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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.

How to Use Video to Elevate your Business and Message Online

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

You need to have video to engage your audience online. More and more people consume video content especially on mobile and social media. You can effectively get the word out about your business to your customers. The good news is, once you have a game plan, producing video can be a fun and creative endeavor [...]

Insider Tricks to Opening a Successful Restaurant: Part 2

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

Continue your journey to successfully planning for the launch of your restaurant project. We will discuss the importance of choosing the right location for your restaurant type, hurdles you will have to jump through to comply with Los Angeles county and city restaurant opening requirements, how to minimize costs associated with opening, securing the best [...]

Free

Cyber Security Webinar and Watch Party!

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

Travelers Small Business Risk Education Cyber Security Webinar October 23, 2018 at 8AM PST | 9AM MST | 10 AM CST | 11AM EST Cyber Risk: You've Been Hacked! Could your business stay open? What would you do?  Learn safety and loss prevention strategies, and develop a plan to address your business risks right from your [...]

Hands on Web Design

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

In this class, you will learn how to create your own website. By the end of this two-hour workshop, you will have all the skills necessary to build a fully functioning website ready to go live on the internet. No skills necessary.

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.

Sales and Marketing

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

Establish the principals of developing a Sales Plan, Budget and Marketing Plan. Learn to create the concept for a plan, which will ultimately create the message and direction for the company. The goal is to influence both the Retail Buyer and the Consumer. You will learn to analyze various media and promotional outlets in drawing [...]

Free

License and Permits

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

This class will help you learn about business structures and the required licenses and permits your business may need. You will also learn how to complete applications for various licenses and other legal documents for your business.

Insurance

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

This session will address questions small business owners frequently have about insurance and managing liability. Attendees will learn about different types of policies that exists to protect themselves and their business. The presentation will also review common pitfalls in dealing with insurance agencies, and how to select a policy that best suits a business’ needs.