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SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Planning #1
DESCRIPTION:Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business!\nIt’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. \nHighlighted Topics: \n\n         Creating a Business Plan\n         Goal Development\n         Business Development\n         Marketing Plans\n         Advertising Strategies\n         Financials – Overview\n\nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-planning-1-18/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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SUMMARY:Webinar – How to Start Your Business
DESCRIPTION: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 bring your entrepreneurial idea to life. \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-how-to-start-your-business-26/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Launching A New Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261124T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T171850Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Negotiating a Stock (Equity) Purchase Agreement: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide small business owners with information for negotiating a stock (equity) purchase agreement such as conducting “due diligence\,” determining the proper parties; securities law considerations; negotiating the purchase price\, using an escrow company; promissory notes and security agreements\, standard contract terms to look out for; and post-closing considerations. \nInstructor: Erica Bristol \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-negotiating-a-stock-equity-purchase-agreement-the-basics-3/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Finance
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261124T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20260905T174854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T174854Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models.\nFrom Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. \nThis webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas and think about different business models for their food business dream\,\nand show steps to each with easily explained phases. \nPresented by Kevin McVearry\, Business Advisor with the SBDC since 2012\,\nwith over 30 years of experience opening and operating various entities in the restaurant industry. \nThis webinar is for anyone who is interested in bringing a food product to market and getting into the Food Industry. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-fundamentals-of-food-businesses-20/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/restaurant-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261124T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20261031T191902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T191902Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar – How to Start Your Business
DESCRIPTION: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 bring your entrepreneurial idea to life. \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-how-to-start-your-business-27/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Launching A New Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261124T120000
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DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20261031T191903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T191903Z
UID:388606-1795521600-1795525200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Negotiating a Stock (Equity) Purchase Agreement: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide small business owners with information for negotiating a stock (equity) purchase agreement such as conducting “due diligence\,” determining the proper parties; securities law considerations; negotiating the purchase price\, using an escrow company; promissory notes and security agreements\, standard contract terms to look out for; and post-closing considerations. \nInstructor: Erica Bristol \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-negotiating-a-stock-equity-purchase-agreement-the-basics-4/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Finance
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261124T130000
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CREATED:20261031T191914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T191914Z
UID:388608-1795521600-1795525200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models.\nFrom Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. \nThis webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas and think about different business models for their food business dream\,\nand show steps to each with easily explained phases. \nPresented by Kevin McVearry\, Business Advisor with the SBDC since 2012\,\nwith over 30 years of experience opening and operating various entities in the restaurant industry. \nThis webinar is for anyone who is interested in bringing a food product to market and getting into the Food Industry. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-fundamentals-of-food-businesses-24/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T113000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20260902T174830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T174830Z
UID:387873-1796119200-1796124600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Planning #2
DESCRIPTION:Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business!\nIt’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. \nHighlighted Topics: \n\n         Creating a Business Plan\n         Goal Development\n         Business Development\n         Marketing Plans\n         Advertising Strategies\n         Financials – Overview\n\nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-planning-2-16/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/business-planning-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T113000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20261031T191945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T191945Z
UID:388611-1796119200-1796124600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Planning #2
DESCRIPTION:Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business!\nIt’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. \nHighlighted Topics: \n\n         Creating a Business Plan\n         Goal Development\n         Business Development\n         Marketing Plans\n         Advertising Strategies\n         Financials – Overview\n\nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-planning-2-18/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/business-planning-1-EnZ9lB-BFKeF2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20260902T174840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T174840Z
UID:387874-1796126400-1796130000@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Finding Funding
DESCRIPTION:Explore a variety of funding types for your business including disaster assistance related.  Capital is critical for all businesses.  The type of business\, your capital needs\, and additional factors may influence what you explore\, along with the current climate. \nThere are many types of capital including owner investment\, profit reinvestment\, loans from a bank\, loans from an alternative financial resources(non-banks)\, equipment financing\, tax credits\, supplier credit\, credit lines\, equity lines\, Angel Investors\, Venture Capital Investors\, money invested by family & friends\, Crowd Funding\, etc. \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-finding-funding-29/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20261031T191951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T191951Z
UID:388613-1796126400-1796130000@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Finding Funding
DESCRIPTION:Explore a variety of funding types for your business including disaster assistance related.  Capital is critical for all businesses.  The type of business\, your capital needs\, and additional factors may influence what you explore\, along with the current climate. \nThere are many types of capital including owner investment\, profit reinvestment\, loans from a bank\, loans from an alternative financial resources(non-banks)\, equipment financing\, tax credits\, supplier credit\, credit lines\, equity lines\, Angel Investors\, Venture Capital Investors\, money invested by family & friends\, Crowd Funding\, etc. \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-finding-funding-30/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design-8-1-dZTPJG-OXcoZE.png
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20260904T174838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T174838Z
UID:387891-1796299200-1796302800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – “Home Improvement Contracts”: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide the legal requirements for “home improvement contracts” used by roofers\, flooring companies and other contractors regulated by the California State License Board (CSLB)\, such as homeowner 3-day\, 5-day and 7-day cancellation rights\, using “home improvement salespersons”; and insurance\, workers compensation and other mandated disclosures. \nPresenter: Erica Bristol \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-home-improvement-contracts-the-basics-3/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/profit-58-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20260905T174903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T174903Z
UID:387931-1796299200-1796302800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Restaurant 101 Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Are you perfecting recipes?  Have you been told…you should open a restaurant after friends and family taste your creations?  Are you a chef dreaming of opening a restaurant?  “Restaurant 101 – Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant’ is the opportunity to explore.  Starting with the menu\, a plan\, and profitability you can explore your dream before spending money. \nPresented by Kevin McVearry\, a Business Advisor for the SBDC since 2012\, with over 30 years of experience opening and operating various entities in the restaurant industry.  This webinar is for anyone who is interested in exploring the feasibility of opening a full service\, quick service\, or other brick and mortar location. \nCome with your questions. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-restaurant-101-step-by-step-overview-on-opening-a-restaurant-11/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/food-business-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20261031T192002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192002Z
UID:388615-1796299200-1796302800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Restaurant 101 Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Are you perfecting recipes?  Have you been told…you should open a restaurant after friends and family taste your creations?  Are you a chef dreaming of opening a restaurant?  “Restaurant 101 – Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant’ is the opportunity to explore.  Starting with the menu\, a plan\, and profitability you can explore your dream before spending money. \nPresented by Kevin McVearry\, a Business Advisor for the SBDC since 2012\, with over 30 years of experience opening and operating various entities in the restaurant industry.  This webinar is for anyone who is interested in exploring the feasibility of opening a full service\, quick service\, or other brick and mortar location. \nCome with your questions. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-restaurant-101-step-by-step-overview-on-opening-a-restaurant-16/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/food-business-1-qUj53u-u4hTys.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20261031T192004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192004Z
UID:388616-1796299200-1796302800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – “Home Improvement Contracts”: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide the legal requirements for “home improvement contracts” used by roofers\, flooring companies and other contractors regulated by the California State License Board (CSLB)\, such as homeowner 3-day\, 5-day and 7-day cancellation rights\, using “home improvement salespersons”; and insurance\, workers compensation and other mandated disclosures. \nPresenter: Erica Bristol \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-home-improvement-contracts-the-basics-4/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/profit-58-1-XkE7Ql-5lEvKh.png
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T113000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20260909T180321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T180321Z
UID:387975-1796724000-1796729400@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Model #1
DESCRIPTION:Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business!\nIt’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. \nHighlighted Topics: \n\n         Creating a Business Plan\n         Goal Development\n         Business Development\n         Marketing Plans\n         Advertising Strategies\n         Financials – Overview\n\nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-model-1-14/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/business-tools-1-WlsdQ9.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T113000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20261031T192022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192022Z
UID:388618-1796724000-1796729400@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Model #1
DESCRIPTION:Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business!\nIt’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. \nHighlighted Topics: \n\n         Creating a Business Plan\n         Goal Development\n         Business Development\n         Marketing Plans\n         Advertising Strategies\n         Financials – Overview\n\nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-model-1-15/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/business-tools-1-WlsdQ9-tlq9vd-1DyFA3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20260909T180326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T180326Z
UID:387976-1796731200-1796734800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow\, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step in starting or growing your business\, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business including the areas below: \n• Learn the Steps from Business Idea to Business Launch \n• Identify Business Structures \n• Discuss Key Marketing\, Sales and Financial Issues \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/introduction-to-entrepreneurship-5/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Launching A New Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/profit-1-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20260909T180328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T180328Z
UID:387977-1796731200-1796734800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses
DESCRIPTION:  \nFundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models.\nFrom Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. \nThis webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas and think about different business models for their food business dream\,\nand show steps to each with easily explained phases. \nPresented by Kevin McVearry\, Business Advisor with the SBDC since 2012\,\nwith over 30 years of experience opening and operating various entities in the restaurant industry. \nThis webinar is for anyone who is interested in bringing a food product to market and getting into the Food Industry. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-fundamentals-of-food-businesses-21/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/restaurant-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20261031T192025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192025Z
UID:388620-1796731200-1796734800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow\, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step in starting or growing your business\, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business including the areas below: \n• Learn the Steps from Business Idea to Business Launch \n• Identify Business Structures \n• Discuss Key Marketing\, Sales and Financial Issues \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/introduction-to-entrepreneurship-6/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Launching A New Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/profit-1-1-rN8LIi-ZHUGVY.png
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20261031T192034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192034Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses
DESCRIPTION:  \nFundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models.\nFrom Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. \nThis webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas and think about different business models for their food business dream\,\nand show steps to each with easily explained phases. \nPresented by Kevin McVearry\, Business Advisor with the SBDC since 2012\,\nwith over 30 years of experience opening and operating various entities in the restaurant industry. \nThis webinar is for anyone who is interested in bringing a food product to market and getting into the Food Industry. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-fundamentals-of-food-businesses-25/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20260910T181919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181919Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar  – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
DESCRIPTION: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\, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! \nInstructor: Helene Liatsos \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-explore-starting-your-home-based-business-45/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/VBOC-Template-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20261031T192035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192035Z
UID:388623-1796817600-1796821200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar  – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
DESCRIPTION: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\, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! \nInstructor: Helene Liatsos \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-explore-starting-your-home-based-business-47/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/VBOC-Template-1-u9B7tL-GaH5aF.png
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213137
CREATED:20260911T181957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T181957Z
UID:388001-1796904000-1796907600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Intellectual Property (IP): The Basics
DESCRIPTION: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 help prevent or help reduce the risk of IP infringement claims and litigation. \nThis presentation will educate small business owners on the basics of intellectual property-copyrights\, trademarks\, trade secrets and patents-how to own\, protect and enforce IP rights\, and avoid infringing the IP rights of others. \nPresenter: Erica Bristol \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-intellectual-property-ip-the-basics-4/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213138
CREATED:20261031T192042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192042Z
UID:388625-1796904000-1796907600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Intellectual Property (IP): The Basics
DESCRIPTION: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 help prevent or help reduce the risk of IP infringement claims and litigation. \nThis presentation will educate small business owners on the basics of intellectual property-copyrights\, trademarks\, trade secrets and patents-how to own\, protect and enforce IP rights\, and avoid infringing the IP rights of others. \nPresenter: Erica Bristol \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-intellectual-property-ip-the-basics-5/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213138
CREATED:20261031T192043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192043Z
UID:388626-1796904000-1796907600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Intellectual Property (IP): The Basics
DESCRIPTION: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 help prevent or help reduce the risk of IP infringement claims and litigation. \nThis presentation will educate small business owners on the basics of intellectual property-copyrights\, trademarks\, trade secrets and patents-how to own\, protect and enforce IP rights\, and avoid infringing the IP rights of others. \nPresenter: Erica Bristol \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-intellectual-property-ip-the-basics-6/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T113000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213138
CREATED:20260917T181912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181912Z
UID:388072-1797415200-1797420600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Model #2
DESCRIPTION:This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build\, design\, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas as a tool.  Topics are below: \n· Building Blocks for the Business Model\n· Introduction to Business Model Tool \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-model-2-12/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/profit-78-O9nVHm.png
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T113000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213138
CREATED:20261031T192055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192055Z
UID:388627-1797415200-1797420600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Model #2
DESCRIPTION:This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build\, design\, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas as a tool.  Topics are below: \n· Building Blocks for the Business Model\n· Introduction to Business Model Tool \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-model-2-13/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/profit-78-O9nVHm-PWs8d7-iM8SZQ.png
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213138
CREATED:20260917T181915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181915Z
UID:388073-1797422400-1797426000@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools
DESCRIPTION:Lots to do and not enough time?  Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business and maximize your time. \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-entrepreneur-business-owner-tools-22/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/business-tools-1-WlsdQ9.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T213138
CREATED:20261020T184847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T184847Z
UID:388434-1797422400-1797426000@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Small business owners – Will You Have Enough Retirement Income? Why Paying Self-Employment Tax & Saving for Retirement Matters!
DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Small business owners – Will You Have Enough Retirement Income? Why Paying Self-Employment Tax & Saving for Retirement Matters! \nCome and learn about preparing for retirement as a small business owner or entrepreneur.  Are you thinking about your business profits as a contribution to the future? \nTips will be shared to help you navigate the path to retirement from your business. \nInstructor: Charles Yacoobian \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-small-business-owners-will-you-have-enough-retirement-income-why-paying-self-employment-tax-saving-for-retirement-matters-3/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/business-planning2-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu
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