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 Basics and Preparing your Business for Employees

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This critical HR training will guide you through the basics of what HR is and how to prepare your business for employees before you hire them. Learning these steps will help protect your business from unintended risks and provide you valuable California based HR knowledge and best practices. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) brings over 25 […]

    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 for a sellers permit, what is a marketplace facilitator, when and how should you pay the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration your sales […]

    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: 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 easy as a few simple bullet point lists and tables to set down milestones and metrics. Plus powerful tools to manage sales, spending, and cash […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Drip Marketing Campaigns-Automate & Maximize Your Lists!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    It’s time to market smarter by targeting customers using drip marketing campaigns to maximize your impact and identify your next best customer. Learn how to automate your follow-up and bring more customers to your website, shopping cart or donation page. Get my 10 Tips to segment your marketing lists, use landing pages and customize content […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Double Your Leads, Halve Your Effort: AI Automation for Smart Growth

    Webinar – ECC CA

    What if you could grow your business without working longer hours? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build a powerful, automated marketing system—supercharged with AI—that works for you 24/7. Whether you’re a solopreneur or managing a growing team, this session will show you how to leverage cutting-edge tools to attract more leads, convert […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Taking Charge of Your Career through Franchise & Business Ownership

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Are you looking to get into business ownership but don’t know where to start? Discover what type of business could leverage your professional acumen and have a team to support you build a successful company. During our webinar learn what type of businesses excelled through Covid and are Recession Resistant. Additional topics we will be […]

    free