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

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

  • WEBINAR Transition from Handyman to Construction Company Owner!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Ready to Level Up Your Career? Join Us for a Free, Informative Presentation! What You’ll Learn: –  Transform your skills from handyman to business owner! –  Steps to obtain a contractor’s license hassle-free. –  Launching your very own Construction business.   Who Should Attend: – Handymen/Handywomen looking to elevate their careers. – Individuals interested in […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals essential for starting and maintaining a successful business will be reviewed. As capital is the life blood of any business, your questions concerning capital and how the SBDC can assist in […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Crisis Management for Small Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    As the unprecedented events in Los Angeles in 2025 have shown us, crises can happen at any time.  Although there are situations that are totally beyond the control of a small business owner, being prepared with a plan of action can go a long way in mitigating the financial and reputational damage that can occur […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Where to Locate My Business, while avoiding costly surprises

    Webinar – ECC CA

    In Real Estate the three most important factors are location, location, location.  So we need to dive into the details about where you locate your business. There are Risks in picking the place, but they are almost always avoidable, if not controllable. The scary part of deciding on a new location is that you get blindsided… join us to learn […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Sales Taxes for Your Small Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This webinar will provide answers to your questions about sales taxes. Do you need to charge sales tax, how much should you be charging your customers, how do you apply for a sellers permit, what is a marketplace facilitator, when and how should you pay the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration your sales […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Legal Corner: How To Set Up & Register Your Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This in-depth workshop 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 will include how the company will be structured. Because of this, we will cover the basics of regulatory filings that permit new owners to properly […]

    free
  • WEBINAR How Social Media, Marketing & Webspace Creation Work Together to Build Brand & Promote Sales

    Webinar – ECC CA

    A cross-disciplinary workshop showing the relationship between Marketing, Website Design, and Social Media to build, promote and market a small business. This Multichannel workshop presents three advisors who’ll share their expertise of their field and its application to small businesses as they proceed through the SBDC process. At the end of each advisors presentation there will be […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Money Matters: Angel Investment 101 for Start-Ups

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Funding and financing your business are extremely important. One of the options that comes up is angel investment. What does angel investment mean? How often does it happen? Is your business a candidate? What steps to take? What do you need? Webinar presenter Tim Berry has been on both sides of this table. He successfully […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals essential for starting and maintaining a successful business will be reviewed. As capital is the life blood of any business, your questions concerning capital and how the SBDC can assist in […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Supercharge Your Sales Growth—Sales Strategies That Work!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Supercharge Your Sales Growth—Sales Strategies That Work. Are your sales, donors or members growing? Does your business struggle with converting your ideas, products and services into stronger sales results? Learn how to unlock and overcome your sales and fundraising hurdles to help your team reach new record-breaking success this year. Increase your potential using smarter strategies […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Money Matters: How to Finance Your Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will provide an overview of available options for financing your business. Equity and debt options as well as crowd funding and the process for raising capital from friends and family will be discussed. Details on what you need to know to apply for a business loan, as well the required documents and paperwork […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Improve Your Personal Credit for Lending Opportunities

    Webinar – ECC CA

    The “Improve Your Personal Credit for Lending Opportunities” workshop is designed to help individuals and business owners understand the factors that affect their credit scores and learn strategies to improve them. Whether you are looking to apply for a personal loan, business loan, or credit line, having a strong credit score can significantly increase your […]

    free
  • WEBINAR The Basics of Starting a Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. We will discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and the important steps that need to be taken to begin your business.   Topics of discussion will include: -What it takes to be an entrepreneur -Legal requirements and different legal types […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals essential for starting and maintaining a successful business will be reviewed. As capital is the life blood of any business, your questions concerning capital and how the SBDC can assist in […]

    free
  • WEBINAR E-Commerce Series: How to Sell Online

    Webinar – ECC CA

    How to Sell Online – Part 1  4/21/2026 Selling things online in many ways mirrors selling in person. Learning the basics of eCommerce can help you make right decisions while setting up your own online store. In the first webinar of the series, we will discuss the options faced by new store owners and how […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Family Business-The Best and Worst Way to go into Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Are you in or thinking about starting a family business. For everything that can be great about them, there are also some real serious drawbacks to them. Think about how complex businesses or families can be on their own.  And now mixing them ???? Learn about what to consider and how to overcome challenges family businesses bring.   Instructor: Ben Martin (SBDC Advisor) and Attorney […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Taking Charge of Your Career through Franchise & Business Ownership

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Are you looking to get into business ownership but don’t know where to start? Discover what type of business could leverage your professional acumen and have a team to support you build a successful company. During our webinar learn what type of businesses excelled through Covid and are Recession Resistant. Additional topics we will be […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Double Your Leads, Halve Your Effort: AI Automation for Smart Growth

    Webinar – ECC CA

    What if you could grow your business without working longer hours? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build a powerful, automated marketing system—supercharged with AI—that works for you 24/7. Whether you’re a solopreneur or managing a growing team, this session will show you how to leverage cutting-edge tools to attract more leads, convert […]

    free
  • WEBINAR HR New Hire Onboarding

    Webinar – ECC CA

    New Hire Onboarding teaches you the many various mandatory new hire paperwork requirements and processes to successfully bring a new employee into your business in California. Doing it correctly from the beginning minimizes your risk of unintentional violations of the many State and Federal HR mandates. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) brings over 25 years of HR […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Biz Basics: Lean Business Planning

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Lean business planning is not what you think. Not a big formal plan. Not just for startups. Quick and practical tool for managing through a crisis. It’s as quick and easy as a few simple bullet point lists and tables to set down milestones and metrics. Plus powerful tools to manage sales, spending, and cash […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals essential for starting and maintaining a successful business will be reviewed. As capital is the life blood of any business, your questions concerning capital and how the SBDC can assist in […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Social Media: Instagram-How to Optimize Storytelling to Build Community and Sales

    Webinar – ECC CA

    A brief overview of Instagram. We will compare the benefits of the use of image, sliders, and video including reels and on grid posts.  We will discuss real life examples – personalities, brands, and companies – who are using the native functionalities of this platform with Threads to build community, create engagement and increase sales. […]

    free