# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Education Series: For Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Education Series is an eight-week program focused on providing the tools and skills needed to start and run a successful business.About this EventCurriculum ScheduleThe series focuses on providing the tools and skills needed to start and run a successful business.Designing Your Business Model Saturday, February 7, 2026 Joy FairbanksWhat are the nine key components of a Business Model Canvas?How do I craft a compelling Value Proposition?Who are my Customer Segments and how do I identify them?What should I include in my Cost Structure?Which Channels are most effective for reaching my customers?How do I develop a sustainable Revenue Model?All Things Accounting & Elevator Pitch Practice Saturday, February 14, 2026 Sabrina LandaFinancial LiteracyBasic accounting principlesTypes of accounting platformsFinancial statementsMarketing Essentials & Social Media Strategy Saturday, February 21, 2026 Christine KangWho are my target customers?How do I reach them?What channels do I use to reach them?How do I price my products/services?The 4 P’s (promotion, place, price, product)Aleks LasonWhat digital marketing strategies can I use to increase my reach?How do I effectively target my audience online?Which social media platforms are best for my business?What are the best practices for each social media platform?Understanding Finance Saturday, February 28, 2026 David OchiFinance basics for business ownersTraditional types of funding opportunitiesNon-traditional types of funding opportunitiesBuilding Your Strategic Plan & PitchFest Prep Saturday, March 7, 2026 Kenji KleinHow to set and prioritize achievable 1-to-5-year goalsStrategies for acquiring and retaining valuable partners and customersTechniques to build resilience against economic shocks (e.g., pandemics, recessions)Methods for effective decision-making in uncertain business environmentsBest practices for maintaining a stable and healthy cash flowTools for scenario planning and risk managementWhere to Locate Your Business & How to Negotiate Your Lease Saturday, March 14, 2026 Austin Metoyer & Karie ArmstrongAppropriately zoned site for your businessFoot traffic and parking requirementsOffice specific requirements / suggestionsRetail specific requirements / suggestionsRestaurant specific requirements / suggestionsPutting it all togetherUnderstand lease optionsDo I need a broker?Who pays for tenant improvements?What can I negotiate?Research the area prior to lease negotiationsPitch Practice & Networking Like a Pro Saturday, March 21, 2026 Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship & Emmanuel RiveraPractice for PitchFest on March 28, 2026Basics and importance of networkingHow to use your natural surroundings to practice networkingPitchFestSaturday, March 28, 2026Pitch your existing DTLB business or future DTLB concept for the opportunity to win capital. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/long-beach/the-education-series-for-entrepreneurs-and-small-businesses/100001979237769448 - **Event Categories**: business, digital-marketing - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthe-education-series-for-entrepreneurs-and-small-businesses-tickets-1979237769448 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Long Beach - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 245 E 3rd St - **lat**: 33.7706423 - **long**: -118.1901569 - **full address**: 245 E 3rd St, 245 East 3rd Street, Long Beach, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Downtown Long Beach Alliance (https://allevents.in/org/downtown-long-beach-alliance/25432254) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1471e9f99f4a0076becf782ee950829e22f2e85b3268a8ce1a39f0040abb3fae-rimg-w1200-h900-dc151719-gmir.jpg?v=1767041176 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e89608150d4321bce59cef7ba165d82c8c89a0545bc6a01c1f1b3521a4abebc6-rimg-w400-h400-dc151719-gmir.jpg?v=1767041176 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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