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UPCOMING SEMINARS
(see descriptions in catalog link next to time or scroll below) 01/20/24 Bookkeeping/Accounting–Analysis & Concepts 9a – 3p Los Angeles City College Extension 02/10/24 Create a Successful Nonprofit / CSO 9a – 3p Los Angeles City College Extension 01/27/24 QuickBooks Fundamentals 9a – 5p Los Angeles City College Extension 9/30/23 From Bright Idea to Smart Business (Successful Business) 9a – 3p Los Angeles City College Extension 02/03/24 How to Legally Start a Business in LA 9a – 3p Los Angeles City College Extension |
CEO's SMARTLaunch is by far the best way to get your new business venture going in the right direction. SMARTLaunch positions your business venture for success, and keeps it positioned for continued success.
Cohort Starting Soon!
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Next SMARTLaunch cohort: 3/4: Cohort 2403
(each 1st Monday 6:30p-9:30p)
(each 1st Monday 6:30p-9:30p)
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SMARTLaunch is a 4-session course (meeting every Monday) that walks the entrepreneur through the maze of planning and launching considerations for each management function ... OWNERSHIP, GENERAL MANAGEMENT, SALES & MARKETING, OPERATIONS, FINANCE/ADMIN.
The instruction and discussion will focus more on the practical steps in execution, and not so much academic theory. Areas of discussion include:
We'll discuss the internal and the external considerations ... topics such as value creation, implementing social media strategies, preparing budgets & profitability projections, the legal aspects of business, utilizing technology and software solutions, the choice of business or entity, supply chains, AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!! SMARTLaunch will have Office Hours on Fridays 1pm-3pm for questions and clarification. SMARTLaunch is delivered live virtually, and access to the full recording will be made available immediately after each session. This is an EXCELLENT VALUE for ideas ready to get off of the couch, or for ventures planning on the next stage in the SMB Development Cycle. SMARTLaunch! |
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SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS:
"How to Legally Start a Business in LA"
This is a course for new and aspiring entrepreneurs to learn what is required to start a business in the
City of Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The class takes a look at the legal issues that a new business
owner will face, as well as a quick and easy guide through the maze and layers of regulations. Learn what you need to know about city and county tax forms, filings and fees, business licenses, reporting systems, payroll taxes, income taxes, as well as the distinction between federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This course is excellent for business ventures in the planning or start-up stage.
"QuickBooks Fundamentals"
QuickBooks is a vital tool for managing the financial side of a business or for someone’s personal finances. Join Gerald Anderson as he walks you through the fundamentals of QuickBooks, including
navigating the software, setting up a company file, entering/paying bills, tracking/paying sales
tax, reconciling bank accounts, and much more. This is an 8-hour class with a half-hour break.
Advanced topics covered in Level II. QuickBooks Online Simple Start required to participate in class. Get free 30-day trial at: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/oa/get-quickbooks/.
"Creating a Nonprofit/Community Service Organization"
Fill a void in your community—or in society as a whole—by forming and managing a nonprofit or community service organization. Get a roadmap for turning your ideas into viable, valuable programs. You’ll learn to define who your organization will help and craft an appropriate mission statement. You’ll also find out how to incorporate your organization, select a board of directors, and draft the bylaws. Gerald will also go over the nuts and bolts of developing a budget, creating a marketing plan, obtaining tax-exempt status and fundraising options.
"Be Your Own CFO" / "Bookkeeping/Accounting Analysis & Concepts"
Be financially empowered! Gain understanding of business finances and how to run a business “by the numbers.” A class for the NON-FINANCIAL MANAGER. Find out how to collect and record financial data and assess operational performance to make sound business decisions. Explore the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, statement of cash flows and cash management report. Other topics include labor estimating, pricing and job costing, variance analysis, key indicator reporting, and much more. Attendees will complete an overhead budget during class.
"Creating a Business Plan"
Whether just getting started or already in business, developing a sound business plan is essential for obtaining many types of financing and helps evaluate opportunities. Find out how to go about creating one. Learn about defining market opportunities, unique selling advantages, marketing strategies, management structure, corporate culture and financial projections. You’ll leave class with a working template and the knowledge needed to create your own business plan.
"Creating a Successful Business" / "From Bright Idea to SMARTStart"
Only half of new businesses survive five years. Lay the groundwork for a thriving business, exploring such topics as: identifying opportunity and market size, market analysis, measuring the risk/reward ratio, protecting your ideas, and pricing your goods and services. You’ll also learn about financial projections and be introduced to a variety of funding options. You’ll leave this class with a working template for creating a successful business.
"How to Legally Start a Business in LA"
This is a course for new and aspiring entrepreneurs to learn what is required to start a business in the
City of Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The class takes a look at the legal issues that a new business
owner will face, as well as a quick and easy guide through the maze and layers of regulations. Learn what you need to know about city and county tax forms, filings and fees, business licenses, reporting systems, payroll taxes, income taxes, as well as the distinction between federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This course is excellent for business ventures in the planning or start-up stage.
"QuickBooks Fundamentals"
QuickBooks is a vital tool for managing the financial side of a business or for someone’s personal finances. Join Gerald Anderson as he walks you through the fundamentals of QuickBooks, including
navigating the software, setting up a company file, entering/paying bills, tracking/paying sales
tax, reconciling bank accounts, and much more. This is an 8-hour class with a half-hour break.
Advanced topics covered in Level II. QuickBooks Online Simple Start required to participate in class. Get free 30-day trial at: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/oa/get-quickbooks/.
"Creating a Nonprofit/Community Service Organization"
Fill a void in your community—or in society as a whole—by forming and managing a nonprofit or community service organization. Get a roadmap for turning your ideas into viable, valuable programs. You’ll learn to define who your organization will help and craft an appropriate mission statement. You’ll also find out how to incorporate your organization, select a board of directors, and draft the bylaws. Gerald will also go over the nuts and bolts of developing a budget, creating a marketing plan, obtaining tax-exempt status and fundraising options.
"Be Your Own CFO" / "Bookkeeping/Accounting Analysis & Concepts"
Be financially empowered! Gain understanding of business finances and how to run a business “by the numbers.” A class for the NON-FINANCIAL MANAGER. Find out how to collect and record financial data and assess operational performance to make sound business decisions. Explore the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, statement of cash flows and cash management report. Other topics include labor estimating, pricing and job costing, variance analysis, key indicator reporting, and much more. Attendees will complete an overhead budget during class.
"Creating a Business Plan"
Whether just getting started or already in business, developing a sound business plan is essential for obtaining many types of financing and helps evaluate opportunities. Find out how to go about creating one. Learn about defining market opportunities, unique selling advantages, marketing strategies, management structure, corporate culture and financial projections. You’ll leave class with a working template and the knowledge needed to create your own business plan.
"Creating a Successful Business" / "From Bright Idea to SMARTStart"
Only half of new businesses survive five years. Lay the groundwork for a thriving business, exploring such topics as: identifying opportunity and market size, market analysis, measuring the risk/reward ratio, protecting your ideas, and pricing your goods and services. You’ll also learn about financial projections and be introduced to a variety of funding options. You’ll leave this class with a working template for creating a successful business.
