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SUMMARY:WEBINAR HR New Hire Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:New Hire Onboarding teaches you the many various mandatory new hire paperwork requirements and processes to successfully bring a new employee into your business in California. Doing it correctly from the beginning minimizes your risk of unintentional violations of the many State and Federal HR mandates. \nInstructor: 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 focus on education\, organization\, and fairness. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-hr-new-hire-onboarding-4/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T171955Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Monetize Your You Tube Channel
DESCRIPTION:Ready to turn your views into revenue? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an exclusive breakdown of the diverse income streams available on the world’s largest video platform. From the Partner Program to digital products\, Darren reveals the ethical roadmap to profitability. Claim your free spot now and start driving real results for your bottom line! \nInstructor: Darren Elliott \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-monetize-your-you-tube-channel/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260625T151815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T151815Z
UID:386888-1790164800-1790168400@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Increasing Sales – Secrets and Best Practices to Overcome Objections
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to increase sales?  Experienced a “No” from a potential customer?  Come ready to learn about increasing sales\nthrough attracting new customers.  Sales objections will be unlocked.  Tips and techniques to handle objections will be explored.\nBest practices will be shared\, so you are ready to tackle the next “No” from a potential customer with the goal for a “Yes”. \nInstructor: Anngel Benoun \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-increasing-sales-secrets-and-best-practices-to-overcome-objections-10/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260825T171956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T171956Z
UID:387743-1790164800-1790168400@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Enhancing Your Digital Footprint
DESCRIPTION:Is your online presence working as hard as you are? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an exclusive masterclass on defining your brand and pinpointing your ideal audience. Darren will explore how specific search language bridges the gap between your services and the right customers. \nClaim your spot now\, to this free and informative webinar! \nInstructor: Darren Elliott \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-enhancing-your-digital-footprint/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260807T181810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T181810Z
UID:387547-1790175600-1790182800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR Social Media Solutions: Making Facebook Ads Work For You
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will uncover the mysteries of using Facebook Ads to grow your business. Regardless of your experience in Facebook Ads\, this training will teach you how to set up your campaigns for success and get more from your advertising budget. \nIn this workshop you will learn: \ni. If you’re running your Facebook Ads correctly \nii. The 5 pillars of successful Facebook Ads \niii. The one thing that may be holding back your Facebook Ads \niv. Why a marketing funnel is essential in a Facebook Ads campaign \nv. How to avoid the pitfalls of Facebook Ads \n  \nPresented by: Daniel Gouw \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-social-media-solutions-making-facebook-ads-work-for-you-13/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260828T103251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T103251Z
UID:387814-1790175600-1790182800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Developing An Actionable Business Plan
DESCRIPTION: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 and measurable plan for the next steps in growing a profitable business. \nIn this class we will actively work on:   \n–Defining your business model\n–Identifying your place in the market\n–Identifying your customers and revenue channels\n–Identifying expansion opportunities\n–Costing and pricing\n–Revenue and expense projections\n–Funding strategies \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/developing-an-actionable-business-plan-48/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Launching A New Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T100000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260828T103303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T103303Z
UID:387815-1790240400-1790244000@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Live Q&A: All About Marketing Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION: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. and Brad Pollak\, Director of the Long Beach SBDC\, will interact live with the audience via Zoom and answer questions covering a broad range of marketing topics including cutting-edge marketing ideas\, business development strategies\, how to leverage online platforms to grow your brand\, mind-set\, and professional growth\, ways to develop strategic partnerships\, event marketing\, business operations\, recruiting\, franchising\, the meaning of life and more. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/live-qa-all-about-marketing-your-small-business-29/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Marketing Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260916T181721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T181721Z
UID:388062-1790244000-1790247600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Two Months Out: The BFCM Marketing Action Plan for Small Shopify Stores
DESCRIPTION:BFCM 2026 is November 27\, which puts this session two months out. That sounds like room to work\, and it is\, but only if you know what has to happen and in what order. This is a game plan\, not a deep dive. We will walk five workstreams that all have to run in parallel between now and Cyber Week: your offer and what you merchandise around it\, the changes your website needs before traffic arrives\, growing and warming the list you will sell to\, the flows and campaign calendar that carry the send\, and the paid ad prep that has to start in September because creative takes weeks. Then we put all five on a single dated timeline so you can see exactly what happens each week between now and Black Friday. \nBy the end of this session you will: \n– Know all five workstreams that run between now and Black Friday\, and which ones cannot be started in November\n– Have an offer structure that protects margin\, since no major deal day in 2025 averaged deeper than a 30 percent discount\n– Know exactly what to change on your website\, from hero images to shipping cutoff dates\, and when to stage it\n– Have a list growth and deliverability warmup plan for the next six weeks\n– Know what to brief and shoot now if you plan to run paid ads\, and which audiences to start building today\n– Leave with a dated two-month plan covering all five lanes\, September 17 through Cyber Week \nInstructor: Ramin Ramhormozi \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-two-months-out-the-bfcm-marketing-action-plan-for-small-shopify-stores/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T113000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260806T100214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100214Z
UID:387518-1790244000-1790249400@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Your Numbers Are Telling a Story – Learn What They’re Saying About Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Your Numbers Are Telling a Story – Learn What They’re Saying About Your Business Before Someone Else Does \nLearn which Ratios may be applicable to your business. \nFinancial ratios show your business’s liquidity\, cash flow\, debt\, and profitability. The key is to know which ratios are relevant to your business and where to get the information. While these figures allow owners to better manage their businesses\, creditors also use them to determine financial stability and access to capital. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/your-numbers-are-telling-a-story-learn-what-theyre-saying-about-your-business/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCR
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260828T103306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T103306Z
UID:387816-1790249400-1790254800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Funding Your Growth For Existing and Start-up Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Are you at a point where you need funding for the continued growth of your business? Are you unsure how to find the right sources of funding? Do you know the exact amount of cash-flow needed to grow your business? \nJoin SBDC advisors Shaila Patankar and Max Ordonez for a workshop that identifies some key questions to ask when considering funding the growth of your business. \nTopics include:  \n\nHow well do you know your business?\nHow to forecast your growth\nHow to fund your growth\nWhat lenders are looking for\nPreparing your loan package\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/funding-your-growth-for-existing-and-start-up-small-businesses-7/
LOCATION:North Long Beach Higher Education Center\, 635 E. South Street\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Loans & Capital
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260825T171958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T171958Z
UID:387744-1790251200-1790254800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Basics
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide small business owners with the basics of artificial intelligence (AI)\, such as what is “AI”; common terms and definitions such as “generative AI\,” “machine learning\,” “agentic AI\,” “chatbots\,” and “foundation models”; laws governing AI\, common AI issues with intellectual property\, employees\, and independent contractors\, privacy and other liability issues\, and best practices. \nInstructor: Erica Bristol \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-artificial-intelligence-ai-the-basics-4/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260905T174749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T174749Z
UID:387924-1790251200-1790254800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models.\nFrom Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. \nThis webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas and think about different business models for their food business dream\,\nand show steps to each with easily explained phases. \nPresented by Kevin McVearry\, Business Advisor with the SBDC since 2012\,\nwith over 30 years of experience opening and operating various entities in the restaurant industry. \nThis webinar is for anyone who is interested in bringing a food product to market and getting into the Food Industry. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-fundamentals-of-food-businesses-17/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T153000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260828T103308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T103308Z
UID:387817-1790258400-1790263800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:How To Build A Road Map To Start Your Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nWe will address: \n\nPhilosophical questions to help you define your Vision and Mission\nPractical questions about the cost of starting and growing your business\nTactical questions about how to build your customer base\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/how-to-build-a-road-map-to-start-your-business-5/
LOCATION:North Long Beach Higher Education Center\, 635 E. South Street\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260807T181801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T181801Z
UID:387806-1790263800-1790269200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR Legal Corner: Avoiding AI Related Legal Trouble for California Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence…. AI\, is all the rage. It can boost productivity and profitability. But it can also endanger you and your business if you are not careful.\n\nWe will cover those things that can arise when you start using AI in your business.\n\nInstructor: Ben Martin (SBDC Advisor) and Attorney who loves helping new and small businesses\, survive and thrive. With over 20 years of experience working for SBDCs\, Non-profit Entrepreneurship Programs\, and Pro Bono service to people wanting to build their futures. Ben has a reputation for advice that gives business owners confidence and independence. Using plain language\, a sense of humor and giving low or no cost DIY solutions for your business.  \nAwarded by a California State agency for his advocating for women business owners. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-legal-corner-avoiding-ai-related-legal-trouble-for-california-small-businesses/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260828T184746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T184746Z
UID:387832-1790263800-1790269200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR Legal Corner: Avoiding AI Related Legal Trouble for California Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence…. AI\, is all the rage. It can boost productivity and profitability. But it can also endanger you and your business if you are not careful.\n\nWe will cover those things that can arise when you start using AI in your business.\n\nInstructor: Ben Martin (SBDC Advisor) and Attorney who loves helping new and small businesses\, survive and thrive. With over 20 years of experience working for SBDCs\, Non-profit Entrepreneurship Programs\, and Pro Bono service to people wanting to build their futures. Ben has a reputation for advice that gives business owners confidence and independence. Using plain language\, a sense of humor and giving low or no cost DIY solutions for your business.  \nAwarded by a California State agency for his advocating for women business owners. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-legal-corner-avoiding-ai-related-legal-trouble-for-california-small-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260807T181812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T181812Z
UID:387548-1790272800-1790280000@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR Understanding Qualifications for Government Contracts
DESCRIPTION:One way to increase sales for your business is to become a vendor or contractor to public agencies and private organizations. This workshop will provide an overview of how to decide if contracting is right for you\, as well as cover the elements you need to know to begin the pursuit of new contracting opportunities. \nInstructor: Michael Williams (SBDC Advisor) proudly offers over 30 years of experience in government contracting and procurement\, certifications\, marketing\, recruiting\, and training. He has successfully started and operated several construction-related small businesses. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-understanding-qualifications-for-government-contracts-6/
LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260826T171818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T171818Z
UID:387758-1790278200-1790283600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – 101 QUICKBOOKS ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:101 Accounting using QUICKBOOKS ONLINE \nThis introductory session is fast-paced and lasts 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 accounts\, create invoices\, track expenses\, and incorporate bank transactions. The session also covers understanding key reports. Emphasis will be placed on real-world applications and best practices\, empowering participants to confidently manage their financial data using QuickBooks Online. \nInstructor: Eugene Zapata \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-101-quickbooks-online-2/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260828T103310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T103310Z
UID:387818-1790607600-1790614800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Small Claims for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Summary \nUnpaid invoices. Broken contracts. Customers who won’t pay. Small business owners face these disputes regularly — and small claims court offers a fast\, low-cost way to resolve them without hiring a lawyer. This workshop\, presented by SBDC business advisor Michael DeDonato\, J.D.\, M.B.A. walks business owners through exactly how the process works in California. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session\, attendees will be able to: \n\nDetermine eligibility and limits — Understand the dollar limits for suing as an individual vs. a business entity\, and the restrictions on how many claims can be filed per year.\nIdentify a valid legal claim — Learn to distinguish a legally recognized reason someone owes money from a mere feeling of being wronged\, using real-world examples (unpaid loans\, broken contracts\, unpaid services).\nChoose the correct court and file properly — Learn how to determine proper venue\, complete the right forms (SC-100\, SC-103\, SC-104\, etc.)\, and correctly name the defendant to protect your ability to collect.\nUnderstand fees and fee waivers — Know filing costs by claim amount and how to request a fee waiver if needed.\nNavigate special situations — Recognize the unique rules for suing government agencies\, healthcare providers\, and attorneys over fees.\nPrepare for the hearing — Know what evidence to gather\, service and notice requirements\, postponement procedures\, and options like the LA-ODR/TurboCourt online settlement tool.\nUnderstand outcomes and limitations — Learn what happens after judgment\, including the 30-day waiting period\, collection responsibilities (the court won’t collect for you)\, and appeal rights.\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs owed money by clients\, vendors\, tenants\, or contractors\nSole proprietors\, partnerships\, LLCs\, and corporations considering whether to pursue a dispute in court\nLandlords or business owners with rental-related disputes\nAnyone who has been served or threatened with a small claims lawsuit and wants to understand the process from the defendant’s side\nBusiness advisors\, bookkeepers\, and consultants who support clients with contract and payment disputes\nBusiness owners who want a low-cost\, no-lawyer-required alternative to civil litigation\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/small-claims-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260916T181725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T181725Z
UID:388063-1790676000-1790679600@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Try It On Before You Buy It: The AR Tech That’s Killing Ecommerce Returns
DESCRIPTION:Uncertainty about fit and look is one of the top reasons shoppers abandon carts or send products back\, and roughly 17 percent of online purchases come back according to NRF data. AR try-on and in-room preview tools are now cheap enough for a small catalog\, and Shopify’s own data shows products with 3D or AR content converting meaningfully higher with returns dropping in the 25 to 40 percent range. This session is an honest evaluation\, not a sales pitch. We will look at which product categories this actually works for\, what it costs to get 3D assets made\, what the app landscape looks like on Shopify right now\, and how to run a small test on a few SKUs instead of digitizing your whole catalog. \nBy the end of this session you will: \n– Know whether your product category is a real fit for try-on\, in-room preview\, or neither\n– Understand what a 3D asset actually costs and what it takes to produce one\n– Compare the current Shopify app options by category\, from beauty and eyewear to apparel and furniture\n– Calculate whether the return reduction covers the monthly app cost for your order volume\n– Have a small pilot plan for your top three SKUs\, with one metric to judge it by \nInstructor: Ramin Ramhormozi \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-try-it-on-before-you-buy-it-the-ar-tech-thats-killing-ecommerce-returns/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Finance,Marketing,Website
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Planning #2
DESCRIPTION:Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business!\nIt’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. \nHighlighted Topics: \n\n         Creating a Business Plan\n         Goal Development\n         Business Development\n         Marketing Plans\n         Advertising Strategies\n         Financials – Overview\n\nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-planning-2-14/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260826T171830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T223536Z
UID:387760-1790683200-1790686800@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar – Continue as a Home-based Business or Maybe It’s Time to Move or Something Else?  –  Facility Utilization and Expansion Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Continue as a Home-based Business or Maybe It’s Time to Move or Something Else?  –  Facility Utilization and Expansion Analysis \nThe goal of this webinar is for a small-business owner to leave with a simple framework and a few tools they can immediately use to decide whether to move out of a home-based operation\, expand\, consolidate\, or better monetize space they already have. \nInstructor: Michael Letson \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-continue-as-a-home-based-business-or-maybe-its-time-to-move-or-something-else-facility-utilization-and-expansion-analysis/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260826T171833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T171833Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Finding Funding
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere are many types of capital including owner investment\, profit reinvestment\, loans from a bank\, loans from an alternative financial resources(non-banks)\, equipment financing\, tax credits\, supplier credit\, credit lines\, equity lines\, Angel Investors\, Venture Capital Investors\, money invested by family & friends\, Crowd Funding\, etc. \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-finding-funding-28/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260828T164720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T164720Z
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SUMMARY:Claude 102 – Projects\, Artifacts\, SOPs & Workflows
DESCRIPTION:In this intermediate\, hands-on session\, for those using basic Claude\, you’ll go beyond basic prompting and unlock the real power of Claude for your business. Designed for small business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals building a side hustle\, this webinar focuses on using Claude to create structured projects\, reusable artifacts\, and streamlined systems that save time and increase output. You’ll learn how to move from one-off prompts to building scalable workflows that support content creation\, marketing\, operations\, and client delivery. \nWe’ll also explore how to develop your unique AI voice so your content sounds like you\, not generic automation. By the end of the session\, you’ll understand how to create SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) using Claude\, design repeatable frameworks\, and turn AI into a consistent\, high-performing business partner. This is where efficiency meets personalization—and where your side hustle begins to operate like a well-oiled machine. \nWhat You’ll Walk Away With:\n\nA repeatable system to create projects and artifacts inside Claude for ongoing business use\nA framework to build custom SOPs that automate daily and weekly tasks\nHow to set up workflows\nHow to create custom dashboards\n\nFacilitator:\nDeborah Deras is an AI trainer\, two-time author\, international speaker\, and doctoral scholar with over three decades of business experience. As an AI educator\, marketing strategist\, and public speaking consultant\, she empowers organizations and entrepreneurs to leverage artificial intelligence to increase efficiency\, enhance marketing effectiveness\, and drive revenue growth. Her approach blends practical strategy with cutting-edge AI tools to help participants implement what they learn immediately. \n*The WEBINAR will be conducted via ZOOM. Instructions to connect via ZOOM will be sent out to all registrants the day before and morning of the the webinar.  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/claude-102-projects-artifacts-sops-workflows-2/
LOCATION:Webinar – PCC
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Social Media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T074907
CREATED:20260826T171835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T171835Z
UID:387762-1790769600-1790773200@smallbizla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar  – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
DESCRIPTION:Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our work life\, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! \nInstructor: Helene Liatsos \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-explore-starting-your-home-based-business-42/
LOCATION:Webinar – COC
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