The LA Regional SBDC Network is hosted by
The LA Regional SBDC Network is hosted by
You only have a few seconds to make a strong first impression online. When someone lands on your website, the content they see before they scroll—your “above the fold” section—can determine whether they stay, explore, and take action, or leave. In this practical, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to turn that critical first screen into […]
Publicizing your business is one of the most important steps a small business owner can take. Letting prospective customers/clients know about your business while building relationships with them is essential for growth and stability. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of launching a publicity campaign. They will consider case studies and be guided step-by-step through the […]
Vertical integration is a business strategy in which a company expands its control over multiple stages of its supply chain rather than relying entirely on outside suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, or retailers. By owning or controlling more of the production and delivery process, businesses can improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen quality control, and increase profitability. Come […]
Learn how to make your business life easier and more profitable at the same time. We will look at some tech that’s low cost or no cost. We’ll check out the tech that most businesses cannot do without. We will also talk about what tech you might want to avoid! Instructor: Ben Martin (SBDC Advisor) and Attorney who loves helping […]
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: […]
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 […]
Every employer in California is required to create and carry out an effective program to meet the requirements of Cal/OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) regulation. What to Expect: The training that we will provide reviews the basics of the IIPP, the newer Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) and Indoor Heat Illness, existing Safety […]
“From Idea to Impact: Validate Your Business Model” is a practical webinar designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners determine whether their business idea or current business model can succeed in today’s changing market. Learn how to evaluate customer demand, test key assumptions, identify gaps, and make smarter decisions before investing more time and […]
Unlock the true potential of your business with our upcoming webinar, “Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation.” Dive into a comprehensive workshop designed to elevate your business planning process, ensuring that you not only chart a course for success but do so efficiently and effortlessly. In this power-packed session, we will guide you […]
Sole-practitioner and micro-business web designers play a critical role in protecting their clients’ online presence—and their own businesses. This webinar highlights why having a basic succession plan matters if something unexpected happens, and how strong cybersecurity practices can become a trust-building, marketable differentiator for your services. Attendees will also learn simple, effective steps to secure […]
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. In this class we will actively work on: –Defining your business model –Identifying […]
8/19/2026 – Week 1 QBO Best Practices for Customizing QBO and Sales and Expenses During the 1st hour of the webinar learn how to customize QBO settings, set up customers, vendors, chart of accounts, product and service items. Know which version of QBO works best for you. Learn how to set up bank feeds, bank rules and get […]
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 including […]
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will provide small business owners with information on why a “trademark” is a valuable asset for a company to own; how “trademarks” help customers identify goods and services; how to select, use and protect a “trademark”; the importance of doing “search and clearance” activities prior to adoption and use; state […]
This workshop is to help businesses with existing social media platforms to take their business to a higher level. This workshop will answer: What is Social Media storytelling. What is the difference between building a business and selling a brand? You will learn key ways to tell a story without overselling your audience. We will discuss […]
Discover the basics of getting ‘on’ social media. In this workshop we’ll briefly cover main social platforms – what are they and how to use them. We’ll discuss key terminology, cover how-to’s (ie.e how to post, share stories, upload a video, write captions and create hashtags.) We’ll cover best practices including how to use apps as a […]
Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: How to Start a Small Business 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to […]
Know the rules. Protect your rental. Grow your business. If you own or manage residential rental properties in unincorporated Los Angeles County, this webinar series is designed for you! Join for just one or all of the topics. This program is developed in partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Small Business Development Center and the Los […]
Join us for this informative presentation to learn how you can go from Handyman to starting a Construction company. Upon completion of this course, participants will discover how to obtain a contractor’s license and start a Construction business. Topics we will cover: Business Organization Business Finances Employment Requirements Bonds, Insurance and Liens Contract Requirements and Execution […]
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 […]
Stay on track with self-employment taxes—estimate, pay, and thrive confidently. Description: Stay compliant and maximize your benefits by understanding self-employment taxes, making quarterly estimated payments, managing sales and excise taxes, and meeting all filing and withholding requirements—whether you have employees or not! REGISTER NOW
En este seminario online aprenderá:Técnicas para manejar el estrés ocasionado por las deudas y el manejo del dineroPasos para crear reservas que fotalezcan tu resiliencia económicaCambiod de mentalidad y hábitos diarios que apoyan el bienestar a largo plazo.
Are you a business operating in the Aerospace Industry as a supplier or manufacturer? Foreign Object Debris Damage (FOD) prevention is a potential area for process improvements with related cost savings. Come and learn more about actions you can initiate to help minimize risks and position your business to be proactive on a daily basis. […]
Lean business planning is not what you think. Not a big formal plan. Not just for startups. Quick and practical tool for managing through a crisis. It’s as quick and easy as a few simple bullet point lists and tables to set down milestones and metrics. Plus powerful tools to manage sales, spending, and cash […]
Back by popular demand, this foundational session is designed for business owners who are new to AI as well as those who attended advanced sessions and want to strengthen their fundamentals. Learn how to use Claude to: Write marketing content Create business plans Draft proposals Build operating procedures Analyze documents Improve customer communications Organize business […]