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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. A SCORE webinar.

¿Estás interesado en iniciar un negocio? Si es así, únase a la Oficina del Distrito de Los Ángeles de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA) para un taller virtual para conocer la Guía de 10 pasos de la SBA sobre cómo iniciar un negocio. Este taller virtual esta dirigido a nuevos emprendedores. Un seminario web del SBA.

Are you struggling to get website traffic that converts into sales and leads? Learn how to increase your website’s organic (free) traffic from Google today! A SCORE webinar.

Tiene su plan de negocios escrito, ha elegido el tipo de entidad legal bajo el cual operará y tiene un Número de Identificación del Contribuyente. Ya está en sus marcas, y ahora quiere estar listo para encontrar financiación. En este taller el SBA va a repasar préstamos para pequeños negocios respaldados por La Agencia Federal de Pequenos Negocios. Los programas y servicios de la SBA se extienden al público de manera no discriminatoria. Para una solicitud de adaptación razonable, envíe un correo electrónico a LADO@SBA.GOV con al menos 7 días de anticipación. Un seminario web del SBA.

Getting customers isn’t enough. The branding and marketing effort that accelerates the business ahead of the competition is the ultimate goal of all new ventures. These tactics involve implementing a growth mindset by deploying innovative strategies and value-added processes to create enhanced customer experiences that drive engagement, retention, and ultimately long-term growth. It will focus on concepts and implementation skills to assist current or potential entrepreneurs to develop and grow a business now or in the future. A noncredit course offered by Santa Barbara City College.

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.

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? A SCORE webinar.

In this webinar, you’ll gain insight into how you can begin to use AI in your business; taking repetitive, labor-intensive and data-driven tasks off your plate. Get an explanation of some of these tools to see how your small business can take advantage of these tools. A SCORE webinar.

You’ve heard conversations about artificial intelligence and could use some support implementing the tool in your business marketing. You’ll walk away from the workshop with understanding the basic tools available for your business marketing, questions and resources to ask ChatGPT to help develop your content and strategy and build out up to five posts or creatives for your upcoming marketing assets. A SCORE webinar.

Based on her nationally recognized book, 9 Little Words to Change Your Results, Lin Schussler-Williams is bringing you another workshop, this time designed to help you get out of our own way and get to the results you would like to see. Come learn to add this tool to your toolbox from the author herself. It is widely used by entrepreneurs, athletes, salespeople, leaders and parents! A SCORE webinar.

Join SBA as they discuss Federal Contracting Set-aside with the US Department of Energy (DOE). Learn about Procurement opportunities with the DOE OSDBU such as gaining insights and strategies for doing business with the Government, network with industry experts and government officials to elevate you business growth and engage in interactive discussions and Q&A sessions to better understand how to do business with the federal government. An SBA webinar.

Are you a pop-up market maker or vendor looking to streamline your accounting processes and maximize efficiency? Join Ventura County SCORE for an informative webinar where Accounting Expert & QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, Juliana Ramirez from JR Bookkeeping, will dive into the world of QuickBooks Online and share best accounting practices tailored specifically for pop-up market businesses. A SCORE webinar.

Would you drive your vehicle without insurance? Then why build a brand without a trademark? Securing a TRADEMARK creates a VALUABLE digital marketing asset! It is the surest way to build your Brand, and sell for top dollars when you exit! In this webinar, learn the basics about what trademarks are and how the process works in filing your application. A SCORE webinar.

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 giving you an opportunity 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, called “How You Can Make Your Sale and Lose Your Sale in Just 30 Seconds!” you will learn 8 things that are guaranteed to make your elevator stories better, three awesome elevator story templates and four ways to get off to a fast start. The thing to remember, whether you are able to attend or not, is that there is no such thing as the perfect pitch, just a perfect pitcher. A SCORE webinar.

Dive into the dynamic digital marketing realm with this comprehensive webinar tailored for newcomers and seasoned professionals. Discover the core principles of digital paid media, the nuances of contemporary digital marketing and the groundbreaking impact of artificial intelligence on the industry. A SCORE webinar.

With support from the DoD, CMTC is offering a series of no-cost Cybersecurity Trainings for executives, operations and IT. Starting May 21st and ending June 27th, the trainings will be delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 10:00 – 11:30 AM PT. Each of the 12 trainings will focus on a specific cybersecurity topic. A CMTC webinar.

Are you overwhelmed by all the choices for marketing your business in the new year? Not sure where your time and money would be well spent? Are you just following what everyone else is doing and hope it works for you too? A well-executed marketing plan will help you define your business with SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threat), define your target audience with buyer personas, tools you will need to execute on your marketing plan, measuring and Optimizing your Marketing Efforts, define your brand with proper visuals and messaging and learn how to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to build parts of your marketing plan. A SCORE webinar.

Have you ever thought about contracting with the government? Government contracting includes contracts with the Federal Government, the State of California, LA County, City of Los Angeles, City of Long Beach and Unified School Districts. This workshop will provide useful information on the steps you need to take to become a government contractor. SCORE will also speak of the advantages Veterans, women, minorities and small businesses have. A SCORE webinar.

Join SCORE to discuss financial mistakes commonly made by small business owners that can have serious consequences on the value of their businesses and how you can avoid them. SCORE will share various wealth building strategies and financial tools that you should know about to protect the value of your business, increase your liquidity, prepare your business for sale or succession and to unlock the value of your business for your retirement, legacy and more. A SCORE webinar.

With support from the DoD, CMTC is offering a series of no-cost Cybersecurity Trainings for executives, operations and IT. Starting May 21st and ending June 27th, the trainings will be delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 10:00 – 11:30 AM PT. Each of the 12 trainings will focus on a specific cybersecurity topic. A CMTC webinar.

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 you and your business. In this class you will learn that you don’t have to be perfect, just human. A SCORE webinar.

Join SBA LADO to explore the benefits of connecting with ECC & take your business to the next level in government contracting. Discover how Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) can support your small business in accessing government contracts.  ECC connects you with government agencies, prime contractors and other stakeholders to help you build relationships and secure contracting opportunities. An SBA webinar.

With support from the DoD, CMTC is offering a series of no-cost Cybersecurity Trainings for executives, operations and IT. Starting May 21st and ending June 27th, the trainings will be delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 10:00 – 11:30 AM PT. Each of the 12 trainings will focus on a specific cybersecurity topic. A CMTC webinar.

Your website is a virtual front door to your business. Join SCORE for this special webinar to learn about smart strategies to upgrade your website and social media. Small World Communications CEO Rob McClinton and TechSparks marketing expert Preeti Narang join forces to talk about areas of improvement, missed opportunities and fresh ideas. Attendees will walk away with actionable steps and ideas to help their websites flow and their social media shine. A SCORE webinar.

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! In this webinar for small business owners, top behavioral management specialist James I. Bond will share secrets that will help you grow your business and simplify your life almost immediately. A SCORE webinar.

Any real estate agent will tell you that 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. A SCORE webinar.

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 to the Cal-Savers Retirement Savings Mandate and how to be prepared 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.

This workshop focuses primarily on service businesses and how to establish pricing to be both profitable and competitive. SCORE will examine best practices for negotiating, budget development, presenting estimates and winning bids. Finally, SCORE will discuss billing strategies to ensure timely payment and seeing your invoices as a valuable marketing tool for future business. A SCORE webinar.

Join SBA’s Office of International Trade and the International Trade Administration’s Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) as they celebrate the 2024 SBA National Small Business Exporter of the Year: Felipe Arroyave, President of Spectrum International. Hear Felipe’s story of achieving the American Dream and of the resources he tapped along the way, including his close working relationship with the UGA Small Business Development Center and U.S. Commercial Service office in Atlanta, GA. By focusing on the global market, this specialty contact lens provider is achieving their vision of “a world that sees better.” Felipe is sharing his story to help others see what the global marketplace has to offer and how to achieve success. An SBA webinar.

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. The need for this webinar arose from observing how frequently new business owners 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, SCORE 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.