The LA Regional SBDC Network is hosted by
The LA Regional SBDC Network is hosted by
Vertical integration is a business strategy in which a company expands its control over multiple stages of its supply chain rather than relying entirely on outside suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, or retailers. By owning or controlling more of the production and delivery process, businesses can improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen quality control, and increase profitability. Come […]
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: […]
“From Idea to Impact: Validate Your Business Model” is a practical webinar designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners determine whether their business idea or current business model can succeed in today’s changing market. Learn how to evaluate customer demand, test key assumptions, identify gaps, and make smarter decisions before investing more time and […]
Drowning in endless to-do lists? Spending a fortune on freelancers? Watching your competitors zoom ahead with AI while you’re stuck figuring out where to start? Stop struggling. Start thriving with AI. AI Made Simple: Your 2-Hour Guide to Working Smarter, Not Harder; In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how artificial intelligence can become your secret […]
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will provide small business owners with information on why a “trademark” is a valuable asset for a company to own; how “trademarks” help customers identify goods and services; how to select, use and protect a “trademark”; the importance of doing “search and clearance” activities prior to adoption and use; state […]
Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: How to Start a Small Business 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 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 […]
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
Are you a business operating in the Aerospace Industry as a supplier or manufacturer? Foreign Object Debris Damage (FOD) prevention is a potential area for process improvements with related cost savings. Come and learn more about actions you can initiate to help minimize risks and position your business to be proactive on a daily basis. […]
Back by popular demand, this foundational session is designed for business owners who are new to AI as well as those who attended advanced sessions and want to strengthen their fundamentals. Learn how to use Claude to: Write marketing content Create business plans Draft proposals Build operating procedures Analyze documents Improve customer communications Organize business […]
Stop wondering why your website isn’t hitting page one and start looking under the hood! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an eye-opening, free webinar on Google’s Guidelines […]
Is your SEO strategy a ticking time bomb? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for a revealing free webinar on Harmful “Black Hat” SEO Tactics. In the race to […]
“From Idea to Impact: Validate Your Business Model” is a practical webinar designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners determine whether their business idea or current business model can succeed […]
Description: “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 […]
This webinar will teach small business owners how to protect the company’s inventions, ideas and secrets. Attendees will learn the basics of trade secret law; the kinds of information that […]
Stop uploading your videos to a “digital graveyard”! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for this Two-Part free webinar on Video SEO strategies for maximum visibility. If you aren’t optimizing your video content, you’re missing out on a massive stream of traffic from both YouTube and Google Search. Learn the “how” and “where” to […]
Why Your Marketing Is Not Sticking. The Brain Science Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know You started your business with passion. You know your service works. But when it comes to marketing, it feels scattered, inconsistent, or invisible. You post. You tweak your website. You change your bio. Still, nothing feels steady. Here is […]
Business Projections 101 If you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar is for you! We know that numbers can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we take an honest look at what needs must be met […]
A profit and loss statement provides an overview of the revenues and expenses associated with your small business. When looking at your profit and loss statements, it’s important to look for trends in order to develop a course of action. The bottom line, when you provide this statement to potential investors or financial institutions, they […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Looking for ways to increase sales? Experienced a “No” from a potential customer? Come ready to learn about increasing sales through attracting new customers. Sales objections will be unlocked. Tips and techniques to handle objections will be explored. Best practices will be shared, so you are ready to tackle the next “No” from a potential […]
Your Numbers Are Telling a Story – Learn What They’re Saying About Your Business Before Someone Else Does Learn which Ratios may be applicable to your business. Financial ratios show your business’s liquidity, cash flow, debt, and profitability. The key is to know which ratios are relevant to your business and where to get the […]
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 […]
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 […]