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

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

  • Business Plan Webinar

    Webinar – PCC

    Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you are looking for funding. This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help […]

    Free
  • Social Media & AI Q&A: Get Your Questions Answered

    Webinar – PCC

    Are you overwhelmed by Social Media marketing? Are you posting but not seeing likes convert to sales? Join the Pasadena SBDC for our Live Social Media Q&A, addressing questions on how to effectively use social media to grow your business. SBDC Marketing and Social Media advisor Deborah Deras will interact live with the audience via […]

    Free
  • How to Podcast at Home with AI Tools

    Webinar – PCC

    Have you always wanted to start a podcast but don’t know where to begin? Podcasting is the new Blogging and can help you build your reputation as a subject matter expert and thought leaders. With A.I. tools it is easier than ever to Podcast. In this interactive Webinar, you will discover: Why should I Podcast? […]

    Free
  • What is the Best Legal Structure for my Company? What are the Tax Advantages?

    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
  • Business Plan Webinar

    Webinar – PCC

    Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you are looking for funding. This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help […]

    Free
  • What is the Best Legal Structure for my Company? What are the Tax Advantages?

    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
  • Unleashing the Power of AI to Create Content Faster & Easier: How to Integrate Canva and Chat GPT

    Webinar – PCC

    This exciting webinar explores the dynamic SYNERGY  between Canva and Chat GPT, two powerful tools that can transform the way small businesses approach marketing and communication. In this session, we will go over how to use Canva for graphic creation and Chat GPT for content creation to help you connect with your audience and turn […]

    Free
  • HR Updates Webinar

    Webinar – PCC

    If you’re a small business owner and employer without a Human Resources manager, you won’t want to miss this. It is hard to keep up with all the changes in HR rules and regulations, and just from the beginning of this year alone, there have been quite a few changes already. Learn about the new […]

    free
  • Basics of SEO & Web Analytics

    Webinar – PCC

    Are you looking to get more traffic to your website from Google search?  Curious how to measure the effectiveness of your SEO activity?  Join us for a seminar on how to build an effective SEO strategy as well as a dive into the tools and metrics that are used to measure SEO success.  We will […]

    Free
  • Unleashing the Power of AI: Elevating Small Business Marketing – PART 2

    Webinar – PCC

    Join us for PART 2 of our exciting and informative webinar that explores the immense benefits of harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for small business marketing. In an era defined by technological advancements, AI has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionizing the way businesses connect with their customers and drive growth. During this engaging session, we will […]

    Free
  • Unleashing the Power of AI: Elevating Small Business Marketing

    Webinar – PCC

    Join us for an exciting and informative webinar that explores the immense benefits of harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for small business marketing. In an era defined by technological advancements, AI has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionizing the way businesses connect with their customers and drive growth. During this engaging session, we will delve into the […]

    Free
  • Business Plan Webinar

    Webinar – PCC

    Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you are looking for funding. This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help […]

    Free
  • What is the Best Legal Structure for my Company? What are the Tax Advantages?

    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
  • Business Planning for Beauty Professionals

    Webinar – PCC

    Starting a business can be overwhelming, but with the right plan and preparation, you can get off on the right foot. In this webinar, we’ll go over the steps you should take when writing a business plan for your new venture. From understanding your target market to creating financial projections, we’ll cover it all and […]

    Free
  • Integrating Canva and Chat GPT for Small Business Marketing Success

    Webinar – PCC

    Join us for an exciting webinar that explores the dynamic SYNERGY  between Canva and Chat GPT, two powerful tools that can transform the way small businesses approach marketing and communication. In this session, we will dive deep into the art of visual storytelling and the magic of conversational AI, showcasing how the integration of Canva […]

    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
  • Business Plan Webinar

    Webinar – PCC

    Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you are looking for funding. This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help […]

    Free
  • Business Plan Webinar

    Webinar – PCC

    Having a business planning process is a necessity for your business whether you are trying to build an internal roadmap for your business concept or you are looking for funding. This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help […]

    Free
  • YouTube For Business

    Webinar – PCC

    Who owns the SEARCH engine, Google? Who owns YouTube, Google? When your potential customers/clients go online to search for your products or services they look on Google. If they are under 33, I promise you, they will go first go to YouTube which is also a search engine for videos. When you create an online […]

    Free
  • What is the Best Legal Structure for my Company? What are the Tax Advantages?

    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
  • TikTok for Small Businesses

    Webinar – PCC

    The TikTok app took the world by storm first with the younger Z & Y generations, then slowly it began to surpass both Instagram & Youtube for over a billion views. TikTok snowballed into the most popular app in 2019 and 2020. TikTok was downloaded 693 million times in 2019 and 850 million times in […]

    Free
  • How To Sell When You’re Not a Salesperson

    Webinar – PCC

    Business owners and entrepreneurs must promote their business or products to investors, customers or clients. Often, this is something they have never done before, and they lack training to approach the challenge. To address this situation, this workshop has been built to help you learn much of what you need to know. Topics Include:  • […]

    Free
  • How To Use Canva to Create Social Media Content – Part 2

    Webinar – PCC

    Do you need help creating content on your social media that leads to sales? Would you like an easy plug-and-play system to be able to create content faster & easier? In this hands-on interactive Webinar, learn from Deborah Deras, the Social Media Goddess who has booked huge clients such as Verizon, Coca-Cola, Proctor & Gamble, […]

    Free
  • What is the Best Legal Structure for my Company? What are the Tax Advantages?

    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
  • Business Planning for Beauty Professionals

    Webinar – PCC

    Starting a business can be overwhelming, but with the right plan and preparation, you can get off on the right foot. In this webinar, we’ll go over the steps you should take when writing a business plan for your new venture. From understanding your target market to creating financial projections, we’ll cover it all and […]

    Free