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Toastmasters

VEDC Women’s Business Center 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 300A, Sherman Oaks, CA, United States

Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Learn how Toastmasters has changed the lives of member.

Quickbooks for Small Businesses

VEDC Women’s Business Center 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 300A, Sherman Oaks, CA, United States

Learn how to track, organize, and manage your business with QuickBooks. The class teaches QuickBooks fundamentals for beginners and for advanced users who need a refresher on the basics.

Guided Business Plans for a Small Business Part IV of IV

VEDC Women’s Business Center 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 300A, Sherman Oaks, CA, United States

Outline your business plan from the executive summary to financials and assembling your toolkit. We will go over the steps it will take to sustain your business. This is a guided business plan for the first-time CEO.

Funding for Small Businesses

VEDC Women’s Business Center 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 300A, Sherman Oaks, CA, United States

Are you interested in a loan for your business but don’t know where to start? This workshop will guide you through the process. We will cover your different loan options, loan requirements, and insider tips on how to present a successful loan application.

Taxes

VEDC Women’s Business Center 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 300A, Sherman Oaks, CA, United States

This session will cover a wide range of state and federal tax issues that confront small businesses. Attendees will learn how different types of business entities are taxed (sole proprietorship, partnership, “C” Corporation, or “S” Corporation), and the tax consequences of classifying workers as employees or independent contractors. The presentation will also review specific tax [...]

Doing Social Media Right

BusinessSource Center West Valley 18645 Sherman Way #114, Reseda, CA, United States

In this workshop you will learn how to choose the right social media networks to market your business and how they differ from each other. After learning how each of them work you will learn how to create content for them that will engage, nurture, and sell to your audience, converting them into customers.    [...]

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ServSafe Manager Food Safety Training

VEDC Women’s Business Center 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 300A, Sherman Oaks, CA, United States

All health departments in the state of California require managers and supervisors to have an ANSI-certified Food Safety Manager on the premises of a restaurant. This class will prepare you for the test (4.5 hours) and will include the exam (1.5 hours). Enroll in advance to receive the study guide. Participants who study the guide [...]

Financial Projections

VEDC Women’s Business Center 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 300A, Sherman Oaks, CA, United States

This course will discuss: the importance of record keeping, assumptions for the projection, financial statements (including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements), spreadsheets, and tips for success. Find out how understanding these forms can help you manage your business more efficiently.

HBN Toastmasters Español-Bilingual

VEDC Women’s Business Center 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 300A, Sherman Oaks, CA, United States

¡Adquiera Confianza en sí mismo y mejore sus habilidades de Comunicación! En las reuniones de HBN Toastmasters usted aprenderá como llegar a ser un orador eficaz, obtendrá evaluaciones constructivas de sus discursos, aprenderá como hablar de pie frente al público y se relacionará con profesionales y gente de negocios. Las reuniones son bilingues.