Upcoming Events
EDC & PARTNER EVENT CALENDAR
- 03November 3, 2024No events
- 04November 4, 2024
Building Business Credit and Funding is NOT a Mystery!
Business Credit is the simplest but most misunderstood aspect of a company’s success. However, in today’s competitive business landscape, it is more important than ever for entrepreneurs to establish and maintain a strong business credit profile. One key benefit of Building Business Credit is the ability to access unlimited funding! With a strong credit profile, you can secure funding from various sources, including but not limited to Traditional Banks, Credit Unions, Private Investment Firms and Alternative Financing Options. This can provide you with the capital you need to expand your business through marketing and advertising, invest in new equipment or upgrade technology, hire employees or take advantage of growth opportunities as they arise. At the end of the day, Building Business Credit is not just a good idea or an option among many. Rather, it is about setting your business up for long-term success! By taking the time to establish and nurture your credit profile, you can position your business for Growth, Sustainability and Profitability in the years to come! A SCORE webinar.
- 05November 5, 2024
CMTC & CASCADE Cybersecurity Training Series: Cyber Audit Readiness Assessments
With support from the DoD, CMTC and CASCADE offer a series of no-cost Cybersecurity Trainings for executives, operations and IT. Starting September 19th and ending November 5th, the trainings will be delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT. Each of the 14 trainings will focus on a specific cybersecurity topic. A DOD, CMTC and CASCADE webinar.
Mastering QuickBooks Online for Service-Based Businesses
This webinar focuses on the unique needs of service-based businesses. Join EDC Small Business Development Center Advisor and Accounting Expert & QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Juliana Ramírez from JR Bookkeeping to learn about tracking billable hours, managing client accounts and creating service quotes within QuickBooks Online. A SCORE webinar.
Business Transformation Series - Part VI: Effective Safety Practices to Mitigate Risk
Parts VI and VII of CMTC’s “Business Transformation” series are designed to equip businesses with the tools and strategies necessary to mitigate risk and build a strong safety culture. The first webinar in this safety sub-series focuses on practical measures such as improving temporary worker safety, conducting thorough audits and implementing impactful training programs. The second webinar highlights real-world examples of leadership-driven safety cultures, behavior-based safety strategies and effective return-to-work programs. A CMTC webinar.
Business Formation Uncovered: Navigating Business Structures
This business formation webinar is tailored to help entrepreneurs and business owners thoroughly understand the advantages and disadvantages of each entity type (sole proprietor, LLC, s-corp.) from legal separate entities, tax reporting structures, non-tax paying entities, liabilities, asset protection and more. In today’s competitive market, choosing the right business entity is more than just a procedural step; it’s a strategic decision that impacts every aspect of your operations and long-term success. This webinar was needed because new business owners frequently navigate the initial setup phase without a clear understanding of the implications of their choices. The structure you choose affects not only your liability and tax obligations but also your ability to manage everyday operational tasks effectively. Each entity type comes with its unique requirements and benefits, and understanding these can be the difference between flourishing and floundering. Additionally, we will cover essential topics such as government and state registration, agreements, permits and business insurance. Whether you’re starting a new venture or looking to improve an existing business, join SCORE to learn how to establish your business on a strong and compliant foundation. A SCORE webinar.
- 06November 6, 2024
Double Your Sales With 5 Easy Steps
This workshop is designed to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners with actionable techniques to drive sales and increase profits now and in the future. Whether you want to grow your customer base or boost revenue, this session will provide the strategies you need to succeed. Location: Thousand Oaks City Hall, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd 3FL, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. A SCORE Ventura County webinar.
How to Start a Business
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 covers topics 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 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 are planning to use a mobile device 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.
Marketing Your Business on Social Media
Social media constantly evolves, making 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. A SCORE webinar.
- 07November 7, 2024
Step Into Exporting: State Trade Expansion Program (Step) Grants for International Business Growth
Explore the power of STEP grants to grow your exports! Join the U.S. Commercial Service and U.S. Small Business Administration for an exclusive webinar with IBT Online to learn how STEP grants and digital tools can help you navigate the international trade landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to fuel your business’s global growth! A U.S. Commercial Service and U.S. Small Business Administration webinar.
Write, Teach, Spark - An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Writing for Impact
Discover how writing can elevate your business and personal brand by sharing your unique expertise. In this talk, you will learn how writing can ignite a spark in others, position you as a trusted leader and establish you as the go-to expert in your field. Whether you want to inspire your community or strengthen your business, writing for thought leadership is a powerful way to give back and create a lasting impact. A SCORE webinar.
- 08November 8, 2024No events
- 09November 9, 2024No events
Optimizing Your Video Marketing for Increased Sales
When asked at Fortune's 2016 Most Powerful Women International Summit in London where Facebook would be in a half-decade in terms of mobile and video, Facebook Vice President Nicola Mendelsohn said the social network would “definitely” be mobile and would “probably” be “all video.” In the past several years, Mendelsohn’s prediction has come true for Facebook and the other major social media platforms. As an entrepreneur, you must get proficient at creating videos to promote yourself and your business. In this class you will learn that you don’t have to be perfect, just human. A SCORE webinar.
March 26, 202512:30 PM
Optimizing Your Website for Increased Sales
Any real estate agent will tell you it is better to own than rent. Your website is the only virtual real estate you can own, compared to the rental properties of social media platforms. You don’t have to know how to create web code to make your website a more profitable tool for your business. In addition to the vital information your business needs in this class, all attendees will receive a copy of the Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions guide: Discover Ten Proven Steps You Can Take Right Now to Get Your Business Found Online. A SCORE webinar.
March 21, 202512:30 PM
From Survival To Scalable in 2025: Funding Your Small Business
Securing Business Funding is the most misunderstood aspect of a company’s success! In today’s competitive business landscape, it is more important than ever for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners to establish and maintain strong relationships with banks and credit unions. After the COVID-19 pandemic, a plethora of funding products poured into the market and were made readily available to businesses of all types and sizes. In fact, many start-up companies were able to access $150,000+ in funding with little to no documentation. Well...SCORE is here to tell you you'll embark on a new era! Due to an increase in defaults in 2024, lenders have begun to pivot to a more relationship banking format. With that said, it is imperative YOU gain the knowledge and insight to stay ahead of the competition! At the end of the day, Securing Business Funding is not just a good idea or an option among many. Rather, it is the lifeblood that positions your business for long-term success! By taking the time to establish and nurture lending relationships, you can position your business for Growth, Sustainability, and Profitability for many years to come! Don’t Die…Expand!!!
March 21, 202510:00 AM
Understanding Legal Structures for Small Businesses
Choosing the right legal structure is crucial for any small business. This webinar will break down the key differences between sole proprietorships, LLCs, partnerships and corporations, helping you understand the legal, tax and liability implications of each. Whether you're starting a new venture or considering a change, join SCORE for expert insights to make informed decisions for your business’s future. A SCORE webinar.
March 19, 202512:30 PM
How to Influence, Persuade & Sell Anyone
Have you ever struggled to get someone to accept your ideas or buy your product or service? Well, help is finally on the way with this breakthrough webinar! In 90 minutes, you will learn how to convince and sell almost anyone. Suddenly, you'll have an incredible power to persuade all the people in your life, unlike anything you've ever been able to do before. From friends and family members to prospects and clients, you will suddenly be able to enjoy more stress-free, predictable and FUN ways to get people on your side and buying from you... whether it be face-to-face, from your website, from your ads and emails and more! A SCORE webinar.
March 19, 202510:30 AM
The Marketing Checklist for Overwhelmed and Overthinking Entrepreneurs
There are two reasons that the business of “working on your small business” rarely gets done. The first is that you are overwhelmed because you’re responsible for everything. Even if you can delegate, you still must check the work and make sure it’s done correctly. That takes a toll. The other half of that equation is when you do get into action to improve your business, you are shown dozens of options. This causes you to overthink your decisions. In this webinar, SCORE will look at ways you can solve these problems in your business with easy-to-implement solutions. Everyone who attends gets a copy of the best-seller: The Marketing Checklist 4: Your Guide for Overwhelmed And Overthinking Entrepreneurs. A SCORE webinar.
March 14, 202512:30 PM
Financial Projections Made Easy
If you don’t feel confident forecasting your business’ finances, regardless of how long you’ve run your company, this workshop is the answer. It is especially useful for start-ups that 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 LA webinar.
March 14, 202510:00 AM
Doing Business With Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
The “How to Do Business with Federal Agencies” series is designed to empower small businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully navigate federal contracting, build strategic relationships and unlock new growth opportunities within government agencies. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams, please register to obtain for 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. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to lado@sba.gov(Link is external) at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.
April 23, 202510:00 AM
How to Do Business with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE-LA)
The “How to Do Business with Federal Agencies” series is designed to empower small businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully navigate federal contracting, build strategic relationships and unlock new growth opportunities within government agencies. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams, please register to obtain for 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. For reasonable accommodation requests, please send an email to lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.
April 02, 202510:00 AM
How to Start a Business
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 covers topics 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 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 are planning to use a mobile device 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.
March 24, 202510:00 AM
Doing Business With Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
In this webinar you will learn about Subcontracting opportunities with LADWP Primes: learn how to connect with LADWP’s prime contractors and explore subcontracting opportunities, understand LADWP’s procurement process, requirements, how to become prime contractors, get step-by-step guidance on how to find, bid and win contracts with LADWP and get your questions answered by LADWP experts during the Q&A session. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams, please register to obtain for the login information. Please note that 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. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to lado@sba.gov(Link is external) at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.
March 18, 202510:00 AM
