Upcoming Webinars To Grow Your Business

Starting a Business: What You Need to Know

September 14

10am

IN-PERSON

In just 2 hours, you will gain a clear understanding of all the legal requirements for a start-up business, as well as actions that are simply smart to do. Some of the key topics covered include naming your business, licenses and taxes, insurance, financing sources, elements of a business plan, and marketing considerations. You will also hear how SCORE can help you succeed in your new venture.

5 Financial Pitfalls for Business Owners to Avoid

September 17

10:30am

ONLINE

Join us to discuss financial mistakes commonly made by small business owners that can have serious consequences on the value of their businesses and how you can avoid them. We will share various wealth building strategies and financial tools that you should know about to protect the value of your business, increase your liquidity, prepare your business for sale or succession, and to unlock the value of your business for your retirement, legacy, and more.

Improve Your Google Rank

September 18

10:30am

ONLINE

In this workshop you will learn our top tips to improve your Google ranking which will help your business show up higher in relevant search results. We will discuss the importance of optimizing your Google Business Profile (GBP) and adding profile, social media, web page and review Link Signals to boost your online visibility to attract more customers.

Empowering Entrepreneurs: Overcome Overwhelm

September 18

1pm

ONLINE

There are two reasons that the business of “working on your small business” rarely gets done. The first is that you are overwhelmed because you’re responsible for everything. Even if you can delegate, you still must check the work and make sure it’s done correctly. 

The other half of that equation is when you do get into action to improve your business, you are shown dozens of options. 

In this webinar, we will look at ways you can solve these problems in your business with easy-to-implement solutions.

The Essentials of Website Accessibility: The Beginner's Guide

September 18

5pm

ONLINE

In this workshop, you will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of web accessibility. We'll begin by covering the core principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). You will learn about top-level elements of accessibility such as choosing appropriate color contrast, font size and type, ordered headings, providing text alternatives and ensuring keyboard navigation. By the end of the session, you will have a clear understanding of the first steps you can take to enhance the accessibility of your website and resources for continued learning. 

Los Ángeles SCORE Latino – Hora de Café de Negocios

Septiembre 18

6:30pm

En Persona

Presentación en Español: ¡EMPRENDA/FORTALEZCA su NEGOCIO, CONSOLIDE su FUTURO!

Acerca del Evento.

Charla dirigida a emprendedores o dueños de negocios en la que podrán conocer de herramientas financieras, administrativas y de impuestos que les ayudarán no tan solo fortalecer su negocio, sino también mayor crecimiento y desarrollo

How to Sell While Spending Less on Ads

September 19

10:30am

ONLINE

Based on the blockbuster book, BRAIN GLUE™, this webinar will show you how to use the 14 brain triggers that activate the buying centers of your prospect’s brain, making it easier to get them to say YES to your ideas and buy your products.

You're about to learn how easy it is to introduce emotional triggers that boost the persuasive power of your ads, emails, social media posts, and sales pitches.

Tax Reduction Strategies for Corporations & LLC's

September 19

2pm

ONLINE

Do you feel your taxes are too high? Will taxes be higher in the future? Join us to discuss how to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket while providing more benefits for yourself, your family, and your employees. We will cover various strategies for business owners to reduce taxes now and in the future, better options to the Cal-Savers Retirement Savings Mandate and how to be prepared for proposed future CA payroll tax increases with CA Assembly Bill 567.

The Customer Journey to Create Raving Fans

September 19

5pm

ONLINE

Are you ready to turn your customers into raving fans while increasing your profitability? This is a game-changing presentation where we spill the beans on how to create value for your customer that expands well past your current offerings. You'll use these effortless strategies to create a long-lasting impact on both your customers and your business.

Fix My Site &

Socials LIVE

September 24

10am

ONLINE

Join us for this special webinar where Small Business attendees can submit their website and social media for a live review during the webinar led by Small World Communications CEO Rob McClinton and TechSparks marketing expert Preeti Narang. They join forces to review websites and social media accounts for areas of improvement, missed opportunities, and fresh ideas. 

Increase Your Website Sales & Leads with SEO

September 25

10am

ONLINE

Are you struggling to get website traffic that converts into sales and leads?

Learn how to increase your website's organic (free) traffic from Google today! Learn how to use SEO to create a bursting pipeline of leads/sales, alternative strategies so you can reduce ad spending, and more.

The Art & Science of Pricing, Bidding, & Billing

September 25

3pm

ONLINE

This workshop focuses primarily on service businesses and how to establish pricing to be both profitable and competitive. We will examine best practices for negotiating, budget development, presenting estimates, and winning bids. Finally, we will discuss billing strategies to ensure timely payment and seeing your invoices as a valuable marketing tool for future business.

60th Anniversary Pitch Competition

September 26

2pm

IN-PERSON

Join us for an electrifying celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship at our landmark 60th Anniversary Pitch Competitions. The 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition is designed for small business owners who want to improve their presentation and selling skills. Participants will receive valuable insights and guidance from SCORE mentors and industry experts, ensuring they are well-prepared to deliver a compelling pitch for this event and for prospective customers and investors. 

QuickBooks Online Tips for E-commerce Businesses

October 1

10:30am

ONLINE

Tailored for e-commerce business owners, this webinar by Accounting Expert & QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, Juliana Ramirez from JR Bookkeeping, explores how to integrate QuickBooks Online with e-commerce platforms, manage online sales and payments, and track digital marketing expenses.

How to Start Selling in Amazon's Store: Part II

October 2

12pm

ONLINE

In this session, discover how to grow and expand your business once you have started selling in Amazon's store. Learn how to enhance your product detail page(s), streamline your logistics, sell internationally, and improve your discoverability through customer reviews, deals, and advertising. Finally, discover tips and tricks for leveraging our resources and programs tailored to support and enable small business success.

Fund Your Business with Sponsors

October 3

10am

ONLINE

Would you like to do what you love and have someone else foot the bill? Have you ever thought about corporate sponsors for your business, show, book, charity, speaking or events?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this webinar is for you! America’s most successful companies partner with sponsors. Why not you? 

Starting a Business: What You Need to Know

October 5

10am

IN-PERSON

In just 2 hours, you will gain a clear understanding of all the legal requirements for a start-up business, as well as actions that are simply smart to do. Some of the key topics covered include naming your business, licenses and taxes, insurance, financing sources, elements of a business plan, and marketing considerations. You will also hear how SCORE can help you succeed in your new venture.

Business Formation Uncovered: Navigating Business Structures

October 8

10:30am

ONLINE

This business formation webinar is tailored to help entrepreneurs and business owners thoroughly understand the advantages and disadvantages of each entity type (sole proprietor, LLC, s-corp.) from legal separate entities, tax reporting structures, non-tax paying entities, liabilities, asset protection, and more. 

Empowering Your Exit: How to Sell Your Business to your Employees

October 9

2pm

ONLINE

Learn about employee ownership, and how it can be used to build a succession plan and a tool for employee retention and business resiliency. With 50% of business owners nationwide at or near retirement and struggling to retain workers, employee ownership is a proven tool with a track record of strengthening business performance and resilience.