a “Must Attend” for business owners, no matter what size or type of business you have. Join SCORE for this info-packed FREE Online workshop that will give you the answers you need! Regardless of the size and type of business you have, this might be one of the most important 1-hour online webinars you’ll watch all year. In it, one of SCORE’s resident business experts, James I. Bond, will share the 5 tactics businesses are using RIGHT NOW that are helping them accelerate how fast they are able to bring on new customers and clients for their business. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

No need to hire a graphic designer or invest in expensive software…Canva can help you create marketing graphics like a rockstar! This affordable program allows you to easily “drag and drop” images, text and other elements to create online and offline marketing materials. Ventura County SCORE will show you how to incorporate your own images and fonts, bring in animated elements and learn the latest cool effects, tips and hacks to bring your marketing graphics to the next level! A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

This webinar introduces you to features within QuickBooks Online such as Projects, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Estimates and Receipt Capture. We will discuss setting up a process for your jobs or projects and how to accurately run reports that can show you the performance of each job or project individually. 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. They will see how QuickBooks enables the user to invoice customers, pay bills, prepare for taxes and generate financial reports. A Ventura County SCORE Webinar.

In this workshop you’ll learn our top tips to improve your Google ranking which will help your business show up higher in relevant search results. They will discuss the importance of optimizing your Google Business Profile (GBP) and adding profile, social media, web page and review Link signals to boost your online visibility to attract more customers. Address: Simi Valley Library: 2969 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, US, 93063. A Ventura County SCORE event.

Juliana Ramirez, clienta, instructora de WEV y asesora empresarial de EDC SBDC, será la anfitriona de una reunión de negocios de WEV donde compartirá su experiencia empresarial. El evento gratuito de networking en persona tiene como objetivo brindar a los asistentes la oportunidad de establecer contactos, inspirarse y conocer a otros propietarios de negocios en la comunidad. Vanessa Valerio, del personal de WEV, también informará sobre los próximos cursos y seminarios web de negocios para el año 2023. Además, se ofrecerán aperitivos ligeros y bebidas. Se anima a los interesados a registrarse. Dirección: 3639 E Harbor Blvd #201, Ventura, CA 93001 Un evento en persona de WEV.

Interested in enhancing your business skills? Join WEV for a one-hour Zoom session where the Business Training Programs team will provide detailed information about WEV’s wide variety of classes and the application process. Learn about Explore Entrepreneurship, Canvas: One Page Business Plan, Smart Entrepreneurial Training (SET), Get Your Small Business Online and Know Your Numbers: Business Finance. A WEV webinar.

Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program. The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program is a nine-year program created to help socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain access to—and succeed in—the federal marketplace. Businesses that participate in the 8(a) BD Program receive training, technical assistance, business development services and exclusive access to reserved federal contracting opportunities. An SBA webinar.

Join WEV each month (with your favorite morning brew) to Connect, Collaborate and Learn from other women entrepreneurs. Along with a special guest speaker, you will have the opportunity to share, listen and support one another to reach your business goals. A WEV webinar.

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business but don’t know where to start? Do you have the passion and work ethic but need education and guidance? Being a small business owner is exciting but understanding the lifestyle will clarify if it is right for you. Join Ventura County SCORE in this informative webinar and learn what it takes to be a successful business owner. Address: Glen Tavern Inn Banquet Room, 134 N. Mill Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060. An IN-PERSON Event with Ventura County SCORE.

In this webinar Ventura County SCORE will take a look at ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and how it can be used for your business. They will explore how this new technology can be used for your Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing and overall content. SCORE will talk about how AI can help with your written content as well as image creation. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

Goodwill Industries is hosting a Summer Youth Job Fair at their facility in Oxnard. There is a link for youths’ to register as well as employers that are interested in attending and having a table. CLICK HERE for the Youth link. Address: 1400 N. Rice Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030 – Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County in-person event.

Are you interested in starting a business? If you are please join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to learn about SBA’s 10 Step Guide on How to Start a Business. This virtual workshop targeted to new entrepreneurs. Topics covered from 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 find out about the multiple resources available to help you. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to LADO@SBA.GOV at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.

As a small business owner, do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by all your financial decisions? Have you considered the strategies of using your business to help plan for retirement? Can you set up retirement plans for both you and your employees? Can offering employee benefits help your financial bottom line? Do you have an adequate insurance strategy? What about your marketing plan and budget? These and other financial questions can be difficult for small business owners to answer. This Ventura County SCORE webinar will help you find solutions to these questions. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

In this free webinar, learn if you’re ready to sell in Amazon’s store and how to get started. Abby Malchow, from Amazon’s Small Business Empowerment Team, will explain the fundamentals of selling with Amazon including what to sell and when, how to list and deliver your products and how to grow and scale your brand online. She will also share information on the resources and programs Amazon has to enable seller and small business success. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.