University of La Verne SBDC Small Biz Blog

  If you're a prospective business owner considering buying a business, this webinar is a must-attend! Our experts, Ed Pendarvis and Malcolm Geffen, will show you the ropes of buying a business, covering everything from the initial research to sealing the deal. Discover insider tips and tricks on how to negotiate with sellers, evaluate business performance, and identify hidden risks. With this valuable information, you'll be able to confidently pursue the perfect business opportunity and turn your entrepreneurial dreams into a reality. Ed Pendarvis is the founder and chairman emeritus of Sunbelt Business Broker Network LLC, the largest small business brokerage network in the world with three hundred plus offices in the US and thirty foreign countries. Malcolm has an established career as an entrepreneur with a strong background in professional management and corporate turnaround work. As an entrepreneur, he has founded, acquired, and operated a number of companies where he was

  Domain Name (Google Domains) What is a Domain A domain name is a unique address that identifies a website or online service, and it is used to locate and access resources on the internet. A domain name, website, and  URL are not the same thing.  A URL or   Uniform Resource Locator is a complete web address, including the domain name, used to access a web page like: http://www.stasiasbakery.com.  The domain name is What comes after “www.” in a web address and after the “@” in an email address such as stasiasbakery.com.  The website is the only content people see and interact with when they visit pages associated with a domain name.  Having a domain name is important for showing up in search results. When customers search online, your domain and website can show up in the search results. Brand building, by controlling how your business shows up on the web. With a domain, you own how your business shows up on the web. Professionalism: Today’s consumers expect businesses to have a websit

  Learn what is required to fund your small business for start-up and growth. If you are unsure of how the business loan process works or if you qualify then join us for this webinar. In this webinar you will learn about:  Lending resources SBA loan programs Qualifications and requirements SBA loan application process Do's and don't when financing your business What is a CDC? CDCs or Certified Development Companies are private, non-profit entities with a mission to provide business financing to those who aren’t quite strong enough for bank financing. CDCs are certified by the SBA (Small Business Administration) to administer SBA 504 loans, primarily for commercial real estate. There are more than 260 CDCs in the United States. SBA Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provides the rules, processes, and guidelines an SBA Lender may, must, or should follow. The Credit Box/internal credit policy – determines the lender’s appetite for risk. i.e. minimum FICO scores, collateral requi

  Identify the licenses and permits you need to start your business legitimately. If you are confused about what licenses you need and where to start, then this webinar is for you.  In this webinar, we will cover:  The 6 major licenses and permits needed by most businesses  Specialty licenses used in many major industries  How the University of La Verne SBDC helps small businesses with license and permit obligations Entity Formations   Forms of Ownership LLC 6 Most Common Licenses and Permits Fictitious  Business Name Statement Federal EIN State Seller's Permit  / Resale Certificate State Tax Registration (State EIN) State Payroll Withholding (EDD) City Business License Specialty Permits Health Permits Restaurants, S pas Tattoo Food Safety Certifications Restaurants, Bakeries, Cottage Food  ABC License  (Bars, Distilleries or restaurants serving alcohol) Contractors License   (60+ specialty trades) Professional Licenses  ( Doctor , Lawyer , Architect , Insurance , Real Estate ) Cos

Find out everything you need to start your small business so you can launch your business with confidence. Learn all the steps you need to take to start a business: from developing your plan to market research to filing your licenses in this simple step-by-step webinar, including: Business Planning Business planning resources Get the business plan template (Business Plan Outline)   Financial Projections Training  - Template Marketing Strategies NAICS Code Lookup   LA County Library / Reference USA LA County Demographics Licensing and Permits   Franchise Tax Board - Forms of Ownership LLCs & Corporations Name Search Los Angeles County Name Search for FBN (Sole Proprietorships) San Bernardino County Name Search for FBN (Sole Proprietorships)  Domain Name Search    Licenses & permits lookup Record-Keeping Record Keeping Systems    LA County Library / Lynda.com / LinkedIn Learning Outsourced accounting  ( https://bench.co/ ) Find a QuickBooks Pro Advisor Find a Professional Bu

  In this webinar, we will be covering the common forms of ownership for small businesses and their filing requirements: Sole proprietorships General partnerships Limited Liability Company Corporations Our Guest Speaker, Lucius C. Davis III is the Small Business Liaison in the Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate’s Office. He assists with the development of small business education and outreach programs in order to help business owners better understand their income tax requirements and responsibilities. He also provides information about the Franchise Tax Board’s (FTB) programs and services that are available to them. Prior to becoming the Small Business Liaison, Lucius worked in Collections and in Filing in the Business Entities Section as an analyst at FTB. In the private sector, Lucius owned a small business for 10+ years. Prior to that, he played professional basketball overseas for 13 years. The Forms of Ownership presentation is a discussion of the most common forms of business ownership

  Learn all the steps you need to take to start a business: from developing your plan to market research to filing your licenses in today's simple step-by-step webinar.  For one on one personalized consulting: www.lavernesbdc.org/newclient Develop A Plan Business planning resources Get the business plan template (Business Plan Outline)   Know Your Market NAICS Code Lookup   LA County Library / Reference USA LA County Demographics Formalizing the Business   Franchise Tax Board - Forms of Ownership LLCs & Corporations Name Search Los Angeles County Name Search for FBN (Sole Proprietorships) San Bernardino County Name Search for FBN (Sole Proprietorships)  Domain Name Search    Licenses & permits lookup Record-Keeping Record Keeping Systems    LA County Library / Lynda.com / LinkedIn Learning Outsourced accounting  ( https://bench.co/ ) Find a QuickBooks Pro Advisor Find a Professional Business Taxes  IRS Publication 583- Starting a Business   IRS Publication 587- Busine