Dear Subscriber, we invite you to check out some of our upcoming webinars and learn about different funding programs available.
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PPP Forgiveness - Update on PPP Flexibility Act
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DATE:
Wednesday July 1, 2020
TIME:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
COST:
FREE
LOCATION:
Online
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COVID Relief Daily Webinar and Q&A
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English
- DATE: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
- TIME: 3:00PM PST
En Espanol
- DATE: Wednesdays and Fridays
- TIME: 12:00 PM PST
Cost:
FREE
Location:
Online
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Post COVID-19 Business Plan Webinar
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DATE:
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
TIME
: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
COST:
FREE
LOCATION:
Online
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WEBINAR Website 103: How to Hire a Professional Web Designer
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DATE:
Thursday, July 16, 2020
TIME
: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
COST:
FREE
LOCATION:
Online
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Check Out Our Blog and Youtube Videos!
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Learn different ways to improve your operations by reading about returning to work post COVID-19 or utilizing Facebook for your business. Subscribe to our blog for new content!
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Watch our videos to learn how to use Google My Business, file an EIN or apply for a seller's permit on our Youtube channel. Don't forget to like and subscribe!
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Funding Programs and Resources
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SBA - Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Loan Advance Portal Open
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On June 15, SBA began accepting new EIDL and EIDL Advance applications from qualified small businesses and U.S. agricultural businesses. Applicants who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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West Covina COVID-19 Small Business Loan Program
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The City of West Covina is offering financial assistance to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with the West Covina (COVID-19) Small Business Loan Program. The loan program offers a one-time $10,000 interest-free loan to eligible West Covina small businesses to help them retain one (1) full time equivalent job and is forgiven after a one (1) year term of compliance. Loan funds may be used for overhead expenses, rent, utilities, business services such as web site development to increase capacity, and necessary equipment to continue business operations, among others. Provided that a business meets all of the conditions of the Program, the loan may be forgiven by the City at the end of the loan period.
Application is available starting June 16, 2020. Businesses will be awarded on a first-come-first basis. If funds are exhausted, the remaining applicants will be placed on a wait list until additional funding becomes available.
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LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund
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The $3 million dollar Recovery Fund, established as a joint effort by the County of Los Angeles, who have contributed $2 million dollars, and the City of Los Angeles, who have contributed $1 million dollars, as well as additional support from philanthropic partners, aims to assist small businesses, nonprofits, and microentrepreneurs that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, providing $5,000 grants to microentrepreneurs, and $15,000 grants to non-profits and small businesses. To ensure equitable access to capital across various demographics throughout the region, grants will be distributed through an equitable lottery system.
Learn more about the Recovery Fund at an upcoming webinar:
- Tuesday, June 30, 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, July 1, 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 2, noon
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Los Angeles County Development Authority SMART Funding Program
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The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) offers competitive loan programs created to assist a variety of established businesses located in Los Angeles County. Business owners and leaders want to make smart, sound financial decisions. By working directly with LACDA’s SMART Funding, businesses can access capital with low-interest and customizable loan terms. SMART Funding loan programs are led by experienced loan officers with the desire to assist local businesses.
Now lending from $25,000 to $1.5 million.
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SBA Paycheck Protection Program Resources
Provided by the American Institute of CPAs
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The Coronavirus (the virus that causes COVID-19) is having an unprecedented effect on the economy. Main Street’s small businesses are struggling to stay afloat as they’re forced to close to protect the health and safety of employees and customers. Through recently enacted federal legislation, there are opportunities for help through U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.
One of the most impactful is the
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP),
designed to provide access to cash so that businesses can keep paying their employees and other expenses such as health insurance premiums, rent or mortgage payments and utilities. This important financial relief will help small businesses return to being fully operational quicker once conditions improve.
In this resource center designed for CPA firms, you’ll find tools to help you educate and advise your clients on the program.
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Lender Match is a free online tool that connects small businesses with SBA-approved CDFIs and small lenders. Do not use if looking for Disaster loans.
Within two business days after entering their information into the Lender Match platform, a borrower receives an email from lenders who have been matched with them. The borrower can see lenders’ requests for them to begin an application. Borrowers are then able to begin the application process directly from the email they receive.
Lender Match was on pause due to CARES Act implementation priorities and loan volume. It is now being reinstated for CDFIs and other Small Asset Lenders. Leads will only be forwarded to CDFIs and Lenders with < $10b in assets until the PPP program ends on June 30, 2020, at which time Lender Match will be open to all participating SBA Lenders. Lender Match not only connects borrowers with accessing PPP loans, but also other SBA lending products, such as 7(a), 504, Microloans, and Community Advantage loans which are currently offering debt relief.
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California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Resources
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Small Business Relief Payment Plans for Sales and Use Tax
Effective April 2, 2020, small business taxpayers with less than $5 million in taxable annual sales, can take advantage of a 12-month, interest-free,
payment plan
for up to $50,000 of sales and use tax liability only. All payment plans must be paid in full by July 31, 2021, to qualify for zero interest.
Please note,
this relief only applies to sales and use tax liability.
Payment plan requests can be made through our
online services
system in the coming weeks. Please
complete this form
and we will notify you when the system becomes available. You may also contact our customer service center at 1-800-400-7115 (CRS:711) if you are interested in being notified when the final application is available online.
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Will a similar plan be created for special taxes accounts?
- The program is only available for sales and use tax liabilities.
How will the payment plans work?
- Qualifying sales and use taxpayers with deferred liabilities up to $50,000 will pay their tax due in 12 or fewer equal monthly installments. No interest or penalties will be assessed against the liability.
What if taxpayers owe more than the $50,000 relief limit?
- The maximum amount that any taxpayer can defer, interest-free under this relief effort, is $50,000. If a taxpayer owes more than $50,000 and needs a payment plan, separate arrangements will need to be made for the amount over $50,000.
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Constant Contact Webinars
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Create and Send Your First Email Campaign in 15 Minutes or Less
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Date
: July 7, 2020
Time
: 11:00AM - 12:00PM EST
Location
: Online
Cost
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FREE
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Not sure how to get started with your first email campaign? Don’t worry, we’ll take you step-by-step through how to create and send your first email campaign. In this Constant Contact webinar, you’ll learn how to create an effective email campaign that looks great on any device and gets your subscribers to take action. We’ll show you:
- How to drive action with the seven essential elements of email design
- A simple, persuasive formula for what to say in any email campaign
- How to save time on future emails with a reusable master template
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Run Facebook and IG Ads Like a Champ!
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Date
: July 9, 2020
Time
: 2:00PM - 3:00PM PST
Location
: Online
Cost
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FREE
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During this workshop and presentation CEO,Yussef Nesme will show you all the tips and tricks to Facebook advertising. They will cover strategies like:
- Retargeting
- Ad Content Writing
- Image Selection
- Ad Testing
- Pixel Implementation
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How to Grow Your Business with Google Search Ads
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Date
: July 14, 2020
Time
: 11:30AM - 12:00PM EST
Location
: Online
Cost
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FREE
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We’ll discuss how to create Google Search Ads designed to grow your business. You’ll learn:
- What Google Search Ads are and how they work
- How to create, maintain, and manage Google Search Ads
- Tips and strategies for getting great results
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Build the Online Store of Your Dreams
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About this Online Workshop:
In today’s competitive business climate, you may only get one chance to make a good first impression. If customers visit your online store and don’t like what they see, or have difficulty navigating your site, they’ll leave. That’s why this class is essential for both aspiring and established entrepreneurs.
Sign up today and we’ll share the tools you’ll need to build the perfect online store, including everything from finding a theme to building your navigation menus.
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Date
: July 2, 2020
Time
: 1:30 PM PST
Location
: Online
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About this Online Workshop:
Trying to reach new customers can be expensive. But there’s one thing you can do that won’t cost you a cent: Organic Marketing. Explore the pillars of organic marketing and learn how to turn followers into buyers.
Sign up today and we'll discuss different ways to grow your followers and customer base, organically.
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Date
: July 7, 2020
Time
: 1:30 PM PST
Location:
Online
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About this Online Workshop:
Shipping orders to your customers is a vital part of running your e-commerce business, and there’s a lot involved, from choosing packaging to planning your shipping strategy. In this workshop we’ll go over some of the basics of shipping your products and help demystify this complicated topic. Together we’ll dive into choosing a shipping strategy, setting it up, packaging, tracking and insurance, balancing shipping costs with profitability, and how Shopify can help you streamline your shipping.
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Date
: July 21, 2020
Time
: 1:30 PM PST
Location
: Online
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Amazon Live Webinar
About this webinar
Learn about hosting live videos showcasing your brand and products.
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Date
: July 13, 2020
Time
: 10:00AM - 11:00AM PST
Location
: Online
Cost
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FREE
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Accessibility Webinar
About this webinar
Learn how to utilize accessibility features on Amazon.
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Date
: July 20, 2020
Time
: 10:00AM - 11:00AM PST
Location
: Online
Cost
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FREE
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Handmade Webinar
About this workshop
Learn how artisans can sell unique items in the Amazon Handmade store.
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Date
: July 27, 2020
Time
: 10:00AM - 11:00AM PST
Location
: Online
Cost
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FREE
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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, center host institutions, and local or private funds. Funding is not an endorsement of any product, opinion or service. All Federal funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Special arrangements for individuals with disability will be made if requested in advance
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