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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May 2019
Business Loans 101
This class will teach what you need to know to apply for a business loan. Topics include: -What documents and paperwork you will need to use for the application process from major banks -Which banks are currently loaning money and what you will need to qualify -Why a business may need financing -Sources of credit -What you should know about credit. Instructor Larry Johnson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Earn BIGGER Contracts
Learn how to find contracts that you have a strong chance of winning. Following the instructions in the GUIDED Sub-Contracting Plan book, you will build your confidence to pitch your company’s value and know how to navigate procurement opportunities. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »June 2019
Earn BIGGER Contracts
Learn how to find contracts that you have a strong chance of winning. Following the instructions in the GUIDED Sub-Contracting Plan book, you will build your confidence to pitch your company’s value and know how to navigate procurement opportunities. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »SBDC EDD/IRS Training – State Labor Law and Payroll Tax
You will receive information from Employment Development Department (EDD) and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) on: •Record keeping, reporting requirements, employer obligations, and payment requirements. •Common wage and hour law application. •Employer and employee rights and responsibilities. •How to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor. To make reservations, visit the EDD website at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call 866-873-6083. Register Now
Find out more »October 2019
SBDC EDD/IRS Training – Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax
You will learn: -California payroll reporting requirements: forms, employer obligations, reporting, and payment requirements. -Independent contractor reporting requirements. -Electronic filing and payment requirements and options. -Federal payroll reporting requirements, including Forms 940, 941, 1099, W-2, W-4, W-9, and alternative filing. To make reservations, visit the EDD website at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call 866-873-6083. Register Now
Find out more »Comience su Negocio Hoy
En Español TALLER GRATIS PARA APRENDER LO QUE SE NECESITA PARA TENER SU PROPIO NEGOCIO Herramientas y Pasos para tener su propio negocio. Aprenda cuáles son las estructuras legales que existen Conozca un poco sobre licencias y permisos Estará list@ para comenzar su negocio Este taller le da todo lo que necesita para que sea un exitoso empresario. REGISTRESE ACA
Find out more »September 2020
Form Your LLC (Learn to DIY)
Want to form an LLC? Don't know where to start? Form your LLC yourself with us! Liam Moriarty is a LA SBDC advisor who is an entrepreneur and lawyer. He provides SBDC clients with legal information to help their businesses. Step-by-Step LLC Formation We'll walk through how to form an CA LLC as well as a DE LLC and register it in CA. At the end of the workshop, you'll be ready to file the relevant paperwork. LLC Operating Agreement…
Find out more »Contracts 101: Draft Your First Contract
Contracts are necessary to protect and grow any business. But contracts are not easy to draft and hiring a lawyer can be expensive. Gina Pak is a LA SBDC advisor who is an entrepreneur and lawyer. She provides SBDC clients with legal information to help their businesses. During this workshop, we will: -Cover the basics about contracts; -Draft a contract together, specifically an independent contractor agreement (which you can use both when you hire and when you get hired); and…
Find out more »October 2020
Contracts 101: Draft Your First Contract
As a business owner, you understand that contracts are necessary to protect and grow your business, but you may not realize there are circumstances in which you can draft a contract yourself – without the expense of a lawyer. LA SBDC advisor Gina Pak is both an entrepreneur and a lawyer who provides SBDC clients with legal information pertinent to their businesses. In this informative and hands-on workshop, Gina will guide you through: • Reviewing contract basics and best practices;…
Find out more »Form Your LLC: A DIY workshop
Are you a small business owner looking to form an LLC? Are you unclear on the benefits, and not sure where to start? Don't miss this special virtual class, Form Your LLC - a DIY Workshop, taught by LA SBDC Advisor, entrepreneur, and lawyer Liam Moriarty. He'll walk you through, step by step: *Why you need an LLC *How to form a California or Delaware LLC registered in California *What is the current AB5 statute, and how an LLC can…
Find out more »November 2020
Business Start Workshop: Business Law 101
Are you starting a new business and wondering what kind of legal stuff you need to know? In this introductory workshop, we will talk about the legal side of your new business and what you should be aware of in order protect and grow your business. We will provide an overview of: - Common legal matters relating to any business - Legally forming your business (Corporation? LLC? Partnership?) - Contracts - Hiring a lawyer Attendees of this workshop can…
Find out more »Form Your LLC – a DIY workshop
Are you a small business owner looking to form an LLC? Are you unclear on the benefits, and not sure where to start? Don't miss this special virtual class, Form Your LLC - a DIY Workshop, taught by LA SBDC Advisor, entrepreneur, and lawyer Liam Moriarty. He'll walk you through, step by step: - Why you need an LLC - How to form a California or Delaware LLC registered in California - What is the current AB5 statute, and how…
Find out more »January 2021
Business Start Workshop: Business Law 101
Are you starting a new business and wondering what kind of legal stuff you need to know? In this introductory workshop, we will talk about the legal side of your new business and what you should be aware of in order protect and grow your business. We will provide an overview of: - Common legal matters relating to any business - Legally forming your business (Corporation? LLC? Partnership?) - Contracts - Hiring a lawyer Attendees of this workshop can…
Find out more »Form Your LLC – a DIY workshop
Are you a small business owner looking to form an LLC? Are you unclear on the benefits, and not sure where to start? Don't miss this special virtual class, Form Your LLC - a DIY Workshop, taught by LA SBDC Advisor, entrepreneur, and lawyer Liam Moriarty. He'll walk you through, step by step: *Why you need an LLC *How to form a California or Delaware LLC registered in California *What is the current AB5 statute, and how an LLC can…
Find out more »March 2021
Business Start Workshop: Business Law 101
Are you starting a new business and wondering what kind of legal stuff you need to know? In this introductory workshop, we will talk about the legal side of your new business and what you should be aware of in order protect and grow your business. We will provide an overview of: – Common legal matters relating to any business – Legally forming your business (Corporation? LLC? Partnership?) – Contracts – Hiring a lawyer Attendees of this workshop can…
Find out more »Form Your LLC – a DIY workshop
Are you a small business owner looking to form an LLC? Are you unclear on the benefits, and not sure where to start? Don’t miss this special virtual class, Form Your LLC – a DIY Workshop, taught by LA SBDC Advisor, entrepreneur, and lawyer Liam Moriarty. He’ll walk you through, step by step: *Why you need an LLC *How to form a California or Delaware LLC registered in California *What is the current AB5 statute, and how an LLC can…
Find out more »December 2021
Business Start – LLC 101
You’ve decided to start your new business and you want to form it as an LLC. Don’t know where to start? The Business Start - LLC 101 Webinar is perfect for you. In this introductory webinar, we will go over the basics of LLCs. Specifically, we’ll be covering: - The highlights of this business structure; - What is required to form one; - Tax issues to consider; and - AB5 protection. Attendees of this webinar who are ready to form…
Find out more »March 2022
LLC 101
You’ve decided to start your new business and you want to form it as an LLC. Don’t know where to start? The LLC 101 Webinar is perfect for you. In this introductory webinar, we will go over the basics of LLCs. Specifically, we’ll be covering: - The highlights of this business structure; - What is required to form one; - Tax issues to consider; and - AB5 protection. Attendees of this webinar who are ready to form their LLC today…
Find out more »December 2024
Learn more about the deadline to file: Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR)
As a business owner in the United States, you may be required to report what is called Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) about your business to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN). This is due to Congress passing a law in 2021 called the “Corporate Transparency Act,” in an effort to make it harder for bad actors to hide their ill-gotten gains through shell companies or other questionable ownership structures. To better understand “BOI” and whether or not you should be…
Find out more »January 2025
Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) Lab
Confused About BOIR? You’re Not Alone. Join us for our next BOIR Lab on January 21, 2025, at 1 p.m. to gain a clear understanding of the law, your BOIR requirements, and how to prepare with confidence. In this one-hour interactive workshop, you'll discover: Why the BOIR law was enacted and how it affects your business. The latest updates on the recent lawsuit and its potential impact. A step-by-step guide to successfully navigating the BOIR filing process.…
Find out more »WEBINAR – Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) Lab
Confused About BOIR? You’re Not Alone. Join us for our next BOIR Lab on January 28, 2025, at 1 p.m. to gain a clear understanding of the law, your BOIR requirements, and how to prepare with confidence. In this one-hour interactive workshop, you'll discover: Why the BOIR law was enacted and how it affects your business. The latest updates on the recent lawsuit and its potential impact. A step-by-step guide to successfully navigating the BOIR filing process.…
Find out more »March 2025
BOIR Lab
BOIR Requirement is Back On. On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court reinstated the Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) requirement, lifting all temporary holds on filing deadlines. In response to this, FinCEN has extended the deadline by 30 calendar days from February 19, 2025. For most companies, this means the new deadline to file an initial, updated, and/or corrected BOIR is March 21, 2025. While FinCEN has indicated that there may be further updates to this deadline, especially for small businesses,…
Find out more »April 2025
Webinar- LLC 101
Ready to Launch Your CA LLC? Are you ready to form your California LLC but unsure where to start? Whether you’re lacking resources or confidence, our no-cost LLC Program is here to help! Join Our Free LLC 101 Webinar! In this introductory session, we’ll cover the essentials of forming an LLC, including: · Explore why an LLC might be the right structure for your business; · Understand what it takes to set up your LLC; and · Get insights into…
Find out more »May 2025
Webinar- LLC 101
Ready to Launch Your CA LLC? Are you ready to form your California LLC but unsure where to start? Whether you’re lacking resources or confidence, our no-cost LLC Program is here to help! Join Our Free LLC 101 Webinar! In this introductory session, we’ll cover the essentials of forming an LLC, including: · Explore why an LLC might be the right structure for your business; · Understand what it takes to set up your LLC; and · Get insights into…
Find out more »June 2025
Webinar- LLC 101
Ready to Launch Your CA LLC? Are you ready to form your California LLC but unsure where to start? Whether you’re lacking resources or confidence, our no-cost LLC Program is here to help! Join Our Free LLC 101 Webinar! In this introductory session, we’ll cover the essentials of forming an LLC, including: · Explore why an LLC might be the right structure for your business; · Understand what it takes to set up your LLC; and · Get insights into…
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