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 Sell When You’re Not a Salesperson

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    Business owners and entrepreneurs must promote their business or products to investors, customers or clients. Often this is something they have never done before, and they lack training to approach the challenge. To address this situation, this workshop to help you learn much of what you need to know.       Topics covered include: […]

    Free
  • Networking Outreach Strategies For Small Business

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    As small business owners, we all work hard on building our financial capital. However, in the end, it is our network of relationships or social capital, that is most valuable in building a  successful and profitable business. We need to have an effective strategy to make sure we build our relationships in the most intelligent way […]

    Free
  • A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Financials

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    Do you understand what your financial statements reveal about the health of your business? This workshop will help you understand the purpose of these statements and how to interpret them. We will also discuss how to build a simple cash flow model to guide you in making financial decisions and how to use statements to […]

    Free
  • Marketing Strategies That Increase Sales

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    Maximizing your sales growth requires effective marketing which, in turn, requires planning, forethought, and vision. In order to develop an effective strategy, you should be proactive rather than reactive and have a clear understanding of your business goals, your customers, and the market. This understanding will allow you to focus on your marketing needs and develop […]

    Free
  • The Secrets To Successfully Leasing Space: Stuff The Landlord Hopes You Don’t Know

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    When you want to lease a space for your business, you inevitably negotiate with a landlord who is a professional at business leases and contracts. A mistake in selecting your location or negotiating your lease can produce catastrophic consequences. You may be “on the hook” for large additional expenses or obligations that you didn’t anticipate […]

    Free
  • A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Financials

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    Do you understand what your financial statements reveal about the health of your business? This workshop will help you understand the purpose of these statements and how to interpret them. We will also discuss how to build a simple cash flow model to guide you in making financial decisions and how to use statements to […]

    Free
  • Marketing Strategies That Increase Sales

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    Maximizing your sales growth requires effective marketing which, in turn, requires planning, forethought, and vision. In order to develop an effective strategy, you should be proactive rather than reactive and have a clear understanding of your business goals, your customers, and the market. This understanding will allow you to focus on your marketing needs and […]

    Free
  • Marketing Strategies That Increase Sales

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    Maximizing your sales growth requires effective marketing which, in turn, requires planning, forethought, and vision. In order to develop an effective strategy, you should be proactive rather than reactive and have a clear understanding of your business goals, your customers, and the market. This understanding will allow you to focus on your marketing needs and […]

    Free
  • A Practical Guide To Understanding Your Financials

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    Do you understand what your financial statements reveal about the health of your business? This workshop will help you understand the purpose of these statements and how to interpret them. We will also discuss how to build a simple cash flow model to guide you in making financial decisions and how to use statements to […]

    Free
  • I Just Started A Business…Now What?

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    This workshop addresses the key challenges facing most entrepreneurs who have overcome their first hurdle of starting a business and generating sales.  We discuss some critical issues affecting growth, including being undercapitalized, lack of effective planning, ineffective marketing, poor sales management, and lack of a defined exit strategy. Questions and comments are highly welcome in […]

    Free
  • Networking Outreach Strategies For Small Business

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    As small business owners, we all work hard on building our financial capital. However, in the end, it is our network of relationships or social capital, that is most valuable in building a successful and profitable business. We need to have an effective strategy to make sure we build our relationships in the most intelligent way […]

    $20.00
  • Marketing Strategies that Increase Sales

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    Maximizing your sales growth requires effective marketing that requires planning, forethought, and vision. In order to develop an effective strategy, you should be proactive rather than reactive and have a clear understanding of your business goals, your customers, and the market. This understanding will allow you to focus on your marketing needs and develop a […]

    $20