The LA SBDC Regional Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses.
We serve Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.
- This workshop has passed.
Creating An Effective Business Plan

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 need to write one because you are looking for funding. Â Successful business planning leads to successful business results. Â 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 achieve these goals.
In this interactive seminar, you will learn how to:
- Â Break apart components of the business plan into manageable steps.
- Â Define your business succinctly.
- Â Research your competition and target market.
- Â Develop your operating and marketing plans.
- Â Start understanding your financial statements.
Parking: Parking is availabe in the lot in front of the O Buildings.
A $2 Parking Pass must be purchased from the LBCC Parking Machine in front of Building #O-1. The machine takes change, coins and debit card.




