Upcoming Events
EDC & PARTNER EVENT CALENDAR
- 03Noviembre 3, 2024No hay eventos
- 04Noviembre 4, 2024
Building Business Credit and Funding is NOT a Mystery!
Business Credit is the simplest but most misunderstood aspect of a company’s success. However, in today’s competitive business landscape, it is more important than ever for entrepreneurs to establish and maintain a strong business credit profile. One key benefit of Building Business Credit is the ability to access unlimited funding! With a strong credit profile, you can secure funding from various sources, including but not limited to Traditional Banks, Credit Unions, Private Investment Firms and Alternative Financing Options. This can provide you with the capital you need to expand your business through marketing and advertising, invest in new equipment or upgrade technology, hire employees or take advantage of growth opportunities as they arise. At the end of the day, Building Business Credit is not just a good idea or an option among many. Rather, it is about setting your business up for long-term success! By taking the time to establish and nurture your credit profile, you can position your business for Growth, Sustainability and Profitability in the years to come! A SCORE webinar.
- 05Noviembre 5, 2024
CMTC & CASCADE Cybersecurity Training Series: Cyber Audit Readiness Assessments
With support from the DoD, CMTC and CASCADE offer a series of no-cost Cybersecurity Trainings for executives, operations and IT. Starting September 19th and ending November 5th, the trainings will be delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT. Each of the 14 trainings will focus on a specific cybersecurity topic. A DOD, CMTC and CASCADE webinar.
Mastering QuickBooks Online for Service-Based Businesses
This webinar focuses on the unique needs of service-based businesses. Join EDC Small Business Development Center Advisor and Accounting Expert & QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Juliana Ramírez from JR Bookkeeping to learn about tracking billable hours, managing client accounts and creating service quotes within QuickBooks Online. A SCORE webinar.
Business Transformation Series - Part VI: Effective Safety Practices to Mitigate Risk
Parts VI and VII of CMTC’s “Business Transformation” series are designed to equip businesses with the tools and strategies necessary to mitigate risk and build a strong safety culture. The first webinar in this safety sub-series focuses on practical measures such as improving temporary worker safety, conducting thorough audits and implementing impactful training programs. The second webinar highlights real-world examples of leadership-driven safety cultures, behavior-based safety strategies and effective return-to-work programs. A CMTC webinar.
Business Formation Uncovered: Navigating Business Structures
This business formation webinar is tailored to help entrepreneurs and business owners thoroughly understand the advantages and disadvantages of each entity type (sole proprietor, LLC, s-corp.) from legal separate entities, tax reporting structures, non-tax paying entities, liabilities, asset protection and more. In today’s competitive market, choosing the right business entity is more than just a procedural step; it’s a strategic decision that impacts every aspect of your operations and long-term success. This webinar was needed because new business owners frequently navigate the initial setup phase without a clear understanding of the implications of their choices. The structure you choose affects not only your liability and tax obligations but also your ability to manage everyday operational tasks effectively. Each entity type comes with its unique requirements and benefits, and understanding these can be the difference between flourishing and floundering. Additionally, we will cover essential topics such as government and state registration, agreements, permits and business insurance. Whether you’re starting a new venture or looking to improve an existing business, join SCORE to learn how to establish your business on a strong and compliant foundation. A SCORE webinar.
- 06Noviembre 6, 2024
Double Your Sales With 5 Easy Steps
This workshop is designed to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners with actionable techniques to drive sales and increase profits now and in the future. Whether you want to grow your customer base or boost revenue, this session will provide the strategies you need to succeed. Location: Thousand Oaks City Hall, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd 3FL, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. A SCORE Ventura County webinar.
How to Start a Business
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 covers topics 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 learn about the multiple resources available to help you. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams, please register to obtain the login information. Please note that if you are planning to use a mobile device to access this webinar, you must first download the Teams app to your device. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. To request reasonable accommodation, please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.
Marketing Your Business on Social Media
Social media constantly evolves, making it difficult for your business to keep up. In this webinar, SCORE will break down social media marketing for businesses with best practices that you can use to improve your digital marketing strategy. A SCORE webinar.
- 07Noviembre 7, 2024
Step Into Exporting: State Trade Expansion Program (Step) Grants for International Business Growth
Explore the power of STEP grants to grow your exports! Join the U.S. Commercial Service and U.S. Small Business Administration for an exclusive webinar with IBT Online to learn how STEP grants and digital tools can help you navigate the international trade landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to fuel your business’s global growth! A U.S. Commercial Service and U.S. Small Business Administration webinar.
Write, Teach, Spark - An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Writing for Impact
Discover how writing can elevate your business and personal brand by sharing your unique expertise. In this talk, you will learn how writing can ignite a spark in others, position you as a trusted leader and establish you as the go-to expert in your field. Whether you want to inspire your community or strengthen your business, writing for thought leadership is a powerful way to give back and create a lasting impact. A SCORE webinar.
- 08Noviembre 8, 2024No hay eventos
- 09Noviembre 9, 2024No hay eventos
Leading Change, Surviving Change
Leading change is never without challenges. It is human nature to fear and resist the unfamiliar landscape of change. Change management requires us to think about how to manage and mitigate risk, uncertainty and instability. Your role as a leader is to proactively address the impact of the change on your organization and your team. In this program, you will learn to equip your managers and leaders with the tools to manage change. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association virtual training.
November 13, 2025 10:00 AM
Hire Right the First Time
Poor hiring practices can be costly, with some estimates suggesting bad hires can cost up to 24 times their base compensation. CEA’s hiring system helps businesses and HR professionals avoid these expensive mistakes by streamlining the process. You’ll learn how to craft effective job ads, find the right candidates and navigate the key hiring steps from application to the first day on the job. Additionally, you’ll gain access to tools for creating legally defensible interview questions and managing on-the-job training for better hiring outcomes. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association virtual training.
December 16, 2025 10:00 AM
Starting a Consulting/ Coaching/ Advisory Business: Part 1
So, you want to be a consultant/coach/advisor. You have heard about charging $100, $200 or much more per hour. Do the math. 2000 working hours per year, and that means $200 to $400 thousand per year. There is an old saying: in theory, there is no difference between theory and reality; In reality, there is. This program is all about reality. What is the truth about being a consultant? How much can you really make? What are the pitfalls? What do you have to do to be successful? The seminar leader is Steve Epner. He started and built a consulting practice from a solo shop to over 200 professionals. After he sold the practice, he continued to be asked to help various companies, including Boeing. Learn the reality and what mistakes to avoid so that you can have a successful business and enjoy years of working in a great environment. For the right person with the right personality, there is no better way to live. Price: $10.00 A SCORE webinar.
November 12, 2025 10:00 AM
Pay Per Click Advertising – Or How Not to Lose Your Shirt on Google
This workshop will cover the following key aspects of advertising on Google: introduction to Google advertising, different types of ads, keyword and targeting strategies and measuring success. Price: $10.00 A SCORE webinar.
November 12, 2025 01:00 PM
AI-Powered Business Planning: Create a Quick Business Plan in 3 Hours
Join SCORE and other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your product or service and explains the unique value your product or service provides to your customers. As part of the workshop, participants will receive real-time feedback from a SCORE mentor to help them fine-tune their Value Statement. In the second part of the workshop, you will use the “Lean Canvas” to begin the process of turning your product/service into a business. In this interactive session, you use the canvas to help guide you in expanding the information in the Unique Value Statement by capturing key ideas, concepts and strategies about your business in the canvas. This creates a basic framework that you can use to complete YOUR full, detailed business plan. Have paper, a pencil or a pen ready as the goal of this workshop is for all participants to leave with a draft of their “Unique Value Statement” and “Lean Canvas.” Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 17, 2025 09:00 AM
Starting a Nonprofit: A Step-by-Step
Ready to turn your vision into reality? Join SCORE for a practical workshop that offers step-by-step guidance on establishing a nonprofit public charity. Ideal for those who have already decided to form a nonprofit, this session covers the essential stages from conception to achieving tax-exempt status and beyond. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 18, 2025 01:00 PM
Instagram Marketing 101: The Fundamentals
A great Instagram feed reinforces your brand, supports your marketing message, helps you engage directly and sincerely with your customers, and attracts new, loyal followers! Are you ready to “Level Up” your Instagram for your business? Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 19, 2025 09:00 AM
Digital Marketing Basics
If you are new to Digital Marketing, this fast-paced introductory workshop will help you get started to promote your business on the Internet. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 20, 2025 10:00 AM
Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies
You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and understand the costs, but how should you price it? This workshop is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials series. SCORE starts by reviewing different distribution and channel strategies and helps you choose the method that best gets your product or service in front of your satisfied customers. The rest of the workshop focuses on pricing, starting with some basic pricing concepts. Then SCORE reviews a detailed process to help you determine the price of your product. Since pricing a service is very different than a product, they have a special section that covers the separate process for pricing your services. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 21, 2025 01:00 PM
Grant Prep Boot Camp Workshop
In three hours, you will learn how to research, prepare, write and apply for grants. At the end of this webinar, you will be able to target and learn how to organize grants to further your mission. Don’t worry if you don’t have access to the various fancy (and expensive) grant databases. SCORE will show you how to access grant information (for FREE), filter through 990 returns, uncover names and get around the “invite only” issue when determining fit. SCORE will also work on systematizing the process of grants, so you don’t have to redo it every time. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 24, 2025 08:00 AM
Email Marketing for Businesses and Non-Profits
See how Email Marketing can help your business and nonprofit. In this live workshop, SCORE will take a look at Email Marketing and how it can work for you. During the live session, there will be time for Q&A. Parking and directions: Please park on the 3rd floor of the parking structure. Walk towards the Kavli Theatre entrance and across the plaza towards the Box Office. Make a left down the corridor to the Oak and Park Room. Address: City of Thousand Oaks, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. This event is sponsored by the City of Thousand Oaks. An in-person SCORE event.
December 03, 2025 08:30 AM
