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Apparel Design

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

In this workshop you will learn the following: The fashion designer job description will list fashion designer skills & duties in coming headings. A fashion designer is a very responsible job and a prospective person should be skillful, creative, and versatile. He/she has an interest & understanding of clothing design industry to be famous & [...]

Government Procurement: A View from the Inside

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

Course Objectives: We will discuss how understanding the way that procurement decisions are made, and why, will help them to do business with governmental entities. You will learn the best ways to get your foot in the door and to better position yourself to obtain government contracts. We will explore the differences in serving as [...]

Instagram: Winning Strategies to Grow Your Company

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

Using Instagram for small businesses is a powerful (and affordable) way to grow your company. With Instagram, you can reach new customers, stay connected to your existing ones, and even make sales right from the app, which makes it the perfect platform for marketing your small business.

Filmmaking Workshop

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

How well do you understand the process of making a film? Do you know what happens between development and delivery? Do you have what it takes to successfully navigate the various stages of production? Each stage of the filmmaking process presents a unique set of challenges and rewards for the players involved. This free workshop [...]

Empowering your Team to Succeed

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

The Workshop will also outline tools and methods to remove roadblocks to a successful performance: • Detecting and solving the Bad Parent syndrome; • Eliminating the Fear to Lead; • Facing the difficult conversation; • Turning awkwardness to achievement; • Guiding an underperforming team member; • Leading by example; and • Giving everyone a voice, [...]

Revenue Model

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

Revenue typically consists of the total amount of money received by the company for goods sold or services provided during a certain time period. A revenue model is a framework for generating revenues. It identifies which revenue source to pursue, what value to offer, how to price the value, and who pays for the value. [...]

Business Breakthrough!

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

Learn how I find $10,000 in any business in 45 minutes. Restaurant owners, tradespeople and small business owners of all stripes can benefit from this workshop.

Restaurant Council Meetup- Restaurant Accounting

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

Whether you are a small home-based business or opening a restaurant with tipped employees, Knowing where you stand at all times is important for a new business. In this class, you will learn, • Summary of basic restaurant accounting • Food cost and labor cost targets • Inventory • Allocated tips

Introduction to 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.

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.