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

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

  • Claude 102 – Projects, Artifacts, SOPs & Workflows

    Webinar – PCC

    In this intermediate, hands-on session, for those using basic Claude, you’ll go beyond basic prompting and unlock the real power of Claude for your business. Designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals building a side hustle, this webinar focuses on using Claude to create structured projects, reusable artifacts, and streamlined systems that save time and increase […]

    Free
  • Profit & Loss vs. Balance Sheet: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

    Webinar – PCC

    Financial statements can feel like a foreign language, but they tell a powerful story when you know how to read them. This webinar explains the difference between a Profit & Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet, what each one reveals about your business, and how they work together. You’ll gain confidence using these reports to […]

    Free
  • Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation

    Webinar – PCC

    Unlock the true potential of your business with our upcoming webinar, “Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation.” Dive into a comprehensive workshop designed to elevate your business planning process, ensuring that you not only chart a course for success but do so efficiently and effortlessly. In this power-packed session, we will guide you […]

    Free
  • Claude 101

    Webinar – PCC

    Looking for an alternative to ChatGPT and curious about what Anthropic’s Claude can do for your business? In this practical 90-minute webinar, you’ll get an overview of Claude and learn how small business owners, consultants, coaches, and creatives can use it to save time, improve communication, and streamline workflows. We’ll explore how Claude can help […]

    Free
  • Business Metrics: How Do I Know If I’m Doing Well?

    Webinar – PCC

    Sales alone don’t tell the whole story. This session helps business owners identify the key metrics that truly measure performance, from gross margin and customer acquisition costs to overhead and profitability trends. You’ll learn which numbers matter most for your type of business and how to use them as early warning signals — not just […]

    Free
  • Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation

    Webinar – PCC

    Unlock the true potential of your business with our upcoming webinar, “Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation.” Dive into a comprehensive workshop designed to elevate your business planning process, ensuring that you not only chart a course for success but do so efficiently and effortlessly. In this power-packed session, we will guide you […]

    Free
  • Cash Flow Fundamentals: Keeping Your Business Alive

    Webinar – PCC

    Profit doesn’t equal cash — and many businesses fail because they run out of money, not customers. This webinar explains how cash actually moves through your business, why timing matters more than totals, and how to spot cash flow problems before they become emergencies. You’ll leave with practical tools to manage inflows and outflows so […]

    Free
  • Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation

    Webinar – PCC

    Unlock the true potential of your business with our upcoming webinar, “Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation.” Dive into a comprehensive workshop designed to elevate your business planning process, ensuring that you not only chart a course for success but do so efficiently and effortlessly. In this power-packed session, we will guide you […]

    Free
  • Five Free Google Tools You’re Underutilizing (That Can Transform Your Business)

    Webinar – PCC

    Many small business owners are paying for software they do not need while underutilizing powerful tools they already have access to for free. This workshop introduces five underused Google tools that help business owners create aligned social media content, learn new topics faster, design professional visuals, build slide decks and infographics, and track results in […]

    Free
  • Small Business Math: The Metrics Every Owner Must Know

    Webinar – PCC

    Running a business means making decisions with numbers — but you don’t need to be a CPA to do it well. This session breaks down the essential math every small business owner should understand, including pricing, margins, break-even points, and simple forecasting. You’ll learn how to use basic math to avoid cash surprises and make […]

    Free
  • Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation

    Webinar – PCC

    Unlock the true potential of your business with our upcoming webinar, “Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation.” Dive into a comprehensive workshop designed to elevate your business planning process, ensuring that you not only chart a course for success but do so efficiently and effortlessly. In this power-packed session, we will guide you […]

    Free
  • Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation

    Webinar – PCC

    Unlock the true potential of your business with our upcoming webinar, “Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation.” Dive into a comprehensive workshop designed to elevate your business planning process, ensuring that you not only chart a course for success but do so efficiently and effortlessly. In this power-packed session, we will guide you […]

    Free
  • New California Employment Laws You Must Know

    Webinar – PCC

    California employment laws change every year—and 2026 is no exception. If you’re a small business owner, one missed update can mean: • Costly penalties • Employee complaints • Wage & hour claims • Lawsuits you never saw coming That’s why we’re hosting a live, practical webinar designed specifically for California small businesses—not large corporations with legal departments. In this webinar, […]

    Free
  • Cash Flow Model

    Webinar – PCC

    A simple financial model can be created using your company’s financial data (historical and/or forecasted). CFOs and financial analyst use financial models to determine if/when a company will be profitable, what is the correct selling price, how many “widgets” need to be sold to be cover cost and how much money is available to pay […]

    Free
  • Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation

    Webinar – PCC

    Unlock the true potential of your business with our upcoming webinar, “Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation.” Dive into a comprehensive workshop designed to elevate your business planning process, ensuring that you not only chart a course for success but do so efficiently and effortlessly. In this power-packed session, we will guide you […]

    Free
  • Should You Be Charging Sales Tax – What You Need to Know!

    Webinar – PCC

    Should you charge sales tax? What if you are selling out of state or on an online platform? These are the type of questions that many business owners are asking. Addressing sales tax requirements has been even more confusing. On June 21, 2018, The United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in South Dakota v. Wayfair […]

    Free
  • Sole Prop, LLC, S Corp—Which one and Why

    Webinar – PCC

    Many entrepreneurs do not fully understand the differences between a Sole Proprietorship, LLC and S Corporation.  This causes many to form a corporation when they may be better operating as a sole prop. Additionally, they are confused about the tax differences for each structure. They often choose a legal structure based on a perceived tax […]

    Free
  • Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation

    Webinar – PCC

    Unlock the true potential of your business with our upcoming webinar, “Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation.” Dive into a comprehensive workshop designed to elevate your business planning process, ensuring that you not only chart a course for success but do so efficiently and effortlessly. In this power-packed session, we will guide you […]

    Free
  • Should You Be Charging Sales Tax – What You Need to Know!

    Webinar – PCC

    Should you charge sales tax? What if you are selling out of state or on an online platform? These are the type of questions that many business owners are asking. Addressing sales tax requirements has been even more confusing. On June 21, 2018, The United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in South Dakota v. Wayfair […]

    Free
  • Cash Flow Model

    Webinar – PCC

    A simple financial model can be created using your company’s financial data (historical and/or forecasted). CFOs and financial analyst use financial models to determine if/when a company will be profitable, what is the correct selling price, how many “widgets” need to be sold to be cover cost and how much money is available to pay […]

    Free
  • Sole Prop, LLC, S Corp—Which one and Why

    Webinar – PCC

    Many entrepreneurs do not fully understand the differences between a Sole Proprietorship, LLC and S Corporation.  This causes many to form a corporation when they may be better operating as a sole prop. Additionally, they are confused about the tax differences for each structure. They often choose a legal structure based on a perceived tax […]

    Free
  • Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation

    Webinar – PCC

    Unlock the true potential of your business with our upcoming webinar, “Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation.” Dive into a comprehensive workshop designed to elevate your business planning process, ensuring that you not only chart a course for success but do so efficiently and effortlessly. In this power-packed session, we will guide you […]

    Free
  • Should You Be Charging Sales Tax – What You Need to Know!

    Webinar – PCC

    Should you charge sales tax? What if you are selling out of state or on an online platform? These are the type of questions that many business owners are asking. Addressing sales tax requirements has been even more confusing. On June 21, 2018, The United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in South Dakota v. Wayfair […]

    Free
  • Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation

    Webinar – PCC

    Unlock the true potential of your business with our upcoming webinar, “Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation.” Dive into a comprehensive workshop designed to elevate your business planning process, ensuring that you not only chart a course for success but do so efficiently and effortlessly. In this power-packed session, we will guide you […]

    Free