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4	5 How to Start a Business How to Start a Business 10:00 am-10:45 am June 5, 2023 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. Intro to Govt contracting – Certification Intro to Govt contracting – Certification 1:00 pm-2:20 pm June 5, 2023 This webinar will provide a brief overview of SBA programs and services, with an emphasis on SBA’s federal contracting resources! Have you considered, is government contracting a good fit for your business? This will be an intro to small business certification programs. Government contracts are a tremendous financial opportunity for small businesses, and the U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services — in both large and small quantities — and it’s required by law to consider buying from small businesses. The SBA has several contracting assistance programs, and federal contracting resources available to assist entrepreneurs. This is a great opportunity to get any questions you may have answered and find out about the multiple resources available to help you on your way to small business success. This event will take place online, please register for the log on information. 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 event.	6 VOSB Certification – (Veteran Owned Small Business) VOSB Certification – (Veteran Owned Small Business) 11:00 am-12:00 pm June 6, 2023 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. Workshop topics will include program benefits, qualifications, recent regulatory changes, how to apply and SBA resources available. 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. 10 Pasos Para Iniciar su Empresa 10 Pasos Para Iniciar su Empresa 5:00 pm-6:00 pm June 6, 2023 Emprender un negocio requiere planificar, tomar decisiones financieras cruciales y realizar una serie de actividades legales. Acompañe al SBA para conocer cada uno de los pasos necesarios para iniciar una empresa. Un seminario web de SBA.	7 Multiply Your Business Income with the Launch Pyramid Multiply Your Business Income with the Launch Pyramid 10:30 am-12:00 pm June 7, 2023 If You Are Ambitious and Want to Grow Your Business, You Cannot Afford to Miss This. Learn the 5 Guerrilla Marketing Strategies That Are MULTIPLYING Income for Hundreds of Businesses Like Yours! 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! Regardless of the size and type of business you have, this might be one of the most important 1-hour online webinars you’ll watch all year. In it, one of SCORE’s 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. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.	8 How To Create Marketing Graphics Like A Rockstar With Canva How To Create Marketing Graphics Like A Rockstar With Canva 10:00 am-12:00 pm June 8, 2023 No need to hire a graphic designer or invest in expensive software…Canva can help you create marketing graphics like a rockstar! This affordable program allows you to easily “drag and drop” images, text and other elements to create online and offline marketing materials. Ventura County SCORE will show you how to incorporate your own images and fonts, bring in animated elements and learn the latest cool effects, tips and hacks to bring your marketing graphics to the next level! A Ventura County SCORE webinar.	9	10
11	12	13 Using QuickBooks Online for Construction or Project Management Industries Using QuickBooks Online for Construction or Project Management Industries 10:30 am-12:00 pm June 13, 2023 This webinar introduces you to features within QuickBooks Online such as Projects, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Estimates and Receipt Capture. We will discuss setting up a process for your jobs or projects and how to accurately run reports that can show you the performance of each job or project individually. 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. They will see how QuickBooks enables the user to invoice customers, pay bills, prepare for taxes and generate financial reports. A Ventura County SCORE Webinar. IN-PERSON EVENT: Improve Your Google Rank: Being Found and Chosen Online IN-PERSON EVENT: Improve Your Google Rank: Being Found and Chosen Online 6:00 pm-8:00 pm June 13, 2023 In this workshop you’ll learn our top tips to improve your Google ranking which will help your business show up higher in relevant search results. They will discuss the importance of optimizing your Google Business Profile (GBP) and adding profile, social media, web page and review Link signals to boost your online visibility to attract more customers. Address: Simi Valley Library: 2969 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, US, 93063. A Ventura County SCORE event.	14 EVENTO EN PERSONA: Café Conéxito EVENTO EN PERSONA: Café Conéxito 6:00 pm-8:00 pm June 14, 2023 Juliana Ramirez, clienta, instructora de WEV y asesora empresarial de EDC SBDC, será la anfitriona de una reunión de negocios de WEV donde compartirá su experiencia empresarial. El evento gratuito de networking en persona tiene como objetivo brindar a los asistentes la oportunidad de establecer contactos, inspirarse y conocer a otros propietarios de negocios en la comunidad. Vanessa Valerio, del personal de WEV, también informará sobre los próximos cursos y seminarios web de negocios para el año 2023. Además, se ofrecerán aperitivos ligeros y bebidas. Se anima a los interesados a registrarse. Dirección: 3639 E Harbor Blvd #201, Ventura, CA 93001 Un evento en persona de WEV. Training Programs Info Session Training Programs Info Session 6:30 pm-7:30 pm June 14, 2023 Interested in enhancing your business skills? Join WEV for a one-hour Zoom session where the Business Training Programs team will provide detailed information about WEV’s wide variety of classes and the application process. Learn about Explore Entrepreneurship, Canvas: One Page Business Plan, Smart Entrepreneurial Training (SET), Get Your Small Business Online and Know Your Numbers: Business Finance. A WEV webinar.	15 8(a) Business Development Certification Workshop 8(a) Business Development Certification Workshop 10:00 am-11:00 am June 15, 2023 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. The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program is a nine-year program created to help socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain access to—and succeed in—the federal marketplace. Businesses that participate in the 8(a) BD Program receive training, technical assistance, business development services and exclusive access to reserved federal contracting opportunities. An SBA webinar.	16 Strong Women, Strong Coffee Strong Women, Strong Coffee 9:00 am-10:00 am June 16, 2023 Join WEV each month (with your favorite morning brew) to Connect, Collaborate and Learn from other women entrepreneurs. Along with a special guest speaker, you will have the opportunity to share, listen and support one another to reach your business goals. A WEV webinar.	17
18	19	20 IN-PERSON EVENT: Fundamentals of Starting a New Business IN-PERSON EVENT: Fundamentals of Starting a New Business 6:30 pm-7:30 pm June 20, 2023 Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business but don’t know where to start? Do you have the passion and work ethic but need education and guidance? Being a small business owner is exciting but understanding the lifestyle will clarify if it is right for you. Join Ventura County SCORE in this informative webinar and learn what it takes to be a successful business owner. Address: Glen Tavern Inn Banquet Room, 134 N. Mill Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060. An IN-PERSON Event with Ventura County SCORE.	21 What is ChatGPT and How Will It Help Your Marketing Efforts? What is ChatGPT and How Will It Help Your Marketing Efforts? 10:30 am-12:00 pm June 21, 2023 In this webinar Ventura County SCORE will take a look at ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and how it can be used for your business. They will explore how this new technology can be used for your Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing and overall content. SCORE will talk about how AI can help with your written content as well as image creation. A Ventura County SCORE webinar. IN-PERSON Event: Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and Goodwill Industries- Summer Youth Job Fair IN-PERSON Event: Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and Goodwill Industries- Summer Youth Job Fair 3:00 pm-7:00 pm June 21, 2023 Goodwill Industries is hosting a Summer Youth Job Fair at their facility in Oxnard. There is a link for youths’ to register as well as employers that are interested in attending and having a table. CLICK HERE for the Youth link. Address: 1400 N. Rice Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030 – Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County in-person event.	22	23	24
25	26 How to Start a Business How to Start a Business 10:00 am-10:45 am June 26, 2023 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.	27	28	29 Financial Literacy for Small Business Owners Financial Literacy for Small Business Owners 10:00 am-12:00 pm June 29, 2023 As a small business owner, do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by all your financial decisions? Have you considered the strategies of using your business to help plan for retirement? Can you set up retirement plans for both you and your employees? Can offering employee benefits help your financial bottom line? Do you have an adequate insurance strategy? What about your marketing plan and budget? These and other financial questions can be difficult for small business owners to answer. This Ventura County SCORE webinar will help you find solutions to these questions. A Ventura County SCORE webinar. How To Start Selling in Amazon’s Store How To Start Selling in Amazon’s Store 12:00 pm-1:00 pm June 29, 2023 In this free webinar, learn if you’re ready to sell in Amazon’s store and how to get started. Abby Malchow, from Amazon’s Small Business Empowerment Team, will explain the fundamentals of selling with Amazon including what to sell and when, how to list and deliver your products and how to grow and scale your brand online. She will also share information on the resources and programs Amazon has to enable seller and small business success. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.	30	July

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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

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How to Start a Business

Intro to Govt contracting – Certification

VOSB Certification – (Veteran Owned Small Business)

10 Pasos Para Iniciar su Empresa

Multiply Your Business Income with the Launch Pyramid

How To Create Marketing Graphics Like A Rockstar With Canva

Using QuickBooks Online for Construction or Project Management Industries

IN-PERSON EVENT: Improve Your Google Rank: Being Found and Chosen Online

EVENTO EN PERSONA: Café Conéxito

Training Programs Info Session

8(a) Business Development Certification Workshop

Strong Women, Strong Coffee

IN-PERSON EVENT: Fundamentals of Starting a New Business

What is ChatGPT and How Will It Help Your Marketing Efforts?

IN-PERSON Event: Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and Goodwill Industries- Summer Youth Job Fair

How to Start a Business

Financial Literacy for Small Business Owners

How To Start Selling in Amazon’s Store

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