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April 2019

Starting A Small Business

Apr 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States

Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn’t know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: – Life of an entrepreneur – Assessing your business idea – How to develop a business plan – Introduction to business entities –…

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Creating An Effective Business Plan

Apr 18, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States

Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you need to write one because you are looking for funding. Successful business planning leads to successful business results.  This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help achieve these goals.     In this interactive seminar, you will…

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May 2019

Starting A Small Business

May 6, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
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Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn’t know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: Life of an entrepreneur Assessing your business idea How to develop a business plan Introduction to business entities Required licenses and permits Where…

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Creating An Effective Business Plan

May 22, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you need to write one because you are looking for funding.  Successful business planning leads to successful business results.  This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help achieve these goals.   REGISTER NOW In this interactive seminar, you…

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June 2019

Starting A Small Business

Jun 20, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free
Starting a small business

Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn’t know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: – Life of an entrepreneur – Assessing your business idea – How to develop a business plan – Introduction to business entities –…

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How To Establish Credit & Improve Your Credit Score

Jun 26, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Have you always talked about repairing your credit? In this 90-minute workshop you’ll learn: - How to establish credit and improve your credit score - How to understand what makes up a credit score - How to negotiate with lenders for pennies on the dollar Instructor Eric Clay    REGISTER NOW

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Creating An Effective Business Plan

Jun 27, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you need to write one because you are looking for funding.  Successful business planning leads to successful business results.  This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help achieve these goals.   REGISTER NOW In this interactive seminar, you…

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July 2019

Starting a Small Business

Jul 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free
Starting a small business

Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn’t know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: – Life of an entrepreneur – Assessing your business idea – How to develop a business plan – Introduction to business entities –…

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Become a Better Leader

Jul 16, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Being a leader people want to follow is an essential part of running any successful business. This workshop will help you understand your role as a leader and why your employees will follow you. You will also learn the art of managing people and the difference between managing and leading. Also addressed in this workshop are: *What all employees want from their leaders *What leaders want from their followers *How to create the conditions required to have happy, motivated, and…

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Creating An Effective Business Plan

Jul 18, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you need to write one because you are looking for funding.  Successful business planning leads to successful business results.  This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help achieve these goals.   REGISTER NOW   In this interactive seminar,…

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August 2019

Using Research to Grow Your Business

Aug 28, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Are you a small business owner trying to decide which products or services to offer your customers? Are you interested in expanding your customer base but aren’t quite sure which road to follow? Or do you need to figure out how to improve your marketing messaging and targeting to reach the right audience? In all these cases, conducting research can help small businesses operate strategically by making smart decisions.   REGISTER NOW   In this 90-minute workshop, you will learn:…

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September 2019

Creating Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy

Sep 5, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Do you want to make the most of every single lead in your pipeline?  Learn how to generate more revenue and stronger relationships on average from each member of your audience. Plus, find ways to make your marketing strategy more efficient so you are focusing on marketing that really moves the needle. This session combines a presentation with a workshop where we will start building a smart marketing strategy for your business. You will learn: -How to structure a marketing…

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Starting a Small Business

Sep 12, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn’t know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: -Life of an entrepreneur -Assessing your business idea -How to develop a business plan -Introduction to business entities -Required licenses and permits -Where…

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October 2019

Starting a Small Business

Oct 15, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free
Starting a small business

Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: -Life of an entrepreneur -Assessing your business idea -How to develop a business plan -Introduction to business entities -Required licenses and permits -Where…

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Creating An Effective Business Plan

Oct 22, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you need to write one because you are looking for funding.  Successful business planning leads to successful business results.  This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help achieve these goals. In this interactive seminar, you will learn how…

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Boots to Business Reboot

Oct 26, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business?  Wondering what it takes and how you can prepare?  Are you a current veteran business owner looking for fresh ideas and veteran connections?  The U.S. Small Business Administration and the SoCal Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) will bring the Boots to Business/Reboot program to the Long Beach SBDC. This is your chance to explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur and join ranks with the growing number of veteran-owned businesses! …

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November 2019

Become a Better Leader

Nov 5, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
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Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

November 5, 2019 6pm to 8pm Become a Better Leader – Leading and Managing People (Week 1) Great leadership is essential to any successful business. This workshop will help you understand your role as a leader and why people will follow you. You will also learn the art of managing people and understanding the difference between managing and leading. Our conversation will focus on understanding: -What all employees want from their leaders -What leaders want from their employees -How to have…

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December 2019

Starting A Small Business

Dec 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free
Starting a small business

    Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start?   This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues.   You will learn: Life of an entrepreneur Assessing your business idea How to develop a business plan Introduction to business entities Required…

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Creating An Effective Business Plan

Dec 19, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you need to write one because you are looking for funding.  Successful business planning leads to successful business results.   This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help achieve these goals.         In this interactive…

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January 2020

Starting a Small Business

Jan 9, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: -Life of an entrepreneur -Assessing your business idea -How to develop a business plan -Introduction to business entities -Required licenses and permits -Where…

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How to Sell When You’re Not a Salesperson

Jan 16, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
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 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. -The components of an effective sales pitch. -The tools necessary to build…

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Creating an Effective Business Plan

Jan 23, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you need to write one because you are looking for funding.  Successful business planning leads to successful business results.  This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help achieve these goals. In this interactive seminar, you will learn how…

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February 2020

Starting A Small Business

Feb 5, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: -Life of an entrepreneur -Assessing your business idea -How to develop a business plan -Introduction to business entities -Required licenses and…

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WEBINAR: How to Create an Editorial Content Calendar

Feb 7, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Do you struggle to come up with relevant content worth posting? Do you want to go from “likes” to sales online? The first thing is to develop a strategy that is going to attract your ideal client. Having a solid content calendar is highly recommended so you can accomplish this. It will result in your being organized in the scheduling of your output and increase your ability to capitalize on all the holidays, events and sales opportunities available to you.…

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Creating An Effective Business Plan

Feb 20, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
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Free

Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you need to write one because you are looking for funding. Successful business planning leads to successful business results. This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help achieve these goals. In this interactive seminar, you will learn how…

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March 2020

Starting A Small Business

Mar 5, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how or where to start? This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include researching your business ideas, outlining your business plan, learning about start-up expenses and financing, legal aspects, and general management issues. You will learn: -Life of an entrepreneur -Assessing your business idea -How to develop a business plan -Introduction to business entities -Required licenses and permits -Where…

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June 2020

Find New Opportunities During These Challenging Times: How to Pivot Your Business

Jun 25, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

This webinar will explain what it means to “Pivot” and how to do it. Before the webinar, you will receive a worksheet to help you prepare to seek new customers and markets! REGISTER NOW

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Increasing Restaurant Online Food Orders

Jun 26, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

Restaurants and food businesses have been affected in various ways due to the spread of COVID-19. As the virus continues to spread, owners of these businesses will need to make changes to continue growing your business. David Mitroff, Ph.D. discusses the ways restaurants and food businesses can still increase sales during the COVID-19 outbreak through online food ordering and what the best approaches to it are. Key Learning Points: - How to sign up and leverage online platforms such as…

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June 2021

How To Use Instagram Stories For Sales Success

Jun 30, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
Free

As of 2020, the main “feed” is dead and everyone is paying attention to IG stories.   Why? Because IG Stories are what people are consuming, according to Social Media Examiner.   Why? Because these kinds of stories are the unfiltered, authentic version of your brand.   People don’t believe manufactured posts. Rather, they want to like, trust, and respect your brand in order to buy from you.         You will learn: • What types of stories…

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March 2023

How to Sell When You’re Not a Salesperson

Mar 22, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States
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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…

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April 2023

LinkedIn for Business

Apr 27, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Long Beach SBDC Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building O2
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network on the internet. It is THE platform for Business-to-Business business development, allowing you to connect with C-Suite executives that you may not be able to connect with on any other platform. If you use it strategically, you can build your sales funnel without ever leaving your office.     In this workshop, SBDC business advisor and social media marketing expert, Deborah Deras, will discuss how to:    Identify your best targets by creating a…

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