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March	March	March	March	1 Cómo solicitarlo: Segundo programa de subvenciones de asistencia comercial del condado de Ventura 4.1.2021 Cómo solicitarlo: Segundo programa de subvenciones de asistencia comercial del condado de Ventura 4.1.2021 5:30 pm-6:30 pm April 1, 2021 Únase a nosotros para aprender “cómo” solicitar el Programa de Subvenciones para la Segunda Asistencia Comercial del Condado de Ventura. Revisaremos la solicitud en línea paso a paso y responderemos sus preguntas en vivo. Un seminario web del condado de Ventura.	2	3
4	5	6	7 The Smart Way to Exit Your Business! The Smart Way to Exit Your Business! 10:30 am-12:00 pm April 7, 2021 Your relationship to your business has a life cycle. By starting, buying, or owning your business, you have set yourself on a path. This path is leading you and your business toward your eventual exit. It is a fact. There will come a time when your most valuable asset will change hands. You will cease to be the owner. Whether that transition is successful is up to you. Topics covered include: Why Exit Planning?; When is the right time to exit?; Seven ways to transition a business.; Is your business ready and attractive for a transition?; Personal and financial aspects to be considered with an exit. A SCORE Ventura County webinar. Learn Skills to Ease Stress and Increase Resilience: Mindfulness Fundamentals for Small Business Owners and Staff Learn Skills to Ease Stress and Increase Resilience: Mindfulness Fundamentals for Small Business Owners and Staff 5:00 pm-6:30 pm April 7, 2021 In this practical, interactive session Amy Saltzman M.D., will show you how mindfulness and self-compassion practices can support you during this unusual and stressful time. Dr. Amy will offer practical skills, scientifically proven to benefit business owners and employees, people dealing with typical day-to-day stress and those facing more intense challenges. Join us as we learn skills for achieving peak performance and finding flow at work and at home. A SCORE Santa Barbara webinar.	8	9	10
11	12	13 QuickBooks Online and Best Accounting Practices for Small Businesses QuickBooks Online and Best Accounting Practices for Small Businesses 10:30 am-12:00 pm April 13, 2021 This live, interactive webinar session is designed to help you understand the features, functions and benefits of QuickBooks Online for small business owners as well as assist you in implementing accounting best practices to manage your business finances. A SCORE Ventura County Webinar. How to Build a Successful Small Business Brand How to Build a Successful Small Business Brand 5:00 pm-6:30 pm April 13, 2021 Want to make your brand a success? Learn the strategies, tactics, and secrets for building a recognizable brand that turns one-time shoppers into lifelong customers. You will learn exactly what a brand is and what it does in the world, along with the keys to building a successful one. Uncover how to make your brand instantly recognizable, develop deep emotional connections with your customers, and clearly differentiate from the competition. Oniracom will share unique examples from their 20 year history, and are offering free, 20 minute consultations to webinar attendees. A SCORE Santa Barbara webinar.	14 Amazon 101- Assessment, Implementation and Store Management Amazon 101- Assessment, Implementation and Store Management 10:00 am-12:00 pm April 14, 2021 Learn ways to help your business survive, adapt and even thrive in the Age of the Coronavirus Pandemic. The topics covered include: How critical is it to have multiple e-commerce channels and why is Amazon one of the keys; Assessment – Can your product compete and can you make a profit?; Implementation – What are the basic steps to setup an Amazon Store?; and Management – What goes into keeping the Store competitive? A SCORE Ventura County Webinar.	15 Email Marketing that Gets Results Email Marketing that Gets Results 10:30 am-12:00 pm April 15, 2021 Email Marketing is important to your business. In this webinar, we will look at how Email Marketing can work for you. We will review best practices, provide ideas, and show how it’s working in the real world to get results. A SCORE Ventura County webinar.	16 Strong Women, Strong Coffee Strong Women, Strong Coffee 9:00 am-10:00 am April 16, 2021 Join us each month (with your favorite morning brew) to Connect, Collaborate, and Learn from other women entrepreneurs. Meeting every 3rd Friday of the month from 9:00am to 10:00am, and joined by a special guest speaker, you will have the opportunity to share, listen and support one another with reaching your business goals. A WEV event.	17
18	19 COVID-19 Business Resources From the American Rescue Plan COVID-19 Business Resources From the American Rescue Plan 12:00 pm-1:30 pm April 19, 2021 Join the County of Santa Barbara and the Economic Development Collaborative to review current COVID-19 business resources recently made available through the American Rescue Plan! Learn about new opportunities, how to access them and where to start with programs like EIDL, PPP, UI Benefits, Federal Grants and more. This free event will provide an overview of existing and upcoming resources with a dedicated Q&A portion to hear answers to your specific questions.	20 Double Your Sales With 5 Easy Steps Double Your Sales With 5 Easy Steps 10:30 am-12:00 pm April 20, 2021 Do you have a business idea but need assistance to think through all of the details? This workshop will take you through the basics of putting your business idea on paper. You will learn the basic content of what is required to have an effective business plan. You will gain knowledge on how to think through some of your issues. It is the information that you need to attract people, money, and clients but it needs to be written. It helps you to describe your product or service, your market, and your potential clients and their needs. Going through the business plan process reveals to you the strengths and weaknesses of your ideas and how to improve them. It gives you the confidence to sell your idea to others. This process forces you to think through the critical issues in an organized way and sharpen your business skills. The business plan will help you prepare your roadmap for success. A SCORE Ventura County webinar. Save Time & Money By Identifying Your Target Market Save Time & Money By Identifying Your Target Market 5:00 pm-6:00 pm April 20, 2021 Want to make your brand a success? Learn the strategies, tactics, and secrets for building a recognizable brand that turns one-time shoppers into lifelong customers. Topics include: Identify your choir; Needs or dreams focus pitch; and Closing the deal. Oniracom will share unique examples from their 20 year history, and are offering free, 20 minute consultations to webinar attendees. A SCORE Santa Barbara webinar. Como generar Proyecciones de Flujo de Efectivo en QuickBooks Como generar Proyecciones de Flujo de Efectivo en QuickBooks 6:00 pm-7:30 pm April 20, 2021 Únete a nosotros para aprender cómo puedes generar proyecciones de flujo de efectivo que sean significativas y relevantes para ti y tu negocio con nuestra experta invitada Juliana Ramirez. Tambien hablaremos de como utilizar tus proyecciones como una herramienta para obtener financiamiento, ser responsable de tus objetivos de negocio y comprender y administrar mejor tus finanzas. Un seminario web WEV.	21 Paid Advertising Tactics Every Business Owner Should Know Paid Advertising Tactics Every Business Owner Should Know 10:30 am-12:00 pm April 21, 2021 Learn the basics of successful paid advertising strategies and how to drive new leads for your business. Online marketing is constantly evolving, which can make it difficult for your business to keep up. In this webinar, we will break down the different paid ad campaigns by platform with best practices you can use to get the most out of your marketing dollars. A SCORE Ventura County webinar. Guía Para Comenzar su Negocio Guía Para Comenzar su Negocio 5:30 pm-6:30 pm April 21, 2021 Únase a SCORE Santa Barbara junto con los Asesores de negocios de EDC, Rigo Gonzalez-Nossa y Juliana Ramirez en una presentación donde por medio de esta guía aprenderemos sobre los diferentes pasos que le ayudarán en una manera eficiente a empezar su negocio, o le servirán para evaluar las necesidades más inmediatas para el buen funcionamiento y cumplimiento de las normas que requiere su negocio.	22 How to Generate Cash Flow Projections with QuickBooks How to Generate Cash Flow Projections with QuickBooks 6:00 pm-7:30 pm April 22, 2021 Join us to learn how you can generate cash flow projections that are meaningful and relevant to you and your business with our WEV QuickBooks coach, David Machacek. You will also learn how you can use your projections as a tool to get funding, stay accountable to your business goals and better understand and manage your finances. A WEV webinar.	23 Café con Exito Café con Exito 9:00 am-10:00 am April 23, 2021 Conecta, Colabora, Aprende con WEV. Únase a nosotros una vez al mes (con su bebida matutina favorita) para conectarse, colaborar y aprender de otras emprendedoras y emprendedores. Al reunirnos una vez al mes de 9:00am a 10:00am acompañados por un invitado especial, tendremos la oportunidad de compartir, escuchar y apoyarnos mutuamente para alcanzar las metas de su negocio. Un evento WEB.	24
25	26	27 Create the Business Plan that is Right for You Create the Business Plan that is Right for You 10:30 am-12:00 pm April 27, 2021 Do you have a business idea but need assistance to think through all of the details? This workshop will take you through the basics of putting your business idea on paper. You will learn the basic content of what is required to have an effective business plan. You will gain knowledge on how to think through some of your issues. It is the information that you need to attract people, money, and clients but it needs to be written. It helps you to describe your product or service, your market, and your potential clients and their needs. Going through the business plan process reveals to you the strengths and weaknesses of your ideas and how to improve them. It gives you the confidence to sell your idea to others. This process forces you to think through the critical issues in an organized way and sharpen your business skills. The business plan will help you prepare your roadmap for success. A SCORE Ventura County webinar. 3 Secrets to a Winning Small Business Social Media Strategy 3 Secrets to a Winning Small Business Social Media Strategy 5:00 pm-6:30 pm April 27, 2021 Discover the secrets to finding and retaining customers, defeating the competition, and building authority on social media. Topics include: Live video; Serve customer not yourself; and Becoming an expert. Oniracom will share unique examples from their 20 year history, and are offering free, 20 minute consultations to webinar attendees. A SCORE Santa Barbara webinar.	28 Learn Skills to Ease Stress and Increase Resilience: Mindfulness Fundamentals for Small Business Owners and Staff Learn Skills to Ease Stress and Increase Resilience: Mindfulness Fundamentals for Small Business Owners and Staff 5:00 pm-6:00 pm April 28, 2021 In this practical, interactive session Amy Saltzman M.D., will show you how mindfulness and self-compassion practices can support you during this unusual and stressful time. Dr. Amy will offer practical skills, scientifically proven to benefit business owners and employees, people dealing with typical day-to-day stress and those facing more intense challenges. Join us as we learn skills for achieving peak performance and finding flow at work and at home. A SCORE Santa Barbara webinar.	29 Setting up QuickBooks Setting up QuickBooks 9:00 am-10:00 am April 29, 2021 Setting up a good quality chart of accounts to successfully connect your bank account(s) will ensure that you are starting off right towards having accurate financial statements. We will walk you through starting QuickBooks from scratch. The presenter will use a QuickBooks Online trial subscription to show you how you can get started yourself. A SCORE Ventura County webinar.	30	May

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Is Exporting for Me – Grant-Funded Assistance

Join SCORE for a webinar on a new, grant-funded Regional Export Training and Assistance Program (RETAP). This free webinar will introduce you to RETAP, to the many organizations supporting it and to the entirely cost-free services it offers to new and early-stage exporters. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for the program. Don't miss this chance to enhance your export knowledge, connect with industry experts and get customized NO-COST support to help you start and expand your export activity. A SCORE webinar.

July 02, 2025 10:00 AM

Crafting a Buzz-Worthy Brand Story to Stand Out From Your Competitors

It used to take 7 touches to close a sale. Now that number has gone up to 16. How can your team find different ways to engage in effective sales conversations to win more customers? The answer is StorySelling. If you’re not familiar with this term, you’re not the only one. Mellissa Tong coined this term to illustrate the difference between storytelling and storyselling. Storyselling is to storysell your products/services/ideas through storytelling to inspire action, whether that is to increase market share, build awareness, or drive sales. We all know that it takes your customers to like and trust you before they buy from you, and there is no faster way to inspire actions than storytelling. A SCORE webinar.

July 02, 2025 01:00 PM

Essentials for Small Business Success

Starting or running a small business can feel overwhelming with all the advice out there — websites, social media, legal paperwork, accounting software… the list never ends. But what really matters? In this informative and inspirational webinar, TEDx speaker and nationally recognized business consultant Marie ZQ helps small business owners cut through the noise and focus on what truly drives growth. You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap of core business functions every entrepreneur must have in place. From setting up the right financial systems and marketing strategies to time management, branding, and client experience — Marie shares real-world insight and practical tools that make a difference immediately. Whether you’re just starting or trying to scale, this session offers clarity, direction, and motivation to thrive in 2025 and beyond. A SCORE webinar.

July 15, 2025 12:00 PM

The Head Start Your New Business Really Needs

You're passionate about your new business, but navigating the path to launch, survival, and growth can feel overwhelming. Based on SCORE's proven course for new business owners, this webinar cuts through the noise to deliver the most vital knowledge you need. Even better, bring your most challenging "impossible" roadblocks and get the answers you've been searching for. A SCORE webinar.

July 16, 2025 12:00 PM

E-Mail Marketing Essentials For Business

Research says that for every $1 spent on E-Mail marketing there is an average $44 return on investment. To generate such positive outcomes, businesses have to reach the right customers with targeted campaigns. If you feel your E-Mail efforts don't yet pay off, this workshop is for you! This class will teach basic and advanced techniques to propel your E-Mail efforts. A SCORE webinar.

July 03, 2025 10:00 AM

LinkedIn Marketing Essentials

As one of the most important B2B social media platforms, LinkedIn can help you attract more eyes to your business. The biggest advantage of LinkedIn is that it is frequented by many senior-level influencers, decision-makers, and thought leaders. If you want to grab the attention of top-level executives, then you should work on your LinkedIn marketing strategy. Unlike other social networking sites, LinkedIn offers a goldmine of opportunities for B2B marketers. You’ll be better informed about what’s going on in your industry and the industry of your ideal, favorite and most profitable clients. A SCORE webinar.

July 08, 2025 10:00 AM

Optimizing Your Elevator Story for Increased Sales

Thousands of times in your career, as a small business owner, you’re given an opportunity to answer the question “So, what do you do?” This webinar is allowing you to sharpen your answer. In those moments, you can generate real interest, find a referral partner, or maybe just make a new friend. In a master class, “How You Can Make Your Sale and Lose Your Sale in Just 30 Seconds!” you will learn eight things guaranteed to improve your elevator stories, three awesome elevator story templates and four ways to get off to a fast start. The thing to remember, whether you can attend or not, is that there is no such thing as the perfect pitch, just a perfect pitcher. Come experience how you can make or lose a sale in just 30 seconds. A SCORE webinar.

July 09, 2025 12:00 PM

Increase Your Website Sales & Leads Using SEO

Are you struggling to get website traffic that converts into sales and leads? Learn how to increase your website's organic (NO-COST) traffic from Google today! What You Will Learn From Attending This Workshop is how To Use SEO To Create A Bursting Pipeline of Leads/Sales, how To Ethically Hijack Your Competitors Google SEO Traffic, the Exact Strategy We Use To Optimize Websites That Become Lead Generators, how To Rank Your Website On Google Using SEO Strategies That Work, stop Spending Money On Ads! Brandon Leibowitz, the founder of SEO Optimizers, is hosting this special workshop. Brandon will share the knowledge, tips, and techniques he has acquired over the past 15 years. Register for the SEO class today! A SCORE webinar.

July 10, 2025 11:00 AM

Level Up for LA28: A Procurement Guide for Small & Diverse Businesses

Ready to compete for high-impact contracts during LA’s biggest events yet? From the 2028 Olympics to the FIFA World Cup and beyond, millions in procurement opportunities are available—but only if your business is ready. This workshop provides a holistic view of the procurement process to help small and diverse businesses move from curious to contract-ready. Whether new to procurement or looking to sharpen your approach, you’ll learn the key steps to compete confidently and win. A SCORE webinar.

July 10, 2025 01:00 PM

Financial Projections Made Easy

This workshop is the answer if you don’t feel confident forecasting your business’s finances, regardless of how long you’ve run your company. It is especially useful for start-ups, which don’t have a financial history. Financial Projections Made Easy explains the specific steps to complete the entire forecasting process, focusing on the user-friendly template created by SCORE LA to help determine the financial viability of your business. This workshop shows how to determine and manage the month-by-month cash flow and provides attendees with examples of financial projections tailored to their own companies. Attendees are shown how to calculate the amount of cash they need to run their companies. A SCORE webinar.

July 11, 2025 10:00 AM

Fund Your Business with Sponsors, Even if You’re Just Starting Out

Would you like to do what you love and have someone else foot the bill? Have you ever considered corporate sponsors for your business, show, book, charity, speaking engagements or events? If you answered yes to any of these questions, 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, FedEx, Health Net, Southwest Airlines, Bank of America, Staples, American Airlines, Walmart and IBM. A SCORE webinar.

July 15, 2025 10:00 AM

MySBA Certification Training: Preparing for MySBA Certification

This webinar will include a brief overview of MySBA certification benefits, basic eligibility criteria, steps to prepare for the application (i.e., account creation/login, SAM registration, document checklist), and the application's walk-through. See if your business qualifies for certification and learn how to apply. An SBA webinar.

July 03, 2025 11:00 AM

How to Start a Business

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. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams; please register to obtain the login information. Please note that if you plan to use a mobile device or tablet 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. Please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance for reasonable accommodation requests. An SBA webinar.

July 07, 2025 10:00 AM

MySBA Certification Training: Mentor Protégé & Empower to Grow Programs

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.

July 08, 2025 11:00 AM

MySBA Certification Training: Certification Eligibility Requirements

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.

July 10, 2025 11:00 AM

ADA Compliance: What Every Organization Should Know

Join SBA for a training on ADA Compliance and what every organization should know. This training will provide an understanding of ADA requirements for physical properties and digital platforms, equipping you with the knowledge to create more inclusive, accessible environments and reduce legal risks. ***This presentation is intended for information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, nor does it direct or recommend specific actions. The content is designed to provide general insights and understanding of the subject matter. Attendees are encouraged to consult with legal professionals for advice.*** This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams. Please register to obtain the login information. Please note, if you are planning to use a mobile device or tablet 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. Please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance for reasonable accommodation requests. An SBA webinar.

July 14, 2025 10:00 AM

MySBA Certification Training: Navigating the Application Process

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.

July 17, 2025 11:00 AM

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.

July 22, 2025 11:00 AM

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.

July 24, 2025 11:00 AM

How to Start a Business

July 28, 2025 10:00 AM

SCALE: Capital Access Webinar

SCALE: Success, Capital Access and Leadership for Entrepreneurs was created by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to help California’s small businesses across the state access more resources to start up, grow, and create jobs. Join CMTC, CAMEO Network and SCALE partners to get connected with resources, support and mission-driven lenders who want to help your business grow and thrive. A CMTC webinar.

July 17, 2025 11:00 AM

Tax Reduction Strategies for Owners of Corporations & LLC’s

Do you feel your taxes are too high? Will taxes be higher in the future? Join SCORE to discuss how to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket while providing more benefits for yourself, your family and your employees. SCORE will cover various strategies for business owners to reduce taxes now and in the future, better options for the Cal-Savers Retirement Savings Mandate and how to prepare for proposed future CA payroll tax increases with CA Assembly Bill 567. Please note: this webinar will not be recorded. Attendance is required. A SCORE webinar.

February 11, 2025

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Upcoming Events

EDC & PARTNER EVENT CALENDAR

Cómo solicitarlo: Segundo programa de subvenciones de asistencia comercial del condado de Ventura 4.1.2021

The Smart Way to Exit Your Business!

Learn Skills to Ease Stress and Increase Resilience: Mindfulness Fundamentals for Small Business Owners and Staff

QuickBooks Online and Best Accounting Practices for Small Businesses

How to Build a Successful Small Business Brand

Amazon 101- Assessment, Implementation and Store Management

Email Marketing that Gets Results

Strong Women, Strong Coffee

COVID-19 Business Resources From the American Rescue Plan

Double Your Sales With 5 Easy Steps

Save Time & Money By Identifying Your Target Market

Como generar Proyecciones de Flujo de Efectivo en QuickBooks

Paid Advertising Tactics Every Business Owner Should Know

Guía Para Comenzar su Negocio

How to Generate Cash Flow Projections with QuickBooks

Café con Exito

Create the Business Plan that is Right for You

3 Secrets to a Winning Small Business Social Media Strategy

Learn Skills to Ease Stress and Increase Resilience: Mindfulness Fundamentals for Small Business Owners and Staff

Setting up QuickBooks

EDC

SCORE

WEV

SBA

CMTC

OTHER

Is Exporting for Me – Grant-Funded Assistance

Crafting a Buzz-Worthy Brand Story to Stand Out From Your Competitors

Essentials for Small Business Success

The Head Start Your New Business Really Needs

E-Mail Marketing Essentials For Business

LinkedIn Marketing Essentials

Optimizing Your Elevator Story for Increased Sales

Increase Your Website Sales & Leads Using SEO

Level Up for LA28: A Procurement Guide for Small & Diverse Businesses

Financial Projections Made Easy

Fund Your Business with Sponsors, Even if You’re Just Starting Out

MySBA Certification Training: Preparing for MySBA Certification

How to Start a Business

MySBA Certification Training: Mentor Protégé & Empower to Grow Programs

MySBA Certification Training: Certification Eligibility Requirements

ADA Compliance: What Every Organization Should Know

MySBA Certification Training: Navigating the Application Process

MySBA Certification Training: Deep Dive into Entity-Owned/8(a) and HubZone Applications

MySBA Certification Training: Continuing Eligibility and Compliance

How to Start a Business

SCALE: Capital Access Webinar

Tax Reduction Strategies for Owners of Corporations & LLC’s