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

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

  • Marketing 101

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market. Instructor: Charlie Lowe

  • Networking 101- 15 Second Elevator Pitch

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    Would you like to improve your ability to communicate what you do to increase clients and customers? Do you have your 15 second pitch? NEWSFLASH: With the internet info overload attention spans have decreased and now we have less than 15 seconds to engage potential customers attention. Deborah Deras, SBDC Marketing Consultant with give you […]

  • How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    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. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to […]

  • SBDC Orientation

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered at the center. Attendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation is offered two-three times per month so check the calendar for future dates. NOTE: Late admittance is not permitted, please arrive early. Instructor: Star […]

  • How to Estimate Start-Up Costs and Cash Flow

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    How much will it cost to start your business? It is important to know this figure so that you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. Topics include: Steps needed to calculate start-up expenses, start-up cost categories, calculating initial costs, calculating the first 90 days projected monthly costs, conducting a break-even analysis, and initial […]

  • Marketing 101

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market. Register Now Instructor: Charlie Lowe

    Free
  • Business Plan Overview

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    This workshop will focus on defining the value inherent in using a Business Plan. We will identify its many uses and how to create a useful one. Our work will focus on the critical components of an effective plan. Instructor: Larry Johnson

  • De-mystifying Financial Statements

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    Each business decision you make has a financial impact on your business. Understand and use the right tools to optimize results. Learn to use your basic financial statements and other key measurements to improve your decision making, interpret your company's financial signals using ratios, and gain a "Plain English" understanding of basic business terminology. Learn […]

  • Business Loans 101

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    This class will teach what you need to know to apply for a business loan. Topics include: What documents and paperwork you will need to use for the application process from major banks, which banks are currently loaning money and what you will need to qualify, why a business may need financing, sources of credit, […]

  • SBDC Orientation

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered at the center. Attendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation is offered two-three times per month so check the calendar for future dates. NOTE: Late admittance is not permitted, please arrive early. Instructor: Charlie […]

  • The Basics of Starting a Business

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. Topics for discussion determining the feasibility of your business, the importance of business planning, understanding financial and licensing requirements and more. Instructor: Charlie Lowe

  • Holiday Emails That Rock

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    What you'll learn: It is not too late to use Email Marketing strategy to maximize your Holiday Marketing and 2017. Join me and the SBDC to learn how to create effective online marketing that gets read & causes readers to take action (including sharing your Emails them with their friends). Learn how to use holiday deadlines, hashtags and social […]

  • SBDC Orientation

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered at the center. Attendance is required for pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation is offered two-three times per month so check the calendar for future dates. NOTE: Late admittance is not permitted, please arrive early. Instructor: Star […]

  • How to Manage Your Business Financials

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    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. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to […]

  • Holiday Emails That Rock

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    What you'll learn: How to create Newsletters and announcements & online campaigns that get read & get viewers to take action? Email Marketing that works just in time to maximize your Holiday Marketing.  Attendees of this workshop will learn:    • What are reasonable goals of online email campaigns & how to improve results.    • […]

  • Email & Network Marketing (Webinar)

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    There are eight (8) steps that will give businesses results of increased sales. Learn what the steps are and the simple way to get started. TEASER: Get $347 in marketing for free. Instructor: Mark Oliver Meeting link: https://meet.lync.com/groupoliver/moliver/25TR8C7D  

  • How to Estimate Start-up Cost and Cash Flow

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    How much will it cost to start your business? It is important to know this figure so that you can plan ahead in starting your new venture. Topics include: Steps needed to calculate start-up expenses, start-up cost categories, calculating initial costs, calculating the first 90 days projected monthly costs, conducting a break-even analysis, and initial […]

  • Get Your Business Online: WordPress 101

    El Camino College/ SBDC 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, United States

    Having a website online is as important as having an ‘Open for Business’ sign on your front door because it notifies the public that you have a product or service that potentially meets their needs. With WordPress it is possible to have an effective and optimized website that is easy to use and update. WordPress […]

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