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
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 |
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.
Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/New-Client-071913
Date: Thursday, July 19 Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 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 |
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, July 23 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 |
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 |
The Power of Email Marketing Email is the most cost-effective, targeted, trackable, and efficient way to build and maintain relationships in all types of business and organizations. This session will teach you how to master email marketing communications with a comprehensive look at best practices and winning strategies that lead to increased profits, revenue and engagement.
PLUS a bonus session: Creating emails that Rock. Take a sneak peek at the Constant Contact tools and how easy it is to create a branded email campaign.
Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Power-Email-Marketing-072413
Date: Wednesday, July 24 Time: 8:30 am – 11:00 am Cost: FREE+ $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 301 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita 91355 |
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. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Start-New-Business-072613
Date: Friday, July 26
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
COC Small Business Development Center Training Sched. (7-9-2013)
