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

This in-depth webinar 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…

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

Every business has certain risks related to its operation. To protect your business and personal assets, insurance coverage is critical. In this workshop, you will learn about the myriad types of insurance, the rationale for procuring the various insurance types, and come away with an understanding of how they can apply to your business.   Specific Learning Objectives:  Why do small businesses need insurance? Exactly what kinds of coverage are available? What insurance is needed for employees? What insurance is right for…

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…

Confusion often abounds regarding trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. These are all intangible creations of the human intellect, usually referred to as “Intellectual Property.” Regardless of the focus of your business, it is likely that Intellectual Property (“IP”) is one of the most valuable assets of your business.  This webinar will help you understand the differences among the various types of IP and what it is that IP can protect. Finally, you’ll understand how you can invoke that protection, either…

This in-depth webinar 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    •…

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

Confusion often abounds regarding trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. These are all intangible creations of the human intellect, usually referred to as “Intellectual Property.” Regardless of the focus of your business, it is likely that Intellectual Property (“IP”) is one of the most valuable assets of your business.  This webinar will help you understand the differences among the various types of IP and what it is that IP can protect. Finally, you’ll understand how you can invoke that protection, either…

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…