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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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procurement practices and lets small businesses share information related to
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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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