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
- Export Sales Techniques - May 29
- Internet Export Marketing - June 5
- Legal Do’s & Don’ts for Exporters – June 19
- Export Trade Finance & Insurance – Getting Paid – July 10
- Freight & Logistics – Delivering Export Goods – July 24
- Finding & Entering New Export Markets/International Matchmaking – 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
Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan – Evening Class! 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.
Date: Wednesday, June 19 Time: 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Cost: $35 + $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 – 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.
Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/New-Client-Orientation-061413
Date: Thursday, June 20 Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 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 |
Employee or Independent Contractor Tax Seminar This seminar is conducted by the Employement Development Department (EDD). You will learn:
Register directly with EDD online at:
Date: Friday, June 21 Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 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 |
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.
Date: Tuesday, June 25 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $35 + $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 |
Grow Your Business with Email and Social Media & Networking Lunch This interactive workshop will share key concepts of email and social media marketing. Accompanied by a short workbook, you will be guided through a process of creating a digital marketing strategy that is unique to your business or organization. In the workshop we’ll discuss and brainstorm about:
By documenting your understanding of these topics, in a way that creates a plan, you will leave with a greater understanding of how to optimize you email and social media marketing from a standpoint of where to find and how to cultivate the best relationships. A networking lunch and Business Matchmaking will follow the seminar from 11:45 am – 1 pm.
Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Grow-Your-Business-AV-062613 Date: Wednesday, June 26 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Cost: FREE Location: Larry Chimbole Cultural Center, Manzanita Ballroom 38350 Sierra Highway, Palmdale 93550 |
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 isheld in a computer lab with limited seating. Please note that there will be a one-hour lunch break, lunch not provided.
Date: Friday, June 28 Time: 10:00 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 |
If you want/need a loan to start or build your business, or if you need some financial help to survive this recession, this workshop is for you. Learn the 5 C’s of credit so you will know what lenders are looking for when considering lending you money. You will receive information about available small business loan programs designed to assist businesses during a recession. Lastly, you will learn about the importance of having a well thought out business plan when asking for credit loan consideration from a bank or other lenders.
Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Access-To-Capital-062813
Date: Friday, June 28
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
COC Small Business Development Center Training Sched. (6-18-2013)
