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

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

  • Webinar – Manufacturing Forecasting Part 1: Creating a Model

    Webinar – COC

    Join us for this two-part series where you’ll learn how to create Manufacturing Forecasting Models to help predict future demand using historical data, market research, and advanced analytics.  Part 1 will highlight qualitative and quantitative methods to help optimize inventory levels, production and resource allocation and to help prevent stockouts and overproduction.  Part 2 will […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?…Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant

    Webinar – COC

    Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?…Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant Have you filed a business tax return?  Will you file a business tax return?  Are you potentially liable or financially exposed due to your business tax return? Thinking about hiring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper or Accountant and would like some […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Starting and Running a Nonprofit Corporation: the Basics

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol   This webinar will teach the basics of starting and running a California nonprofit corporation such as required filings with the IRS, California Secretary of State and Attorney General; electing board members and officers; holding meetings and taking minutes, collection charitable donations; understanding bylaws; avoiding actions that could be deemed taxable or […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Manufacturing Forecasting Part 2: Measuring the Performance of the Model

    Webinar – COC

    Join us for this two-part series where you’ll learn how to create Manufacturing Forecasting Models to help predict future demand using historical data, market research, and advanced analytics.  Part 1 will highlight qualitative and quantitative methods to help optimize inventory levels, production and resource allocation and to help prevent stockouts and overproduction.  Part 2 will […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Intellectual Property (IP): The Basics

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter Erica Bristol   Intellectual Property (IP) is one of the most important sources of revenue for businesses. It is also one of the greatest sources of liability and revenue loss. Companies of all sizes must be aware of how to create, protect and enforce their IP and related rights, as well as how to […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Inventory Management – Introduction to ABC Model and Cycle Counting

    Webinar – COC

    Come ready for an introduction to the ABC Model and Cycle Counting for businesses with inventory as a critical asset.  The goal is to help reduce costs and increase profitability through improved inventory control and a reduction in stockouts.  You will gain tips and insight on applying The ABC Model in manufacturing to easily classify […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Have an S Corporation?…Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees

    Webinar – COC

    Have an S Corporation?…Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees Are you an S Corporation shareholder and employee?  Thinking about becoming an S Corporation? Wondering about reasonable compensation for the services that you provide as the S Corporation shareholder and employee? Come ready to learn about: ·       Reasonable Compensation ·       In compliance or not? ·       Options to […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Contracts: The Basics (with live negotiating activity)

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to contract basics such as pre-contract considerations, basic contract terms to look for/include; typical structure and layout of contracts, “boilerplate” terms, liability and risk shifting; and dispute resolution. Webinar includes a live contract negotiation activity. REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Webinar – Voice of the Customer Analyzation Tools

    Webinar – COC

    Are you aware of your customer requirements and the potential power of the analysis for business growth?  The Kano Model and the House of Quality (HoQ) are powerful quality tools used in manufacturing to link customer desires to product design. Kano helps categorize customer needs (Basic, Performance, Excitement) to understand satisfaction dynamics, while the HoQ […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?…Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant

    Webinar – COC

    Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?…Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant Have you filed a business tax return?  Will you file a business tax return?  Are you potentially liable or financially exposed due to your business tax return? Thinking about hiring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper or Accountant and would like some […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Protecting the Company’s Content and Other Creative Works: Copyright Basics

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will teach small business owners how to protect legal rights in content and other creative materials such as photographs, software, music, videos, website content, educational courses, books, and other publications. Attendees will learn the basics of copyright law; requirements for copyright protection; determining and transferring ownership; the benefits of copyright “registration”; “works made for hire” and important […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

    Webinar – COC

    , will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our work life, […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses

    Webinar – COC

    Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? The webinar covers tax considerations for a sole proprietorship, LLC and S-Corporation.  Highlighted topics will include: Special Business Expense Deductions Self-employment Taxes Quarterly Estimated Taxes and More Come ready with your questions. Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Webinar – Say What? Product Advertising and Labeling Laws

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to the basics of California and federal advertising and labeling law. Attendees will learn the difference between truthful vs. fraudulent and misleading advertising; business “puffery”; lawful product comparisons; requirements when using terms such as “organic” and “fat free”; required disclosures for certain ingredients such as nuts and other allergens; state and […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break

    Webinar – COC

      Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series:  Introduction to Entrepreneurship – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Learn how to successfully make the transition from military servicemember to civilian entrepreneur, and how some of the very skills and resources that you developed during military service afford you a competitive advantage.  Topics include:   transitioning […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Have an S Corporation?…Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees

    Webinar – COC

    Have an S Corporation?…Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees Are you an S Corporation shareholder and employee?  Thinking about becoming an S Corporation? Wondering about reasonable compensation for the services that you provide as the S Corporation shareholder and employee? Come ready to learn about: ·       Reasonable Compensation ·       In compliance or not? ·       Options to […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Roadmap to Unlock Taxation for Corporations and LLCs

    Webinar – COC

        LLCs, S-Corps and C-Corps each have their own income tax implications and compliance requirements. Learn how it impacts you as a member of an LLC or shareholder in a corporation (S or C ). Instructor: Charles Yacoobian   REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses

    Webinar – COC

     small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? The webinar covers tax considerations for a sole proprietorship, LLC and S-Corporation.  Highlighted topics will include: Special Business Expense Deductions Self-employment Taxes Quarterly Estimated Taxes and More Come ready with your questions. Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break

    Webinar – COC

    Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series:  How to Start a Small Business 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?…Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant

    Webinar – COC

      Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?…Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant Have you filed a business tax return?  Will you file a business tax return?  Are you potentially liable or financially exposed due to your business tax return? Thinking about hiring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper or Accountant and would like […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

    Webinar – COC

    This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Roadmap to Unlock Taxation for Corporations and LLCs

    Webinar – COC

    LLCs, S-Corps and C-Corps each have their own income tax implications and compliance requirements. Learn how it impacts you as a member of an LLC or shareholder in a corporation (S or C ). Instructor: Charles Yacoobian   REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses

    Webinar – COC

    Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? The webinar covers tax considerations for a sole proprietorship, LLC and S-Corporation.  Highlighted topics will include: Special Business Expense Deductions Self-employment Taxes Quarterly Estimated Taxes and More Come ready with your questions. Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW

    Free