Classes

LIVE ZOOM: Planning for Success: Business Model Workshop

Details

Tuesday, February 25, 2025: 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

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Formulating a plan is essential to your business success. In this hands-on workshop, an experienced entrepreneur and business executive will use the business model canvas to help you develop your business idea or work out ways to improve your existing business.

Class covers:

Why you need a business model
Identifying and describing your value proposition
Essential components of a successful business model: resources, partners, channels, cost structure, and more
Pitching your business to potential investors and partners
Taking advantage of opportunities and overcoming challenges in dynamic economic conditions

Presented by Mark Kapczynski (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkap):

Mark Kapczynski is a successful serial entrepreneur, chief executive and advertising industry expert. He founded LocationX, a physical location ad network leveraging beacon technology. Mr. Kapczynski also serves as an Executive Director of the UCLA Venture Capital Fund, helping to foster innovation connected to the university. Mr. Kapczynski last served as VP of Corporate Development and Strategy for Experian's consumer businesses which include leading consumer brands: Experian, FreeCreditReport.com, and ProtectMyID. Mr. Kapczynski graduated from UCLA film school and continues to be active in multiple industry associations that span media, mobile telecom, technology, and consumer internet. He has 8 patents to his name and an additional 45 patents pending.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

LIVE ZOOM: From Seed Money to Serious Investment: Raising Money for Your Business

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025: 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

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Every business needs an initial investment to get off the ground, and established businesses often require investment in order to expand. Learn how to apply for and obtain small business loans, including forgivable loans and grants, plus learn about vital alternative funding sources for startups.

Class covers:

How to sell your business to investors
Crafting a business pitch
Best practices for loan applicants
Forgivable loans and grants
Other funding options, like friends and family, and crowdfunding

Presented by Kevin Lew (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewkevin/).

ZOOM LINK:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89045242190

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

LIVE ZOOM: Support for Women-and Minority-Owned Businesses

Details

Tuesday, March 11, 2025: 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

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Women- and minority-owned businesses can face unique challenges in navigating opportunities, but specialized resources exist to level the playing field. In this class, experts from the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity’s Office of Small Business will guide attendees through key programs, certifications, and funding opportunities tailored to support these businesses.

Class covers:

Certification programs for women- and minority-owned businesses
Resources for accessing funding, grants, and loans
Navigating government contracts and procurement opportunities
Support networks, tools, and services to help grow your business

Presented by officials from the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (https://opportunity.lacounty.gov).

ZOOM LINK:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81569436937

LIVE ZOOM: How to Form a Corporation or LLC

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

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Business entities come in many shapes and sizes, and choosing the right one can avoid serious tax and liability consequences. Learn which business entity is right for you, how to prepare and file incorporation documents, and why supposed “formalities” like corporate by-laws can be so important to your business success.

Class covers:

Creating legal structures that will protect business start-ups and accommodate the business as it grows
Common myths and mistakes people make in setting up a business
The difference between an LLC, C-Corporation and S-Corporation and how to determine which one is right for your business
Why shouldn't you just operate as a partnership or a sole proprietorship?
What are the issues that co-owners should address and resolve in a "Shareholders Agreement" before starting a business together?

Presented by Prof. Michael Chasalow (https://gould.usc.edu/faculty/profile/michael-chasalow/):

Professor Chasalow directs the USC Law School Small Business Clinic, where students gain hands-on experience handling transactional legal problems and providing basic corporate legal assistance to small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations. Professor Chasalow has worked with start-up companies for over 25 years. His scholarly interests involve the development and structure of business ventures as well as corporate governance issues, fiduciary duty standards and issues relating to the operation and governance of partnerships and LLCs. Professor Chasalow received his B.A. from UC-Berkeley, his J.D. from Berkeley Law and his M.B.A. at UCLA. In 2004, he was given the Outstanding Adjunct Professor Award by USC Law’s Student Bar Association. He has also taught at Whittier School of Law and Loyola Law School.

ZOOM LINK:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85879192216

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:

LIVE ZOOM: Commercial Leasing Basics for Small Business Owners

Details

Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

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Renting a commercial space is a big step for any small business. Before you sign your lease agreement, you should understand how commercial leases differ from residential agreements, and make sure you understand the basic terms of the lease. If you already have a lease in place and you don’t understand its terms, join this session to understand the meaning of its clauses. Lawyers will provide an overview of the most important terms of a commercial lease and provide tips when negotiating a new contract or changes to your current agreement.

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