The Los Angeles District of the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a variety of free classes for business owners.
The SBA's next class will be focus on social media marketing basics on Wednesday, March 20. All clasess will be held at the SBA LA Training Room, located at 330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 1200, in Glendale, Calif.
March 2013:
Wednesday, March 20: Social Media Marketing Basics, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
In this workshop you will learn:
•How to make social media marketing "connect" and work for your business
•New tools and new ways to grow your business that you may have not thought of before
•How to define your branding statement, USP, strategy and create your plan before taking the plunge into social media
•Most used Social Media Channels will be visited. Such as: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, blogging, YouTube, Yelp and more
•The most common mistakes and how to avoid them
•What social marketing can do for you that traditional marketing can't, and how to fit SMM in your overall marketing plan
•Online reputation management
To Register call 866-301-9989 or email [email protected]
Thursday, March 21: 8(a) Application Workshop, 9:00AM – 11:00AM
Recommended: established business of at least two years
This workshop will address the initial entrance criteria needed for the 8(a) Business Development Program. Review tips on how to complete the electronic application and how to market in the federal contracting arena. Seating is limited to 25. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins will be admitted. Register by phone: 818-552-3223 or by email: [email protected]
Tuesday, March 26: How to Improve Your Business Workshop Series, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Do you need advice and direction to help your business make more money, identify your customers; control your finances; make your marketing effective, and much more...? All of these issues will be covered in this session. The speaker is Victor Green, a Brit, who is a very successful entrepreneur. Let him tell you what makes a business succeed. This session will allow you to ask questions and be involved in the audience's discussions. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn from the best. Book you place NOW.
Wednesday, March 27: Designing and Delivering Effective Presentations, 6:30PM – 8:00PM
In this workshop you will learn:
Planning and brainstorming.
Crafting a cohesive message.
Tapping into your creative side.
Designing high-quality slides.
Finding your confidence.
Connecting with your audience.
Thursday, March 28: GSA Proposal: Start-up Strategies, 9:00AM – 12:30PM
Pre-requisite: Completion of "GSA: Getting on Schedule"
Presented by: Los Angeles County Office of Small Business/PTAC, Instructor: Robert Lane
In this workshop you will learn:
•Hands-on review workshop
•Solicitation package review
•Document details
•Explain common FAR clauses
•Point out common mistakes
•Explain GSA proposal submission process
Thursday, March 28: Federal Contract Negotiations, 1:30PM – 3:30PM
In this workshop you will learn:
•Purpose and timing of negotiations
•FAR 15.402 pricing policy
•Price and cost analysis
•Negotiation steps
•FAR specifics
April 2013:
Wednesday, April 3: Health Care Reform Executive Briefing, 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Healthcare Reform has Employers and HR professionals asking many questions regarding the impact on their business and their employees. Employers need to prepare now for the major provisions of the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obama Care and Health Care Reform) that start this year. This executive bBriefing will cover the five major provisions affecting employers:
