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

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

  • 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 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 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 […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Social Media: Put a Pin in It for Pinterest

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Part inspiration hub, part visual search engine, Pinterest is where ideas turn into action. From stay-at-home parents to small business owners and creators, it’s a powerful platform for discovery, planning, […]

    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 […]

    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 E-Smarts: Dominating Your Local Market Online

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will go over methods and strategies to leverage online marketing and social media to dominate your local market. If you’re looking for ways to attract new customers then this training […]

    free
  • 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
  • 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
  • HR Basics and Preparing Your Business for Employees

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This critical HR training will guide you through the basics of what HR is and how to prepare your business for employees before you hire them. Learning these steps will […]

    free
  • Legal Corner: Independent Contractors and Gig work

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Everything you want to know…. but are afraid to ask! This is about the changes that have changed the landscape for independent contractors.  Learn how the law changed, but how the standards […]

    free