Upcoming Events

You’ve probably heard the term search engine optimization (SEO), but do you understand the difference between local SEO and website SEO? The two marketing strategies have widely different purposes for businesses. In this webinar, SCORE will discuss the factors that determine where your business ranks in search and how to improve your chances of getting found by more customers. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

Social media can be overwhelming for business owners. Which platforms. How often to post. What to post. What is “live”. What are Stories? Pages? Groups? This Two Part class will give you the basics every business owner should know as well as the latest trends to grow your business. A Santa Barbara County SCORE Webinar.

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 including COVID-19 Funds and Forgiveness. Juliana Ramirez from JR Bookkeeping will live answer your questions related to the subject matter including live demonstrations. You are highly encouraged to bring your own questions and situations to be solved or used as an example during the live demonstrations. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

“You don’t know if you have a real product until someone you don’t know buys it!” In this workshop SCORE will discuss using Amazon as an effective/efficient channel to test market your product. A Santa Barbara County SCORE webinar.

If you are a Consultant, or are considering becoming one, this webinar is for you! It doesn’t matter what your specialty is: business management, social media marketing, information technology, security, personal image and credibility, and more. We cover it all. In just a few hours, you will learn powerful tips and strategies you can use right away, to attract, win and retain more of the most valuable clients. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

Are you thinking of starting a new business of your own but don’t know where to begin? Join SCORE Santa Barbara for an Interactive Business Start-Up Webinar Session led by Greg Loosvelt and Eric Saltzman to learn key elements that will help you be successful. SCORE’s experienced mentors will provide insights into various aspects of planning, starting, and operating a startup business. Grab some lunch and join SCORE for a virtual open format discussion of your questions in a small group setting. Please come prepared to share your video and audio and participate in the discussion! A Santa Barbara SCORE webinar.

Did you receive an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) or Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan during the pandemic? Are you aware of what you currently owe and how much interest your loan is accruing? Many people are not! Join WEV for a valuable update on EIDL payment and PPP forgiveness. During the session you will learn about the three different online systems you need to access to find your loan information, interest accrual rates, deferral requests and make payments. WEV Advisor Marly Dalmau is a finance expert and owner of Hope Financial. She is a California Registered Tax Return Preparer and is passionate about providing support and information to entrepreneurs that will lead them to financial freedom and peace of mind. A WEV webinar.

During this webinar, CMTC Quality Practice Lead Eliot Dratch will discuss the key points that larger customers typically demand from their lower-tier suppliers before advancing their status to “Top” or “Premium” Supplier. This approach is applicable to most industries, including aerospace, consumer products, medical, apparel, food, and more. A CMTC webinar.

Why should your business be using Email Marketing as one of its promotional tools? Email Marketing can be powerful, and in this webinar, SCORE will look at uses of Email Marketing, best practices, and how you can get started today. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

Únase a SCORE Santa Bárbara, para aprender que como pequeña empresa, es importante familiarizarse con las finanzas de su negocio para maximizar las ganancias y los márgenes de ingresos y gastos. Esto solo se puede lograr cuando su contabilidad está en orden. Durante esta sesión interactiva, la experta en contabilidad, Juliana Ramirez, lo guiará a través de consejos y herramientas de contabilidad de pequeñas empresas para ayudarlo a garantizar que su contabilidad esté en orden y hacer avanzar su negocio a medida que comienza, mantiene y crece. Un seminario web de SCORE del condado de Santa Bárbara.

Acompáñanos a platicar con Alex Solorio del departamento de Salud Publica en Santa Barbara para conocer todos los requerimientos sobre los permisos para operar microempresas de comida desde tu casa (MEHKO por sus siglas en ingles). Aprenderemos sobre las oportunidades de operación de cocinas en el hogar disponibles en SBC, la distinción entre las operaciones de comida casera, descripción general del programa MEHKO, y tendremos tiempo para preguntas y respuestas. Un seminario web de WEV.

As a business owner, have you ever worried about your pricing? Do you sometimes feel that if you set your prices too high, you will lose clients? If so, you are not alone! Many business owners have struggled with how to set their rates, and women especially can often doubt that they are worth what they charge. In this month’s Strong Women, Strong Coffee online meetup we will be talking to interior designer and WEV client, Hayley Bridges, about how she has learned to price her services effectively and with confidence – and keep growing her business in the process. Connect, Collaborate, and Learn – grab your favorite morning brew and enjoy this opportunity to share, listen and support one another with reaching your business goals. A WEV webinar.

Do you have a product or service that you’d like to sell to government buyers? The Office of Procurement Services of the County of Ventura will deliver a presentation on how to work with the County as a vendor. Topics to be covered include what a prospective vendor needs to know to do business with the County, information about vendor tools, and some background information on County’s Procurement Services department and contacts. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

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 Two-Part series will teach basic and advanced techniques to propel your E-Mail efforts. A Santa Barbara SCORE webinar.

Conecta, colabora y aprende con WEV. Únase con WEV una vez al mes (con su bebida matutina favorita) para conectarse, colaborar y aprender de otros emprendedores y emprendedoras. Reuniéndose cada cuarto viernes del mes de 9:00 am a 10:00 am, usted tendrá la oportunidad de compartir, escuchar y apoyarse mutuamente para lograr las metas de su negocio. Un seminario web de WEV.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, join the U.S. Commercial Service for the second session of their “From Local to Global: Celebrating Diversity” event series, as they feature a dynamic panel of Women founders and leaders from Southern California-based companies, who will share how they have successfully grown their businesses internationally. A U.S. Commercial Service webinar.