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

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

  • How to Create a 2019 Content Calendar

    El Camino College/SBDC

    Do you struggle to come up with relevant content that is worth posting? Are you aware of how to to monetize your social media to increase your revenue through online sales and visibility? Having a solid content calendar is highly recommended so you can capitalize on all the holidays, events and sales opportunities available to […]

    Free
  • Business Plan Overview

    El Camino College/SBDC

    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. NOTE: Due to the information that needs to be covered and out of respect to attendees, […]

    Free
  • Demystifying Financial Statements

    El Camino College/SBDC

    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. NOTE: […]

    Free
  • Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business

    El Camino College/SBDC

    Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets, and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors - use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the "story". This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important […]

    Free
  • Social Media Strategy 101

    El Camino College/SBDC

    Social Media Marketing can be overwhelming, from posting, to monitoring comments to creating content. As busy small business owners, we need to be efficient, lean and make sure our efforts lead to profit. In this workshop, you will learn how to authentically connect and create compelling messaging on Social Media to develop lasting relationships that […]

    Free
  • Instagram 101 for Business

    El Camino College/SBDC

    How to set up your profile * How to get followers * Choosing the right hashtags * Creatively designing pictures * Plus all participants will get an ebook how to go from likes to sales. Instructions: PLEASE NOTE: We are not located on the El Camino College campus, use address above for driving directions. Parking is […]

    Free
  • Demystifying Financial Statements

    El Camino College/SBDC

    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. NOTE: […]

    Free
  • How to Use Facebook Live for Business

    El Camino College/SBDC

    Facebook has over a billion subscribers. Would you like to learn how to use FaceBook live streaming to grow your business? 1) How to set up your account. 2) Where to stream to get the most impact. 3) What to stream to drive business/sales. 4) How often to stream. 5) 5 C's to increase more […]

    Free
  • Accounting: The Basics of the Language of Business

    El Camino College/SBDC

    Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors - use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the "story". This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important […]

    Free
  • Recurring

    Quickbooks Series 2 Levels 1-5

    El Camino College/SBDC

    Learn what you need to know to manage your business finances with Quickbooks 2015. This is a 5 session workshop that runs Tuesdays from 6:00PM-9:00 PM. Topics include: Introduction to QuickBooks, creating invoices, tracking inventory, running business reports, payroll, and point of sale. See southbaysbdc.org website for more details about each session. PLEASE NOTE: A […]

    $175.00
  • The Road to Business Credit Conference

    El Camino College/SBDC

    Here is what will be covered: 1. An in-depth explanation of personal and business credit score and reports and the whys/hows to better manage your credit. 2. Overview of available loan programs including SBA lending 3. Lender's panel on lender requirements along with Q & A   The agenda for this conference is as follows: […]

    FREE
  • Social Media Strategy 101

    El Camino College/SBDC

    Social Media Marketing can be overwhelming, from posting, to monitoring comments to creating content. As busy small business owners, we need to be efficient, lean and make sure our efforts lead to profit. In this workshop, you will learn how to authentically connect and create compelling messaging on Social Media to develop lasting relationships that […]

    Free
  • Digital Marketing Trends in 2017

    El Camino College/SBDC

    Digital marketing are constantly changing thanks to widespread ownership of smartphones, data-mining and video streaming, plus a cultural desire for digestible and personalized content. Learn which trends will impact your organization in 2017 and how you can use these trends to edge out your competition. Register Now Instructor: Liz Harsch of Tailor-Made Advertising; Constant Contact […]

    Free
  • How to Speak with Confidence

    El Camino College/SBDC

    Would you like to use Social Media tools like YouTube, Facebook Live or Snapchat but are shy to get on camera? Does the thought of being on camera make you anxious? Would you like to learn tools to master * How to release your fear of speaking. * How to connect with your audience on […]

    Free
  • Instagram 101 for Business

    El Camino College/SBDC

    How to set up your profile * How to get followers * Choosing the right hashtags * Creatively designing pictures * Plus all participants will get an ebook how to go from likes to sales. Register Now Instructor: Deborah Deras Instructions: PLEASE NOTE: We are not located on the El Camino College campus, use address above […]

    Free