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

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

  • 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 Wave Accounting for Startups and Service Businesses

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Keeping track of your business income and expenses is crucial to the financial health of your company. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be complicated! This webinar will cover how to use Wave, a free online accounting software program to help keep you on track. Wave is designed for small business owners. No jargon, just an easy accounting […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Social Media 101-The Basics, What, When, Where and Why

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Discover the basics of getting ‘on’ social media. In this workshop we’ll briefly cover main social platforms – what are they and how to use them. We’ll discuss key terminology, cover how-to’s (ie.e how to post, share stories, upload a video, write captions and create hashtags.) We’ll cover best practices including how to use apps as a […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Fast Track Start-Up Crash Course 2-day Series

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Day 1 9/15/2026 10:00 AM (PDT) 9/15/2026 12:00 PM (PDT) Day 2 9/17/2026 10:00 AM (PDT) 9/17/2026 12:00 PM (PDT)   Description: Take our 2-day Fast Track “bootcamp” program.  This course was developed by industry professionals to provide you the basic tools you need to start your business.  This is ideal for prospective businesses with little to no time but […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Writing a Professional Media Release

    Webinar – ECC CA

    You’ve got a hot new product or great service that you would like prospective customers to know about. Or maybe, there has been a problem at your business and you need to get ahead of the story. Whatever the circumstance, knowing how to prepare a professional press release is a valuable skill for any business owner. In this […]

    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 Accounting-The Basics of the Language of Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors – use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the “story”. This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important […]

    free
  • WEBINAR E-Smarts: Google Analytics 4 For Beginners

    Webinar – ECC CA

    As Google has announced discontinuing data collection for Universal Analytics, it’s crucial to begin making the switch to for Google Analytics 4. We will walk through how to set up a new GA4 property and how to switch over from UA. We will go over each of the main features of GA4 and discuss which […]

    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 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 Legal Corner: Avoiding AI Related Legal Trouble for California Small Businesses

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Artificial Intelligence…. AI, is all the rage. It can boost productivity and profitability. But it can also endanger you and your business if you are not careful. We will cover those things that can arise when you start using AI in your business. Instructor: Ben Martin (SBDC Advisor) and Attorney who loves helping new and small businesses, […]

    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 Social Media Solutions: Making Facebook Ads Work For You

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will uncover the mysteries of using Facebook Ads to grow your business. Regardless of your experience in Facebook Ads, this training will teach you how to set up your campaigns for success and get more from your advertising budget. In this workshop you will learn: i. If you’re running your Facebook Ads correctly ii. The 5 […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Understanding Qualifications for Government Contracts

    Webinar – ECC CA

    One way to increase sales for your business is to become a vendor or contractor to public agencies and private organizations. This workshop will provide an overview of how to decide if contracting is right for you, as well as cover the elements you need to know to begin the pursuit of new contracting opportunities. […]

    free