Upcoming Events
EDC & PARTNER EVENT CALENDAR
- 15September 15, 2024No events
- 16September 16, 2024
Chat virtual con la SBA y SCORE
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.
Intro to Cybersecurity
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.
- 17September 17, 2024
Five Financial Pitfalls for Business Owners to Avoid
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.
- 18September 18, 2024
Improve Your Google Rank: Being Found and Chosen Online
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.
Acceso A Capital - Inscripción al Seminario Web
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.
- 19September 19, 2024
Learn How to Sell Using Brain Science While Spending Less on Advertising
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.
Business Transformation Series - Part III: Introduction to Operational Best Practices via Continuous Improvement
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.
Meet Your Customers Right Where They Are: Customer Journey to Create Raving Fans
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.
- 20September 20, 2024No events
- 21September 21, 2024No events
Leading Change, Surviving Change
Leading change is never without challenges. It is human nature to fear and resist the unfamiliar landscape of change. Change management requires us to think about how to manage and mitigate risk, uncertainty and instability. Your role as a leader is to proactively address the impact of the change on your organization and your team. In this program, you will learn to equip your managers and leaders with the tools to manage change. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association virtual training.
November 13, 2025 10:00 AM
Hire Right the First Time
Poor hiring practices can be costly, with some estimates suggesting bad hires can cost up to 24 times their base compensation. CEA’s hiring system helps businesses and HR professionals avoid these expensive mistakes by streamlining the process. You’ll learn how to craft effective job ads, find the right candidates and navigate the key hiring steps from application to the first day on the job. Additionally, you’ll gain access to tools for creating legally defensible interview questions and managing on-the-job training for better hiring outcomes. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association virtual training.
December 16, 2025 10:00 AM
Starting a Consulting/ Coaching/ Advisory Business: Part 1
So, you want to be a consultant/coach/advisor. You have heard about charging $100, $200 or much more per hour. Do the math. 2000 working hours per year, and that means $200 to $400 thousand per year. There is an old saying: in theory, there is no difference between theory and reality; In reality, there is. This program is all about reality. What is the truth about being a consultant? How much can you really make? What are the pitfalls? What do you have to do to be successful? The seminar leader is Steve Epner. He started and built a consulting practice from a solo shop to over 200 professionals. After he sold the practice, he continued to be asked to help various companies, including Boeing. Learn the reality and what mistakes to avoid so that you can have a successful business and enjoy years of working in a great environment. For the right person with the right personality, there is no better way to live. Price: $10.00 A SCORE webinar.
November 12, 2025 10:00 AM
Pay Per Click Advertising – Or How Not to Lose Your Shirt on Google
This workshop will cover the following key aspects of advertising on Google: introduction to Google advertising, different types of ads, keyword and targeting strategies and measuring success. Price: $10.00 A SCORE webinar.
November 12, 2025 01:00 PM
AI-Powered Business Planning: Create a Quick Business Plan in 3 Hours
Join SCORE and other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your product or service and explains the unique value your product or service provides to your customers. As part of the workshop, participants will receive real-time feedback from a SCORE mentor to help them fine-tune their Value Statement. In the second part of the workshop, you will use the “Lean Canvas” to begin the process of turning your product/service into a business. In this interactive session, you use the canvas to help guide you in expanding the information in the Unique Value Statement by capturing key ideas, concepts and strategies about your business in the canvas. This creates a basic framework that you can use to complete YOUR full, detailed business plan. Have paper, a pencil or a pen ready as the goal of this workshop is for all participants to leave with a draft of their “Unique Value Statement” and “Lean Canvas.” Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 17, 2025 09:00 AM
Starting a Nonprofit: A Step-by-Step
Ready to turn your vision into reality? Join SCORE for a practical workshop that offers step-by-step guidance on establishing a nonprofit public charity. Ideal for those who have already decided to form a nonprofit, this session covers the essential stages from conception to achieving tax-exempt status and beyond. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 18, 2025 01:00 PM
Instagram Marketing 101: The Fundamentals
A great Instagram feed reinforces your brand, supports your marketing message, helps you engage directly and sincerely with your customers, and attracts new, loyal followers! Are you ready to “Level Up” your Instagram for your business? Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 19, 2025 09:00 AM
Digital Marketing Basics
If you are new to Digital Marketing, this fast-paced introductory workshop will help you get started to promote your business on the Internet. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 20, 2025 10:00 AM
Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies
You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and understand the costs, but how should you price it? This workshop is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials series. SCORE starts by reviewing different distribution and channel strategies and helps you choose the method that best gets your product or service in front of your satisfied customers. The rest of the workshop focuses on pricing, starting with some basic pricing concepts. Then SCORE reviews a detailed process to help you determine the price of your product. Since pricing a service is very different than a product, they have a special section that covers the separate process for pricing your services. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 21, 2025 01:00 PM
Grant Prep Boot Camp Workshop
In three hours, you will learn how to research, prepare, write and apply for grants. At the end of this webinar, you will be able to target and learn how to organize grants to further your mission. Don’t worry if you don’t have access to the various fancy (and expensive) grant databases. SCORE will show you how to access grant information (for FREE), filter through 990 returns, uncover names and get around the “invite only” issue when determining fit. SCORE will also work on systematizing the process of grants, so you don’t have to redo it every time. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 24, 2025 08:00 AM
Email Marketing for Businesses and Non-Profits
See how Email Marketing can help your business and nonprofit. In this live workshop, SCORE will take a look at Email Marketing and how it can work for you. During the live session, there will be time for Q&A. Parking and directions: Please park on the 3rd floor of the parking structure. Walk towards the Kavli Theatre entrance and across the plaza towards the Box Office. Make a left down the corridor to the Oak and Park Room. Address: City of Thousand Oaks, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. This event is sponsored by the City of Thousand Oaks. An in-person SCORE event.
December 03, 2025 08:30 AM
