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 – Business Model #2

    Webinar – COC

    This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build, design, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools

    Webinar – COC

    Lots to do and not enough time?  Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business and maximize your time. Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Webinar – Introduction to The 6 Thinking Hats Approach

    Webinar – COC

    “Most small businesses don’t have a shortage of opinions. They have a shortage of structured thinking.” The Six Thinking Hats approach was created by Edward de Bono as a way of structuring thinking and encouraging constructive group thinking rather than argument. It is not about making everyone agree. It is about giving the team a […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Restaurant 101 Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant

    Webinar – COC

    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 […]

    Free
  • WEBINAR Writing a Professional Media Release

    Webinar – ECC CA

    You’ve got a hot new product or great service that you would like prospective customers to know about. Or maybe, there has been a problem at your business and you need to get ahead of the story. Whatever the circumstance, knowing how to prepare a professional press release is a valuable skill for any business owner. In this […]

    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 Accounting-The Basics of the Language of Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors – use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the “story”. This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important […]

    free
  • AI for Graphic Design & Video creation

    Webinar – Long Beach CA

    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
  • 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
  • ¿Por Qué Le Niegan un Préstamo? Aprenda Cómo Aumentar sus Posibilidades

    ¿Por Qué Le Niegan un Préstamo? Aprenda Cómo Aumentar sus Posibilidades de Aprobación.• Diferencia entre préstamos tradicionales, SBA y alternativas • Los 5 factores de evaluacion del crédito• Errores que reducen las posibilidades de aprobación • Cuanto dinero solicitar? Cómo prepararse financieramente• Qué buscan los bancos y prestamistas. Documentación necesaria

  • 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
  • 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
  • NEW: The Rules of Social Media Presence: From SEO to AEO, From Algorithms to AI

    Webinar

    The New Rules of Social Media Presence: From SEO to AEO, From Algorithms to  AI You are posting consistently. You are using hashtags. You are making reels. You are trying trends. Yet reach is unpredictable. Engagement feels random. Growth feels slow. Here is what changed: Social media is no longer just about search engines. It […]

    Free
  • Webinar – California Employment Law: The Basics

    Webinar – COC

    California is well-known for its stringent employee protection laws, which can apply even if the employer has only 1 employee. This webinar will provide small business owners with California employment law basics such as employment application rules and restrictions, offer letters vs. employment contracts, minimum wage, overtime, meal/rest period rules, expense reimbursement, required sexual harassment […]

    Free
  • WEBINAR E-Smarts: Google Analytics 4 For Beginners

    Webinar – ECC CA

    As Google has announced discontinuing data collection for Universal Analytics, it’s crucial to begin making the switch to for Google Analytics 4. We will walk through how to set up a new GA4 property and how to switch over from UA. We will go over each of the main features of GA4 and discuss which […]

    free
  • Webinar – 101 QUICKBOOKS ONLINE – Spanish

    Webinar – COC

    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. […]

    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 – Business Planning #1

    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 the story of the business with a focus on key elements. Highlighted Topics:          Creating a Business Plan          Goal Development          Business Development          […]

    Free
  • Would You Rather be Profitable or Have Cash?

    Webinar – PCR

    Would You Rather be Profitable or Have Cash? Learn how to analyze your Cash Flow and be able to better manage your business.  Cash Flow illustrates if the operations of the business are generating enough funds to pay for its financial obligations like bills, taxes, or operating expenses.  Along the same lines, it can indicate […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Business Planning #1

    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 the story of the business with a focus on key elements. Highlighted Topics:          Creating a Business Plan          Goal Development          Business Development          […]

    Free
  • Webinar – How Can Knowing Your Bottlenecks Equate to Cost Savings?

    Webinar – COC

    A bottleneck might be obvious. Maybe customers are waiting too long. Maybe invoices aren’t getting out. Maybe jobs are sitting in a queue waiting for one particular person. But sometimes the bottleneck is hiding in plain sight. Find where your business is losing time, capacity and money—and fix the right problem. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER […]

    Free
  • World Building IS the New Branding

    Webinar – PCC

    A strategy workshop on the 7 elements that make your business clear, credible, and memorable. In today’s crowded marketplace, a logo and color palette are no longer enough to make a lasting impression. Strong brands create a complete experience that gives their audience something to recognize, connect with, and remember. In this interactive workshop, you’ll […]

    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
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    WEBINAR Legal Corner: Avoiding AI Related Legal Trouble for California Small Businesses

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Artificial Intelligence…. AI, is all the rage. It can boost productivity and profitability. But it can also endanger you and your business if you are not careful. We will cover those things that can arise when you start using AI in your business. Instructor: Ben Martin (SBDC Advisor) and Attorney who loves helping new and small businesses, […]

    free
  • WEBINAR HR New Hire Onboarding

    Webinar – ECC CA

    New Hire Onboarding teaches you the many various mandatory new hire paperwork requirements and processes to successfully bring a new employee into your business in California. Doing it correctly from the beginning minimizes your risk of unintentional violations of the many State and Federal HR mandates. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) brings over 25 years of HR […]

    free