This hands-on workshop will help you get started quickly as you learn the steps necessary to successfully launch your new business. Learn to prepare a written plan you can use to build and grow a profitable business. Learn the best way to structure your business as you identify and focus on the key marketing, sales and financial issues of your business and how to bring it all together. This powerful event has helped many entrepreneurs achieve success.
Date: Wednesday, January 16
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Cost: $30 + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14)
Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 222
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91355
| Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors & Managers This two hour course is designed to meet all AB1825 training requirements and will include: Definition of Sexual Harassment; Harassment, Discrimination & Retaliation Law; Prohibited Conduct; Remedies; Strategies to Prevent Harassment; Practical Examples; Limited Confidentiality; Resources; Effective Investigation; Other Forms of Harassment. Participants will be provided a Certificate of Completion. The instructor is human resource professional with over 20 years of experience as a Director of Human Resources.
Date: Thursday, January 17 Time: 9 am - 11 am Cost: $35 + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 223 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91355 |
| Monster Marketing Mistakes Yes, it is almost certainly true – you are making mistakes when marketing your business products and services. Come prepared to listen, learn and discuss what you can and should do to fix those mistakes. Bring your business cards, flyers and a link to your website to have them challenged by your peers and a 35 year expert marketing executive who has already helped more than 400 clients just like you! This event can make a powerful and profitable difference for your business, whether you are an experienced pro or just getting started. Limited to 25 attendees so register early. Date: Thursday, January 17 Time: 10 am – 1 pm Cost: $35 Location: Premier America Credit Union, 1st floor training room 19867 Prairie Street, Chatsworth 91311 |
| New Client Orientation – Evening Class! This orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business. You will learn all about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. We offer the New Client Orientation free of charge to all new clients.
Date: Thursday, January 17 Time: 5 pm - 6 pm Cost: FREE + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 222 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91355 |
| New Client Orientation This orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business. You will learn all about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. We offer the New Client Orientation free of charge to all new clients.
Date: Friday, January 25 Time: 10 am – 11 am Cost: FREE + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 222 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91355 |
| Is Exporting for Me? This workshop, held in conjunction with the Port of Los Angeles and its trade industry partners, will cover:
This class is the first in a series of eight International Trade workshops running every two weeks through May 7, 2013. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Is-Exporting-For-Me-012912. Date: Tuesday, January 29 Time: 9 am – 12 pm Cost: FREE + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 223 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91355 |
| Jumpstart 2013: Top Ten Ways to Grow Your Business! Make 2013 a success by “Jumpstarting Your Online Marketing with the Top Ten Ways to Grow Your Business”. Are you using Email Marketing, Facebook and other online marketing tools to your advantage? We’ll share successful case studies and creative ways to use online tools to help you find your next best customer! We’ll cover:
Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Jumpstart-012913
Date: Tuesday, January 29 Time: 10 am – 11:30 am Cost: FREE + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 258 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91355 |
| Supercharging Your Facebook Marketing It’s no secret that Facebook has become a huge part of how people interact with each other, share ideas and recommendations, and interact with the brands they like. Too many businesses aren’t seeing results from their Facebook marketing efforts because they are posting content without a plan for turning “fans” into customers and advocates. We’ll cover:
And, we’ll share the 10 best practices that you can do today to supercharge your Facebook marketing and take that word-of-mouth marketing to the next level. Also, there will also be a quick networking opportunity within the presentation.
Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Supercharging-FB-012913
Date: Tuesday, January 29 Time: 1 pm - 3:30 pm Cost: FREE + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 258 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91355 |
This presentation is being held in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Office of Small Business/Procurement Technical Assistant Center (PTAC). In this session you will learn the legal aspects of what to do once you’ve been awarded a county bid. For more information regarding this training please email osb@isd.lacounty.gov.
Register online at: http://www.ptassist.com/services/ptac_register.php?id=8144B38301
Date: Wednesday, January 30
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: FREE + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14)
Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 107
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91355
COC Small Business Development Center Training Sched. (1-15-2013)
