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

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

  • Webinar – Business Model #1

    Webinar – COC

    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 and tell […]

    Free
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship

    Webinar – COC

    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 income and […]

    Free
  • ebinar – 101 WAVE Accounting

    Webinar – COC

    101 Accounting using WAVE This webinar is intended for participants who do not have a financial background but are seeking a clear and practical introduction to WAVE and essential accounting […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Business Model #2

    Webinar – COC

    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 a business […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools

    Webinar – COC

    Lots to do and not enough time?  Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business and maximize your time. Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Webinar – Introduction to The 6 Thinking Hats Approach

    Webinar – COC

    “Most small businesses don’t have a shortage of opinions. They have a shortage of structured thinking.” The Six Thinking Hats approach was created by Edward de Bono as a way […]

    Free
  • Webinar – California Employment Law: The Basics

    Webinar – COC

    California is well-known for its stringent employee protection laws, which can apply even if the employer has only 1 employee. This webinar will provide small business owners with California employment […]

    Free
  • Webinar – 101 QUICKBOOKS ONLINE – Spanish

    Webinar – COC

    Esta sesión introductoria es dinámica y tiene una duración de 1,5 horas, diseñada específicamente para no financieros que desean obtener una visión general clara y práctica de QuickBooks Online. Los […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Business Planning #1

    Webinar – COC

    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 and tell […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Business Planning #1

    Webinar – COC

    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 and tell […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Monetize Your You Tube Channel

    Webinar – COC

    Ready to turn your views into revenue? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an exclusive breakdown of the diverse income streams available on the world’s largest video platform. […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Enhancing Your Digital Footprint

    Webinar – COC

    Is your online presence working as hard as you are? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an exclusive masterclass on defining your brand and pinpointing your ideal audience. […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Basics

    Webinar – COC

    This webinar will provide small business owners with the basics of artificial intelligence (AI), such as what is “AI”; common terms and definitions such as “generative AI,” “machine learning,” “agentic […]

    Free
  • Webinar – 101 QUICKBOOKS ONLINE

    Webinar – COC

    101 Accounting using QUICKBOOKS ONLINE This introductory session is fast-paced and lasts 1.5 hours, tailored specifically for non-finance people who want a clear and practical overview of QuickBooks Online. Participants […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Business Planning #2

    Webinar – COC

    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 and tell […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Finding Funding

    Webinar – COC

    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 factors may […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

    Webinar – COC

    Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Negotiating an Asset Purchase Agreement: The Basics

    Webinar – COC

    This webinar will provide small business owners with information for negotiating an asset purchase agreement such as conducting “due diligence,” determining the proper parties; negotiating the purchase price, using an […]

    Free
  • Webinar – 101 QUICKBOOKS ONLINE – Spanish

    Webinar – COC

    Esta sesión introductoria es dinámica y tiene una duración de 1,5 horas, diseñada específicamente para no financieros que desean obtener una visión general clara y práctica de QuickBooks Online. Los […]

    Free