Tuesday, June 25, 2013

COC Small Business Development Center Training Sched. (6-24-2013)
































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:


  • Engagement Marketing

  • Marketing Objectives

  • Marketing Goals

  • Marketing Campaign

  • Channels that Matter

  • Measurable Results

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



































































Access to Capital – Finding Funding for Your Business


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


Cost: FREE

Location:  University of Antelope Valley
 44055 North Sierra Highway, Lancaster 93534



































































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


































































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.


 


Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/QuickBooks-Boot-Camp-071213


 




Date:  Friday, July 12


Time:  10:00 am – 4:30 pm


Cost: FREE

Location:  University of Antelope Valley, Sierra Hwy Room 106


  44055 North Sierra Highway, Lancaster 93534



































































How to Successfully Start Your New Business


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, July 16


Time:  9:00 am – 11:00 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

































































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.


 


Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Monster-Mkt-Mistakes-071813


 




Date: Thursday, July 18


Time:  9:30 am – 12:30 pm


Cost: FREE

Location:  Build WorkSource Center


  9207 Eton Ave., Chatsworth 91311



































COC Small Business Development Center Training Sched. (6-24-2013)