In this day long workshop, participants will learn how to set up their company file from scratch; how to create a quality chart of accounts; how to create new vendors, customer, items and accounts. You will also learn how to pay bills, invoice customers, receive payments, make deposits and reconcile bank accounts. An introduction to the report center will be covered, including how to create a Profit & Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet. Ideal for business owners, office managers, and bookkeepers who are brand new to QuickBooks, as well as, existing users who would like some formal education in one of these QuickBooks features. Training held in a computer lab with limited seating. Please note that there will be a one-hour lunch break, lunch not provided.  Register online at:  http://tinyurl.com/QuickBooks-Boot-Camp-022114

A business plan is a necessity for the success of your business! This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of goals and outline methods to achieve these goals. Critical topics such as business development, marketing plans, advertising strategies, financial analysis & budgeting will be covered. Attendees may bring a laptop to work on their business plan during the training. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Business-Plan-022614

This training is being held in conjunction with the Port of LA, the SBDC, the Center for International Trade Development (CITD), and the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT).  It is targeted toward aerospace providers and will cover:

• Practical approaches to exporting in the aerospace sector
• How the Department of Commerce assists in finding markets & sponsoring trade shows
• The role of the freight forwarder in assisting the export process
• Introduction to export permitting process  (BIS and ITAR)
• Export capabilities of the Port & Airport: Aircraft & parts – our largest export
• Export finance & trade insurance
• Assistance provided by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Center for International Trade Development (CITD), and Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT)

Instructed by experts from the Port of Los Angeles, GO-Biz, District Export Council, BIS – USEAC, U.S. Department of Commerce, Export-Import Bank of the US, Los Angeles Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT).  Register online at:  http://tinyurl.com/Export-Aerospace-022714 

This orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business.  You will learn all 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. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/New-Client-022714

A business plan is a necessity for the success of your business! This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of goals and outline methods to achieve these goals. Critical topics such as business development, marketing plans, advertising strategies, financial analysis & budgeting will be covered. Attendees may bring a laptop to work on their business plan during the training. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Business-Plan-022814 

If you want/need a loan to start or build your business, or if you need some financial help to survive this recession, this workshop is for you.  Learn the 5 C’s of credit so you will know what lenders are looking for when considering lending you money.  You will receive information about available small business loan programs designed to assist businesses during a recession.  Lastly, you will learn about the importance of having a well thought out business plan when asking for credit loan consideration from a bank or other lenders. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Access-to-Capital-AV-030714