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Food Service Operations – Setting Guidelines For Your Team To Ensure Maximum Efficiency This session focuses on building clear, practical guidelines for food service teams to streamline daily operations, reduce errors, and maximize productivity. Participants will learn how to establish standards that improve communication, ensure consistency in service quality, and optimize workflow in fast-paced environments. […]
In this workshop, you will learn what you need to know in order to conduct a successful media interview about your product or service. The media is everywhere nowadays in the form of traditional broadcast and print organizations as well as podcasts, live social media events and “citizen journalists.” As a result, misinformation is rampant, and it […]
The Secure Your Small Business 8-part webinar series is designed to give small business owners, managers, and key staff a plain-language, real-world understanding of today’s most common cybersecurity risks and the practical steps they can take to reduce them. Each session focuses on a specific area of everyday business technology, breaking down what matters most, […]
Are you in or thinking about starting a family business. For everything that can be great about them, there are also some real serious drawbacks to them. Think about how complex businesses or families can be on their own. And now mixing them ???? Learn about what to consider and how to overcome challenges family businesses bring. Instructor: Ben Martin (SBDC Advisor) and Attorney […]
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 […]
Most product decisions are made on gut feeling, and that’s an expensive habit. In this session, you’ll learn how to use AI tools to analyze market trends, validate demand, and stress-test product ideas before you spend a dollar on inventory. We’ll cover how to use ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity to uncover unmet customer needs, analyze […]
This training is designed to assist California small business owners audit their in-house Human Resources files and HR processes. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) brings over 25 years of HR experience, helping small business owners find solutions to their human resources needs. She has worked across Southern California and Mexico, guiding business owners with a […]
Requisitos de accesibilidad física para establecimientos comerciales abiertos al públicoObligaciones del empleador bajo el Título I de la ADA y acomodaciones razonablesRequisitos de accesibilidad digital para sitios web y plataformas en líneaConsecuencias legales del incumplimiento y estrategias para minimizar el riesgo de litigaciónRecursos prácticos y pasos concretos para lograr y mantener el cumplimiento con la […]
Have an S Corporation?…Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees Are you an S Corporation shareholder and employee? Thinking about becoming an S Corporation? Wondering about reasonable compensation for the services that you provide as the S Corporation shareholder and employee? Come ready to learn about: · Reasonable Compensation · In compliance or not? · Options to […]
With the FIFA World Cup and LA28 Olympics coming to Los Angeles, small businesses need to understand the legal rules before streaming games, using event logos, or launching promotions. This webinar covers trademark and copyright protections for official FIFA and Olympic branding, the consequences of unauthorized use — including cease-and-desist orders, fines, and litigation – […]
What you need to know about Insurance for your small business. Every business has certain risks related to its operation. To protect your business and personal assets, insurance coverage is critical. You will learn about the myriad types of insurance, the rationale for procuring the various insurance types and come away with an understanding of how various […]
Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started. We will discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and the important steps that need to be taken to begin your business. Topics of discussion will include: -What it takes to be an entrepreneur -Legal requirements and different legal types […]
Come ready to learn the steps on how to register and complete the Small Business Certification with the State of California. Why not be eligible in helping the State of California meet the requirement of 23% of contracting dollars being awarded to certified businesses? Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will provide the legal requirements for “home improvement contracts” used by roofers, flooring companies, and other contractors regulated by the California State License Board (CSLB), such as homeowner 3-day, 5-day and 7-day cancellation rights, using “home improvement salespersons”; deposit restrictions; and insurance, workers’ compensation and other mandated disclosures. […]
Are you thinking of starting a business? Are you trying to determine if it’s the right course of action? This workshop focuses on answering 13 important questions to help you build a road map to determine how best to proceed with your entrepreneurial vision. We will address: Philosophical questions to help you define your […]
This introductory session is face-paced and last 1.5 hours, tailored specifically for non-finance people who want a clear and practical overview of QuickBooks Online. Participants will learn to navigate the dashboard, set up basic accounts, review the chart of acounts, create invoices, track expenses, and incorporate bank transactions. The session also covers understanding key reports. […]
The Secure Your Small Business 8-part webinar series is designed to give small business owners, managers, and key staff a plain-language, real-world understanding of today’s most common cybersecurity risks and the practical steps they can take to reduce them. Each session focuses on a specific area of everyday business technology, breaking down what matters most, […]
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 […]
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Start the New Year Strong – Form Your LLC in 2026 Thinking about launching your LLC in the new year but not sure where to begin? Whether you're looking for guidance, clarity, or confidence, our no-cost LLC Program is designed to help you start 2026 on the right foot. Join Our Free LLC 101 Webinar! […]
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 […]
Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW
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 […]
Accounting is the system of tracking the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of business. Owners, managers, bankers, investors – use accounting terms and concepts to describe the events that make up the “story”. This workshop will explain the basics of how to make journal entries including debits and credits, the structure of financial statements, important […]
Commercial Lease checklist will point out provisions to which a prospective small business tenant should pay particular attention. The terms lessor and landlord will be used interchangeably. Commercial leases come in many sizes and shapes, from the three- or four-page mom and pop simple lease to the 40 to 50-page complicated lease with multiple addendum and […]