REGISTERED EVENTS

Business Loans 101

Hawthorne, California

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

Business Loans 101 Wednesday, November 16, 2011 | 6:00pm to 8:00pm Campus: El Camino College Location: El Camino College Business Training Center 13430 Hawthorne Blvd. Hawthorne, CA 90250 Cost: Free Category: Finances Info: This class will teach what you need to know to secure a business loan. You will learn what documents and paperwork you will need to get a loan from major banks. We will also show you which banks are currently loaning money and what you will need to qualify. You will also learn why a business may need financing, sources of credit, and what you should know about credit. Sign Up: To register please call 310-973-3177.

How to Write a Business Plan

Hawthorne, California

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

How to Write a Business Plan-$30 Tuesday, November 15, 2011 | 6:00pm to 9:00pm Campus: El Camino College Location: El Camino College Business Training Center 13430 Hawthorne Blvd. Hawthorne, CA 90250 Cost: $30.00 Category: Business Planning Info: A minimum of 5 people is required to hold the class! Why do you need a business plan? It may seem silly to ask yourself “What business am I really in,” but some entrepreneurs/business owners have gone broke because they never answered that question. One watch store owner realized that most of his time was spent repairing watches while most of his money was spent selling them. He finally decided he was in the watch repair business and discontinued the sales operations. His profit improved dramatically. A business plan precisely defines your business, identifies your goals, and serves as your firm’s resume. It helps you allocate resources properly, handle unforeseen complications, and make the right decisions. It is crucial to have a business plan if you plan to obtain financing, but it also can inform your sales personnel, suppliers and others about your operations and goals. It also helps answer the question “What business am I in?” This workshop will help you create a business plan to successfully launch or refine your business operations. Instructor: Becki Walker

Managing Your Business Effectively - Part 2

Los Angeles, California

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

Managing Your Business Effectively - Part 2 Thursday, November 17, 2011 | 7:00pm to 10:00pm Campus: Pacific Coast Regional Location: Pacific Coast Regional SBDC 3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1501 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Cost: $60.00 Category: Business Management Info: Effective business management is the key to your success. Learn business management skills and tips to prepare you for owning and operating a successful business. Implementing the strategies through planning, organizing, motivating and control. This is a 2 day seminar, 3 hours each day. Registration for both days is required. Sign Up: To register please contact Elsa Orozco at (213) 674-2696 or Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Acceptable methods of payment are check or credit /debit card.

New Client Orientation - COC

Santa Clarita,, California

18 November 2011-19 November 2011

New Client Orientation - COC - 11/18/11 Friday, November 18, 2011 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm Campus: College of the Canyons serving North LA County Location: University Center at College of the Canyons Room 222 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Cost: Free + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14, machine takes $1 bills and quarters only) Category: Business Planning Info: This orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business. You will learn about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. We offer the New Client Orientation free of charge to all new clients. Instructor: Connie Sparks Sign Up: Please email us at or call us at 661.362.5900 to register.

QuickBooks Level 3-Track Inventory

Hawthorne, California

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

QuickBooks Level 3-Track Inventory Wednesday, November 16, 2011 | 6:00pm to 9:00pm Campus: El Camino College Location: El Camino College Business Training Center 13430 Hawthorne Blvd. Hawthorne, CA 90250 Cost: $30 Category: Record Keeping Info: Learn how to track inventory, manage bank accounts and make payroll decisions. Topics tracking inventory items, adjusting physical counts, reconciling the bank account, and setting up the payroll function. Sign Up: A minimum of 5 people is required to hold the class! To register please call: 310-973-3177.

SCV Masterminds

Santa Clarita, California

16 November 2011-17 November 2011

SCV Masterminds Wednesday, November 16, 2011 | 8:30am to 9:30am Campus: College of the Canyons serving North LA County Location: SCV Chamber of Commerce 27451 Tourney Road, Suite 160 Santa Clarita Cost: $35 per quarter - first visit free Info: SBDC MasterMinds in the Santa Clarita Valley is a small business and entrepreneurial training and business development group facilitated by the Small Business Development Center. Members meet twice a month and focus on supporting one another through open discussion and collaboration to increase chances of success and magnitude of success. All local business-minded individuals are invited to attend and join SBDC MasterMinds. Instructor: Don Earle For more information or to register for this training please email us at

Starting a Small Business

Long Beach, California

15 November 2011-16 November 2011

Starting A Small Business Tuesday, November 15, 2011 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm Campus: Long Beach City College Location: Small Business Development Center Long Beach City College 4900 E. Conant Street, Building #2 Long Beach, CA 90808 Cost: $20 + $1 parking that can be purchased at parking machine located at parking lot entrance Category: Business Planning Info: This seminar will get you on the right path to starting a small business. Topics to be discussed include: Researching your Business Idea, Business Plan Outline, Start-up Expenses & Financing, Legal Aspects, and General Management Issues. Sign Up: Must register by calling: (562) 938-5051

YEP - Business in Action Field Trip

Los Angeles, California

17 November 2011-18 November 2011

YEP - Business in Action Field Trip - TBD - COC - 11/17/11 Thursday, November 17, 2011 | 4:00pm to 5:30pm Campus: College of the Canyons serving North LA County Location: Location to be determined. Please check back closer to the event. Cost: FREE Sign Up: Get involved today! Young Entrepreneurs Program (YEP) participants must be 14 – 27 years old. Register by email at or by calling 661.362.5900.