Upcoming Events

Discover how to manage your inventory efficiently using QuickBooks Online. Accounting Expert & QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, Juliana Ramirez from JR Bookkeeping will demonstrate how to track inventory levels, set up reorder points and analyze inventory costs to maximize profitability. A SCORE webinar.

Muchas pequeñas empresas se enfrentan a desafíos y frustraciones significativas cuando se trata de mercadotecnia. Con frecuencia luchan con qué publicar, cómo hacerlo y cuándo. Aunque comprenden la importancia de la mercadotecnia y la promoción para su empresa, no están seguras de cómo ponerlas en práctica cada día. Este taller ofrece soluciones prácticas y directas para abordar estas dificultades. Dirección: Biblioteca Pública de Oxnard (Oxnard Public Library), 251 South A St., Meeting Room B Oxnard, CA. Un evento presencial de SCORE Ventura County.

Many small businesses face significant challenges and frustrations when it comes to marketing. They often struggle with what to post, how to do it and when. While they understand the importance of marketing and promotion for their business, they are unsure how to implement it daily. This workshop offers practical and straightforward solutions to address these issues. Address: Oxnard Public Library, 251 South A St., Meeting Room B, Oxnard, CA. An in-person SCORE Ventura County event.

Have you ever wondered why particular ads show up after visiting a certain website or product page? Do you notice that even the videos you watch are related to the same websites you visit? Well, you need to wonder no more! This webinar will show you how to leverage the power of Retargeting for your clients and get those previously lost customers back to purchase. 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 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. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation requests, please email LADO@SBA.GOV at least 7 days in advance. 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. A SCORE webinar.

Acompañe al SBA y a SCORE mientras hablan de los recursos para ayudarlo con los objetivos hacia su pequeña empresa. Algunos de los temas que se hablarán son los recursos del SBA, cómo utilizar los recursos del SBA y habrá un panel de mentores de SCORE. Traiga su café y sus preguntas a este seminario virtual gratuito. Los programas y servicios de la SBA se extienden al público de manera no discriminatoria. Para solicitar adaptaciones razonables, envíe un correo electrónico a lado@sba.gov con al menos 7 días de anticipación. Un seminario web de SBA.

Empower your small business with a deep dive into cybersecurity basics at SBA’s upcoming Introduction to Cybersecurity event. Discover practical strategies to protect your business online. Join them for insights tailored to small businesses, ensuring your digital assets are secure. Do not miss out on the chance to boost your digital security knowledge. 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 on 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 at least 7 days in advance. An SBA 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. They will share various wealth-building strategies and financial tools that you should know about how to protect the value of your business, increase your liquidity, prepare your business for sale or succession and unlock the value of your business for your retirement, legacy and more. A SCORE webinar.

In this workshop, you will learn SCORE’s 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), adding a profile, social media, web page and reviewing Link Signals to boost your online visibility and attract more customers. A SCORE webinar.

En este taller aprenderá acerca de varias opciones de financiamiento y herramientas proporcionadas por socios comunitarios del SBA, como prepararse usted y su crédito antes de buscar fondos para su empresa y obtendra información sobre cómo navegar con confianza el panorama financiero. Un seminario web de SBA.

Learn How to Sell Using Brain Science…While Spending Less on Advertising and Promotion! If you’re serious about boosting the selling power of your products and services through your ads, emails, social media posts, personal presentations and more, this could be one of the most important webinars you attend all year. Based on the blockbuster book BRAIN GLUE™, this webinar will show you how to use the 14 brain triggers that activate the buying centers of your prospect’s brain, making it easier to get them to say YES to your ideas and buy your products. You’re about to learn how easy it is to introduce emotional triggers that boost the persuasive power of your ads, emails, social media posts and sales pitches. A SCORE webinar.

In today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, continuously improving and adapting is not just an advantage — it’s a necessity. Parts III, IV and V of CMTC’s “Business Transformation” series are designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to embed Continuous Improvement into your organization’s DNA. By the end of this “Continuous Improvement” sub-series, you will gain a robust understanding of how to drive sustained operational excellence, tackle complex challenges and apply effective tools and methodologies that deliver measurable results for your business. A CMTC 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. They 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.

Are you ready to turn your customers into raving fans while increasing profitability? This is a game-changing presentation where SCORE will spill the beans on how to create value for your customer that expands well past your current offerings. You’ll use these effortless strategies to create a long-lasting impact on your customers and your business. Curious about what is in store? Join SCORE to find out!  A SCORE webinar.

Join SCORE for this special webinar where Small Business attendees can submit their website and social media for a live review during the webinar led by Small World Communications CEO Rob McClinton and TechSparks marketing expert Preeti Narang. They join forces to review websites and social media accounts for areas of improvement, missed opportunities and fresh ideas. The best part? Fixes require minimum technical knowledge and often apply to any of the most popular website platforms, from WordPress to Shopify and Wix to Squarespace. Attendees will walk away with actionable steps and ideas to help their websites flow and their social media shine. SCORE will review the first 15 sites submitted in the order received. There’s a lot you can learn from hearing a review, so SCORE highly encourages you to attend and learn, even if your site and social accounts are not discussed. A SCORE webinar.

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! 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. 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, they will discuss billing strategies to ensure timely payment and see your invoices as a valuable marketing tool for future business. Please note: this webinar will not be recorded. Attendance is required.  A SCORE webinar.

In today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, continuously improving and adapting is not just an advantage — it’s a necessity. Parts III, IV and V of CMTC’s “Business Transformation” series are designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to embed Continuous Improvement into your organization’s DNA. By the end of this “Continuous Improvement” sub-series, you will gain a robust understanding of how to drive sustained operational excellence, tackle complex challenges and apply effective tools and methodologies that deliver measurable results for your business. A CMTC webinar.

Join the City of Port Hueneme and EDC Small Business Development Center Advisors Luisa Arzate & Miguel Alfaro! Learn how to establish a business in Port Hueneme, create a powerful brand identity by defining your mission, vision and values, craft a cohesive visual and verbal identity and so much more! An IN-PERSON City of Port Hueneme and EDC event.

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 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. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation requests, please email LADO@SBA.GOV at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.