Past Events

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.

Do you want to start a home based food business?

BusinessSource Center North Valley 13420 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 121, Pacoima, CA, United States

In this workshop, you will learn: What foods are allowed to be prepared in a home kitchen Rules and how to apply for the Cottage Industry License A and/or B How to market your products  

Free

5th Fashion Expo “A Seed of Art & Fashion” Fashion Advisory Board Committee Meeting

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

Are you ready to take your fashion business to the next level and help others experience an expo they will never forget? Join us and become a committee member for the 5th Fashion Entrepreneur Expo being held on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., at the Women’s Business Center in Sherman [...]

Redes sociales: Un imán para para atraer clientes

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

Cuando tus clientes sepan que tu tienes la solución que ellos necesitan, que pones a su disposición toda tu experiencia, tus habilidades y tus intenciones para ayudarlos, entonces serás un imán para atraer clientes. En este workshop, hablaremos de los puntos básicos para construir una estrategia que te permita posicionarte como un experto y que [...]

Small Business Orientation

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

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.

Are The Internal Processes Of Your Business Working For You?

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

People often start businesses to have the freedom to do what they love, only to find themselves overrun with the administrative tasks necessary to keep their businesses moving forward. If left unchecked, poorly managed internal processes can lead to burnout, lack of client and employee retention, and a general reduction in a business’ value and [...]

The Art of Pricing Products and Services

BusinessSource Center North Valley 13420 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 121, Pacoima, CA, United States

Are you getting the best bang for your buck? Pricing of your product or service is tied to many factors like: Competition Cost of goods Perception of value Time and more… Join us and learn how to calculate your costs to get you where you want to be.   Free Workshop!

Free

Leveraging Social Media For Your Business

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

This hands-on workshop will show you how to leverage social media for your business. We will cover what tools to use to create content and how to setup ads on Facebook/Instagram. We highly encourage you to bring your laptop!

Restaurant Council Meetup: 2018- 2019 Restaurant Law Changes

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

What you will learn: All the new 2018/2019 business regulation changes and how to comply. ·          Things you can’t ask or do in the hiring process ·          Training’s that are now required ·          Restaurant and food service specific business laws

Employee or Independent Contractor Seminar

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

Speaker will be from the State of California Employment Development Department You will learn: v  Common misconceptions about independent contractors. v  Ways to combat payroll tax fraud. v  How to distinguish between employees and independent contractors. v  Statutory and exempt employment. v  Resources to help classify workers.