Upcoming Events

The event will focus on customs challenges, including best practices, lessons learned over the past two years, and solutions moving forward. Attendees will hear the perspectives of customs agencies in Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, as well as women in trade entrepreneurs from the three countries. An EDC webinar.

“Getting lunch delivered to the office has never been so easy. From a smartphone, you can find a nearby restaurant, scroll through the menu of options, add extra toppings to your sandwiches, pay electronically, including a tip for the driver, and get alerts telling you exactly what time your food will arrive.” It’s an experience experts are calling the “Amazon effect,” in which consumers expect buying convenience, visibility and accessibility at every step in the process. In this workshop SCORE will discuss how Amazon (and companies like them) have changed your customers expectations and some basic steps on how you can adjust your business to meet them. These concepts can be applied to your business no matter if you have products to sell or you deliver services. A Santa Barbara SCORE webinar.

Social media is constantly evolving, which can make 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. Presented By: Aaron Cox: With over 20 years of combined experience in web development, graphic design, project management, brand management and digital marketing, Aaron is an expert in all thing’s internet related. 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.

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 finance. This webinar will concentrate on steps to properly record payroll transactions that are administered by third party companies like ADP and Paychex. Juliana Ramirez from JR Bookkeeping will live answer your questions related to the subject matter including live demonstrations. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

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 Ventura County SCORE webinar.

Join WEV 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 webinar.

It’s important that businesses make their website a priority and the foundation of their digital marketing in order to achieve optimal success. With only having a few seconds to engage website visitors, your visuals and content need to be spot on. Join SCORE to learn the latest website best practices and techniques for making your website a more effective sales tool. A Santa Barbara County SCORE webinar.

SCORE will take a look at Constant Contact’s online marketing tools and see how they can work for your business. Constant Contact is known for its email marketing tool, but they have much more. In this webinar SCORE is going to open up the toolbox and show you all the marketing tools that Constant Contact offers. SCORE will discuss tips and tricks, best practices and show real world examples of how other businesses and organizations are using Constant Contact’s on-line marketing tools to get results. If you are not familiar with Constant Contact, this webinar is a great introduction to what they have to offer. And if you’ve used Constant Contact’s Email Marketing tool, you’ll see how you can boost your results by using more of their tools. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

It’s no secret that the Great Resignation has seriously impacted employee retention and available talent for employers to replace departing employees. Do you have open positions and limited talent pools? You’re not alone. During this webinar, CMTC’s talent acquisition experts will discuss how to identify talent during challenging times and share creative ways to find and hire great employees. A CMTC webinar.

Únase a SCORE Santa Bárbara, para actualizarse con las tendencias en el 2022 para nuestros negocios. Conoce que cosas llegan este año y como puedes tomar ventaja de lo que ofrece el mundo de Internet y aplicarlo a tu negocio. Un seminario web de SCORE del condado de Santa Bárbara.

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.

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.

In celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month, join the U.S. Commercial Service for the third session of their “From Local to Global: Celebrating Diversity” event series, as we feature a dynamic panel of Arab and Middle Eastern American founders and leaders from Southern California based companies, who will share how they have successfully grown their businesses internationally. Learn about the opportunities to seek out, as well as the challenges to avoid as you launch or expand your international business. Receive information and resources that will help you chart your path to global sales & expansion success. A U.S. Commercial Service webinar.

Do you have 5 or more employees? Make sure you are informed about California’s new Retirement Savings Requirements: Cal Savers. In this webinar you will hear from Whitney Eidem, Devon Villareal, Linda Villalobos, Michelle Johnson, and Shawna Traver, HR experts at Insperity, a human resources and business solutions organization. They will go over the new Retirement Savings Requirements for California business owners and the different options available for you to take care of your team. A WEV webinar.

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! A Ventura County SCORE webinar.