Business Events and Training
College of the Canyons SBDC
Proudly assisting clients in Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley,
the San Fernando Valley and beyond.

Writing a Business Plan
Canyon Country-COC Campus
17200 Sierra Hwy
Quad 3-Room 304
Canyon Country, CA 91351

Date: April 7, 2016
Day: Thursday
Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Cost: Free + $3.00 parking fee Kiosk located in lot #3)

Citi Series
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.

Link: http://lasbdcnet.ecenterdirect.com/events/18050

New Client Orientation
College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd
University Center-Room 222
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Date: April 8, 2016
Day: Friday
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: Free + $3.00 parking fee (kiosk located in lot #14)

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.

Link: http://lasbdcnet.ecenterdirect.com/events/18077

Contract Basics
College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd
University Center-Room 223
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Date: April 8, 2016
Day: Friday
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Cost: $30.00 + $3.00 parking fee (Kiosk located in lot #14)

This class will provide information on contracts every small business should know, including: the basic elements of contracts; how contracts are created (and breached); drafting considerations; “boilerplate” clauses and what they mean, typical contracts most small businesses will encounter in day-to-day operations, such as NDAs, Term Sheets, licenses and independent contractor agreements; and dispute resolution clauses. This class includes an in-class negotiation and drafting activity. A laptop or tablet is strongly recommended.

Link: http://lasbdcnet.ecenterdirect.com/events/18078

QuickBooks Level 1
ITT Institute
12669 Encinita Ave
Lab 7
Sylmar, CA 91342

Date: April 8, 2016
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: $59.00

In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business.
– Introduction to Quickbooks: Desktop and Online
– Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting
– Company Set – Up
– Chart of Accounts: Banks, Equity, Credit Cards, Income, Cost of Goods Sold, Expenses.
– Lists:
1. Vender Center (Database Set-Up)
2. Items/Products and Services (Set-Up)
3. Customer Center (Database Set-Up)

Link: http://lasbdcnet.ecenterdirect.com/events/18084

How to Successfully Start Your New Business
College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd
University Center-Room 222
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Date: April 12, 2016
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $30.00 + $3.00 parking fee (kiosk located in lot #14)

Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea life.

Link: http://lasbdcnet.ecenterdirect.com/events/18080

Seating is limited. Online pre-registration is required to secure your space in one of our trainings. Payment in advance, where applicable, reserves your seat. Start today go to www.cocsbdc.org and check out our calendar of events! For more information please contact (661) 362-5900 or sbdc@canyons.edu.