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 – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

    Webinar – COC

        This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Using AI Content for Websites and Marketing

    Webinar – COC

      Is AI the ultimate shortcut or a digital trap for your business? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an electrifying look at how to harness generative AI. […]

    Free
  • 5 HR Mistakes to Avoid

    Webinar – PCC

    Could One HR Mistake Cost Your Business $10,000… or More? Many small business owners assume HR issues only happen to large corporations. The reality? Some of the most costly employee […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses

    Webinar – COC

    Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? The webinar covers tax considerations for a sole proprietorship, LLC and S-Corporation.  Highlighted topics will include: Special Business Expense Deductions Self-employment Taxes Quarterly Estimated Taxes and More Come ready with your questions. Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW

    Free
  • Developing An Actionable Business Plan

    Webinar

    You can’t get there if you don’t know what or where “there” is. This class is intended to assist both startups and expanding or scaling businesses in developing an actionable […]

    free
  • Quickbooks for Small Business Owners

    Webinar – PCR

    This introductory QuickBooks workshop is designed for small business owners who want to feel confident managing their own books. Participants will learn the basics of setting up QuickBooks, tracking income […]

    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. […]

    Free
  • WEBINAR Biz Basics: What Business Should I Start?

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Thinking of starting a business, but not sure what kind? You’re not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs are fueled by passion and the dream of being their own boss—but often lack […]

    free
  • Webinar – LA County webVEN Registration

    Webinar – COC

    If you are looking to do business with the County of Los Angeles, this webinar will give a step-by-step guide on how to register with the LA County registration portal, […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Privacy Policies and Terms of Use: The Basics

    Webinar – COC

    This webinar will discuss the importance of privacy policies and terms of use in ecommerce; relevant state, federal and international privacy laws; drafting a privacy policy and terms of use; […]

    Free
  • The Importance of Vision and Mission When Marketing Your Business

    North Long Beach Higher Education Center 635 E. South Street, Long Beach, CA, United States

    If you are a business owner and someone asks you, “What do you do?” you need to answer with an easy-to-follow story that gets to the heart of the matter, […]

    Free
  • CA Wage/Hour Audits – How to Prepare Your Small Business

    Webinar – PCR

    CA Wage/Hour Audits – How to Prepare Your Small Business and Take Proactive Steps for Compliance This session equips small business owners with the knowledge and tools to navigate California […]

    Free
  • Grow With Google: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics

    Webinar – PCR

    Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. In this session we’ll cover: An introduction to Google […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Business Planning #2

    Webinar – COC

    Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business! It’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Finding Funding

    Webinar – COC

    Explore a variety of funding types for your business including disaster assistance related.  Capital is critical for all businesses.  The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore, along with the current climate. There are many types of capital including owner investment, profit reinvestment, loans from a bank, loans […]

    Free