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  • Webinar – I Filed the Articles, Now What? Next Step for Running a Corporation (Part III)

    Webinar – COC

    This webinar will explain the legal requirements for offering and selling a corporation’s shares of stock every small business must know, such as understanding why stock is a “security”; compliance with state and federal securities laws, including securities registration and “private offering” exemptions; authorizing, offering, and issuing shares of stock (including shares issued to founders […]

    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 – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

    Webinar – COC

    This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own 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 […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break

    Webinar – COC

    Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series:  Introduction to Entrepreneurship – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Learn how to successfully make the transition from military servicemember to civilian entrepreneur, and how some of the very skills and resources that you developed during military service afford you a competitive advantage.  Topics include:   transitioning from […]

    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

  • The Basics of Leasing

    Webinar

    Join us to learn from SBDC business advisor, Karie Armstrong, about the ins and outs of leasing for brick and mortar. Karie will cover the leasing process, how to use a broker, and site selection. During the webinar, we will discuss the different types of leases, timelines and expectations, letter of intent, in addition to […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break

    Webinar – COC

    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 […]

    Free

  • Biz Basics: What Business Should I Start?

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Thinking of starting a business, but not sure what kind? You’re not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs are fueled by passion and the dream of being their own boss—but often lack clarity on the type of business that truly fits their strengths, lifestyle goals, and market realities. In this interactive 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to: […]

    free

  • LLC 101

    Webinar

    Start the New Year Strong – Form Your LLC in 2026 Thinking about launching your LLC in the new year but not sure where to begin? Whether you're looking for guidance, clarity, or confidence, our no-cost LLC Program is designed to help you start 2026 on the right foot. Join Our Free LLC 101 Webinar! […]

    Free

  • How To Set Up & Register Your Business

    Webinar

    This in-depth webinar addresses a multitude of important topics regarding legal entities and other important decisions you will need to make as a business owner. One of the first decisions will include how the company will be structured. Because of this, we will cover the basics of regulatory filings that permit new owners to properly […]

    Free

  • 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

  • Webinar – How to Start Your Business

    Webinar – COC

        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

    Free

  • Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

    Webinar – COC

        This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own 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 […]

    Free

  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship

    Webinar – COC

    Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step in starting […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

    Webinar – COC

    This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own 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 […]

    Free

  • 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

  • Webinar – How to Start Your Business

    Webinar – COC

        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

    Free

  • LLC 101 Webinar

    Webinar

    Ready to Form Your LLC? Thinking about forming an LLC but unsure where to begin? This introductory webinar breaks down what you need to know so you can move forward with confidence. Join Our Free LLC 101 Webinar! In this introductory session, we’ll cover the essentials of forming an LLC, including:  Why an LLC […]

    Free

  • How To Set Up & Register Your Business

    Webinar

    This in-depth webinar addresses a multitude of important topics regarding legal entities and other important decisions you will need to make as a business owner. One of the first decisions will include how the company will be structured. Because of this, we will cover the basics of regulatory filings that permit new owners to properly […]

    Free

  • 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

  • Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break

    Webinar – COC

    Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series:  Introduction to Entrepreneurship – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Learn how to successfully make the transition from military servicemember to civilian entrepreneur, and how some of the very skills and resources that you developed during military service afford you a competitive advantage.  Topics include:   transitioning from […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break

    Webinar – COC

    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 […]

    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

  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship

    Webinar – COC

    Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step in starting […]

    Free