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

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

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  • 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 – Business Planning #2

    Webinar – COC

    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 […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Finding Funding

    Webinar – COC

    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 […]

    Free
  • Business Contracts Webinar

    Webinar

    Business Contracts 101 Webinar Protect Your Business, Protect Your Bottom Line Whether you're launching a new venture or scaling your business, contracts are key to protecting your time, money, and relationships. From vendor agreements to client deals, understanding how contracts work can help you avoid costly mistakes. Join us for a practical, interactive webinar designed […]

    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
  • Claude 101 For Small Business Efficiency

    Webinar

    Are you 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 […]

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

    Webinar

    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 covered include: […]

    Free
  • Live Q&A: All About Marketing Your Small Business

    Webinar

    Join the Long Beach SBDC for our Live Marketing Q&A addressing questions on how to effectively market and grow your business. SBDC advisor and Business Growth Strategist David Mitroff Ph.D. and Brad Pollak, Director of the Long Beach SBDC, will interact live with the audience via Zoom and answer questions covering a broad range of […]

    Free
  • NotebookLM for Research & Content Creation

    Webinar – PCC

    NotebookLM is one of Google’s most powerful AI tools for organizing information and turning existing content into valuable business assets. Learn how to upload PDFs, YouTube videos, websites, presentations, and notes, then use AI to generate: Executive summaries Research reports Competitive analysis Podcast-style audio overviews Training materials Course curriculum Pitch decks Client proposals This session […]

    Free
  • WEBINAR Improve Your Personal Credit for Lending Opportunities

    Webinar – ECC CA

    The “Improve Your Personal Credit for Lending Opportunities” workshop is designed to help individuals and business owners understand the factors that affect their credit scores and learn strategies to improve them. Whether you are looking to apply for a personal loan, business loan, or credit line, having a strong credit score can significantly increase your […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Legal Corner: The Seven (or more) Habits for Success with Running Your Small Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Want to know how they do it? Those people who have a life and a business. Those who have a business running without disasters. Those who can succeed somehow without looking like they are going to burn out. We are going to cover habits that make you more efficient in your business and in your life. These go with you everywhere, and […]

    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: How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel

    Webinar – ECC CA

    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 […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Legal Corner: How to Value a Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Join our informative webinar on how to value your business, presented by investment banker, financial expert and business advisor Michael DeDonato J.D., M.B.A. Why Attend: Learn the 10 essential reasons to value your business, including exit strategy planning, buy/sell agreements, and securing funding Discover the 11-step process for accurately valuing your business Understand key financial metrics like […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Biz Basics: Marketing 101

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Understanding the basics of marketing is vital for successful launch and growth of any business. Marketing is the discipline where  you learn how to create & maintain demand, relevance, reputation, competitive positioning and more. Marketing is integral in all facets of launching, growing and maintaining your business in the short and long term. Marketing provides unique insights […]

    free
  • Small Business Budget Planning – Forging a Solid Financial Path

    Webinar – PCR

    Small Business Budget Planning – Forging a Solid Financial Path Managing finances is crucial for the success of any business.  Business budgeting provides a roadmap to allocate resources effectively, manage cash flow, and achieve financial goals.  Our presentation will review and explain the essentials of building a business budget. REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • How To Set Up & Register Your Business

    Webinar

    This in-depth webinar addresses a multitude of important topics regarding legal entities and other important decisions you will need to make as a business owner. One of the first decisions will include how the company will be structured. Because of this, we will cover the basics of regulatory filings that permit new owners to properly […]

    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 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
  • Nano Banana + AI Graphics & Virtual Photo Shoots

    Webinar – PCC

    Professional photography, graphic design, and marketing content no longer require expensive photo shoots or design teams. In this session, you’ll learn how to use Nano Banana and Google’s experimental AI tools to: Edit product photos Create marketing graphics Generate virtual headshots Design social media content Produce promotional images Create lifestyle product photography Build ad creatives […]

    Free
  • Webinar – AI- How to Use AI Effectively And Efficiently

    Webinar – COC

    AI- HOW TO USE AI EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY Stop working harder and start working smarter! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for a high-impact, free webinar designed to help […]

    Free
  • WEBINAR Using Text Marketing (SMS) to Grow Your Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Are you using SMS (Text) Marketing to Grow Your Business? Today’s consumers rely on their smart phones and many prefer getting information through Text Marketing. However there are rules and best practices that can help you create successful text marketing campaigns and entice your contacts to subscribe. Attend this webinar to learn how to set […]

    free
  • WEBINAR E-Smarts: Dominating Your Local Market Online

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will go over methods and strategies to leverage online marketing and social media to dominate your local market. If you’re looking for ways to attract new customers then this training will show you how to avoid common pitfalls and get ahead of your competition. In this workshop you will discover: i. The 4 areas of […]

    free
  • Turning Your Dream Into A Business

    Webinar

    This class will help you take the first steps to become a new business owner or legitimize a side hustle or hobby.     In this class we will help you:     –Figure out what you don’t know     –Define your basic business model     –Outline the basic steps of setting up your entity and bank account     –Figure out the […]

    free