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

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

  • WEBINAR E-Smarts: Get More Free Traffic to Your Website with These Simple SEO Techniques

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Is your website getting all of the traffic it should be? Is it pulling in leads and sales? If not, your target audience may not be able to find you. Google search drives the majority of traffic on the internet. Learn the basics of search engine optimization (SEO) and start growing your search presence organically, […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Money Matters: Angel Investment 101 for Start-Ups

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Funding and financing your business are extremely important. One of the options that comes up is angel investment. What does angel investment mean? How often does it happen? Is your business a candidate? What steps to take? What do you need? Webinar presenter Tim Berry has been on both sides of this table. He successfully […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals essential for starting and maintaining a successful business will be reviewed. As capital is the life blood of any business, your questions concerning capital and how the SBDC can assist in […]

    free
  • WEBINAR HR Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This training is designed to assist California small business owners create a realistic and compliant strategy to legally hire employees. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) brings over 25 years of HR experience, helping small business owners find solutions to their human resources needs. She has worked across Southern California and Mexico, guiding business owners with a […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Money Matters: How to Finance Your Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will provide an overview of available options for financing your business. Equity and debt options as well as crowd funding and the process for raising capital from friends and family will be discussed. Details on what you need to know to apply for a business loan, as well the required documents and paperwork […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Business Plan Overview

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Building a successful business requires vision, and the coordination of efforts in several areas.  The process of starting and running a business can be overwhelming without a good plan. A good solution to understanding all of the moving parts of your business is to write a business plan. In this webinar we will discuss: -The […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Understanding Qualifications for Government Contracts

    Webinar – ECC CA

    One way to increase sales for your business is to become a vendor or contractor to public agencies and private organizations. This workshop will provide an overview of how to decide if contracting is right for you, as well as cover the elements you need to know to begin the pursuit of new contracting opportunities. […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Navigating SBIR/STTR (Research & Technology) Grants

    Webinar – ECC CA

    The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide an opportunity for small businesses to tap into federal funding to conduct research and development on promising new innovations and technologies.  With $4 billion available annually, the programs are a source of seed capital for early stage companies. SBIR/STTR funding can […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals essential for starting and maintaining a […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Biz Basics: What Business Should I Start?

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Thinking of starting a business, but not sure what kind? You’re not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs are fueled by passion and the dream of being their own boss—but often lack […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals essential for starting and maintaining a […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Biz Basics: Lean Business Planning

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Lean business planning is not what you think. Not a big formal plan. Not just for startups. Quick and practical tool for managing through a crisis. It’s as quick and […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Improve Your Personal Credit for Lending Opportunities

    Webinar – ECC CA

    The “Improve Your Personal Credit for Lending Opportunities” workshop is designed to help individuals and business owners understand the factors that affect their credit scores and learn strategies to improve […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals essential for starting and maintaining a […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Legal Corner: How to Value a Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Join our informative webinar on how to value your business, presented by investment banker, financial expert and business advisor Michael DeDonato J.D., M.B.A. Why Attend: Learn the 10 essential reasons to value […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Biz Basics: Marketing 101

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Understanding the basics of marketing is vital for successful launch and growth of any business. Marketing is the discipline where  you learn how to create & maintain demand, relevance, reputation, competitive positioning […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals essential for starting and maintaining a […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Money Matters: Angel Investment 101 for Start-Ups

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Funding and financing your business are extremely important. One of the options that comes up is angel investment. What does angel investment mean? How often does it happen? Is your […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Using Text Marketing (SMS) to Grow Your Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Are you using SMS (Text) Marketing to Grow Your Business? Today’s consumers rely on their smart phones and many prefer getting information through Text Marketing. However there are rules and […]

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