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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  • Financial Fitness: Balance Sheet

    Webinar – PCR

    The Balance Sheet is known as the “mother of all financial statements”. It provides a summary of the company’s position during a specific timeframe. It is broken down into three major categories and tracks what is known as the company’s assets, liabilities and owners’ equities. REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • SBDC As A Resource

    College of the Canyons SBDC 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA, United States

    Have an existing business?  Thinking about starting a business? Come and learn about the SBDC as a resource.  The content will be repeated multiple times during the session from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Virtual Parking Permits https://canyons.thepermitstore.com/  are required to park on campus in all lots seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days of […]

    Free
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    Contracting as a Second Language – Diversify to Survive

    mentSmall Businesses are leaving an astounding amount of money on the table – This training is about showing up and taking your share!! The federal government alone spent almost $250B with small businesses in 2018! More money would be set aside for small businesses, if they only show up. The story is the same on […]

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    SmallBiz Talk: Solutions for Your Small Business

    This is SmallBiz Talk with small business expert and LA SBDC business advisor Lori Williams. Join her as she covers key business topics through instructional information, real life situations, guest speakers and interviews. At the end of the show, participants can engage in a Live Q&A with questions pertaining to their specific business situation. Join […]

  • Business Profit Projections

    Webinar – PCR

    Business Projections 101 If you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar is for you! We know that numbers can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we take an honest look at what needs must be met […]

    Free
  • SBDC As A Resource

    College of the Canyons SBDC 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA, United States

    Have an existing business?  Thinking about starting a business? Come and learn about the SBDC as a resource.  The content will be repeated multiple times during the session from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Virtual Parking Permits https://canyons.thepermitstore.com/  are required to park on campus in all lots seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days of […]

    Free
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    Inteligencia emocional: Impulsa tu exito empresarial

    ¿Te has preguntado alguna vez cómo la inteligencia emocional puede llevar tu empresa a nuevos horizontes de éxito? Te presentamos nuestro emocionante programa de 4 clases con certificación, centrado en el desarrollo de habilidades blandas fundamentales para todo empresario. En cada sesión, exploramos cómo la inteligencia emocional puede ser el catalizador que potencia tu liderazgo, […]

  • Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 1 of 3] What You Need To Know About Accounting And Financial Record Keeping

    Webinar – Long Beach CA

    How to handle the accounting and financial record keeping is one of the most difficult decisions company owners make. They ask questions such as: Should we use QuickBooks online, QuickBooks desktop or some other program? What records do we need to keep for tax reporting? Should we hire someone to do our bookkeeping? What is […]

    Free
  • Unleashing the Power of AI for Enhanced Online Branding& Marketing

    Webinar – PCR

    Are you looking to take your online branding, website, and marketing efforts to new heights? But you find the following hindering your online presence? 1. Limited Resources: Limited budget and manpower, struggling to compete. 2. Time Constraints: Joggling multiple hats and various responsibilities. 3. Lack of Technical Expertise: Lack of in-depth knowledge of AI, making you […]

    Free
  • Restaurant Academy: Cottage Food – A Homebased Business

    Webinar – PCR

    Need schedule flexibility and looking for a low-cost way to get into the food industry? In this webinar, you will learn about how to start the lowest cost of entry food business in Los Angeles County. Discover the approved foods, the home kitchen set up, and how to sell your delicious products. REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • How To Set Up & Register Your Business

    Webinar – Long Beach CA

    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
  • Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 2 of 3] Using an Excel Document for Financial Modeling and Forecasting

    Webinar – Long Beach CA

    A simple Excel financial model can be created using your company’s financial data (historical and/or forecasted). CFOs and financial analysts use Excel models to determine if/when a company will be profitable, what is the correct selling price, how many “widgets” need to be sold to be cover cost, and how much money is available to […]

    Free
  • Financial Fitness: Income Statement

    Webinar – PCR

    An income statement is a financial statement that shows the company’s income and expenditures. It also shows whether a company is making profit or loss for a given period. The income statement, along with balance sheet and cash flow statement, helps you understand the financial health of your business. If you need help with your income […]

    Free
  • WEBINAR E-Smarts: Google Analytics 4 For Beginners

    Webinar – ECC CA

    As Google has announced discontinuing data collection for Universal Analytics, it’s crucial to begin making the switch to for Google Analytics 4. We will walk through how to set up a new GA4 property and how to switch over from UA. We will go over each of the main features of GA4 and discuss which […]

    Free
  • WEBINAR Money Matters: Angel Investment 101 for Start-Ups

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Funding and financing your business are extremely important. One of the options that comes up is angel investment. What does angel investment mean? How often does it happen? Is your business a candidate? What steps to take? What do you need? Webinar presenter Tim Berry has been on both sides of this table. He successfully […]

    Free
  • SBDC As A Resource

    College of the Canyons SBDC 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA, United States

    Have an existing business?  Thinking about starting a business? Come and learn about the SBDC as a resource.  The content will be repeated multiple times during the session from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Virtual Parking Permits https://canyons.thepermitstore.com/  are required to park on campus in all lots seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days of […]

    Free
  • Fall Financial Planning: Setting Your Business Up for Success in Q4

    Webinar – PCC

    Get ready to take control of your financial future with our webinar designed to empower you for 2025. We’ll dive into the essentials of crafting effective financial plans and budgets, setting you up to achieve your goals with confidence. You’ll learn how to set realistic financial targets, keep a close eye on your spending, and […]

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

    Webinar – Long Beach CA

    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
  • IN PERSON EVENT- Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!

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

    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
  • Biz Basics: How to Start Your Business Financials in Excel

    Webinar – ECC CA

    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. We will also see how you can download your bank […]

    Free
  • SBDC As A Resource

    College of the Canyons SBDC 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA, United States

    Have an existing business?  Thinking about starting a business? Come and learn about the SBDC as a resource.  The content will be repeated multiple times during the session from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Virtual Parking Permits https://canyons.thepermitstore.com/  are required to park on campus in all lots seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days of […]

    Free
  • Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 3 of 3] How To Analyze Your Company’s Financials For Better Decision-Making

    Webinar – Long Beach CA

    Business owners struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of the company. Are we selling at the right price? Are we making money? Can we afford to hire someone? Many times, these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of the financial implications.  This does not need to be the case. There are […]

    Free
  • Webinar – I Filed the Articles, Now What? “Next Steps” for Running a Corporation – Part 1

    Webinar – COC

    This two-part webinar will teach the “next steps”  involved in starting up and running a corporation, such as filing the Statement of Information; appointing the initial board of directors/officers; issuing shares and creating share purchase agreements; the role, duties and liability of directors/officers; preparing and following bylaws; meetings and minutes; selling/transferring shares; California corporation statutes […]

    Free
  • IN PERSON-AI for Social Media: An Intro to Best Practices for Integrating AI into Real World Content

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

    This workshop will define the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through the lens of ChatGPT. What is AI? What is ChatGPT? Should ChatGPT be used in your social media strategies? We’ll discuss how to use ChatGPT as a tool to create, visualize and strategize content for social media. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP. Instructor: Chérmelle Edwards […]

    Free