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

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

  • Webinar – Intellectual Property (IP): The Basics

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter Erica Bristol   Intellectual Property (IP) is one of the most important sources of revenue for businesses. It is also one of the greatest sources of liability and revenue loss. Companies of all sizes must be aware of how to create, protect and enforce their IP and related rights, as well as how to […]

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  • Webinar – Manufacturing Forecasting Part 2: Measuring the Performance of the Model

    Webinar – COC

    Join us for this two-part series where you’ll learn how to create Manufacturing Forecasting Models to help predict future demand using historical data, market research, and advanced analytics.  Part 1 will highlight qualitative and quantitative methods to help optimize inventory levels, production and resource allocation and to help prevent stockouts and overproduction.  Part 2 will […]

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  • Webinar – Starting and Running a Nonprofit Corporation: the Basics

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol   This webinar will teach the basics of starting and running a California nonprofit corporation such as required filings with the IRS, California Secretary of State and Attorney General; electing board members and officers; holding meetings and taking minutes, collection charitable donations; understanding bylaws; avoiding actions that could be deemed taxable or […]

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  • Webinar – Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?…Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant

    Webinar – COC

    Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?…Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant Have you filed a business tax return?  Will you file a business tax return?  Are you potentially liable or financially exposed due to your business tax return? Thinking about hiring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper or Accountant and would like some […]

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  • Webinar – Manufacturing Forecasting Part 1: Creating a Model

    Webinar – COC

    Join us for this two-part series where you’ll learn how to create Manufacturing Forecasting Models to help predict future demand using historical data, market research, and advanced analytics.  Part 1 will highlight qualitative and quantitative methods to help optimize inventory levels, production and resource allocation and to help prevent stockouts and overproduction.  Part 2 will […]

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  • Webinar – Roadmap to Unlock Taxation for Corporations and LLCs

    Webinar – COC

    Instructor: Charles Yacoobian LLCs, S-Corps and C-Corps each have their own income tax implications and compliance requirements. Learn how it impacts you as a member of an LLC or shareholder in a corporation (S or C ). REGISTER NOW

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  • Webinar – Ecommerce 2026 Trends: The New Rules of Winning Online

    Webinar – COC

    Ecommerce is entering a new era—driven by AI, changing consumer behavior, and emerging sales channels that are reshaping how brands grow. In this session, you’ll get a clear look at the most important trends coming in 2026 and what they mean for your business. We’ll break down the new rules for reaching customers, standing out […]

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  • Webinar – Roadmap to Unlock Taxation for Corporations and LLCs

    Webinar – COC

      Instructor: Charles Yacoobian LLCs, S-Corps and C-Corps each have their own income tax implications and compliance requirements. Learn how it impacts you as a member of an LLC or shareholder in a corporation (S or C ). REGISTER NOW

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  • Webinar – Filing A USPTO Trademark Registration Application: The Basics

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol Navigating the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) trademark registration process can be confusing, and a minefield for small businesses. The filing fees are nonrefundable, so getting it right the first time is a must. This webinar will explain how to obtain a USPTO federal trademark registration, including pre-application considerations; selecting […]

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  • Webinar – New! SBDC AI Office Hours

    Webinar – COC

    Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi Ready to make AI actually work for your small business?  Free and open to all Los Angeles Regional Network SBDC Clients Join our weekly AI Office Hours, a live and interactive Zoom session designed to help you explore, understand, and apply the latest AI tools to grow your business. Each Wednesday from 12:00–1:30 PM PST, […]

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  • Webinar – Introduction to Entrepreneurship

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step […]

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  • Webinar – Prompt Engineering Made Easy: Turn Ideas Into Better AI Outputs

    Webinar – COC

    Most people don’t realize how much better AI performs with the right prompt structure. In this session, you’ll learn the same simple techniques engineers use to get clearer, more accurate results from tools like ChatGPT and Claude. We’ll break down how to structure a prompt, give context, guide the model step-by-step, and refine responses. You’ll […]

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  • Webinar – Business Model #1

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build, design, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business […]

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  • Webinar – Canva 103

    Webinar – COC

    If you use the multipurpose design platform that has created a more beautiful brand for your business and wonder what else can I do? This is the class for you. This class is designed for intermediate + advanced Canva users who have a paid plan. Recommended classes before taking this one is Canva 101 and […]

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  • Webinar – Can I Protect That Name, Slogan, or Logo? Trademark Basics

    Webinar – COC

    Instructor: Erica Bristol This webinar will provide small business owners with information on why a “trademark” is a valuable asset for a company to own; how “trademarks” help customers identify goods and services; how to select, use and protect a “trademark”; the importance of doing “search and clearance” activities prior to adoption and use; state […]

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  • Webinar – New! SBDC AI Office Hours

    Webinar – COC

    Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi Ready to make AI actually work for your small business?  Free and open to all Los Angeles Regional Network SBDC Clients Join our weekly AI Office Hours, a live and interactive Zoom session designed to help you explore, understand, and apply the latest AI tools to grow your business. Each Wednesday from 12:00–1:30 PM PST, […]

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  • Webinar – Finding Funding

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW Explore a variety of funding types for your business including disaster assistance related.  Capital is critical for all businesses.  The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore, along with the current climate.  There are many types of capital including owner investment, profit reinvestment, loans from a […]

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  • Webinar – Business Planning #2

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business! It’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. Highlighted Topics:          Creating a Business Plan          Goal Development          Business […]

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  • Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM (including a 15 minute break)

    Webinar – COC

    Part 1: How to Start Your Business (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea life.  Break 2:00 PM […]

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  • Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series

    Webinar – COC

    Part 1: How to Start Your Business (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea life. Break 2:00 PM […]

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  • Webinar – WBE(Women Business Enterprise)/MBE(Minority Business Enterprise) Certifications

    Webinar – COC

      Specialty Certification: For those interested in expanding their private sector revenues, the WBE and MBE certifications will allow you to do business with major companies under their supplier diversity programs. A step by step guide on what to expect in completing the application, as well as which documents will be required to submit. REGISTER NOW

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  • Webinar: Creating Financial Projections

    Webinar – COC

    Instructor: Charles Yacoobian Have you tried to create detailed start-up costs, key assumptions and financial projections?  Ran into a few obstacles along the way?  Learn how to easily create your own with a few steps.   REGISTER NOW

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  • Webinar – I Filed the Articles, Now What? Next Step for Running a Corporation (Part III)

    Webinar – COC

    Instructor: Erica Bristol This webinar will explain the legal requirements for offering and selling a corporation’s shares of stock every small business must know, such as understanding why stock is a “security”; compliance with state and federal securities laws, including securities registration and “private offering” exemptions; authorized investor” or who has a “preexisting relationship” with […]

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  • Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses

    Webinar – COC

      The Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification offers several benefits to veterans with disabilities who are looking to establish or grow their businesses, including a 3% set-aside requirement by the State of California.  Join us to learn more about how you can take advantage of the DVBE designation and other Veteran designations/certifications. REGISTER NOW

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