Upcoming Events
EDC & PARTNER EVENT CALENDAR
- 20Julio 20, 2025No hay eventos
- 21Julio 21, 2025
Fix My Site & Socials LIVE!
Join SCORE for this special webinar where Small Business attendees can submit their website and social media for a live review during the webinar led by Small World Communications CEO Rob McClinton and TechSparks marketing expert Preeti Narang. They join forces to review websites and social media accounts for areas of improvement, missed opportunities and fresh ideas. And the best part? Fixes require minimum technical knowledge and often apply to any of the most popular website platforms available, from WordPress to Shopify and Wix to Squarespace. Attendees will walk away with actionable steps and ideas to help their websites flow and their social media shine. They will review the first 15 sites submitted in the order received. There’s a lot you can learn from hearing a review, so we highly encourage you to attend and learn, even if your site and social accounts are not discussed. It’ll be worth it. A SCORE webinar.
- 22Julio 22, 2025
Marketing Tips for Attracting and Engaging Customers
This webinar is designed for entrepreneurs, startups and small business owners who want to improve their marketing efforts and generate revenue. The presenter will share insights, practical tools and real-world examples to help them take their businesses to the next level. A SCORE webinar.
MySBA Certification Training: Deep Dive into Entity-Owned/8(a) and HubZone Applications
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.
Best Practices For Hiring Your Social Media Manager
Most small business owners know that they MUST utilize Social Media as part of their successful marketing plan. The challenge is that you were never taught the right way to use your social media platforms to build your business. Many business owners decide to hire someone to run their program for them, but are not sure if they are getting value for the dollars they invest. This class will help you decide if you need a Social Media manager and, if you do, how you would find the right person. A SCORE webinar.
Intellectual Property Basics for Small Businesses
If you are starting a business, building a brand, launching a product, or working with creative content, understanding intellectual property (IP) is essential. Intellectual Property Basics for Entrepreneurs and Creators cuts through the legal jargon to give you a foundational understanding of what IP is, how it works, and how to protect your ideas. In just 1.5 hours, you will learn the key types of IP—trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets—and how each one applies to your business or creative project. You will also get some practical tips to help you secure and enforce your rights, avoid infringement and work with legal and creative partners more effectively. A SCORE webinar.
- 23Julio 23, 2025
Dynamic Duo: Scale and Secure Business Funding
Business credit and estate planning are both important for scaling and securing business funding, though they serve different but complementary purposes. Strong business credit demonstrates a company’s ability to manage debt and financial obligations independently of the owner’s personal credit, which is crucial for accessing larger lines of credit, loans and vendor relationships as the business grows. It also helps establish trust with lenders and investors. Estate planning, while often overlooked, ensures the long-term continuity and stability of the business by outlining succession plans and protecting assets. This level of foresight reassures funders that the business has a clear plan for leadership transitions and asset management, which is particularly important for scaling operations and attracting long-term investment. Together, business credit and estate planning reflect financial maturity and strategic foresight, both of which are critical for sustainable growth and funding success. A SCORE webinar.
- 24Julio 24, 2025
IN-PERSON EVENT: Double Your Sales with "The Launch Pyramid”
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 and EDC for this info-packed, NO-COST In-Person 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 workshops you’ll attend all year. In it, one of our 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. Address: Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St., Ventura, CA 93001. An in-person SCORE Ventura County event.
Unlock Your Potential: Resources for Southern California Small Business Success
Join the California State Treasurer’s Office and SCORE for an informative webinar highlighting vital resources and support available to small businesses across Southern California. This session will delve into key programs designed to foster growth, promote sustainability and secure futures for business owners and their employees. A SCORE webinar.
MySBA Certification Training: Continuing Eligibility and Compliance
This webinar educates currently certified small business owners on continuing eligibility and maintaining compliance. Presenters will discuss reporting material changes, submitting annual reviews, responding to notices of proposed decertification, etc. An SBA webinar.
- 25Julio 25, 2025No hay eventos
- 26Julio 26, 2025No 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
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
