University of La Verne SBDC Small Biz Blog

  Imagine you have a business, but no one knows about it. With a website, you can reach a global audience and promote your business 24/7. You can showcase your products or services, collect leads, and even sell online. But building a website can be daunting, especially if you don't have any technical skills. In this webinar, you'll learn everything you need to know to create a beautiful and functional website, even if you're a complete beginner. We'll cover everything from choosing a domain name and web hosting provider to creating your website content and designing your pages. DIY or Hire it out to a Designer Should small business owners create their own websites or outsource to a web designer? That depends on a few factors, such as your budget, time constraints, and technical skills. If you're on a tight budget and have the time, you can certainly create your own website using simple web design tools. However, it's important to keep in mind that creating a web

  In this webinar we'll cover: Free business plan template demo Market research tools Free Resources and Support Financial projections Break-even analysis Live Q & A It’s not super exciting, but it’s absolutely essential if you talk to any established business owner. Writing a business plan is a critical exercise for both established businesses and startups, but there are some rules you need to know about first. 3 Rules of Writing a Business Plan Be real with yourself. A business plan is just a collection of assumptions put together and if you're not being real with yourself it won't work. Keep it simple. No matter how technical your product or service is, be sure to stay focused and keep it simple. As Albert Einstien said, "If you know something well enough, you should be able to explain it simply" Do it yourself. Don't just hire someone to write the plan for you because it's not the plan that's important - it's the planning process. Why