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 – 10 Rules for Success for Every Small Business

    Webinar

    Presenting “10 Rules for Marketing and Sales Success for Every Small Business”.  Come prepared to listen, learn and discuss how these proven rules / techniques / strategies can and should be applied to your small business to help you become more successful.  Increase sales. Build your brand. Cut costs.  Grow your profits.  Accomplish all of […]

    FREE
  • Sales Training for Entrepreneurs (Part 1 of 2)

    SBDC hosted by Pacific Coast Regional 3255 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1501, Los Angeles, CA

    There is no faster way to get your business where you want it to be than by applying strong sales skills.  But these skills aren’t just for sales people.  The fact is, we’re all in sales, no matter what our job function.  By learning effective selling, networking and listening techniques, you will be armed with […]

    $60.00
  • Sales Training for Entrepreneurs (Part 2 of 2)

    SBDC hosted by Pacific Coast Regional 3255 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1501, Los Angeles, CA

    There is no faster way to get your business where you want it to be than by applying strong sales skills.  But these skills aren’t just for sales people.  The fact is, we’re all in sales, no matter what our job function.  By learning effective selling, networking and listening techniques, you will be armed with […]

    $60.00
  • I’ve Started My Business, Now What

    Pasadena City College Room 226 3035 Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA, United States

    This workshop is designed to address questions and issues facing exsisting businesses, like how to grow sales, introducing new products and services, and coping with production issues. The goal of this session is to help entrepenuers either get on track or get back on track with their business. Whether they are dissatisfied with the initial performance […]

    Free – $25
  • Webinar – Marketing Basics for Your Start-Up Business

    Webinar

    If you are getting ready to start your own small business or have been operating for a short time, this workshop is designed for you! Come ready to learn the sales and marketing basics for a new business so you can avoid common mistakes and maximize the power of your limited budget of time and […]

  • Marketing 101

    El Camino College Business Training Center 13430 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA, United States

    Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market. NOTE: Due to the information that needs to be covered and out of respect to […]

    Free
  • Marketing 101

    Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market.   Register Now Instructed by: Charlie Lowe

    Free
  • Sales for Entrepreneurs (Part 1 of 2 part series)

    SBDC hosted by Pacific Coast Regional 3255 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1501, Los Angeles, CA

    There is no faster way to get your business where you want it to be than by applying strong sales skills. But these skills aren’t just for sales people. The fact is, we’re all in sales, no matter what our job function. By learning effective selling, networking and listening techniques, you will be armed with […]

    $60.00
  • **CANCELLED** Getting The Most Out Of Your Sales & Marketing Team

    Do you feel you could be getting more out of your Sales & Marketing team? The successful management of such teams represents one of the greatest challenges in growing a small business. A traditional Sales & Marketing team is made up of different personality types who are motivated in different ways and are usually not […]

    $20.00
  • Sales for Entrepreneurs (Part 2 of 2 part series)

    SBDC hosted by Pacific Coast Regional 3255 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1501, Los Angeles, CA

    There is no faster way to get your business where you want it to be than by applying strong sales skills. But these skills aren’t just for sales people. The fact is, we’re all in sales, no matter what our job function. By learning effective selling, networking and listening techniques, you will be armed with […]

  • Networking 101- 15 Second Elevator Pitch

    Would you like to improve your ability to communicate what you do to increase clients and customers? Do you have your 15 second pitch? NEWSFLASH: With the internet info overload attention spans have decreased and now we have less than 15 seconds to engage potential customers attention. Deborah Deras, SBDC Marketing Consultant with give you […]

    Free
  • 30 Ways to Grow Your Email List and “Hands-on Create Your Own Newsletter”

    In this hands-on workshop, you will learn various ways to build an email list AND you will create your first email newsletter using Constant Contact. This will allow you to walk away with usable content as soon as you have someone on your list AND the knowledge to build your email list. We will cover: […]

    Free
  • Marketing 101

    Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market. NOTE: Due to the information that needs to be covered and out of respect to […]

    Free
  • Networking 101 – 15 Second Elevator Pitch

    Would you like to improve your ability to communicate what you do to increase clients and customers? Do you have your 15-second pitch? NEWSFLASH: With the internet info overload attention spans have decreased and now we have less than 15 seconds to engage potential customers attention. Deborah Deras, SBDC Marketing Consultant will give you a […]

    Free
  • Marketing 101

    Understanding the basics of marketing is vital to the success of your business. This workshop provides an overview of the principles of marketing and how to develop a marketing plan aimed at the needs and desires of your target market. NOTE: Due to the information that needs to be covered and out of respect to […]

    Free
  • A Practical Guide To Understanding Your Financials

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    Do you understand what your financial statements reveal about the health of your business? This workshop will help you understand the purpose of these statements and how to interpret them. We will also discuss how to build a simple cash flow model to guide you in making financial decisions and how to use statements to […]

    Free
  • Marketing Strategies That Increase Sales

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    Maximizing your sales growth requires effective marketing which, in turn, requires planning, forethought, and vision. In order to develop an effective strategy, you should be proactive rather than reactive and have a clear understanding of your business goals, your customers, and the market. This understanding will allow you to focus on your marketing needs and […]

    Free
  • Why Your Website Should Be A Top Priority

    Wake up your website & drive more business! Join us to learn some of the latest website best practices and techniques for making your site an effective sales tool! It's important that businesses make their website a priority and the foundation of their online marketing in order to achieve optimal success. Start increase sales, leads […]

    Free
  • Effective Selling

    The #1 question we get asked is "How do I grow my business?". Come listen, learn and discuss the practical, low cost yet effective ways you can increase your sales to grow your business whether you are selling products or services, selling millions, just getting started and everywhere in between. Come prepared with questions affecting […]

    Free
  • Marketing Strategies That Increase Sales

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    Maximizing your sales growth requires effective marketing which, in turn, requires planning, forethought, and vision. In order to develop an effective strategy, you should be proactive rather than reactive and have a clear understanding of your business goals, your customers, and the market. This understanding will allow you to focus on your marketing needs and develop […]

    Free
  • Networking Outreach Strategies For Small Business

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    As small business owners, we all work hard on building our financial capital. However, in the end, it is our network of relationships or social capital, that is most valuable in building a  successful and profitable business. We need to have an effective strategy to make sure we build our relationships in the most intelligent way […]

    Free
  • How to Sell When You’re Not a Salesperson

    Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd. , Paramount , CA, United States

    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 to help you learn much of what you need to know.       Topics covered include: […]

    Free
  • How to Sell for the Non-Salesperson

    Pico Rivera Library 9001 Mines Ave, Pico Rivera, CA, United States

    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 will help you learn much of what you need to know. You will learn: The psychological barriers […]

    Free