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April 2025

How To Sell When You’re Not A Salesperson

Apr 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Free

Business owners and entrepreneurs must promote their business or products to investors, customers or clients. Often, this is something they have never done before, and they lack training to approach the challenge. To address this situation, this workshop has been built to help you learn much of what you need to know. Topics covered include: • The psychological barriers that could be holding you back and the tools required to overcome them. • Understanding the components of an effective sales…

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Turning Your Dream Into A Business

Apr 16 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free

This class will help you take the first steps to become a new business owner or legitimize a side hustle or hobby. In this class we will help you: • Figure out what you don’t know • Define your basic business model • Outline the basic steps of setting up your entity and bank account • Figure out the appropriate licenses, permits and insurances • Understand available funding strategies • Begin to form your basic business plan REGISTER NOW

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What Is The Best Legal Structure For My Company? What Are The Tax Advantages?

Apr 17 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free

Many entrepreneurs do not fully understand the differences between a Sole Proprietorship, LLC and S-Corporation. This causes many to form a corporation when they may be better operating as a sole prop. Additionally, they are confused about the tax differences for each structure. They often choose a legal structure based on a perceived tax advantage that is incorrect. This webinar provides an overview of the various tax structures. The required documentation for the original filing and annual filings. The requirement for…

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Writing A Book To Build Your Credibility And Brand

Apr 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Free

Write your book within 30 days or less for under $250. You will learn step by step from author David Mitroff, Ph.D. how to quickly and easily write a professional book that builds your brand. We will review how to self-publish for free on Amazon and Kindle. David will talk about: Key Learning Points: How to create content that aligns with your brand How to choose the right format for your book How to choose the right cover design REGISTER NOW

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Developing An Actionable Business Plan

Apr 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free

You can’t get there if you don’t know what or where “there” is. This class is intended to assist both startups and expanding or scaling businesses in developing an actionable and measurable plan for the next steps in growing a profitable business. In this class we will actively work on: • Defining your business model • Identifying your place in the market • Identifying your customers and revenue channels • Identifying expansion opportunities • Costing and pricing • Revenue and…

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How To Value A Business (What Is My Business Worth?)

Apr 23 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free

Join our informative webinar on how to value your business, presented by financial expert and business advisor Michael DeDonato J.D., M.B.A. Why Attend: Learn the 10 essential reasons to value your business, including exit strategy planning, buy/sell agreements, and securing funding Discover the 11-step process for accurately valuing your business Understand key financial metrics like Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) and EBITDA, and when to use each Get insights from an experienced investment banker who has helped numerous business owners sell at…

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How Can AI Help You Grow Your Business? Get Your Burning Questions Answered!

Apr 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

Join Deborah Deras, AI Educator & Social Media Strategist, for an interactive Q&A session designed specifically for small business owners who want to leverage AI for growth, efficiency, and success—with ease and grace.   Deborah is currently pursuing her doctorate in Organizational Leadership, focusing on the impact of AI in the workforce. She is also developing an AI training program for Santa Barbara City College and is at the forefront of AI advancements for business applications.   Whether you're curious about how AI can automate…

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