Past Events

QuickBooks for Small Businesses

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

Learn how to track, organize, and manage your business with QuickBooks. The class teaches QuickBooks fundamentals for beginners and for advanced users who need a refresher on the basics. Instructor: Yelena Gazal

Free

State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar

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

You Will Learn: How and when to report State payroll taxes. How to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor. Independent Contractor reporting requirements. Ways to get assistance.

Free

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. Instructors: Jennifer Coats and Dick Hogue

Free

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. Instructor: Ruth Garcia-Corrales  

Free

ServSafe Manager Food Safety Training

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

All health departments in the state of California require managers and supervisors to have an ANSI-certified Food Safety Manager on the premises of a restaurant. This class will prepare you for the test (4.5 hours) and will include the exam (1.5 hours). Enroll in advance to receive the study guide. Participants who study the guide [...]

Plan de Negocio Series Lleve su Guia Gratis Parte1

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

Elabora tu Plan de Negocios Paso a Paso: Identifica tus Clientes, Calcula cuánto necesitas Invertir y por supuesto Evalúa si el negocio es Rentable. Recibirás una Guía Práctica y una Plantilla para Proyecciones Financieras.

Free

Fashion Sales and Marketing

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

In order to succeed in your fashion business, you need a sales and marketing plan. In this workshop, we will discuss how to create a sales and marketing plan to build awareness for your business and its products. Instructor: Richard Stern

Free

Website Design

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

In this class, you will learn (hands-on) 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. Instructor: Graeme Cohen

Free

Social Media for My Business

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

Are your clients in social media and you’re not? This workshop is for you. You will be able to discover the available options in the digital world to impact your business and take it to the next level. Through creative content, strategies  to manage social media and digital marketing. You will discover the best means [...]

Free

Financial Terms

PARS Equality Center 4954 Van Nuys Blvd, #201, Sherman Oaks, CA, United States

An essential understanding of financial fundamentals is critical to all business owners. Participants will leave the workshop with a practical knowledge of business/financial terms and the knowledge needed to develop the practical accounting and finance skills that are key in business management. Instructor: Andrey Yakunichev

Free