The SBDC, the Port of Los Angeles, and its’ industry partners are bringing the 2013 Export Workshop Series to the San Fernando Valley. This highly touted eight part series, beginning May 1 and running through August 7, includes:
- International Business Culture - May 1
- Is Exporting for Me? - May 15
- Finding & Entering New Export Markets/International Matchmaking - May 29
- Internet Export Marketing - June 5
- Export Sales Techniques - June 19
- Export Trade Finance & Insurance – Getting Paid - July 10
- Legal Do’s & Don’ts for Exporters - July 24
- Freight & Logistics – Delivering Export Goods - August 7
For more information about a particular session or to register for a specific training, click on the name of the class above. To register for the entire series click here: http://tinyurl.com/ExportUSFValley2013
Date: As shown above
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: FREE
Location: ITT Technical Institute
12669 Encinitas Ave., Sylmar 91342 – 5 Freeway at Roxford exit
QuickBooks Boot Camp In this day long workshop, participants will learn how to set up their company file from scratch; how to create a quality chart of accounts; how to create new vendors, customer, items and accounts. You will also learn how to pay bills, invoice customers, receive payments, make deposits and reconcile bank accounts. An introduction to the report center will be covered, including how to create a Profit & Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet. Ideal for business owners, office managers, and bookkeepers who are brand new to QuickBooks, as well as, existing users who would like some formal education in one of these QuickBooks features. Training held in a computer lab with limited seating. Please note that there will be a one-hour lunch break, lunch not provided. Date: Friday, May 31 Time: 10 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $99 + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 309 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita 91355 |
Accessing Maket Research Data – NEW! Detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing data from the U.S. Census Bureau empower planners in the public, private, and non-profit sectors to make decisions for their communities, businesses, and organizations. The College of the Canyons Small Business Development Center is pleased to announce a partnership with the Census Bureau’s Los Angeles Regional Office in providing hands-on training on accessing data. Learn how to use demographic and economic census data for your business plans, market research, site location, marketing strategies, community analysis and planning, grant proposals, and general decision making which involves the use of statistical information. Learn how to access data from the Census Bureau’s website, www.census.gov, in an intensive 3-hour workshop in our computer lab. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Accessing-Mkt-Data-060413 Date: Tuesday, June 4 Time: 9 am – 12 pm Cost: FREE + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 309 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita 91355 |
Social Media Marketing In this fun and interactive workshop, you will learn to write an effective online business social networking profile to build your connections and grow your client base. Lead by an expert strategist with more than 20 years in successful relationship marketing, public relations and sales experience, this powerful three hour workshop will cover introduction to social media and online business social networking; basic marketing and sales principles; four simple steps to writing your profile; growing your online network and much more! Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Social-Media-Mkt-060413 Date: Tuesday, June 4 Time: 9 am – 12 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 |
2013 Export Workshop Series Comes to the SFV! The SBDC, the Port of Los Angeles, and its’ industry partners are bringing the 2013 Export Workshop Series to the San Fernando Valley. This highly touted eight part series, beginning May 1 and running through August 7, includes:
For more information about a particular session or to register for a specific training, click on the name of the class above. To register for the entire series click here: http://tinyurl.com/ExportUSFValley2013 Date: As shown above Time: 9 am - 12 pm Cost: FREE Location: ITT Technical Institute 12669 Encinitas Ave., Sylmar 91342 – 5 Freeway at Roxford exit |
10 Ways to Effective Marketing Come prepared to listen, learn and discuss how Marketing is like washing dishes! This energetic workshop will help you review what you have been doing; analyze what is working and what has not and what to do about it. Learn proven ways to grow your business with low cost, targeted advertising and marketing that works from a marketing and sales expert with more than 35 years of successful business experience. We begin with a presentation of how to create and execute a marketing and selling program and then it is your turn – you ask the questions about your business situation and get answers that are customized to your business situation. Ideal for both existing business owners and those just getting started.
Date: Tuesday, June 8 Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Cost: $35 Location: Build WorkSource Center 9207 Eton Ave., Chatsworth 91311 |
Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan A business plan is a necessity for the success of your business! This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of goals and outline methods to achieve these goals. Critical topics such as business development, marketing plans, advertising strategies, financial analysis & budgeting will be covered. Attendees may bring a laptop to work on their business plan during the training. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Business-Plan-060713 Date: Friday, June 7 Time: 10 am – 1 pm Cost: FREE Location: University of Antelope Valley 44055 North Sierra Highway, Lancaster 93534 |
Are you using LinkedIn actively? Effectively? Do you know that LinkedIn is more than a “social media” site to connect with people you know? In fact, LinkedIn is a professional networking site with which you can search for and connect with potential clients, strategic referral partners, service providers and vendors, and industry peers.
In this hands-on workshop in the computer lab, you’ll learn how to effectively use LinkedIn to increase and leverage your existing professional network and grow your business. You’ll receive in-depth guidance on improving your LinkedIn profile, building a useful network, prospecting for new contacts, making new connections and building professional business relationships. Please come with a free LinkedIn account and profile already created. Held in a computer lab with limited seating.
Date: Friday, June 7
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
COC Small Business Development Center Training Sched. (5-28-2013)
