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

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

  • Webinar – Legal Issues in Marketing and Promotion

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to legal issues in marketing and promotion, such as “puffery” vs. fraud and misleading advertising; steering clear of copyright infringement and rights of privacy/publicity; marketing by phone, fax, email, and text; using social media; differences in federal and state laws; legal protections in marketing; and legal […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses

    Webinar – COC

    Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? The webinar covers tax considerations for a sole proprietorship, LLC and S-Corporation.  Highlighted topics will include: Special Business Expense Deductions Self-employment Taxes Quarterly Estimated Taxes and More Come ready with your questions. Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Webinar – Digital Marketing Part 2

    Webinar – COC

    Now that you’ve defined your brand, it’s time to ignite your visibility! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for Part Two of this exclusive three-part series. Darren is diving deep into the high-speed mechanics of search and the art of digital storytelling to ensure your business doesn’t just exist—it dominates. Claim your spot to […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

    Webinar – COC

    This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools

    Webinar – COC

    Lots to do and not enough time?  Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business and maximize your time. Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Webinar – Business Model #2

    Webinar – COC

      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 model […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Claims and Lawsuits: Litigation Basics

    Webinar – COC

      This webinar will explain various aspects of litigation small business owners should know, such as determining legal rights, sending “cease and desist” and other demand letters, stages of litigation such as the summons and complaint, discovery, motions, trial, judgement, and appeals, hiring a litigator, barriers to litigation such as “statutes of limitation,” litigation costs, […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Digital Marketing Part 1

    Webinar – COC

    Ready to stop shouting into the void and start reaching the right customers? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for the high-energy kickoff of his exclusive Three-Part Digital Marketing series. Darren will strip away the noise and confusion, to help you build a bulletproof marketing foundation for your business. Claim your free spot to […]

    Free
  • Webinar – The Small Things That Matter in Warehouse Layout

    Webinar – COC

      Whether you’re organizing inventory in business, home office, garage, small commercial space, or a medium-sized warehouse, a well-planned layout can improve productivity, reduce costs, and support future growth. This webinar will focus on issues that should be considered when designing or redesigning a warehouse operation. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship

    Webinar – COC

    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 in starting […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Business Model #1

    Webinar – COC

    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 Development          […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Finding Funding

    Webinar – COC

    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 bank, loans […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Business Planning #2

    Webinar – COC

    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 Development          […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Privacy Policies and Terms of Use: The Basics

    Webinar – COC

    This webinar will discuss the importance of privacy policies and terms of use in ecommerce; relevant state, federal and international privacy laws; drafting a privacy policy and terms of use; and how privacy policy and terms of use clauses can reduce liability. Instructor: Erica Bristol REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Webinar – LA County webVEN Registration

    Webinar – COC

    If you are looking to do business with the County of Los Angeles, this webinar will give a step-by-step guide on how to register with the LA County registration portal, WebVen.  Register today to learn how you can begin your journey in doing business with the County of Los Angeles. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW

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

    Webinar – COC

    The Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification is just one certification that 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 […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses

    Webinar – COC

    Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? The webinar covers tax considerations for a sole proprietorship, LLC and S-Corporation.  Highlighted topics will include: Special Business Expense Deductions Self-employment Taxes Quarterly Estimated Taxes and More Come ready with your questions. Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Webinar – Using AI Content for Websites and Marketing

    Webinar – COC

      Is AI the ultimate shortcut or a digital trap for your business? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an electrifying look at how to harness generative AI. Darren is pulling back the curtain on how to scale your brand without losing your “human” edge—and best of all, this is a completely free […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Ways to Impact Your Sales and Increase Customer Engagement

    Webinar – COC

    Have customers…are you reaching them?  Want and need customers?  Come ready to learn tips and techniques to help increase engagement and attract potential new customers using social media and other tools. Instructor: Anngel Benoun REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

    Webinar – COC

        This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Building An AI Website? Things To Know Before You Do

    Webinar – COC

    Is AI a magic wand for web design or a digital minefield? Before you click “generate,” join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an eye-opening look at Building an AI Website—Things to Know Before You Do. Darren is turning over every stone to reveal what these automated tools actually mean for your brand’s future. […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Community Building for Ecommerce: Turn Customers into Superfans Who Sell for You

    Webinar – COC

    The strongest ecommerce brands don’t just sell products. They build communities of loyal customers who come back repeatedly and bring others with them. In this session, you’ll learn how to create and nurture a brand community using platforms like Facebook Groups and Discord, develop an ambassador program that turns your best customers into active promoters, […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Developing and Analyzing Surveys

    Webinar – COC

    Developing and analyzing surveys is an important process to gather information and understand opinions, behaviors, or experiences. A well-designed survey can provide valuable data quickly and cost-effectively, allowing researchers to reach large groups of people and identify trends or patterns. Surveys also offer the advantage of standardized questions, which makes responses easier to compare and […]

    Free
  • Webinar – How to Start Your Business

    Webinar – COC

        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 to life. Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW

    Free