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Restaurant Resource Council: Client Perception

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

The primary goal of any restaurant is to delight customers by creating and maximizing value through satisfactory delivery of food and service. This goal leads to customer satisfaction and loyalty—an essential attribute of business performance. Understanding techniques for creating value from a customer-centric perspective and avenues for developing customers’ willingness to become involved in the [...]

Free

Access to Capital

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

This class covers: setting up short- and long-term financial goals, securing financing, controlling costs, managing liquidity, small business taxes, and many other successful managing tips.

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

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

12th Annual Sustainability Summit

J. Paul Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA, United States

This annual summit at the Getty Center is a momentous event in our city, annually drawing more than 1,500 industry, corporate and civic leaders in attendance and via livestream. […]

Notary Public

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

This California-state approved course will provide potential notary publics with the knowledge required to pass the Notary Public Examination. Participants who complete this course will receive the Proof of Completion certificate that is required for admission to the Secretary of State proctored Notary Public Examination. Free class. Register at www.innovationscourses.com. 

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

How to Start Your Online Business

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

Learn the essential steps to start your online business. This workshop will cover E-Commerce and topics including: registering your domain name, selecting a webhost, designing, marketing, and publishing your site. This will be a hands on course, please bring a laptop or tablet to follow along.

Free

The CEO Corner: Authentic Leadership Breeds Confidence

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

Take stock of who YOU are! Identify your fears and learn how to confront them! Take risks and challenge the status quo! Communicate like a CEO!

Free

Bookkeeping Basics using Excel

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

Learn which records to maintain for tax and business management purposes and how to set up a simple bookkeeping system for your cash basis small business using only Excel spreadsheet software.

Free