The LA Regional SBDC Network is hosted by
The LA Regional SBDC Network is hosted by
Summary Unpaid invoices. Broken contracts. Customers who won’t pay. Small business owners face these disputes regularly — and small claims court offers a fast, low-cost way to resolve them without hiring a lawyer. This workshop, presented by SBDC business advisor Michael DeDonato, J.D., M.B.A. walks business owners through exactly how the process works in California. […]
Uncertainty about fit and look is one of the top reasons shoppers abandon carts or send products back, and roughly 17 percent of online purchases come back according to NRF data. AR try-on and in-room preview tools are now cheap enough for a small catalog, and Shopify’s own data shows products with 3D or AR […]
Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training. Business planning is a tool to help your business! It’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. Highlighted Topics: Creating a Business Plan Goal Development Business Development […]
Continue as a Home-based Business or Maybe It’s Time to Move or Something Else? – Facility Utilization and Expansion Analysis The goal of this webinar is for a small-business owner to leave with a simple framework and a few tools they can immediately use to decide whether to move out of a home-based operation, expand, consolidate, […]
Explore a variety of funding types for your business including disaster assistance related. Capital is critical for all businesses. The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore, along with the current climate. There are many types of capital including owner investment, profit reinvestment, loans from a bank, loans […]
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 […]
Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! Instructor: Helene Liatsos REGISTER NOW
This webinar will provide small business owners with information for negotiating an asset purchase agreement such as conducting “due diligence,” determining the proper parties; negotiating the purchase price, using an escrow company; promissory notes and security agreements, standard contract terms to look out for; and post-closing considerations. Presenter: Erica Bristol REGISTER NOW
Imagine this: A major news organization has reached out to you to schedule an interview about your business. After months of trying, it has finally happened. You think you know what you want to say, but have you considered the other production elements that have the potential of not only enhancing the look of a […]
Esta sesión introductoria es dinámica y tiene una duración de 1,5 horas, diseñada específicamente para no financieros que desean obtener una visión general clara y práctica de QuickBooks Online. Los participantes aprenderán a navegar por el panel de control, configurar cuentas básicas, revisar el plan de cuentas, crear facturas, registrar gastos e integrar transacciones bancarias. […]
If you are looking to make your business bankable this webinar is for you! We know that finances can be scary but with the right help, it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we look at what’s needed to make sure you are bankable and ready to grow your […]
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 including […]
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step in starting […]
Hoshin Kanri is not a replacement for project management—it is a way to decide which projects matter, connect them to strategy, and keep them aligned both vertically and horizontally as conditions change. It helps to prioritize limited resources and continuously adjust execution without losing strategic focus. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
A business isn’t just what your customers see happening… the front end. Most of us only know the front end of our businesses. Even if we are the lucky few who grew up working in our family’s business. We usually don’t get a shot to learn what it takes to own and manage a company. Which is why most small businesses don’t […]
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 […]
Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. We will also see how you can download your bank […]
Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training. Business planning is a tool to help your business! It’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. Highlighted Topics: Creating a Business Plan Goal Development Business Development […]
Ready to be the first name customers see when they search nearby? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an exclusive, step-by-step breakdown of the “8 Steps to Improving Your Local Biz SEO.” Learn how to ethically dominate your local market and stay ahead of the competition. Claim your spot to this free webinar […]
Are you wasting time on the wrong search strategy? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an exclusive breakdown of Local versus Business SEO. Darren will help you stop the guesswork and start using the specific tools that bring customers through your door—or to your website. Claim your free spot today! Instructor: Darren Elliott […]
Join Us for a Free Webinar: “ADA Compliance for Small Business” Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is essential for every small business owner. This webinar provides a clear, practical overview of ADA requirements and what your business needs to do to comply. What You’ll Learn Overview of the ADA — What the Americans with Disabilities […]
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 […]
Are you perfecting recipes? Have you been told…you should open a restaurant after friends and family taste your creations? Are you a chef dreaming of opening a restaurant? “Restaurant 101 – Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant’ is the opportunity to explore. Starting with the menu, a plan, and profitability you can explore […]
Are you a business owner or entrepreneur ready to take control of your marketing but not sure where to start? This hands-on workshop is designed to help you understand and implement the core marketing strategies every business needs to grow. In this session, we’ll break down the essentials and help you build a solid foundation to boost […]
Description: Choose smart, protect your future, and pay yourself with confidence! Unlock your business’s potential—choose the right structure that balances tax benefits and personal liability protection, and empowers you to pay yourself confidently as the boss. REGISTER NOW