The LA Regional SBDC Network is hosted by
The LA Regional SBDC Network is hosted by
Estrategias clave para Conectar y VenderEl Centro SBDC presenta WhatsApp para Negocios Atrae y fideliza clientes fácilmente usando las funciones más recientes de WhatsApp para tu negocio, sin complicaciones técnicas.Ahorra tiempo diario automatizando tu atención y organizando tus chats para cerrar ventas de forma más rápida y directa.Haz que tu negocio destaque en el celular […]
Stay on track with self-employment taxes—estimate, pay, and thrive confidently. Description: Stay compliant and maximize your benefits by understanding self-employment taxes, making quarterly estimated payments, managing sales and excise taxes, and meeting all filing and withholding requirements—whether you have employees or not! REGISTER NOW
Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea to life. Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW
How to Sell Online – Part 1 10/20/2026 Selling things online in many ways mirrors selling in person. Learning the basics of eCommerce can help you make right decisions while setting up your own online store. In the first webinar of the series, we will discuss the options faced by new store owners and how […]
You do all the work and deliver as promised, but still, is it a guarantee you’re going to get paid? Short answer: NO. It’s not enough. Learn how to increase your chances of getting paid for the work you do. We’ll cover the blind sides that gets your money tied up for months, and it’s legal for […]
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 […]
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 […]
This critical HR training will guide you through the basics of what HR is and how to prepare your business for employees before you hire them. Learning these steps will help protect your business from unintended risks and provide you valuable California based HR knowledge and best practices. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) brings over 25 […]
Is your website running at peak performance, or is it slowing you down? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an exclusive breakdown of the 7 essential steps to manage your WordPress site like a pro. From security patches to speed optimization, Darren shows you how to ethically maintain a site that search engines […]
Come ready to learn Sales Strategies Tips for Your Business as you explore the following: Skill Set vs. Style Pricing Competitive Advantage Value Proposition Instructor: Anngel Benoun REGISTER NOW
Struggling with a stubborn WordPress layout or a plug-in that won’t behave? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an exclusive, interactive session dedicated to helping those new to the WordPress platform, conquer the most common WordPress theme hurdles. Whether you’re stuck on installation or troubleshooting a glitch, Darren provides the ethical roadmap to […]
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
Permisos, estructura y decisiones inteligentes antes de invertirIniciar un negocio de comida en Los Ángeles requiere algo más que una buena receta. Requiere claridad regulatoria, decisiones estratégicas y una estructura que te permita operar sin riesgos ni sanciones. Este taller está diseñado para emprendedores que quieren entender qué sí está permitido, qué no y cuál […]
You can’t get there if you don’t know what or where “there” is. This class is intended to assist both startups and expanding or scaling businesses in developing an actionable and measurable plan for the next steps in growing a profitable business. In this class we will actively work on: –Defining your business model –Identifying […]
This webinar will provide answers to your questions about sales taxes. Do you need to charge sales tax, how much should you be charging your customers, how do you apply for a sellers permit, what is a marketplace facilitator, when and how should you pay the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration your sales […]
Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models. From Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. This webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas and think about different business models for their food business dream, and show steps to […]
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 […]
If you type the same AI requests every week, you’re saving minutes when you could be saving hours. Learn how to turn repeated tasks into workflows that run the same way every time. You’ll see which tasks belong in Shopify Flow, which belong in a ChatGPT or Claude project, and which should stay with you. […]
“Get Organized, Stay Compliant: The Essential Guide to Recordkeeping and Compliance for Small Business Owners!” “Get the know-how to stay compliant and stress-free—learn how to organize your books, meet compliance guidelines, and use digital systems that simplify bookkeeping. REGISTER NOW
Are you at a point where you need funding for the continued growth of your business? Are you unsure how to find the right sources of funding? Do you know the exact amount of cash-flow needed to grow your business? Join SBDC advisors Shaila Patankar and Max Ordonez for a workshop that identifies some key […]
If you are a business owner and someone asks you, “What do you do?” you need to answer with an easy-to-follow story that gets to the heart of the matter, explaining what you do, why you do it, and how people benefit from using your products or services. This workshop examines how to build your […]
101 Accounting using WAVE This webinar is intended for participants who do not have a financial background but are seeking a clear and practical introduction to WAVE and essential accounting concepts. Building on our introductory session, we will guide you through navigating and configuring the platform. We will explain the main menu options and use […]
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 […]
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 […]
The holiday season is one of the biggest opportunities of the year to grow your business—but making the most of it requires more than simply adding a holiday promotion. In this hands-on strategy workshop, we’ll look at how to prepare your business, brand, and marketing efforts for the busiest shopping season of the year. Attendees […]