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The Secure Your Small Business 8-part webinar series is designed to give small business owners, managers, and key staff a plain-language, real-world understanding of today’s most common cybersecurity risks and the practical steps they can take to reduce them. Each session focuses on a specific area of everyday business technology, breaking down what matters most, […]
Start the New Year Strong – Form Your LLC in 2026 Thinking about launching your LLC in the new year but not sure where to begin? Whether you're looking for guidance, clarity, or confidence, our no-cost LLC Program is designed to help you start 2026 on the right foot. Join Our Free LLC 101 Webinar! […]
Are you looking for an alternative to ChatGPT and curious about what Anthropic’s Claude can do for your business? In this practical 90-minute webinar, you’ll get an overview of Claude and learn how small business owners, consultants, coaches, and creatives can use it to save time, improve communication, and streamline workflows. We’ll explore how Claude […]
How to handle accounting and financial record-keeping is one of the most difficult decisions company owners make. They ask questions such as: “Should we use Quickbooks Online, Quickbooks Desktop or some other program?” “What records do we need to keep for tax reporting?” “Should we hire someone to do our bookkeeping?” “What is the difference […]
Learn How to File Your Fictitious Business Name Free, live webinar for new and aspiring business owners You’re ready to start your business — but before you can move forward, […]
This class will help you take the first steps to become a new business owner or legitimize a side hustle or hobby. In this class we will help you: –Figure […]
Are you a business owner or entrepreneur ready to take control of your marketing but not sure where to start? This hands-on workshop is designed to help you understand and […]
Weak passwords allowed hackers to sink a 158 year old family transportation business in England. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2gx28815wo What specific family business cultural and leadership lessons can be learned from this? Come this webinar […]
This in-depth webinar addresses a multitude of important topics regarding legal entities and other important decisions you will need to make as a business owner. One of the first decisions […]
Every business needs an Employer Identification Number (EIN) - and applying for one is easier than you think, especially with step-by-step support. Whether you’re forming an LLC, hiring employees, or […]
You can’t get there if you don’t know what or where “there” is. This class is intended to assist both startups and expanding or scaling businesses in developing an actionable and measurable plan for the next steps in growing a profitable business. In this class we will actively work on: –Defining your business model –Identifying […]
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 has been built to help you learn much of what you need to know. Topics covered include: […]
Join the Long Beach SBDC for our Live Marketing Q&A addressing questions on how to effectively market and grow your business. SBDC advisor and Business Growth Strategist David Mitroff Ph.D. and Brad Pollak, Director of the Long Beach SBDC, will interact live with the audience via Zoom and answer questions covering a broad range of […]
A simple financial model can be created using your company’s financial data (historical and/or forecasted). CFOs and financial analysts use financial models to determine if/when a company will be profitable, what is the correct selling price, how many “widgets” need to be sold to be cover costs and how much money is available to pay […]
The Secure Your Small Business 8-part webinar series is designed to give small business owners, managers, and key staff a plain-language, real-world understanding of today’s most common cybersecurity risks and the practical steps they can take to reduce them. Each session focuses on a specific area of everyday business technology, breaking down what matters most, […]
Business owners struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of the company. “Are we selling at the right price?” “Are we making money?” “Can we afford to hire someone?” Many times, these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of the financial implications. This does not need to be the case. There are […]
Strong contracts are the foundation of strong businesses. Whether you’re signing with vendors, clients, or partners, knowing how to read, negotiate, and protect your agreements can save you time, money, and stress. In this practical, no-jargon webinar, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to navigate contracts like a pro. You’ll learn how to: Understand […]
Start the New Year Strong – Form Your LLC in 2026 Thinking about launching your LLC in the new year but not sure where to begin? Whether you're looking for guidance, clarity, or confidence, our no-cost LLC Program is designed to help you start 2026 on the right foot. Join Our Free LLC 101 Webinar! […]
The Secure Your Small Business 8-part webinar series is designed to give small business owners, managers, and key staff a plain-language, real-world understanding of today’s most common cybersecurity risks and the practical steps they can take to reduce them. Each session focuses on a specific area of everyday business technology, breaking down what matters most, […]
Learn How to File Your Fictitious Business Name Free, live webinar for new and aspiring business owners You’re ready to start your business — but before you can move forward, you need to file a Fictitious Business Name (FBN). If you’re not sure where to start (and hiring a lawyer isn’t an option), this free […]
Every business needs an Employer Identification Number (EIN) - and applying for one is easier than you think, especially with step-by-step support. Whether you’re forming an LLC, hiring employees, or opening a business bank account, your EIN is an essential part of the process. In this free, hands-on workshop, we’ll walk you through the online […]
The Secure Your Small Business 8-part webinar series is designed to give small business owners, managers, and key staff a plain-language, real-world understanding of today’s most common cybersecurity risks and the practical steps they can take to reduce them. Each session focuses on a specific area of everyday business technology, breaking down what matters most, […]
Strong contracts are the foundation of strong businesses. Whether you’re signing with vendors, clients, or partners, knowing how to read, negotiate, and protect your agreements can save you time, money, and stress. In this practical, no-jargon webinar, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to navigate contracts like a pro. You’ll learn how to: Understand […]
The Secure Your Small Business 8-part webinar series is designed to give small business owners, managers, and key staff a plain-language, real-world understanding of today’s most common cybersecurity risks and the practical steps they can take to reduce them. Each session focuses on a specific area of everyday business technology, breaking down what matters most, […]
The Secure Your Small Business 8-part webinar series is designed to give small business owners, managers, and key staff a plain-language, real-world understanding of today’s most common cybersecurity risks and the practical steps they can take to reduce them. Each session focuses on a specific area of everyday business technology, breaking down what matters most, […]