The LA SBDC is hosted by
The LA SBDC is hosted by
You know you need to show up online—on social media, with flyers, with visuals that make your business look professional. But the thought of designing posts, creating brochures, or making Reels stops you cold. You open Canva, stare at a blank template, and feel overwhelmed. You ask yourself: What should I post? How do I […]
The “Improve Your Personal Credit for Lending Opportunities” workshop is designed to help individuals and business owners understand the factors that affect their credit scores and learn strategies to improve them. Whether you are looking to apply for a personal loan, business loan, or credit line, having a strong credit score can significantly increase your […]
Weak passwords allowed hackers to sink a 158 year old family transportation business in England. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2gx28815wo What specific family business cultural and leadership lessons can be learned from this? Come this webinar to learn more. REGISTER NOW
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will teach small business owners how to protect legal rights in creative materials such as photographs, software, music, videos, website content, educational courses, books, and other publications. Attendees will learn the basics of copyright law; requirements for copyright protection; determining and transferring ownership; the benefits of copyright “registration”; “works made […]
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, explaining what you do, why you do it, and how people benefit from using your products or services. This workshop examines how to build your […]
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 […]
This in-depth webinar addresses a multitude of important topics regarding legal entities and other important decisions you will need to make as a business owner. One of the first decisions will include how the company will be structured. Because of this, we will cover the basics of regulatory filings that permit new owners to properly […]
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 […]
Cash Flow vs Profit. What’s more important? Learn how to analyze your Cash Flow and be able to better manage your business. Cash Flow illustrates if the operations of the business are generating enough funds to pay for its financial obligations like bills, taxes, or operating expenses. Along the same lines, it can indicate if […]
Cómo establecer metas y plazos de ahorro para sus vacaciones idealesEn este seminario web aprenderá:* Cómo establecer metas y plazos de ahorro para sus vacaciones ideales* Cómo crear un presupuesto que equilibre sus metas de viaje con los gastos diarios* Trucos para ahorrar dinero y hacer que su presupuesto vacacional rinda más
Every business needs an Employer Identification Number (EIN) - and applying for one is easier than you think, especially with step-by-step support. Whether you’re forming an LLC, hiring employees, or opening a business bank account, your EIN is an essential part of the process. In this free, hands-on workshop, we’ll walk you through the online […]
How to Sell Online – Part 1 4/21/2026 Selling things online in many ways mirrors selling in person. Learning the basics of eCommerce can help you make right decisions while setting up your own online store. In the first webinar of the series, we will discuss the options faced by new store owners and how […]
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 presentation is a guide to Government and Corporate Procurement for Small Businesses. This presentation offers a clear, beginner-friendly overview of the procurement process, explores special set-asides, and assesses readiness for participation. Ideal for small business owners keen on navigating the complexities of government and corporate contracts. Class Objectives: • Understand the nuances of corporate […]
Are you looking to get into business ownership but don’t know where to start? Discover what type of business could leverage your professional acumen and have a team to support you build a successful company. During our webinar learn what type of businesses excelled through Covid and are Recession Resistant. Additional topics we will be […]
Abre la puerta a oportunidades públicas para tu negocioEl gobierno compra todos los días y muchas empresas quedan fuera por desconocimiento, no por falta de capacidad. Este workshop está diseñado para emprendedores y dueños de negocios que quieren entender cómo funciona el ecosistema de contratos gubernamentales y cómo prepararse estratégicamente para competir.Aprenderás cómo posicionar tu […]
Sales alone don’t tell the whole story. This session helps business owners identify the key metrics that truly measure performance, from gross margin and customer acquisition costs to overhead and profitability trends. You’ll learn which numbers matter most for your type of business and how to use them as early warning signals — not just […]
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 […]
What if you could grow your business without working longer hours? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build a powerful, automated marketing system—supercharged with AI—that works for you 24/7. Whether you’re a solopreneur or managing a growing team, this session will show you how to leverage cutting-edge tools to attract more leads, convert […]
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: […]
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 […]
A simple financial model can be created using your company’s financial data (historical and/or forecasted). CFOs and financial analysts use financial models to determine if/when a company will be profitable, what is the correct selling price, how many “widgets” need to be sold to be cover costs and how much money is available to pay […]
Learn which Ratios may be applicable to your business. Financial 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 […]
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. Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) brings over 25 years of HR […]
Do you often find Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to be complex and confusing documents? Unlock the secrets of solicitation success with our illuminating workshop, "Anatomy of a Solicitation." In this engaging and informative presentation, our experienced instructor will take you on a deep dive into the world of RFPs, using live examples of past solicitations. […]