Past Events

Restaurant Resource Council: Designing Your Menu

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

In this workshop you will learn how to: • Price your menu items • Create effective menu descriptions • Know which menu items to have on your menu • Design a menu that will sell and be profitable • Get customers to order your high profit items Instructor: Celeste Young-Ramos

Free

Financial Projections

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

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. Instructor: Libia Berbesi Location: 4954 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 201, Sherman Oaks, [...]

Free

Licenses 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. Instructor: Warren Cooley

Free

La Marca Eres Tu

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

Descubre como crear una Marca Personal poderosa para atraer clientes y aumentar tus ingresos. Instructor: Cecilia Mota

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 [...]

Guided Business Plans for a Small Business Part II of IV

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

Creating your support team in business is essential to your success. We will go over building your ideal team, planning for a smooth operation, and marketing strategy. Instructor: Richard Stern  

Free

Social Media Club: How to Create a Personal Brand on Facebook that Makes You Money

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

In this workshop, we’ll discuss the first step to standing out in the noisy Facebook Newsfeed. You’ll learn specific tips and tricks to get more eyeballs and prospective clients or customers looking at your business. Join us for a presentation and roundtable with Kerianne, the former Director of Social Media for eHarmony and a marketing [...]

Free

Building Your Fashion Empire

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

The A-Zs of the fashion industry. Concepts covered include: the ups and downs of the fashion industry, clearly defining the type of product you want to produce and your ideal client, concept development, value proposition, and sales and distribution. Instructor: Richard Stern

Free

Business Partnerships

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

Join us in this workshop to consider your business partner relationship. Come alone or with your partner(s) or prospective co-founder(s) and get ready to cover some of the tough questions and issues that all business partners should be clear on. We will discuss goals, roles, monetary and other considerations, values, life and work styles, and [...]

Free

Legal Structures for Starting a Business & More!!

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

This class will help you learn about the different business structures and the required licenses and permits your business may need. You will also learn about various licenses and other legal documents for your business.  Copyrights, Trademarks Domain names, Patents Outside Management Team to support new business

Free