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

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

  • 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 OPEN OFFICE

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Ask HR  anything about California employment law, hiring, firing, compliance & workplace culture in this live Q&A session. Are you a business owner or entrepreneur trying to make employees and employment law requirements in California? Are you navigating hiring, managing or terminating an employee? Are you trying to build a positive, strong workplace culture? This […]

    free
  • WEBINAR California HR Survival: Do’s and Don’ts–Avoiding Hiring Mistakes That Cost!

    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.  REGISTER NOW

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  • WEBINAR Legal Corner: Your Big Idea and How To Protect It!!!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Intellectual Property: An Overview – Ideas and inventions are often the key assets of a business. How do you protect your ideas while using them, developing them, or marketing them to customers? Discussions includes the basics of Copyrights, Patents, Trade Secrets, Trade and Service marks, Masks and Domain Names. Non-disclosure Agreements and Agreements Not to […]

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  • WEBINAR Accounting-The Basics of the Language of Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors – use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the “story”. This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Amplify Your Holiday Marketing Plan—Get A Free Guide

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Did you know that for many companies, the holidays are critical to wrapping up the year to meet their annual goals? From fundraising to well wishing, you can turn the holidays into opportunities while reminding your customers why they love your company. Whether you are a non-profit or sell products or services to consumers or […]

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  • WEBINAR Business Taxes and Fees for Small Businesses

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Businesses have many taxes they need to pay besides just income taxes.  The webinar presenter will discuss federal and state income taxes, county taxes, city business license taxes, Secretary of State fees, sales taxes, payroll taxes, estimated tax payments and business back tax solutions.  You will be sure to learn of taxes and tax rules […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 The Basics of Starting a Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. We will discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and the important steps that need to […]

    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: How to Estimate Startup Costs & Cash Flow

    Webinar – ECC CA

    How much will it cost to start your business? What are the different categories of costs I need to be concerned about? Financial preparation is key so that you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. Topics include: Steps needed to calculate start-up expenses Calculating the first 90 days projected monthly costs Ongoing expenses […]

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  • 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 […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Wave Accounting for Startups and Service Businesses

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Keeping track of your business income and expenses is crucial to the financial health of your company. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be complicated! This webinar will cover how to […]

    free
  • WEBINAR E-Smarts: How to Use Technology to Adapt Your Business and Reach New Customers

    Webinar – ECC CA

    As consumers get younger & more tech-savvy, businesses need to pivot to find and appeal to new customers. We will investigate the strategies used by successful companies, and look at the various areas that you can adapt your business in the Digital age. Keeping up with the times is vitally important to keep your edge […]

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  • WEBINAR Biz Basics: How to go from Handyman to Construction

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Join us for this informative presentation to learn how you can go from Handyman to starting a Construction company. Upon completion of this course, participants will discover how to obtain 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 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 Accounting Basics for Small Business Owners

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Accounting Basics is a practical, business-focused presentation designed to help small business owners understand how accounting systems support daily operations, cash flow, and long-term decision-making. Led by Michael DeDonato, J.D., M.B.A.—a […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Supercharge Your Sales Growth—Sales Strategies That Work!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Supercharge Your Sales Growth—Sales Strategies That Work. Are your sales, donors or members growing? Does your business struggle with converting your ideas, products and services into stronger sales results? Learn […]

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