The LA SBDC Regional Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses.

We serve Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

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  • Webinar – Digital Marketing Part 1

    Webinar – COC

    Ready to stop shouting into the void and start reaching the right customers? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for the high-energy kickoff of his exclusive Three-Part Digital Marketing series. Darren will strip away the noise and confusion, to help you build a bulletproof marketing foundation for your business. Claim your free spot to […]

    Free
  • Marketing Essentials for Business Growth: Build Your Visibility & Drive Results

    Webinar

    Are you a business owner or entrepreneur ready to take control of your marketing but not sure where to start? This hands-on workshop is designed to help you understand and implement the core marketing strategies every business needs to grow. In this session, we’ll break down the essentials and help you build a solid foundation to boost […]

    free
  • Webinar – Digital Marketing Part 2

    Webinar – COC

    Now that you’ve defined your brand, it’s time to ignite your visibility! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for Part Two of this exclusive three-part series. Darren is diving deep into the high-speed mechanics of search and the art of digital storytelling to ensure your business doesn’t just exist—it dominates. Claim your spot to […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Legal Issues in Marketing and Promotion

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to legal issues in marketing and promotion, such as “puffery” vs. fraud and misleading advertising; steering clear of copyright infringement and rights of privacy/publicity; marketing by phone, fax, email, and text; using social media; differences in federal and state laws; legal protections in marketing; and legal […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Digital Marketing Part 3

    Webinar – COC

    Bring your digital strategy full circle with the high-octane finale of our series! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for Part Three, where we move beyond the website to conquer the broader digital landscape. Darren will be focusing on the “Social & Local” engine—turning community engagement into a powerful magnet for new customers. Claim […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Plan Your Holiday Marketing Plan

    Webinar – COC

    Sometimes it hits you that the holiday season is coming up and you realized we’re running out of time for planning. Is that you? Join us for a fun interactive workshop where we will plan our upcoming campaigns we want to promote during the holiday season. Come in with questions, leave with a plan of […]

    Free
  • Claude 101 For Small Business Efficiency

    Webinar

    Are you looking for an alternative to ChatGPT and curious about what Anthropic’s Claude can do for your business? In this practical 90-minute webinar, you’ll get an overview of Claude and learn how small business owners, consultants, coaches, and creatives can use it to save time, improve communication, and streamline workflows. We’ll explore how Claude […]

    Free
  • How To Sell When You’re Not A Salesperson

    Webinar

    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: […]

    Free
  • Live Q&A: All About Marketing Your Small Business

    Webinar

    Join the Long Beach SBDC for our Live Marketing Q&A addressing questions on how to effectively market and grow your business. SBDC advisor and Business Growth Strategist David Mitroff Ph.D. and Brad Pollak, Director of the Long Beach SBDC, will interact live with the audience via Zoom and answer questions covering a broad range of […]

    Free
  • NotebookLM for Research & Content Creation

    Webinar – PCC

    NotebookLM is one of Google’s most powerful AI tools for organizing information and turning existing content into valuable business assets. Learn how to upload PDFs, YouTube videos, websites, presentations, and notes, then use AI to generate: Executive summaries Research reports Competitive analysis Podcast-style audio overviews Training materials Course curriculum Pitch decks Client proposals This session […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Working with Social Media Influencers: FTC Influencer Guidelines and Other Important Laws

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol Social media influencers and “brand ambassadors” can be invaluable for marketing and promoting company products on the internet. But federal and state advertising laws and intellectual property (IP) rights lurking in the background may create liability for the small business (and the influencer/brand ambassador). This webinar discusses legal issues affecting the use […]

    Free
  • Nano Banana + AI Graphics & Virtual Photo Shoots

    Webinar – PCC

    Professional photography, graphic design, and marketing content no longer require expensive photo shoots or design teams. In this session, you’ll learn how to use Nano Banana and Google’s experimental AI tools to: Edit product photos Create marketing graphics Generate virtual headshots Design social media content Produce promotional images Create lifestyle product photography Build ad creatives […]

    Free