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Workshops & Events

To Register:  

  1. Select the checkbox to left of the workshop title.
  2. Fill out and submit the contact information at the bottom of the page.

Click on the workshop title for workshop description.

Events Schedule

       Advanced Seminar for Women Entrapreuneurs
Auguest 22, 2008

Visit our: Workshop Events section
for registration information and a downloadable brochure.

If you have any questions, feel free to call the Small Business Development Office at 310/434-3566.

 

       China Tour & Trade Mission
September 18 - 29, 2008

To find out more about this trip,go to our website:
http://www.smc.edu/SBDC/sbdc/china08.html

If you have any questions, call the Small Business Development Office at 310/434-3566. We’ll be glad to tell you more!

 

Workshops Schedule

Legal: Debt Collection
September 2, Tuesday, 7 pm - 10 pm

How to get your bills paid.

Facilitator: Robert Klepa

 

How to Write a Business Plan
September 9, Tuesday, 6 pm - 8 pm

Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):

  • Concept and mission development
  • Target market identification
  • Operating Capital
  • Strategic Planning
  • Loan Packages

Facilitator: Michelle King

 

Marketing And Sales
September 15, Monday, 6 pm - 8:30 pm

This workshop concentrates on establishing a presence in the marketplace, targeting your audience and landing sales. The instruction also addresses four major concerns when dealing with customers including making the initial contact, winning trust, ensuring satisfaction, and expanding opportunities.

Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):

  • Good Communications
  • Gaining Product Recognition
  • Customizing Your Sales Approach
  • Getting past the gatekeeper strategies

Facilitator: Monica Rayes

 

Legal: Contracts
September 18, Thursday, 7 pm - 10 pm

Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):

  • Contract Generally
  • Structures
  • Governing Rules
  • Contract Elements in Detail
  • General Terms of a Contract
  • Breach of Contract
  • Special Issues in Contract

Facilitator: Robert Klepa

 

Quickbooks
September 23, Tuesday, 6 pm - 9 pm

This workshop is an introduction to the Quickbooks accounting program which will assist you in running your business. Determine you profit or loss and prepare you for filing tax returns.

Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):

  • An Introduction to Financial Management
  • Creating “Chart of Accounts”
  • Generating Accounting Reports
  • Understanding Accounting Reports
  • Understanding Transactions

Facilitator: Michelle King

 

Legal: Employment Law
October 2, Thursday, 7 pm - 10pm

The workshop will cover employment law as it relates to the care and hiring or workers, whether the worker is paid by time spent or job completed.

Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):

  • Employee vs. Independent Contractor
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Hiring a worker
  • Workplace Secrets

Facilitator: Robert Klepa

 

Marketing And Sales
October 6, Wednesday, 6 pm - 8:30 pm

This workshop concentrates on establishing a presence in the marketplace, targeting your audience and landing sales. The instruction also addresses four major concerns when dealing with customers including making the initial contact, winning trust, ensuring satisfaction, and expanding opportunities.

Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):

  • Good Communications
  • Gaining Product Recognition
  • Customizing Your Sales Approach
  • Getting past the gatekeeper strategies

Facilitator: Monica Rayes

 

Legal: Corporate Formation
October 16, Thursday, 7 pm - 10 pm

This workshop will give you a basic understanding of the benefits and risks of becoming a Corporation, LLP or LLC.

Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):

  • What Am I Now? The Joys of a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership
  • Corporations: “S”, “C”, Nevada, Delaware or Some Other
  • Limited Liability Companies: The Good, The Bad and The OK
  • Limited Liability Partnerships: The Pay and Forget Option
  • Taxes and Lawsuits Involving Corporations, LLPs and LLCs

Facilitator: Robert Klepa

 

Legal: Intellectual Property
October 30, Thursday, 7 pm - 10 pm

Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):

  • Copyright
  • Patents
  • Trademarks
  • Trade secrets

Facilitator: Tim Martin and Robert Klepa

 

Marketing And Sales
November 10, Monday, 6 pm - 8:30 pm

This workshop concentrates on establishing a presence in the marketplace, targeting your audience and landing sales. The instruction also addresses four major concerns when dealing with customers including making the initial contact, winning trust, ensuring satisfaction, and expanding opportunities.

Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):

  • Good Communications
  • Gaining Product Recognition
  • Customizing Your Sales Approach
  • Getting past the gatekeeper strategies

Facilitator: Monica Rayes

 

Legal: Debt Collection
November 13, Thursday, 7 pm - 10 pm

How to get your bills paid.

Facilitator: Robert Klepa

 

How To Conduct International Trade
November 15, Saturday, 9 am - 11:00 am

The latest wave of globalization has ushered in a new epoch of international trade. In light of this global economy, companies can no longer confine themselves within the boundary of each individual country. This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs, marketing executives and business owners, who are interested in understanding international trade and exploring opportunities to conduct international business. The workshop will cover the following practical issues:

  • Planning and preparations for export
  • Understanding the export market and its culture
  • Shipping and distribution channels
  • Contract negotiation and documentation
  • Methods of payment – cost and risk analysis

Facilitator: Sarah Chang & Sam Guo

 

How To Do Business In China
November 15, Saturday, 11:15 am - 1:15 pm

This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, and other professionals who are interested in understanding or doing business in China. Instruction focuses on some of the most fundamental issues regarding China market, which include the distinctiveness of China's emerging markets; tactics for China market entry; impacts of non-economic factors—political, social, and culture— economic and legal differences in theory and practice. The workshop will cover the following practical issues:

  • China market entry strategies
  • Chinese business culture and business environment
  • How to seek business opportunities and partners
  • How to avoid pitfalls and potential risks

Facilitator: Sarah Chang & Sam Guo

 

Legal: Contracts
November 20, Thursday, 7 pm - 10 pm

Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):

  • Contract Generally
  • Structures
  • Governing Rules
  • Contract Elements in Detail
  • General Terms of a Contract
  • Breach of Contract
  • Special Issues in Contract

Facilitator: Robert Klepa

 

Marketing And Sales
December 3, Wednesday, 6 pm - 8:30 pm

This workshop concentrates on establishing a presence in the marketplace, targeting your audience and landing sales. The instruction also addresses four major concerns when dealing with customers including making the initial contact, winning trust, ensuring satisfaction, and expanding opportunities.

Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):

  • Good Communications
  • Gaining Product Recognition
  • Customizing Your Sales Approach
  • Getting past the gatekeeper strategies

Facilitator: Monica Rayes

 

Legal: Employment Law
December 11, Thursday, 7 pm - 10pm

The workshop will cover employment law as it relates to the care and hiring or workers, whether the worker is paid by time spent or job completed.

Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):

  • Employee vs. Independent Contractor
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Hiring a worker
  • Workplace Secrets

Facilitator: Robert Klepa

 

Legal: Corporate Formation
December 18, Thursday, 7 pm - 10 pm

This workshop will give you a basic understanding of the benefits and risks of becoming a Corporation, LLP or LLC.

Primary Topics (include, but are not limited to):

  • What Am I Now? The Joys of a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership
  • Corporations: “S”, “C”, Nevada, Delaware or Some Other
  • Limited Liability Companies: The Good, The Bad and The OK
  • Limited Liability Partnerships: The Pay and Forget Option
  • Taxes and Lawsuits Involving Corporations, LLPs and LLCs

Facilitator: Robert Klepa

 

 

Registration Form

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NOTE: You can expect a confirmation for your requested workshop within 5 business days. Please call (310) 434-3566 if you do not receive confirmation through your email account.