The LA SBDC is hosted by

The LA SBDC is hosted by

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

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

SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons

Website http://cocsbdc.org

 

 

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Assisting clients in the Northern Los Angeles County Area

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  • Webinar – Business Planning #2

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business! It’s an opportunity to create a road map […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Finding Funding

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW Explore a variety of funding types for your business including disaster assistance related.  Capital is critical for all businesses.  The type of business, your capital needs, and additional […]

    Free

  • Webinar – New! SBDC AI Office Hours

    Webinar – COC

    Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi Ready to make AI actually work for your small business?  Free and open to all Los Angeles Regional Network SBDC Clients Join our weekly AI Office Hours, a live and interactive Zoom session designed to help you explore, understand, and apply the latest AI tools to grow your business. Each Wednesday from 12:00–1:30 PM PST, […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Can I Protect That Name, Slogan, or Logo? Trademark Basics

    Webinar – COC

    Instructor: Erica Bristol This webinar will provide small business owners with information on why a “trademark” is a valuable asset for a company to own; how “trademarks” help customers identify goods and services; how to select, use and protect a “trademark”; the importance of doing “search and clearance” activities prior to adoption and use; state […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Canva 103

    Webinar – COC

    If you use the multipurpose design platform that has created a more beautiful brand for your business and wonder what else can I do? This is the class for you. […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Business Model #1

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build, design, and define a business model. A business model is what defines […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Introduction to Entrepreneurship

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate […]

    Free

  • Webinar – New! SBDC AI Office Hours

    Webinar – COC

    Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi Ready to make AI actually work for your small business?  Free and open to all Los Angeles Regional Network SBDC Clients Join our weekly AI Office Hours, a live and interactive Zoom session designed to help you explore, understand, and apply the latest AI tools to grow your business. Each Wednesday from 12:00–1:30 PM PST, […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Filing A USPTO Trademark Registration Application: The Basics

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol Navigating the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) trademark registration process can be confusing, and a minefield for small businesses. The filing fees are nonrefundable, so getting it right the first time is a must. This webinar will explain how to obtain a USPTO federal trademark registration, including pre-application considerations; selecting […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Starting and Running a Nonprofit Corporation: the Basics

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol   This webinar will teach the basics of starting and running a California nonprofit corporation such as required filings with the IRS, California Secretary of State and Attorney General; electing board members and officers; holding meetings and taking minutes, collection charitable donations; understanding bylaws; avoiding actions that could be deemed taxable or […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Intellectual Property (IP): The Basics

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter Erica Bristol   Intellectual Property (IP) is one of the most important sources of revenue for businesses. It is also one of the greatest sources of liability and revenue loss. Companies of all sizes must be aware of how to create, protect and enforce their IP and related rights, as well as how to […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Contracts: The Basics (with live negotiating activity)

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to contract basics such as pre-contract considerations, basic contract terms to look for/include; typical structure and layout of contracts, “boilerplate” terms, liability and risk shifting; and dispute resolution. Webinar includes a live contract negotiation activity. REGISTER NOW

    Free

  • Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

    Webinar – COC

    , will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Say What? Product Advertising and Labeling Laws

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to the basics of California and federal advertising and labeling law. Attendees will learn the difference between truthful vs. fraudulent and misleading advertising; […]

    Free