Business Events and Training
College of the Canyons SBDC
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Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan
College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd
University Center-Room 222
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Date: May 24, 2016
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $50.00 + $3.00 parking fee (Kiosk located in lot #14)

Sign up [here].

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.

Basic Sales and Use Tax Seminar (CA Board of Equalization)
ITT Institute
12669 Encinitas Ave
Room-Theory 4
Sylmar, CA 91342

Date: May 25, 2016
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: Free

A representative from the California State Board of Equalization will provide participants an overview of the correct application of sales tax, assist in the preparation of sales and use tax returns, and provide information about filing online.

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Webinar-Office 365: Why 98% of Technology Fortune 100 Have Adopted This Technology and the Benefits Via Webinar

Date: May 26, 2016
Day: Thursday
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Cost: Free

Office 365 is the latest release of Microsoft Office software that empowers business to be mobile, reduce IT expenses and collaborate with your colleagues. We will discuss the benefits and the reasons why almost all Fortune 100 companies see Office 365 as the go to upgrade. 60% of the small and mid-size business market has a mobile workforce and its time to see how you can get ahead of your competitors.

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Veterans Entrepreneurship Series-Session 2
COC-Canyon Country Campus
17200 Sierra Hwy
Room 400
Canyon Country, CA 91351

Date: May 26, 2016
Day: Thursday
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Cost: Free + $3.00 parking fee (Kiosk located in lot #3)

The series will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help with the next step in starting or growing your business, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business. Veteran Students and the community are invited to attend at no cost.

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New Client Orientation
College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd
University Center-Room 301
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Date: May 26, 2016
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 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.

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Essential Steps for Writing Your Business Plan
University of Antelope Valley
44055 N. Sierra Hwy
Room 127
Lancaster, CA 93534

Date: May 27, 2016
Day: Friday
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: Free

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.

Sign up [here].