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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  • Podcasting for Small Businesses

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

    According to Edison Research, online radio including podcasts has grown 61% in the past ten years and NPR data reported in last two years has risen from 3.5 to 5.4 million listeners. Deborah Deras, The Social Media Goddess, Professional Speaker, Author, and creator of the Be A Paid Speaker Now Podcast, will share how she […]

    Free
  • QuickBooks

    3255 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1501 3255 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1501, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Learn to use the newest version of QuickBooks accounting software for small and medium size businesses including but not limited to: • Using lists- chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items • Basic Sales- invoicing and recording customer payments • Reporting - balance sheet and profit and loss statements   Register Now  

    $50
  • Get Found on Google Search and Maps

    Centro Maravilla Service Center 4716 East Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA

    The SBDC is pleased to partner with Google to present this workshop on how to “Get Found on Google Search and Maps.” This workshop is optimal for business owners with a physical storefront and/or a local service. Learn how to claim your business listing using Google My Business and how to utilize Google Maps to […]

    Free
  • Making Facebook Ads Work For You

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

    This workshop will go over the ins and outs of using Facebook Ads to attract new customers. Whether you’re brand new or have tried Facebook Ads before, this training will give you the insight to stand out from your competitors and get more from your advertising budget. In this workshop you will discover: i. The difference between […]

    Free
  • QuickBooks Level 1

    College of the Canyons 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA

    In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Topics: – Introduction to Quickbooks: Desktop and Online – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set-Up – Chart of Accounts: […]

    $59
  • QuickBooks Level 1

    College of the Canyons 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA

    In this hands-on beginners, detailed workshop you will learn the Quickbooks basics that will allow you to begin using Quickbooks for your business. Topics: – Introduction to Quickbooks: Desktop and Online – Accounting Basics: Profit and Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report, Assets and Liabilities, Cash v. Accrual Accounting – Company Set-Up – Chart of Accounts: […]

    $59
  • Webinar – Picking the Right E-Commerce Platform for Your Business

    Webinar

    Need help deciding where you should do your business online? Come tune into this webinar to get an overview of hosted vs self-hosted platforms and learn about writing site requirements necessary to get your e-commerce business going.   REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel

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

    Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to […]

    $10
  • Build Your Business Website

    Pasadena City College- Foothill Campus 3035 E. Foothill Campus, Pasadena, CA

    Websites are a key component of every small business’s digital marketing strategy. But you don’t have to break the bank or know how to code in order to create an attractive and effective website for your business! This two-hour, hands-on workshop will teach you how to build your own business website–including creating your core content–with step-by-step, in-class […]

    Free
  • Nuevas Tecnologias Para Mejorar Las Ventas

    South Gate Park Club House 4940 Southern Ave, South Gate, CA

    El SBDC, Hub Cities, La ciudad de South Gate, Google y Latina Nerds, tienen el gusto de invitarlos a este evento de mercadeo para pequeños negocios, totalmente en español y lo mejor, GRATIS. Alcance clientes en linea con Google! - Por que es importante un logo profesional para aumentar las ventas? - Cómo identificar un […]

    Free
  • How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel

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

    Overcome your fear of starting with an empty Excel spreadsheet and become proficient to create your own Profit and Loss statement for your business. This workshop will cover the basic Excel functions necessary to develop your financials and then build a basic Profit and Loss statement. For maximum learning you may bring your laptop to […]

    $10
  • Google My Business

    South Gate Chamber of Commerce 3350 Tweedy Blvd, South Gate, CA

    The SBDC is pleased to present this workshop on how to “Get Found on Google Search and Maps.” This workshop is optimal for business owners with a physical storefront and/or a local service. Learn how to claim your business listing using Google My Business and fill out the information that matters.   REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Encuentra tu negocio en Google

    South Gate Chamber of Commerce 3350 Tweedy Blvd, South Gate, CA

    El SBDC tiene el gusto de darte esta presentación de Google My Business, una herramienta gratuita para administrar la información de su negocio en Google. Es la forma más fácil de ayudar a encontrarlo en línea. Le enseñaremos información importante que debe tener y como montarla. Debe tener cuenta de Gmail.   REGISTRESE ACA

    Free
  • Google My Business Setup

    Centro Maravilla Service Center 4716 East Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA

    The SBDC is pleased to present this workshop on how to “Get Found on Google Search and Maps.” This workshop is optimal for business owners with a physical storefront and/or a local service. Learn how to claim your business listing using Google My Business and fill out the information that matters.   REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • YouTube for Small Business – presented by Deborah Deras

    More than any other social media platform, YouTube is a crucial component of your social media strategy. This is because Google owns the world of “search”, and Google owns YouTube, so by having a presence on YouTube, your business will show in search results - in other words, potential customers are more likely to find […]

    Free
  • Lose Your Fear of Livestreaming

    Livestreaming is here to stay and is taking over popular platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Join social media expert and professional coach Deborah Deras to learn how to overcome your fear of being on camera, and how to position your brand and business through livestreaming. You'll learn: - The one mindset shift to get you […]

    Free
  • How to Launch Your Podcast

    Webinar

    Now, more than ever, it's important to stay top of mind with our potential clients and customers. People are home, burned out on the news, looking for information to consume that will help them grow personally and professionally. If we can create a Podcast that will impact the lives of our target market by solving […]

  • How to SEO Your YouTube

    Webinar

    We all know when people are looking for products and services they go to Google. But did you know when people search on Google a YouTube channel that is titled with the proper keywords can also come up on the first page in Google? That is because Google owns YouTube and earns ad revenue off […]

  • Leveraging Reports and Analytics 101

    In this workshop, you will learn how to leverage Shopify reports to make sense of your customers’ behavior. We’ll explore data analysis fundamentals and will touch on some analysis platforms like Google Analytics and session recording apps that can help you draw valuable insights to shape your sale strategies for success in the months ahead. […]

    Free
  • How to Launch Your Podcast

    Now, more than ever during Covid-19 and with Curfews to stay top of mind with our potential clients and customers. People are home burned out on the news looking for information to consume that will help them grow personally and professionally. If we can create a Podcast that will impact the lives of our target […]

    Free
  • How to Launch Your Podcast

    Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, and now with curfews in place, there is a unique opportunity to stay top-of-mind with potential clients and customers by offering them information that will help them grow personally and professionally. Creating a podcast that impacts the lives of your target market can be a powerful way to expand your reach, […]

    Free
  • Strategic Security Planning for Small Businesses 4 Part Series

    Webinar

    2/23/26 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Part 1: Creating Your Security Goals: Bring your mission statement and we'll teach you to create your security goals in part 1 of this series. Once your goals are created, we'll talk about who can help you reach them and you may be surprised that it isn't just an IT provider! […]

    Free
  • Strategic Security Planning for Small Businesses 4 Part Series

    Webinar

    2/26/26 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Part 2: Creating Your Security SWOT Analysis: Bring your business's SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis and we'll teach you to look at it from a digital lens. Where are your company's digital strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats? 3/5/26 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Part 3: What is a Cyber Score and […]

    Free
  • Strategic Security Planning for Small Businesses 4 Part Series

    Webinar

    3/5/26 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Part 3: What is a Cyber Score and How Can it Help My Small Business? A cyber score can help you figure out where you are today. Working the gap between where you are now and where you want to be when managing your company's digital risk is half the battle. […]

    Free