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

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

  • 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, […]

    Free
  • Webinar – AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training

    Webinar – COC

    Come and join the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn about resources available to help your business prepare, explore and pursue Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) procurement opportunities.  The goal is to help the Small Business Community participate in the local economy where local businesses can provide their services […]

    Free
  • Webinar – How to Start Your Business

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW 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.

    Free
  • Webinar – Business Planning #1

    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 […]

    Free
  • 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, […]

    Free
  • Webinar – “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series”

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW Come and join the SBDC for the “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series” on (11/12, 11/19, 11/26) from 12:00-1:00 pm.  Are you in business, with a local presence and interested in finding out more about how to increase and attract potential new customers?  Are you a newly launched business building brand recognition with […]

    Free
  • Webinar – QuickBooks Online – Common Transactions

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW This webinar is designed for those who do not have a financial background but have attended our introductory webinar. We will use simple examples to demonstrate how to manage basic business transactions such as invoicing, purchasing, importing, and reconciling bank transactions. Our main goal is to help you feel more comfortable and confident […]

    Free
  • 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

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

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol   This webinar will teach business owners how to prepare basic corporate documents such as statements of information; holding director and shareholder meetings, preparing motions and minutes, voting requirements; and other corporate formalities required by the company’s bylaws, operating agreement or by law. REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Webinar – Restaurant 101 Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW Are you perfecting recipes?  Have you been told…you should open a restaurant after friends and family taste your creations?  Are you a chef dreaming of opening a restaurant?  “Restaurant 101 – Step by Step Overview on opening a restaurant is the opportunity to explore.  Starting with the menu, a plan, and profitability you […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Canva 102

    Webinar – COC

    Take your brand to new heights with Canva. Our intermediate workshop goes way beyond graphics to show you how to fully leverage Canva to elevate your business. You’ll learn tips and tricks to: – Create stunning branded templates, presentations, social posts – Build an impressive online presence and aesthetic – Streamline your workflow and manage […]

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

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW Instructor: Charles Yacoobian Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? This 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.

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW 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 – “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series”

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW Come and join the SBDC for the “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series” on (11/12, 11/19, 11/26) from 12:00-1:00 pm.  Are you in business, with a local presence and interested in finding out more about how to increase and attract potential new customers?  Are you a newly launched business building brand recognition with […]

    Free
  • Webinar – QuickBooks Online – Transacciones Comunes (español)

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW Este seminario web está diseñado para aquellos que no tienen experiencia financiera pero han asistido a nuestro seminario web introductorio. Utilizaremos ejemplos sencillos para demostrar cómo gestionar transacciones comerciales básicas, como facturación, compras, importación y conciliación de transacciones bancarias. Nuestro principal objetivo es ayudarle a sentirse más cómodo y seguro al utilizar la […]

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

    Webinar – COC

              Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will teach business owners the basics of California corporations, such as what is a “corporation,” special types of corporations, director and officer roles, bylaws, required and optional filings, duties and liability of directors and officers, common mistakes, and best practices.   REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models. From Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. This webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas and think about different business models for their food business dream, and show […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Integración de su tienda online (Square) con su sistema de contabilidad

    Webinar – COC

    Aquare POS es ampliamente utilizado por minoristasrestaurantes y proveedores de servicios gracias a su interfaz intuitiva y sus funciones. Si actualmente utiliza QuickBooks Online o WAVE y está considerando incorporar Square como su sistema de punto de venta (POS) o procesador de pagos, lo invitamos a nuestro seminario web. En esta sesión, aprenderá a integrar […]

    Free
  • 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, […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools

    Webinar – COC

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

    Free
  • Webinar – “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series”

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW Come and join the SBDC for the “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series” on (3/5, 3/19, 3/26) from 12:00-1:00 pm.  Are you in business, with a local presence and interested in finding out more about how to increase and attract potential new customers?  Are you a newly launched business building brand recognition with […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Business Model #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 […]

    Free
  • Webinar – QuickBooks Online Introduction

    Webinar – COC

    REGISTER NOW This webinar is aimed at individuals who are not from a financial background and wish to gain some understanding of QuickBooks Online’s features, along with basic accounting concepts. We will cover how to navigate the tool, make configurations, and briefly introduce the main menu options. Our primary focus will be to build trust […]

    Free
  • Webinar – I Filed the Articles, Now What? Next Step for Running a Limited Liability Company

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will teach business owners the basics of owning and running a California limited liability company or “LLC,” such as what is an “LLC,” management, operating agreement basics, required  and optional filings, member duties and liability, common mistakes, and best practices. REGISTER NOW

    Free