Upcoming Events

As 2023 begins, California-based businesses will once again have to contend with new and amended employment regulations. It’s critical for these businesses to stay ahead of the game and we’re here to help. Join Fisher Phillips attorneys Usama Kahf and Lisa Peterson on February 2nd for an in-depth look at the most important legal topics businesses are facing in 2023. They’ll explore hot button topics such as salary range disclosure, new and amended employee privacy laws including the CCPA, PAGA, and other policies relevant to employers. A Fisher Phillips webinar.

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. Topics covered 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 find out about the multiple resources available to help you. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to LADO@SBA.GOV at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.

En 2022, la Legislatura de California aprobó casi 1,200 proyectos de ley, y casi 1000 se convirtieron en ley. Muchas de las nuevas leyes son correcciones menores a leyes que los legisladores y el gobernador promulgaron anteriormente. Otras son más bien reducidas o específicas de una determinada industria. Otros más se introducirán gradualmente con el tiempo. Esta presentación repasará actualizaciones críticas para todos los empleadores de California. La asesora de negocios y experta en contabilidad, Juliana Ramírez de JR Bookkeeping . La experta en recursos humanos, Rosandra Esquivel de The HR Firm, también hablarán sobre actualizaciones de políticas, orientación práctica y recursos disponibles sin costo. Habrá una sección para preguntas y respuestas en vivo. Un seminario web de JR Bookkeeping y The HR Firm.

La Sesión Informativa de Emprendimiento de WEV es gratuita y en español. Esta sesión informativa es una gran oportunidad para aprender acerca de las clases gratuitas de Emprendimiento de WEV para ayudar a hacer crecer su empresa. Al completar las clases de Emprendimiento usted será elegible para solicitar una subvención de $7,500. Ubicación: Blanchard Community Library, 119 N. 8th Street, Santa Paula Si tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en contacto con Berenize Ayala llamando al 805.456.2347. Un evento en persona de WEV.

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. Ventura County SCORE covers 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.

Have you thought about implementing an SEO campaign for your business, but are unsure what it is or how to do it? If so, this workshop is for you. Increase Sales & Leads Using SEO For Your Business Website teaches what SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is all about and why it is important, starting with how Google and other search engines rank websites. Participants gain insights into how search engines work and what Keywords are and why they are so important, as well as how Google algorithms change and how to adjust your marketing strategy accordingly. Strategies will be presented that attendees can implement immediately to advance their own SEO, such as creating and optimizing a traffic-building blog for your website. A SCORE webinar.

In the first webinar of CMTC’s three-part “Survival Strategies amid Supply Chain Disruptions & Economic Uncertainty” series, you will learn about: common types of risk; risk factors to be aware of and monitor; impact assessment and ways to measure damage; and actions to take – prevention, short-term, and longer-term management. A CMTC webinar.

QuickBooks offers a lot of functionality to streamline the accounting process for businesses. However, all this functionality doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a time saver for you or your business. This is because you must be thorough with the multiple functions and stay organized to utilize their full potential. Accounting Expert Juliana Ramirez of JR Bookkeeping will walk you through the 5 Basic Functions of QuickBooks Online that are vital to the integrity of your company file and a key to assisting business owners stay organized. Join Ventura County SCORE for this interactive webinar where your specific questions will be answered through live demonstrations and demonstrating how the software can help manage income and expenses and track the financial position of your business. Ventura County SCORE will see how QuickBooks enables the user to invoice customers, pay bills, prepare for taxes and generate financial reports. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the VOSB program certifications. This virtual workshop is targeted to small businesses located in the SBA Los Angeles District Office service area — Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to LADO@SBA.GOV at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.

Learn about business training, employee recruitment, funding and microgrant opportunities, mentorship and other resources. Receive 1 on 1 support from the EDC, Santa Barbara Foundation, SCORE, the Workforce Development Board and WEV. All community members are welcome to this bilingual (Spanish/English) event. Space is limited, and registration is required. Register for a specific timeslot.

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

Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions related to this program. Find out if your eligible! SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to LADO@SBA.GOV at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.

Acompáña a WEV en el primer Café Conéxito del año en persona el jueves 16 de febrero de 6 PM a 7:30 PM en Ecugreen en el centro de Ventura. Martha Cantos, clienta de WEV, es la anfitriona de este evento gratuito de networking en persona y comparta más sobre su viaje empresarial. Martha abrió recientemente un segundo negocio en Ventura, su negocio Ecugreen Jewelry and Textiles, lleva tela tejida a mano, botones de tagua y otras artesanías hechas a mano de Ecuador. Regístrate en este evento de Facebook o ponte en contacto con Vanessa Valerio al vvalerio@wevonline.org o (805) 456-2341 para cualquier pregunta que tengas. Un evento de WEV en persona.

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.

The Economic Opportunity Grant (EOG) Program is for microbusinesses located in the County of Los Angeles that have been hardest hit in the pandemic. Phase 1 will only allow microbusinesses who have been the hardest hit in the pandemic to apply to the first round offering $2,500 grants. These grants are funded in part through the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Additional rounds will be determined based on funding availability. Application will be open until February 23 or until funds are expended.

In the second webinar of CMTC’s three-part “Survival Strategies amid Supply Chain Disruptions & Economic Uncertainty” series, you will learn about: differentiating and defining critical relationships; elements of relationship management (customer and supplier-focused); negotiation vs. cooperation vs. collaboration; and actions to take – assess, communicate, expand, and reap rewards. A CMTC webinar.

When starting a company, many find digital advertising the most challenging part. However, digital advertising is quite simple; once you peel back some language, it becomes obvious how to advertise your business. This webinar solves just that. SCORE’s tutorial will help you understand the basics, learn how to make a game plan (called a go-to-market strategy), and get started on this process to get your business out there. A SCORE.

All businesses need capital to start operating and to grow. But many new or small companies do not know where to look to identify and secure the necessary seed capital or funding. Capital: Commitments 102 will teach you how to evaluate your funding needs and determine whether a debt or equity strategy is appropriate for your business. Financing options e.g., friends and family, crowd funding, angel investment, venture capital and institutional funds will be discussed. Plus, attendees will gain an understanding of how to craft a fiscal management strategy for growth. A SCORE webinar.

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. Topics covered 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 find out about the multiple resources available to help you. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to LADO@SBA.GOV at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.

Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program. The SBA HUBZone Program mission is to promote job growth, capital investment, and economic development to Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) by providing contracting assistance to small businesses located in these economically distressed communities. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions related to this program. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to LADO@SBA.GOV at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.

Are you ready to take control of your financial mindset and the role it has in your finances? Join WEV during this 75-minute workshop, to identify your financial priorities so you can manage your numbers and budget with confidence and purpose. This interactive session will be facilitated by Irene Kelly, WEV’s Financial Education Manager. A WEV webinar.

Effective networking is key to growing your client base and building long-term relationships. 95% of professionals agree that face to face connections are key for successful long-term business relationships. Networking is easier said than done – how do you network, where do you start? This workshop will walk you through the best practices for how to network successfully, focusing on the key elements of networking and will boost your confidence in speaking to others. Join this interactive workshop and leave with tools that will prepare you for continued success. Location: Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Rd Simi Valley, US, 93063 A Ventura County SCORE event.