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

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

  • Legal Basics for New Businesses

    Learn About: -Why should you incorporate? -How should you structure your business? -How do you bring on partners? -What other things should you think about as your business gets off the ground? Register Now

    Free
  • Setting up a Website

    Learn About The difference between website platforms Trends & features for your type of business Register Now

    Free
  • The Inaugrual Women’s CEO Forum – Lessons Learned on the Road to Success

    Please join us the evening of Tuesday October 3rd to learn with and from an esteemed panel of female CEOs: Christina Cardenas, Founder, Cardenas Insurance Service Inc. Martha Daniel, President & CEO, IMRI/Cytellix Nadia Lee, Founder, Adia Kibur Dr. Devorah Lieberman, President, University of La Verne Anna Magzanyan, Publisher and CEO, Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) Marchelle L. Sellers, Executive […]

    Free
  • Webinar: FInancial Projections

    Don't miss the opportunity to learn about:     - How to do simple mathematical calculations     - How to monitor sales, overhead, and profitability     - Calculating performance measurements for your company  Register Now

    Free
  • Subcontracting Opportunities

    Don't miss the opportunity to learn about:     - What is a subcontracting plan?     - Why are subcontract plans needed?     - The requirements for plans?     - The various types of plans that exist  Register Now

    Free
  • Make Your Website Work for You – Presented By Google

    The SBDC is pleased to partner with Google to present this workshop on how to “Make Your Website Work for You.” Whether you have an existing website or need to build one, this workshop will give you the information you need to plan, create – or recreate – your site to accomplish your business goals. […]

    Free
  • Webinar: Financial Projections

    Webinar

    Don't miss your opportunity to learn how to: Determine the feasibility of your business idea Calculate the break-even sales volume Prepare financial projections often needed for an SBA loan Register Now  

    Free
  • Starting Your Small Business

    2000 2nd St 2000 2nd St, La Verne, CA, United States

    Start your business off right & learn the fundamentals about: business planning break-even analysis marketing licenses and permits and more! Register Now  

    Free
  • Advanced Digital Marketing & SEO Webinar

    Webinar

    Attend this webinar to learn about: Website analysis tools and resources Monitoring online competition Steps to increase your website traffic Keyword strategies and more! Register Now

    Free
  • Winning Contracts

    Campus Center 2000 2nd St, La Verne, CA, United States

    Important: This is an advanced Government Contracting class tailored for small businesses who have experience with Government Contracting.  (i.e., Federal, State, Utilities, etc.) AND have gross sales of over $1 million plus.  Proven Strategies and Tactics Learn the entire government contract process, starting with how to obtain the contract and ultimately managing the project with […]

    $20.00
  • Loans for Small Business

    2000 2nd St 2000 2nd St, La Verne, CA, United States

    Join a panel of experts and learn how to prepare for a small business loan. Learn About: - SBA Loans and loan programs - What lenders are looking for - Loan process - Tools and resources to assist you Panelist Include: - CDC Small Business Finance - Opportunity Fund - Small Business Majority - U.S. […]

    Free
  • SBDC Presentation at West Covina Small Business Week

    City Hall - West Covina 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, CA, United States

    The University of La Verne will be presenting at the West Covina Small Business Week (WCSBW) on Monday April 30th. WCSBW will run from April 29th through May 5th. The University of La Verne SBDC presentation will highlight: How Can the SBDC Help Your Business Register Now

    Free
  • Los Angeles County- Small Business Week Resource Summit

    Hacienda La Puente Adult School - Willow Center 14101 E. Nelson Ave., La Puente, CA, United States

    Join the County of Los Angeles as we celebrate National Small Business Week.  Come network and learn about Federal, State & local resources available to assist you in starting and growing your business. Workshops & Resources Marketing your small business & latest trends - Google Starting Your Small Business 101 - University of La Verne […]

    Free
  • Google My Business Co-hosted by Azusa & the SBDC

    Azusa Pacific Univeristy - Wynn Academic Center 901 E. Alosta Ave, Azusa, CA, United States

    We are pleased to Co-host: Google My Business, presented by Google! Help people find you by getting your business on Google Search and Maps: Getting found on Google search and Maps Making the most of Google My Business Listing Building a successful website In addition, access to federal, state, and local resources will be available […]

    Free
  • How to File a Fictitious Business Name

    Webinar

    Join The University of La Verne SBDC and the County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs to learn how to file your fictitious business name. Register Now

    Free
  • PTAC SUMMIT: Building Partnerships for Success

    Campus Center 2000 2nd St, La Verne, CA, United States

    Los Angeles County Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) in collaboration with University of La Verne Small Business Development Center (SBDC) invites you to attend this event! Learn about current and upcoming contracting opportunities! Network with the following scheduled participants: U.S. Small Business Administration, General Services Administration, Small Business Development Center, Opportunity Fund, PCL Construction, L.A. […]

    Free
  • Mid-Year Marketing Summit hosted by University of La Verne SBDC

    Campus Center 2000 2nd St, La Verne, CA, United States

    Join the University of La Verne SBDC at the second annual Mid-Year Marketing Summit. Come network and learn about the latest trends in the marketing from Facebook, Google, and Yelp, as well as Federal, State, & local resources available to assist you in starting and growing your business. Presenters & Workshops : Facebook - Finding […]

    Free
  • WHIAAPI RN Business Summit

    ULV Abraham Campus Center 2000 2nd Street, La Verne, CA

    Leading experts from federal agencies will present tools, strategies, and best practices for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) businesses and entrepreneurs. This inaugural event is designed to educate and connect businesses to resources from the federal government and create networking opportunities. In-depth plenary sessions will be on today's hot topics in cyber security, import/export […]

    Free
  • HOW TO WRITE A BANK READY BUSINESS PLAN Webinar

        In this FREE webinar, you will learn how to create a business plan that can assist you in securing funding for your business and help you organize your business for success.Instructions: Information to join the webinar will be emailed to attendees upon registration.         Register Now

    Free
  • La Verne Small Business Tax Seminar

    University of La Verne Abraham Campus Center 2000 2nd Street, La Verne, CA, United States

    Small Business Seminars (SBS) are half day one-stop shop seminars that bring subject experts from California tax agencies. Business owners can learn about tax issues and get their questions answered on compliance with California tax laws and regulations.       Topics: – Avoiding Common Sales and Use Tax Problems – Employee or Independent Contractor? […]

    Free
  • 2019 Asian Business Seminar

    STC Center 1040 S. Otterbein Ave., Rowland Heights, CA

    Will 2019 be your year?  Do you know all of the FREE resources that can help you to achieve your business goal? Do you want to find out how the new tax law will affect your business? Are you looking for better support to take your business to the next level? We hope you will […]

    Free
  • Starting Your Small Business

    Webinar

    Looking to start a small business? Learn the basics of starting up and how the University of La Verne SBDC helps with this one-hour webinar. Topics covered will include: – Start-up costs and funding – Licenses and permits – Introduction to business entities – Market research – Record keeping – And more…   REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Small Business Loans

    Webinar

    In this training, we will discuss: -SBA loan programs qualifications and requirements -SBA loan application process -Do’s and Don’ts when financing your Business REGISTER NOW

  • Webinar: Buying a business

    Webinar

    Learn what to look for when buying a business -Documents needed for due diligence -Tools and resources for purchasing a business Live Q&A with our special guest: Malcolm Geffen, SBDC Business Consultant REGISTER NOW

  • Webinar: Buying a business

    Webinar

    Learn what to look for when buying a business -Documents needed for due diligence -Tools and resources for purchasing a business Live Q&A with our special guest: Malcolm Geffen, SBDC Business Consultant REGISTER NOW