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: Tuesday, February 5
Time: 9 am – 11 am
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
| What Healthcare Reform Means to California Small Businesses The SBDC and Small Business Majority are holding a free seminar to help local small business owners and self-employed entrepreneurs learn what the new healthcare law, the Affordable Care Act, means for small business. A panel of experts will focus on both federal and state provisions to help local small businesses understand how the law will affect them. Topics include:
A question and answer period will follow. Speakers will include national and local small business and healthcare experts. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/HealthCare020613
Date: Wednesday, February 6 Time: 9 am – 10:30 am Cost: FREE Location: ITT Technical Institute 12669 Encinitas Ave., Sylmar 91342 (5 fwy at Roxford exit) |
| 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, February 8 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 |
| Finding & Entering New Export Markets/International Matchmaking Join us for this workshop, held in conjunction with the Port of Los Angeles and its’ industry partners, featuring speakers Maurice Kogon and Rachid Sayouty discussing:
This is the second in a series of eight International Trade workshops running every two weeks through May 7, 2013. You are invited to attend the series or any individual training of interest to you. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Export-Markets-021213.
Date: Tuesday, February 12 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 . |
| Sell More to Grow Your Business – Afternoon class! The #1 question we get asked is “How do I grow my business?”. Come listen, learn and discuss the practical and low cost yet effective ways you can increase your sales to grow your business. Come prepared with questions affecting your business and get answers that may surprise you. Led by a sales expert with 35 years of successful selling experience who has helped more than 400 clients just like you! This is an ideal event whether you are an experienced pro or just getting started. Limited to 25 attendees so register early.
Date: Tuesday, February 12 Time: 2 pm - 5 pm Cost: $35 Location: Premier America Credit Union, 1st floor training room 19867 Prairie St., Chatsworth 91311 |
| How to Successfully Start Your New Business – Evening Class! 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, February 13 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 |
| 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, February 19 Time: 9 am - 12 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 |
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, February 21
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
COC Small Business Development Center Training Schedule, 2/2013
