The LA SBDC Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
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February 2022
Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow and how to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business. Featured Topics: • Common Characteristics of an Entrepreneur • Types of Entrepreneurs •…
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify Series
Please join us for this New Series – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify: 2/3 – Introduction to the Shopify Admin and Settings 2/8 – How to Create Your Product & Inventory Strategy 2/10 – Shopify Collections 2/15 – Analytics 2/22 – How to use Shopify as a Full CMS (Content Management System) 2/23 – Social Media 2/24 – Shopify Apps, What are they and why do you need them? 3/1 – SEO Basics and Content Marketing…
Find out more »WEBINAR Legal Corner: Save Your Bacon…ABCs of Contracts
What do small businesses need to know about contracts? Almost Everything you do in business involves contracts!!! Learn how to avoid contract mistakes and issues that kill businesses. Make a checklist to identify your specific contract needs. Explained in real people’s English….not a bunch of blah, blah, blah, blah…. lawyer talk REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Clearing the Fog of Certification-Grow Your Local Business
The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents a webinar to clear the confusion of the application process. During this workshop you will learn: • Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business • How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open many other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify Series
Please join us for this New Series – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify: 2/8 – How to Create Your Product & Inventory Strategy 2/10 – Shopify Collections 2/15 – Analytics 2/22 – How to use Shopify as a Full CMS (Content Management System) 2/23 – Social Media 2/24 – Shopify Apps, What are they and why do you need them? 3/1 – SEO Basics and Content Marketing Stragtegies 3/2 – Tips on Inventory Management and Control…
Find out more »Business Profit Projections
If you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar it 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 to start, grow and keep you in the green. The only thing that can make you cents is MONEY! Let us help! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Screening Your Business Ideas
Have lots of business ideas and trying to decide which one to move forward with? Come ready to learn an easy to apply process for prioritizing and evaluating business ideas with next steps to take. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: The Basics
This webinar will discuss the importance of privacy policies and terms of use in eCommerce; relevant state, federal and international privacy laws small business owners should be aware of; drafting a privacy policy and terms of use; and how privacy policy and terms of use clauses can reduce liability. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Doing Business Online: Electronic Contracts, Signatures and Records
This webinar will discuss legal issues in eCommerce, such as using electronic contracts, signatures, and records with clients and vendors; state and federal laws; and reducing liability online. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify Series
Please join us for this New Series – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify: 2/10 – Shopify Collections 2/15 – Analytics 2/22 – How to use Shopify as a Full CMS (Content Management System) 2/23 – Social Media 2/24 – Shopify Apps, What are they and why do you need them? 3/1 – SEO Basics and Content Marketing Stragtegies 3/2 – Tips on Inventory Management and Control 3/3 – Email Automation Platforms and Strategies 3/8 – Implementing…
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify Series
Please join us for this New Series – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify: 2/15 – Analytics 2/22 – How to use Shopify as a Full CMS (Content Management System) 2/23 – Social Media 2/24 – Shopify Apps, What are they and why do you need them? 3/1 – SEO Basics and Content Marketing Stragtegies 3/2 – Tips on Inventory Management and Control 3/3 – Email Automation Platforms and Strategies 3/8 – Implementing a Social Selling Strategy…
Find out more »Webinar Series: Path to Certification – All Small Business Owners – Part 1
Thinking about new customers and how to attract them? Becoming a certified business will open the possibility of attracting Federal, State, Local Municipalities, City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles and more. Come and join the four-part series on certifications to explore, as a way to expand your customer base. 2/16 – Introduction to Certifications – State, County, City of LA and Federal 2/23 – SB(Small Business) Certification 3/2 – LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business) and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise) Certifications 3/9 – LA…
Find out more »HR Basics for Restaurants and Small Businesses
This is a must attend class for new supervisors or if you have not reviewed your labor laws for a while. In this webinar, you will learn about the newest HR laws, the dreaded PAGA lawsuit, minimum wage laws, overtime and break rules, when you can pay a person a salary, CA Sick Leave laws, and required state trainings. Protect your profits by being in compliance. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify Series
Please join us for this New Series – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify: 2/22 – How to use Shopify as a Full CMS (Content Management System) 2/23 – Social Media 2/24 – Shopify Apps, What are they and why do you need them? 3/1 – SEO Basics and Content Marketing Stragtegies 3/2 – Tips on Inventory Management and Control 3/3 – Email Automation Platforms and Strategies 3/8 – Implementing a Social Selling Strategy 3/10 – Theme…
Find out more »Safe, Clean Kitchens-How to get an “A” on your Health Inspection
Imagine a Health Inspector walking into your restaurant…would you get an “A”? Is your kitchen clean and ready for inspection at any moment? Excellent food safety starts with a clean kitchen. This webinar will cover LA County’s health inspection protocols and what you need to get an A every time an inspector walks through your doors. If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Profit Projections
If you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar it 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 to start, grow and keep you in the green. The only thing that can make you cents is MONEY! Let us help! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify Series
Please join us for this New Series – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify: 2/23 – Social Media 2/24 – Shopify Apps, What are they and why do you need them? 3/1 – SEO Basics and Content Marketing Stragtegies 3/2 – Tips on Inventory Management and Control 3/3 – Email Automation Platforms and Strategies 3/8 – Implementing a Social Selling Strategy 3/10 – Theme Customization 3/14 – Doing Business Online: Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, ADA Compliance,…
Find out more »Webinar – Role of Founders in Small Business: Do’s and Don’ts
Webinar – Role of Founders in Small Business: Do’s and Don’ts REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Introduction to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for Veteran, Military and Spouse entrepreneurs and business owners who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with becoming certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local government and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify Series
Please join us for this New Series – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify: 2/24 – Shopify Apps, What are they and why do you need them? 3/1 – SEO Basics and Content Marketing Stragtegies 3/2 – Tips on Inventory Management and Control 3/3 – Email Automation Platforms and Strategies 3/8 – Implementing a Social Selling Strategy 3/10 – Theme Customization 3/14 – Doing Business Online: Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, ADA Compliance, Electronic Contracts, Signatures and…
Find out more »WEBINAR Biz Basics: How to go from Handyman to Construction
Join us for this insightful presentation to learn what you need to know on how you can go from Handyman to starting a Construction company. This essential workshop is for any individual who is looking to obtain a contractor’s license and start a Construction business. Presented by our advisor, Michael Williams who has 30 years of experience helping people pass the CSLB exam. He is qualified as a Small Business Consultant by the State of California, Port of Long…
Find out more »Webinar – Idea Validation: Assessing Your Ideas in the Market
Idea Validation and assessing your idea in the market is the crucial groundwork for a successful business. This webinar will provide basics to consider for validating your idea. We will also provide tips and resources for developing validation methods for ideas and evaluating the results of validation. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Special Event: California Bank & Trust “Business Fraud Trends & Prevention
California Bank & Trust “Business Fraud & Prevention” Did you know that over 70% of organizations reported being targets of fraud in 2020? This consisted of Check Fraud, Cyber Fraud, Business Identity Theft and more. Are you ready to take the steps to recognize when there is a potential fraud attempt on your business? Maybe you want to prevent your business from being in that 70%. Join us and our partners at California Bank & Trust as we teach you…
Find out more »March 2022
Webinar – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify Series
Please join us for this New Series – Comprehensive Guide To Starting an E-commerce Business on Shopify: 3/1 – SEO Basics and Content Marketing Strategies 3/2 – Tips on Inventory Management and Control 3/3 – Email Automation Platforms and Strategies 3/8 – Implementing a Social Selling Strategy 3/10 – Theme Customization 3/14 – Doing Business Online: Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, ADA Compliance, Electronic Contracts, Signatures and Records 3/18 – Trademark Basics 3/22 – QA, Domain Connection & Launch Time!…
Find out more »WEBINAR Fast Track Start-Up Crash Course
This course was developed by industry professionals to provide a wealth of knowledge in an expedited 2-class manner. This is ideal for prospective businesses with little to no time but a willingness and desire to learn the language of business, determine whether starting a business makes sense and if so, specific steps to start the business. This is an intensive two-day class created to highlight pertinent information and tools needed to start your business in a very expedited manner. Little to no fluff—just hard-core…
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