Past Events

Business Plan Basics

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

If your company is seeking financing or direction and you want to know the basics of how to write a business plan - sign up here! Entrepreneurs typically allow daily operations to steer the direction of the business. Without proper planning, goals, objectives, bench marks and checks and balances in place businesses often veer from [...]

Free

Business Plans for a Small Business Part IV of IV

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

Outline your business plan from the executive summary to financials and assembling your toolkit. We will go over the steps it will take to sustain your business. This is a guided business plan for the first-time CEO.

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.

Free

Basic Web Design

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

Learn the basic elements of a high converting website and walk through two drag-and-drop platforms that make it easy and inexpensive to create a website your customers will love. Understand why SEO matters and website navigate settings to customize your site. Then learn how to source the royalty free images and write the content that [...]

Free

Become A Notary Public

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

Prepare to pass the California State Notary Public Exam with this free workshop! This California State-approved course will provide potential Notary Publics with the knowledge required to pass the exam and become successful in a new business venture. Participants who complete this course will receive the Proof of Completion certificate that is required for admission [...]

Free

Restaurant Resource Council: Shared Commercial Kitchen

BLVD Kitchen 13545 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA, United States

Want to start a catering or food manufacturing business? To prepare and sell foods in LA County that are not baked goods, you must cook them in a location approved by the Los Angeles County Health Dept. • Come with us to visit an approved shared kitchen. • Learn how to get your health permit [...]

Free

Tax Tips for Small Businesses

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

Understanding your various federal/state tax choices is important for running your small business. In this workshop you will learn how to identify potential tax advantages and traps in time to react.

Free

Social Media for Small Businesses

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

Small business owners, you’re likely pressed for funds, time, and/or people power. That means you need to have a game plan for your social media marketing. Without it, social media can be ineffective and cost you a lot of money. Learn how the big companies use social media in their favor and how to implement these insights [...]

Free

Bookkeeping and Excel

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

Track, organize, and manage your business with Excel. In this workshop, you will learn how to organize your sales and inventory in one place. Track everything you sell, invoices for clients, and sales tax collected.

Free

Toastmasters

Airport Business Center 7100 Hayvenhurst Ave, Van Nuys, 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. Call Dick Hogue at 818-366-9686 with any questions. Address: [...]

Free