The LA SBDC Regional Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses.

We serve Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

  • 5 HR Mistakes to Avoid

    Webinar – PCC

    Could One HR Mistake Cost Your Business $10,000… or More? Many small business owners assume HR issues only happen to large corporations. The reality? Some of the most costly employee claims start with simple mistakes made by small businesses every day. Come learn how to:  Foster a positive company culture that increases retention and employee […]

    Free
  • Custom GPTs for Small Business

    Webinar – PCC

    Learn how to create your own Custom GPT that acts like a virtual employee for your business. Instead of starting from scratch every time, you’ll build an AI assistant trained to create branded content, answer common questions, generate marketing materials, and streamline repetitive tasks. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to create GPTs that […]

    Free
  • NotebookLM for Research & Content Creation

    Webinar – PCC

    NotebookLM is one of Google’s most powerful AI tools for organizing information and turning existing content into valuable business assets. Learn how to upload PDFs, YouTube videos, websites, presentations, and notes, then use AI to generate: Executive summaries Research reports Competitive analysis Podcast-style audio overviews Training materials Course curriculum Pitch decks Client proposals This session […]

    Free
  • Nano Banana + AI Graphics & Virtual Photo Shoots

    Webinar – PCC

    Professional photography, graphic design, and marketing content no longer require expensive photo shoots or design teams. In this session, you’ll learn how to use Nano Banana and Google’s experimental AI tools to: Edit product photos Create marketing graphics Generate virtual headshots Design social media content Produce promotional images Create lifestyle product photography Build ad creatives […]

    Free
  • Claude 101 – The Foundation Every Business Owner Needs

    Webinar – PCC

    Back by popular demand, this foundational session is designed for business owners who are new to AI as well as those who attended advanced sessions and want to strengthen their fundamentals. Learn how to use Claude to: Write marketing content Create business plans Draft proposals Build operating procedures Analyze documents Improve customer communications Organize business […]

    Free