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How Feng Shui Can Empower Your Life with Lisa Ystrom

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

HOW FENG SHUI CAN EMPOWER YOUR LIFE For most of us, life has gotten busier and crazier than ever. We want to make sure that the places that we are spending the most time (our homes and offices) are set up to support us rather than deplete us. Feng Shui is all about creating supportive, [...]

License and Permits for Small Businesses

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.

Partnership and Joint Ventures

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

In this workshop you will learn about business entity ownership structures, with a special emphasis on how to make partnerships and joint ventures work for you, without jeopardizing personal liability of the business owners.

Restaurant Council Meetup- Negotiating Restaurant Leases

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

Learn the secrets of industry experts on finding the best locations and simple things to look for in the contracts that will save you tons of money when negotiating your lease.

The Art of Networking

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

This workshop will discuss what to expect at networking events. We will focus on how to position yourself at networking events, how to prepare, the art of small talk, and give you an opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs.

THE FEMALE FACTOR: Finding the Leader in You

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

Do you feel dull, paralyzed or stuck experiencing same patterns with co-workers, bosses or partners? Is there a nagging feeling that you are missing or searching for something in your behavior that blocks your ability to move forward, get promoted or get the next big thing? Are you overwhelmed or stressed, and your emotions spiral [...]

How to Obtain a Cottage Industry Permit

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

Want to make some spare cash at home with your baking skills or test out a food business concept without all the up- front costs, then the Cottage Industry Food Permit may be for you. In this class you will learn: • How to obtain a Cottage Food License and which one will best for [...]

Commercial Leases

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

This covers term sheets, a lease checklist, a breakdown of rent payments, your options for lease renewal, a description of what uses are permitted, a summary of your responsibilities to repair and maintain, your liabilities for improvement and maintenance and how to deal with parking.

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.

Opening your Non- Profit Organization

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

Find the steps to open your own Non Profit 503, C3 Corporation by determining the name, the purpose, appoint a board of directors, draft your by laws, file the registration form, and file a tax ID number from the IRS. We will go over all the steps to open a Non- Profit organization and if [...]