Thursday, November 15, 2012

Los Angeles. SBA Training Opportunities

SBA Los Angeles District Office

Register Here unless otherwise indicated below

The Los Angeles District of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a variety of no cost classes for business owners in our Training Room, located at 330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 1200, Glendale, CA 91203.  Picture identification is required for all attendees by building security.  The building daily parking rate is $9.00.

November 2012:

Surety Bond is Achievable Workshop

11/28     9:00AM – 11:00AM
Presented by: Charlene Reynolds
SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program HUB ZONE-8A-WOMEN OWNED-VETERAN OWNED-DBE-SMALL BUSINESS-MBE
Bonding and insurance have been barriers preventing small businesses from obtaining city, state, federal and other government funded contracts. This workshop will cover alternative bond resources including the SBA's "quick bond app". Application assistance will be provided for bond prequalification, during this valuable workshop. Licensed Insurance Agent Charlene Reynolds, will also discuss proper liability insurance requirements for contractors and professional services companies.
Register by calling 310-625-4393 or email: bonds@creativeic.com

December 2012:

8(a) Application Workshop

12/06      9:00AM – 11:00AM
Presented by: SBA
This workshop will address the initial criteria needed for entrance into the 8(a) Business Development Program. Review tips on how to complete the electronic application and how to market in the federal contracting arena. The 8(a) workshop is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 25 spaces. No walk-ins. Pre-registration is required.
Register by calling 818-552-3223 or email: beatriz.devis@sba.gov
When registering please provide the following information:
Name
Company name
Address
Email
Phone
Number of years in business
You will receive a confirmation call or email for your requested session.

How to Manage Unemployment Insurance Costs

12/12      9:00AM – 12:00PM
Presented by the California EDD Tax office
You will learn:
  • How the unemployment insurance rate is established.
  • What is an unemployment insurance reserve account.
  • Important notices and statements.
  • How to minimize unemployment insurance costs.

Marketing the “Write” Way

12/12      6:00PM – 8:00PM
Presented by:  Joan Stanford, Jazzy Pen Communication
Surefire Tips for Writing Effectively to Grow Your Business
Are you’re marketing efforts leading to sales? Whether you write emails, newsletters, blogs or social media posts, your writing will either pique the interest of your audience or turn them off. Attend this workshop and discover simple solutions to common writing challenges. A Jazzy Pen workshop can help.
You’ll learn how to:
•Incorporate keywords into your copy effectively
•Write persuasively with words and phrases that sell
•Structure your writing concisely for online readers
•Create intriguing openers that call your readers to action

January 2013:

8(a) Application Workshop

1/17      9:00AM – 11:00AM
Presented by: SBA
This workshop will address the initial criteria needed for entrance into the 8(a) Business Development Program. Review tips on how to complete the electronic application and how to market in the federal contracting arena. The 8(a) workshop is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 25 spaces. No walk-ins. Pre-registration is required.
Register by calling 818-552-3223 or email: beatriz.devis@sba.gov
When registering please provide the following information:
Name
Company name
Address
Email
Phone
Number of years in business
You will receive a confirmation call or email for your requested session.

February 2013:

8(a) Application Workshop

2/21      9:00AM – 11:00AM
Presented by: SBA
This workshop will address the initial criteria needed for entrance into the 8(a) Business Development Program. Review tips on how to complete the electronic application and how to market in the federal contracting arena. The 8(a) workshop is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 25 spaces. No walk-ins. Pre-registration is required.
Register by calling 818-552-3223 or email: beatriz.devis@sba.gov
When registering please provide the following information:
Name
Company name
Address
Email
Phone
Number of years in business
You will receive a confirmation call or email for your requested session.

March 2013:

8(a) Application Workshop

3/21      9:00AM – 11:00AM
Presented by: SBA
This workshop will address the initial criteria needed for entrance into the 8(a) Business Development Program. Review tips on how to complete the electronic application and how to market in the federal contracting arena. The 8(a) workshop is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 25 spaces. No walk-ins. Pre-registration is required.
Register by calling 818-552-3223 or email: beatriz.devis@sba.gov
When registering please provide the following information:
Name
Company name
Address
Email
Phone
Number of years in business
You will receive a confirmation call or email for your requested session.
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The SBA training program is made possible by the generous support of our volunteer teachers and presenters.  We appreciate their time and expertise; however, these presentations do not represent an endorsement of their views, opinions, products, or services by SBA.  All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.

11/15/12 Christina Stace 818 552-3288
Los Angeles District Office
330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 1200
Glendale, CA 91203
818 552-3201

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