The LA Regional SBDC Network is hosted by
The LA Regional SBDC Network is hosted by
New year, new employment laws. Are you in the know about the latest employment regulations? If not, don’t fret. Join us for a briefing on what small employers need to comply with in 2025 as employment laws change. Some of the topics we will cover: CA Minimum wage in increasing to $16.50/hour* West Hollywood Minimum Wage (as of […]
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 REGISTER NOW
Employer Recovery and Support: A Guide to Supporting Your Workforce in the Aftermath of the Wildfires Has your business been impacted by the recent wildfires? Are you unsure how to support your employees while keeping your business afloat? Join us for a   must-attend webinar designed specifically for small business owners navigating the aftermath of disaster. What We […]
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)Â brings over […]
Every employer in California is required to create and carry out an effective program to meet the requirements of Cal/OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) regulation. What to Expect:  The training that we will provide reviews the basics of the IIPP, the newer Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) and Indoor Heat Illness, existing Safety […]
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)Â brings over 25 […]
This training is designed to assist California small business owners create a realistic and compliant strategy to legally hire employees. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) who brings over 25 years of HR experience, helping small business owners find solutions to their human resources needs. She has worked across Southern California and Mexico, guiding business owners with a […]
Meeting Agenda: Proven Market leader Why Paylocity is different Forward together The challenges of HR Employee life cycle Paylocity life cycle solutions Experiences for the modern employee Top 5 HR issues for a small business -Compliance with Employment Law -Employee Classification -Wage and Hour Issues -Workplace Safety -Employee benefits and leave policies Q&A Instructor: […]
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)Â brings over 25 […]
Running payroll smoothly and compliantly is critical for small businesses. In this workshop, we’ll cover essential payroll best practices to help you avoid costly mistakes and ensure that your team is paid accurately and on time. Whether you’re new to payroll or looking to improve your existing process, this session will provide valuable insights and […]
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 […]
This training is designed to assist California small business owners audit their in-house HR files, HR processes, especially with all of the new HR laws that came into reality on January 1, 2025. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor)Â brings over 25 years of HR experience, helping small business owners find solutions to their human resources needs. […]
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)Â brings over 25 […]
Every employer in California is required to create and carry out an effective program to meet the requirements of Cal/OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) regulation. What to Expect:  The training that we will provide reviews the basics of the IIPP, the newer Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) and Indoor Heat Illness, existing Safety […]
This training is designed to assist California small business owners create a realistic and compliant strategy to legally hire employees. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) who brings over 25 years of HR experience, helping small business owners find solutions to their human resources needs. She has worked across Southern California and Mexico, guiding business owners with a […]
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 […]
Every employer in California is required to create and carry out an effective program to meet the requirements of Cal/OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) regulation. What to Expect:  The training that we will provide reviews the basics of the IIPP, the newer Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) and Indoor Heat Illness, existing Safety […]
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)Â brings over 25 […]
This training is designed to assist California small business owners create a realistic and compliant strategy to legally hire employees. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) who brings over 25 years of HR experience, helping small business owners find solutions to their human resources needs. She has worked across Southern California and Mexico, guiding business owners with a […]
Business Start Up – Hiring Series Part 1 of 3 Determining When to Hire Your First Employee Congratulations, your business is growing and it is time to consider hiring your first employee! This webinar will introduce you to the following: When is the right time to hire How to create more ownership freedom Determining what […]
California employment laws change every year—and 2026 is no exception. If you’re a small business owner, one missed update can mean: • Costly penalties • Employee complaints • Wage & hour claims • Lawsuits you never saw coming That’s why we’re hosting a live, practical webinar designed specifically for California small businesses—not large corporations with legal departments. In this webinar, […]
Did you know that all businesses in California with at least one employee must offer a retirement benefit? Now is the time to ensure your business is prepared. Join us for a special presentation on January 22nd @ 12 noon with subject matter expert, Jamie C. Smith, JD, Managing Partner, Business Strategies Group of Southern […]
Have an S Corporation?…Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees Are you an S Corporation shareholder and employee? Thinking about becoming an S Corporation? Wondering about reasonable compensation for the services that you provide as the S Corporation shareholder and employee? Come ready to learn about: ·       Reasonable Compensation ·       In compliance or not? ·       Options to […]
This training is designed to assist California small business owners create a realistic and compliant strategy to legally hire employees. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor)Â brings over 25 years of HR experience, helping small business owners find solutions to their human resources needs. She has worked across Southern California and Mexico, guiding business owners with a […]
Have an S Corporation?…Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees Are you an S Corporation shareholder and employee? Thinking about becoming an S Corporation? Wondering about reasonable compensation for the services that you provide as the S Corporation shareholder and employee? Come ready to learn about: ·       Reasonable Compensation ·       In compliance or not? ·       Options to […]