Past Events

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 [...]

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 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. [...]

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.

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

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.

In this orientation, we will cover common hurdles to starting a business and how to overcome them. We will work on determining who your client is, and how to craft and test a business offer. Business logistics, such as operations and financing, will also be covered.

How to protect your business by ensuring you are up to date and aware of policies on the following: – Job Descriptions – I-9 forms – Employee Classifications – Payment of overtime – Workplace Harassment – FMLA – Workers Compensation – Employment At-Will – Discrimination – Handbook Practices

Your company’s success depends on your team. How you structure, bring in, and invest in your team makes all the difference in whether you grow or drain your resources. We will go over tips and strategies for companies (nudges, formulas, and subconscious bias recalibration) and individuals (planning your dream career, equal pay negotiation, and resources) [...]

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.

This covers why you should protect intellectual property, the different types of protections, choosing and protecting trademarks, protecting copyright and ideas, how to obtain and protect a patent plus basics of trade secrets and how to protect them.

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 entreprenuers.

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 [...]

Learn how to sell successfully on Amazon and use other online tools to create cash flow and grow a brand. We will be covering topics such as Amazon algorithms,choosing the right product, and other free/affordable e-commerce tools outside of Amazon to help you sell your products online.

–      What is the purpose of your brand? –      Creating and writing your brand purpose statement –      Setting goals to reinforce results

Join our special group and become confident using the tools of MS Word as well as becoming a Windows pro.  There are many simple and useful features available in Microsoft Word making it easy for study and work. Our professional computer tutor, Bette, will guide you at an enjoyable and comfortable pace It is easy [...]

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.

If you have ambitions to grow your business, you must take time to think strategically about the team of people you assemble to help realize your vision. Your ability to lead your business growth is heavily dependent upon the people you bring on board. Thinking about and managing your human resources is as important as [...]

Do you have an idea that you want to make into a film or Web series? Do you want to purchase the rights to someone else’s life story? Do you own the film rights to a popular book or exciting short story? Have written a script of your own? Experienced filmmakers understand how to bring [...]

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.

Are your designs fashion show ready? Join the committee and more!                                                                                                                                                    We will discuss how to participate in the fashion show and what you will need to be fashion show ready. Join us for a mini-workshop and committee meeting for our 6th Fashion Expo: “Fall Back into Fashion” scheduled for August 31st.

This is your time to bring in your questions and concerns to get advice from our consultant and other restaurant owners. A great way to pitch your idea.

“In this class, you will learn the importance of community outreach and grass roots marketing for marketing your new or existing business. Whether your marketing budget is $200 or $2000 a month, you will learn key strategies and techniques you need to build your brand and attract new customers. The class will explain the importance [...]

Writers, We Want You! Join the Women’s National Book Association’s Los Angeles chapter (WNBALA) for this great event and meet and mingle with other women writers ready to share their voice and work. The Writer’s Voice event is an entertaining and inspiring afternoon of author readings by WNBA-LA chapter members. Festivities will include a light [...]

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.

In this orientation, we will cover common hurdles to starting a business and how to overcome them. We will work on determining who your client is, and how to craft and test a business offer. Business logistics, such as operations and financing, will also be covered.