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October 2024
Protect Your Small Business! Fraud & Cyber Protection for Under $500
Small businesses are increasingly becoming targets for fraud and cyber attacks. In today’s digital age, protecting sensitive information and financial transactions is more important than ever. The costs of a security breach can be significant, from loss of customers’ trust to financial loss. In this presentation, attendees will learn how to protect their businesses from these threats while minimizing costs and utilizing the free or low-cost solutions that exist. It will provide practical, actionable insights and tips for small business…
Find out more »November 2024
How Do I Leverage Social Media For My Company?
Free
Entrepreneurs may know social media is essential, but they must know where to start or how to leverage it to benefit their business. Without that, it causes many to doomscroll on social media platforms, wasting time away and focusing on the wrong things. This social media marketing webinar will provide an overview of approaches entrepreneurs can apply immediately. Because you’re busy wearing multiple hats as business owners, knowing the where, what, and how to focus on social media will help…
Find out more »Webinar – AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training
Free
Come and join the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn about resources available to help your business prepare, explore and pursue Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) procurement opportunities. The goal is to help the Small Business Community participate in the local economy where local businesses can provide their services and/or supplies to the AVTA for a contract or other procurement opportunity. Opportunity examples include construction, specialty contractors, manufacturing, digital signage, wholesalers, furniture, architectural services, landscaping…
Find out more »Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
Free
This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Impuestos sobre las ventas y el uso
Clase de impuestos de ventas para que aprendaz tus responsibilidades como empresario en el estado de California. Temas incluyidos cubriran terminus legales, de contaduria, cumplimento fiscal y deducciones comunes bajo la ley de impuestos. Requisitos para vendedores en virtud de la Ley del impuesto sobre las ventas y el uso Tipos de transacciones que están sujetas al impuesto Uso de certificados de reventa Deducciones y exenciones comunes Acceso a recursos y servicios del CDTFA REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Legal Corner: How To Set Up & Register Your Business
Free
This in-depth workshop addresses a multitude of important topics regarding legal entities and other important decisions you will need to make as a business owner. One of the first decisions will include how the company will be structured. Because of this, we will cover the basics of regulatory filings that permit new owners to properly set up entities in California. Our discussion will cover legal formation for startups, including: • LLC’s, S-Corporations, C-Corporations • DBA’s • Business permits • Resale…
Find out more »Potencia tu Marketing con IA
Hablaremos de estrategias que pueden usar para potenciar el marketing de los negocios utilizando IA REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Working with Social Media Influencers: FTC Influencer Guidelines and Other Important Law
Free
Social media influencers and “brand ambassadors” can be invaluable for marketing and promoting company products on the internet. But federal and state advertising laws and intellectual property (IP) rights lurking in the background may create liability for the small business (and the influencer/brand ambassador). This webinar discusses legal issues affecting the use of influencers and brand ambassadors, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s “Influencer Guidelines,” federal and state advertising laws, required disclosures, and IP laws a small business should be…
Find out more »WEBINAR Amplify Your Holiday Marketing Plan—Get A Free Guide!
Free
Are you ready to be a Holiday Marketing Rock Star? Whether you sell products or services to consumers or businesses, join this webinar to maximize your marketing impact in November & December. This Workshop Will Teach You How To: • Use my marketing tips to create and amplify your holiday marketing plan • Maximize the impact of your holiday marketing for your target customer • Bundle and create more effective & more profitable promotions • Tie into national campaigns to…
Find out more »Trade Show Triumph: Master These 12 Steps of Success
Free
Are you a small business owner looking to get the most out of your time and resources at trade shows and conferences? Join our interactive workshop designed to help you navigate these events with confidence and maximize your return on investment. Workshop Highlights: Identify Your Style: Are you a Social Butterfly or an Overwhelmed Observer? Discover your natural tendencies and learn how to leverage them for success. Set Clear Goals: Learn how to set specific, measurable objectives for each event you attend.…
Find out more »WEBINAR Navigating SBIR/STTR (Research & Technology) Grants
Free
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide an opportunity for small businesses to tap into federal funding to conduct research and development on promising new innovations and technologies. With $4 billion available annually, the programs are a source of seed capital for early stage companies. SBIR/STTR funding can also serve as a pathway to equity financing by allowing businesses to demonstrate feasibility of new technologies and move toward commercialization. This webinar will cover…
Find out more »Webinar – Choosing the Business Entity – Time for a Change or Brand New?
Free
You will be introduced to: Pros and cons of creating a LLC, Corporation, Partnership and Sole Proprietorship How to form each entity and the tax reporting requirements Potential risks to be aware of and solutions REGISTER NOW
Find out more »December 2024
Webinar – Filing a Federal Trademark Registration Application: The Basics
Free
Navigating the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) trademark registration process can be confusing, and a minefield for small businesses. The filing fees are nonrefundable, so getting it right the first time is a must. This webinar will explain how to help you: Obtain a USPTO federal trademark registration, including pre-application considerations Selecting the TEAS or TEAS-Plus application Selecting the 1a (“Use”) or 1b (“Intent to Use”) basis Determining class numbers and descriptions of goods and services Overcoming…
Find out more »Trade Show Triumph: Master These 12 Steps of Success
Free
Are you a small business owner looking to get the most out of your time and resources at trade shows and conferences? Join our interactive workshop designed to help you navigate these events with confidence and maximize your return on investment. Workshop Highlights: Identify Your Style: Are you a Social Butterfly or an Overwhelmed Observer? Discover your natural tendencies and learn how to leverage them for success. Set Clear Goals: Learn how to set specific, measurable objectives for each event you attend.…
Find out more »Webinar – Say What? Product Advertising and Labeling
Free
This webinar will introduce small business owners to the basics of California and federal advertising and labeling law. Attendees will learn the difference between truthful vs. fraudulent and misleading advertising; business “puffery”; lawful product comparisons; requirements when using terms such as “organic” and “fat free”; required disclosures for certain ingredients such as nuts and other allergens; and liability for violating advertising and labeling laws. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act
Free
As a business owner, you may have heard about the Corporate Transparency Act. Effective 1/1/24, all LLCs and Corporations must file beneficial ownership information reports with the Federal Financial Crimes Network. Failure to comply may result in severe penalties starting at $500 per day. Join us for an introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act to help increase your awareness and move forward with compliance. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Buying and Selling a Business – What You Need to Know
Free
This webinar will teach the basics of buying and selling a business, such as conducting “due diligence”- inspecting the financial records, contracts and business assets; determining the value of the business; preparing contracts and related purchase-and-sale documents; tax considerations; and knowing when to “walk away” from a deal. REGISTER NOW
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