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 Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    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 […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Business Plan Overview

    Webinar – ECC CA

    Building a successful business requires vision, and the coordination of efforts in several areas.  The process of starting and running a business can be overwhelming without a good plan. A […]

    free
  • Webinar – Business Model #1

    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
  • Secure Your Small Business: 8 part Series (Part Seven)

    Webinar

    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, […]

    Free
  • WEBINAR Legal Corner: Budgeting for Small Businesses

    Webinar – ECC CA

    The budgeting process is not just number crunching. Learn why budgets are done, the most useful types of budgets, and what can be accomplished by budgeting the right way for the right […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Sales Taxes for Your Small Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This webinar will provide answers to your questions about sales taxes. Do you need to charge sales tax, how much should you be charging your customers, how do you apply […]

    free
  • Forming Your Corporation : LLC S-CORP & MORE

    Webinar – PCR

    We will discuss forming a Corporation, an S-Corporation, a Limited Liability Company, a Partnership, or a Sole Proprietorship. If you are unsure which category you are in, we are here […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Digital Marketing Part 1

    Webinar – COC

    Ready to stop shouting into the void and start reaching the right customers? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for the high-energy kickoff of his exclusive Three-Part Digital Marketing […]

    Free
  • Certifications as a Growth Strategy

    Webinar – PCR

    Certifications as a Growth Strategy is a must-attend workshop for businesses looking to secure government contracts. Whether you’re contract-ready or preparing for opportunities, this session will provide valuable insights and resources […]

    Free
  • WEBINAR Marketing Trends & Best Practices

    Webinar – ECC CA

    The past six years have been chaotic and unforgiving to brands that didn’t or were unable to adapt to drastic changes in the way they do business. And, although we’re past […]

    free
  • Webinar – Claims and Lawsuits: Litigation Basics

    Webinar – COC

      This webinar will explain various aspects of litigation small business owners should know, such as determining legal rights, sending “cease and desist” and other demand letters, stages of litigation […]

    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 […]

    free
  • WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!

    Webinar – ECC CA

    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 […]

    free
  • WEBINAR HR Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This training is designed to assist California small business owners create a realistic and compliant strategy to legally hire employees. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) brings over 25 years of HR […]

    free
  • 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 self-employed and […]

    Free
  • Webinar – Digital Marketing Part 2

    Webinar – COC

    Now that you’ve defined your brand, it’s time to ignite your visibility! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for Part Two of this exclusive three-part series. Darren is diving […]

    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 […]

    Free
  • WEBINAR Money Matters: How to Finance Your Business

    Webinar – ECC CA

    This workshop will provide an overview of available options for financing your business. Equity and debt options as well as crowd funding and the process for raising capital from friends […]

    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
  • Webinar – Legal Issues in Marketing and Promotion

    Webinar – COC

    Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to legal issues in marketing and promotion, such as “puffery” vs. fraud and misleading advertising; steering clear of copyright infringement […]

    Free
  • The Power of Networking for Entrepreneurs

    Webinar – PCR

    Unlock the secrets to building meaningful connections that can elevate your business! In this dynamic, one-hour virtual workshop, we’ll dive into the power of networking and how it can be […]

    Free