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

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

  • IN-PERSON EVENT Legal Corner: How To Set Up & Register Your Business

    El Camino College Business Training Center 13430 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA, United States

    This in-depth workshop addresses a multitude of important topics regarding legal entities and other important decisions you will need to make as a business owner. One of the first decisions […]

    free
  • WEBINAR E-Commerce Series: How to Sell Online

    Webinar – ECC CA

    How to Sell Online – Part 1  10/20/2026 Selling things online in many ways mirrors selling in person. Learning the basics of eCommerce can help you make right decisions while […]

    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 Sales Taxes for Your Small Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This webinar will provide answers to your questions about sales taxes. Do you need to charge sales tax, how much should you be charging your customers, how do you apply […]

    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 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 Contacting the Media and Developing a Media List

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop focuses on best practices for making your interaction with the media go as smoothly as possible. Whether you’re trying to promote your business or seeking to communicate effectively […]

    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
  • IN PERSON EVENT – Legal Corner: How To Set Up & Register Your Business

    El Camino College Business Training Center 13430 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA, United States

    This in-depth workshop addresses a multitude of important topics regarding legal entities and other important decisions you will need to make as a business owner. One of the first decisions […]

    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 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 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 Legal Corner: Save Your Bacon… ABCs of Contracts

    Webinar – ECC CA

    What do small businesses need to know about contracts?  While Covering the Basic principles of contracts, you’ll learn how to avoid the pitfalls hidden in written and oral contracts and […]

    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