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

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

  • 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 them. Whether you are looking to apply for a personal loan, business loan, or credit line, having a strong credit score can significantly increase your […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Legal Corner: The Seven (or more) Habits for Success with Running Your Small Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Want to know how they do it? Those people who have a life and a business. Those who have a business running without disasters. Those who can succeed somehow without looking like they are going to burn out. We are going to cover habits that make you more efficient in your business and in your life. These go with you everywhere, 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 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 Biz Basics: How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. We will also see how you can download your bank […]

    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 your business, including exit strategy planning, buy/sell agreements, and securing funding Discover the 11-step process for accurately valuing your business Understand key financial metrics like […]

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  • 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 and more. Marketing is integral in all facets of launching, growing and maintaining your business in the short and long term. Marketing provides unique insights […]

    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 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 […]

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  • 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 best practices that can help you create successful text marketing campaigns and entice your contacts to subscribe. Attend this webinar to learn how to set […]

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  • 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 will show you how to avoid common pitfalls and get ahead of your competition. In this workshop you will discover: i. The 4 areas of […]

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  • WEBINAR E-Smarts: 20 WordPress Tips & Tricks for Small Businesses

    Webinar – ECC CA

    WordPress is by far the most popular content management system. From blogging to eCommerce, it can be a powerful tool for small business website owners to enhance their online presence. In this webinar, we will review some of the key features and benefits of WordPress, how it differs from other platforms, and how you can set […]

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  • WEBINAR Legal Corner: Tech Up a Little

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Learn how to make your business life easier and more profitable at the same time. We will look at some tech that’s low cost or no cost. We’ll check out the tech that […]

    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 QUICKBOOKS ONLINE 2-DAY SERIES

    Webinar – ECC CA

    8/19/2026 – Week 1 QBO Best Practices for Customizing QBO and Sales and Expenses During the 1st hour of the webinar learn how to customize QBO settings, set up customers, vendors, chart of […]

    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 Social Media 101-The Basics, What, When, Where and Why

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Discover the basics of getting ‘on’ social media. In this workshop we’ll briefly cover main social platforms – what are they and how to use them. We’ll discuss key terminology, cover how-to’s […]

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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 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 […]

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