BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//LA Regional SBDC Network - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:LA Regional SBDC Network X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smallbizla.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for LA Regional SBDC Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260323T214004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T214319Z UID:385370-1775037600-1775041200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:CSL Contracting as a Second language DESCRIPTION: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.\nClass Objectives:\n•    Understand the nuances of corporate and government procurement processes.\n•    Identify and leverage set-aside programs and certifications beneficial for small businesses.\n•    Learn strategies for responding to solicitations and securing contracts.\n•    Develop effective marketing and business positioning strategies for procurement success. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/csl-contracting-as-a-second-language-2/ LOCATION:RightSource + SBDC Webinars CATEGORIES:Certification & Procurement,Government ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/profit-12-0fIE89.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260222T041810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T041810Z UID:384959-1775041200-1775046600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:LA Library: Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs: Part2 Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs: A 2-Part Workshop Series\nStarting a business is exciting but staying compliant\, tax-smart\, and financially confident is what helps it last. In partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library\, this two-part workshop series is designed for entrepreneurs\, freelancers\, and small business owners who want to build a strong foundation and stay in control of their taxes all year long. \nTogether\, these sessions walk you through the full tax journey of a business owner from choosing the right business structure to understanding how and when to pay taxes as a self-employed individual. \nPart 2: Self-Employment & Estimated Tax Payments – Staying on Track All Year\nApril 1 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nStay on track with self-employment taxes\, estimate\, pay\, and thrive confidently. \nOnce your business structure is in place\, the next step is learning how to manage and pay your taxes throughout the year. This session focuses on helping self-employed individuals avoid surprises\, penalties\, and stress by understanding how estimated taxes work. \nYou’ll learn how to: \n\n\nUnderstand self-employment taxes and what they cover \n\n\nCalculate and make quarterly estimated tax payments \n\n\nManage sales and excise taxes\, if applicable \n\n\nStay compliant with filing and withholding requirements; whether you have employees or not \n\n\nDevelop habits that keep your business financially healthy year-round \n\n\nThis workshop builds directly on Part 1\, giving you the tools to confidently manage your tax responsibilities once your business is up and running. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/la-library-tax-essentials-for-entrepreneurs-part2-workshop-series/ LOCATION:Webinar – PCR CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Taxes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/la-library-2026-series-1-82WnKd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260324T110630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T110630Z UID:385392-1775044800-1775048400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Digital Marketing 2 DESCRIPTION: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 deep into the high-speed mechanics of search and the art of digital storytelling to ensure your business doesn’t just exist—it dominates. \n\n\nClaim your spot to this free webinar! \nInstructor: Darren Elliott \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-digital-marketing-2-7/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Marketing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/profit-57.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260307T051749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T051749Z UID:385174-1775124000-1775131200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:NEW: Advanced AI for Small Business: Why Prompting Is Dead and What Actually Works Now DESCRIPTION:Advanced AI for Small Business: Why Prompting Is Dead and What Actually Works Now \nYou have heard it everywhere. \n“Just write better prompts.” \n“Use this magic sentence.” \n“Here are 50 prompts to copy.” \nBut something still feels off. \nYou use AI. It gives you content. Yet it does not sound like you. \nIt does not convert. It feels generic. Here is the reality: \nPrompting alone is not strategy. \nIt is typing. \nAI has evolved. \nIf you are still treating it like a question-and-answer tool\, you are underusing it and  wasting time. \nIn this hands-on\, advanced workshop\, you will learn how to move beyond random  prompts and start using AI as a structured thinking partner for your business. You will  understand how to train AI around your positioning\, your audience\, and your offers so it  produces aligned\, strategic output instead of surface-level content. \nWe will talk about the progression of AI like workflows\, playbooks\, agents etc. You will  leave knowing how to build a simple AI system around your business\, not just collect  prompts. \n3 Takeaways \n1. You Will Understand Why Prompting Alone Is No Longer Enough 2. You Will Learn How to Build Context\, Not Just Commands \n3. You Will Walk Away with a Simple AI Workflow for Your Business \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/new-advanced-ai-for-small-business-why-prompting-is-dead-and-what-actually-works-now/ LOCATION:Webinar – PCR CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Marketing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/profit-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260122T041825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T041825Z UID:384595-1775131200-1775134800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – SB(Small Business) Certification DESCRIPTION:Come ready to learn the steps on how to register and complete the Small Business Certification with the State of California.  Why not be eligible in helping the State of California meet the requirement of 23% of contracting dollars being  awarded to certified businesses? \nInstructor: Paul Mazbanian \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-sbsmall-business-certification-8/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning,Certification & Procurement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled-design-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260324T110634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T110634Z UID:385393-1775131200-1775134800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – “Buy-Sell” and Other Co-Owner Agreements: The Basics DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Erica Bristol \n  \nThis webinar will provide small business owners with the basics for entering into co-owner agreements such as pre-contract considerations; restrictions on selling ownership interests to third parties such as rights of first refusal\, “drag along” and “tag along” rights\, and triggering events such as death\, disability\, divorce\, and lack of participation in the business. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-buy-sell-and-other-co-owner-agreements-the-basics-2/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/profit-58-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260327T143222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T143222Z UID:385490-1775152800-1775160000@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR Transition from Handyman to Construction Company Owner! DESCRIPTION:Ready to Level Up Your Career? Join Us for a Free\, Informative Presentation! \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n–  Transform your skills from handyman to business owner! \n–  Steps to obtain a contractor’s license hassle-free. \n–  Launching your very own Construction business. \n  \nWho Should Attend: \n– Handymen/Handywomen looking to elevate their careers. \n– Individuals interested in starting their own Construction company. \n– People eager to learn the basics of the trade and business. \n  \nDon’t miss out on this valuable opportunity! Your Journey to Construction Success Begins Here! \nThis workshop will be taught by Michael Williams\, a Small Business Advisor with El Camino College SBDC\, proudly offering 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-transition-from-handyman-to-construction-company-owner-8/ LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/profit-13-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260225T061917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T061917Z UID:385006-1775158200-1775163600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Creating my Point of Sales Using Square DESCRIPTION:This practical webinar is for those who want to learn how to set up and manage Square as their point-of-sale solution. Square is a widely-used payment option known for its simplicity and reliability. \nThe session will cover initial setup\, key features\, and how to create products\, set prices\, and organize categories. We will demonstrate processing sales\, managing payments\, handling refunds\, and reviewing basic sales reports. By the end of the webinar\, you will feel confident using Square to manage your daily sales. \nInstructor: Eugene Zapata \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-creating-my-point-of-sales-using-square-2/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Marketing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/profit-61-ExHZwA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T103000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260327T143224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T143224Z UID:385491-1775552400-1775557800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You! DESCRIPTION: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 this effort will be addressed. And as a special bonus\, the critical reasons why products/services sell will also be discussed. \nAttendance is required for existing\, pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation is offered three to four times per month. \nPlease check our calendar: https://southbaysbdc.org/workshops/. for additional dates. \nInstructor: Larry Johnson (SBDC Advisor) has been a core advisor at the SBDC since 2012. His dual specialties are in the food & beverage industry\, as well as debt and equity consulting. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-orientation-what-the-sbdc-can-do-for-you-155/ LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/profit-56.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T113000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260110T010336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T010336Z UID:384386-1775556000-1775561400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Financial Fitness (Balance Sheet): Why do I need to know what a Balance Sheet is? DESCRIPTION:Known as the “mother of all financial statements\,” the Balance Sheet provides an overview of the company’s assets (what it owns) and liabilities (what it owes). In addition\, it can help answer questions such as whether the company has a positive net worth\, whether it has enough cash to pay for its financial obligations\, and whether it has incurred debt. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/financial-fitness-balance-sheet-why-do-i-need-to-know-what-a-balance-sheet-is-5/ LOCATION:Webinar – PCR CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/profit-46.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260324T110636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T110636Z UID:385394-1775559600-1775563200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:SBDC & City of Palmdale – AI 101 for Your Business DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides a foundational overview of artificial intelligence and how it can be applied strategically in a business environment. Participants will learn practical use cases of AI to improve efficiency\, enhance decision-making\, and support marketing\, operations\, and customer engagement. The session is designed to help business owners move from curiosity to execution with confidence. \nInstructor: Claudia Shah \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/sbdc-city-of-palmdale-ai-101-for-your-business/ CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Marketing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-marketing-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260309T024938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T024938Z UID:385199-1775563200-1775566800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Mejora tu Crédito\, no tu Saldo: Cómo Lograr la Libertad Financiera DESCRIPTION:Estrategias para revisar y corregir errores en tu reporte de crédito.\n\n\nEn este seminario web gratuito\, aprenderás: \n* Estrategias para revisar y corregir errores en tu reporte de crédito. \n* Cómo aumentar el puntaje de crédito administrando el uso del mismo y los pagos \n* Formas de contruír una combinación diversa de créditos usando el mismo de manera responsable URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/mejora-tu-credito-no-tu-saldo-como-lograr-la-libertad-financiera/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260324T110650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T110650Z UID:385395-1775563200-1775566800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:SBDC & City of Palmdale – IA basico para Negocios DESCRIPTION:AI 101 for Your Business (Spanish) IA basico para Negocios – April 7\, 12-1pm\nEste taller ofrece una introducción práctica a la inteligencia artificial y su aplicación estratégica en los negocios. Los participantes aprenderán casos de uso reales para mejorar la eficiencia\, optimizar la toma de decisiones y fortalecer áreas como mercadeo\, operaciones y atención al cliente. La sesión está diseñada para que los dueños de negocios pasen de la curiosidad a la implementación con seguridad. \nInstructor: Claudia Shah \nTeléfono para información –  (747-259-9690) \nLocation:  City of Palmdale\, Development Services Conference Room located on the first floor of 38250 Sierra Highway\, Palmdale\, CA 93550 \n  \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/sbdc-city-of-palmdale-ia-basico-para-negocios/ CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Marketing,Spanish ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-marketing-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260324T110653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T110653Z UID:385396-1775563200-1775566800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Safety Tools for Machine Guarding and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Process DESCRIPTION:The need to provide safe tools for employees is a critical necessity of leadership. Machine guarding for when in use\, and a robust lock out tag out process for when maintaining them are two examples. This webinar will briefly cover the what’s\, when’s\, and how’s from a Cal/OSHA perspective. \nInstructor: Michael Letson \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-safety-tools-for-machine-guarding-and-lock-out-tag-out-loto-process/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/profit-74-vcT8Mh.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260327T060108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T060108Z UID:385444-1775563200-1775566800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Secure Your Small Business: 8 part Series (Part One) DESCRIPTION: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\, what doesn’t\, and how to make smart\, affordable security decisions.\n\nPart 1 Antivirus vs. Endpoint Protection Explained: Understand the difference between traditional antivirus and modern endpoint protection—and what level of protection small businesses actually need.\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/secure-your-small-business-8-part-series-part-one/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Risk Management ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4-7-26CA-Webinars-Secure-Your-Small-Business-Pt.1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260226T061354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T061354Z UID:385039-1775566800-1775570400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:LLC 101 DESCRIPTION:Start the New Year Strong – Form Your LLC in 2026\nThinking about launching your LLC in the new year but not sure where to begin? Whether you’re looking for guidance\, clarity\, or confidence\, our no-cost LLC Program is designed to help you start 2026 on the right foot. \nJoin Our Free LLC 101 Webinar!\nIn this introductory session\, we’ll cover the essentials of forming an LLC\, including:\n Explore why an LLC might be the right structure for your business in 2026;\n Understand what it takes to set up your LLC; and\n Get insights into important tax matters. \nExclusive for Webinar Attendees\nWebinar attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to apply for our hands-on LLC Clinic\, where you’ll receive step-by-step support to officially launch your LLC in the new year. This includes (a) filing your LLC formation documents\, and (b) drafting your operating agreement. By the end of the clinic\, you’ll have taken the official steps to form your CA LLC in 2026. \nDon’t Wait – Register Today!\nReserve your spot in the LLC 101 Webinar and start the new year with a solid legal foundation for your business. Click below to register! \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/llc-101-8/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Launching A New Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LLC-Program_No-Logos-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T103000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260327T143233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T143233Z UID:385494-1775638800-1775644200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR Sales Taxes for Your Small Business DESCRIPTION: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 for a sellers permit\, what is a marketplace facilitator\, when and how should you pay the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration your sales tax that is owing\, how do you complete a sales tax return?… and more \nDuring the webinar\, the presenter will show attendees how to prepare a sales tax return for their business. \n  \nInstructor: Maureen Thielen (SBDC Advisor) provides bookkeeping\, accounting and tax consulting services to new and existing businesses. After working for more than 15 years at regional CPA firms\, she now trains clients on QBO\, QB Desktop\, payroll and other financial software.  \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-sales-taxes-for-your-small-business-4/ LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/profit-21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260309T024938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T024938Z UID:385200-1775649600-1775653200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Pitch de Elevador DESCRIPTION:Comunica tu negocio con claridad\, impacto y propósito\n\n\nLas oportunidades no siempre avisan y cuando llegan\, tienes pocos segundos para captar atención. Este workshop está diseñado para emprendedores que necesitan explicar su negocio de forma clara\, profesional y persuasiva\, sin rodeos ni confusión. \n \nAprenderás a estructurar un pitch de elevador que conecte\, genere interés y deje una impresión estratégica\, ya sea frente a clientes\, aliados\, prestamistas\, inversionistas o en eventos de networking. El objetivo es que tu mensaje sea consistente\, memorable y alineado a tus objetivos de negocio. \n \nEste taller te ayuda a pasar de descripciones improvisadas a un discurso sólido que abre puertas y genera conversaciones de valor. \n \nLo que vas a aprender \n \nQué es un pitch de elevador y por qué es clave para tu negocio \n \nCómo explicar qué haces\, a quién sirves y qué te diferencia \n \nCómo adaptar tu mensaje según la audiencia y el contexto \n \nCómo generar interés sin vender de más \n \nErrores comunes que hacen perder oportunidades \n \nCómo usar tu pitch en networking\, financiamiento y ventas URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/pitch-de-elevador/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260324T110703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T110703Z UID:385398-1775649600-1775653200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Digital Marketing 3 DESCRIPTION:Bring your digital strategy full circle with the high-octane finale of our series! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for Part Three\, where we move beyond the website to conquer the broader digital landscape. Darren will be focusing on the “Social & Local” engine—turning community engagement into a powerful magnet for new customers. \n\n\nClaim your spot to this free webinar! \nInstructor: Darren Elliott \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-digital-marketing-3-5/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Marketing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/profit-57.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T113000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260110T010336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T010336Z UID:384387-1775728800-1775734200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Financial Fitness (Profit and Loss Statement): What’s the Bottom Line DESCRIPTION:A profit and loss statement provides an overview of the revenues and expenses associated with your small business.  When looking at your profit and loss statements\, it’s important to look for trends in order to develop a course of action.  The bottom line\, when you provide this statement to potential investors or financial institutions\, they often go straight to the “bottom line.” \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/financial-fitness-profit-and-loss-statement-whats-the-bottom-line-4/ LOCATION:Webinar – PCR CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/profit-46.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T113000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260326T061725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T061725Z UID:385423-1775728800-1775734200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Claude 101 For Small Business Efficiency DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for an alternative to ChatGPT and curious about what Anthropic’s Claude can do for your business? \nIn this practical 90-minute webinar\, you’ll get an overview of Claude and learn how small business owners\, consultants\, coaches\, and creatives can use it to save time\, improve communication\, and streamline workflows. We’ll explore how Claude can help with writing\, brainstorming\, organizing ideas\, analyzing information\, and building custom projects that support your business goals. \nYou’ll also get a look at some of Claude’s more advanced features\, including Projects\, customization\, Artifacts\, and how it can support light coding and vibe coding to help you create simple tools\, apps\, and business assets faster and easier. \nWhether you are brand-new to Claude or already using AI and want to expand your toolkit\, this session will help you understand how to use Claude strategically to improve efficiency\, creativity\, and growth. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n–What Claude is and how it compares to other AI tools like ChatGPT \n–How to use Claude for everyday business tasks like content creation\, brainstorming\, summarizing\, and planning \n–How Projects can help you organize ongoing work and create more consistent outputs \n–How to customize Claude to better reflect your voice\, brand\, and business needs \n–How Artifacts work and how they can help you create usable business assets \n–How Claude can support coding\, simple app creation\, and “vibe coding” even if you are not a developer \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/claude-101-for-small-business-efficiency/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Marketing,Marketing Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Untitled-design-23.png ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T113000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260327T143242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T143242Z UID:385496-1775728800-1775734200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR How Social Media\, Marketing & Webspace Creation Work Together to Build Brand & Promote Sales DESCRIPTION:A cross-disciplinary workshop showing the relationship between Marketing\, Website Design\, and Social Media to build\, promote and market a small business. \nThis Multichannel workshop presents three advisors who’ll share their expertise of their field and its application to small businesses as they proceed through the SBDC process. At the end of each advisors presentation there will be a 30 minute Q&A to ask questions across the multichannel. \nInstructors and SBDC Advisors: \nDebbie Goldfarb is a well-respected marketing coach and consultant. \nChérmelle Edwards is a writer\, photographer and cultural strategist working across social media platforms.  \nOmari Valentine is an experienced digital project manager and business owner in the fields of marketing and web solutions.  \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-how-social-media-marketing-webspace-creation-work-together-to-build-brand-promote-sales-2/ LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled-design-24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260122T041848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T041848Z UID:384596-1775736000-1775739600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar-LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business) and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise) DESCRIPTION:LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise) \nParticipants will receive a step by step guide on how to register with Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles vendor registration systems\, as well as understanding how to complete the applications. \nInstructor: Paul Mazbanian \n  \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-lsbelocal-small-business-enterprise-slsmall-local-business-and-slbesmall-local-business-enterprise-2/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/profit-28.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260225T061936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T061936Z UID:385007-1775763000-1775768400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Contabilidad básica con QuickBooks Online DESCRIPTION:Esta sesión introductoria\, de ritmo ágil y con una duración de 1\,5 horas\, está diseñada específicamente para personas sin experiencia en finanzas que desean obtener una visión general clara y práctica de QuickBooks Online. Los participantes aprenderán a navegar por el panel de control\, configurar cuentas básicas\, revisar el plan de cuentas\, crear facturas\, registrar gastos e integrar transacciones bancarias. La sesión también aborda la comprensión de los informes clave. Se hará hincapié en las aplicaciones prácticas y las mejores prácticas\, lo que permitirá a los participantes gestionar sus datos financieros con confianza utilizando QuickBooks Online.\n\nInstructor: Eugene Zapata\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-contabilidad-basica-con-quickbooks-online-2/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Accounting,QuickBooks,Spanish ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled-design-20-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T100000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260326T061728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T061728Z UID:385424-1776157200-1776160800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Accounting\, Financial Management and Tax Overview DESCRIPTION:How to handle accounting and financial record-keeping is one of the most difficult decisions company owners make. They ask questions such as: “Should we use Quickbooks Online\, Quickbooks Desktop or some other program?” “What records do we need to keep for tax reporting?” “Should we hire someone to do our bookkeeping?” “What is the difference between a bookkeeper\, accountant and CPA?” “How do we know we are hiring the right person?” Unfortunately\, too many small business owners do not properly manage their company’s finances. They use accounting software without fully understanding the processes or by blindly trusting others. This leads to costly mistakes and tax filing issues. \nIn this session we will cover the basics of accounting: what you need to record and why. You will learn what information is required for tax filing. This webinar is taught by Lori Williams\, who has an extensive background in finance working as a CFO turnaround consultant\, banker and professor. She is known as the “guru of all numbers”. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/accounting-financial-management-and-tax-overview-8/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Accounting,Finance,QuickBooks,Taxes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/profit-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by Long Beach City College":MAILTO:drosenfeld@lbcc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T113000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260323T214841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T214937Z UID:385371-1776160800-1776166200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Leveraging Certifications DESCRIPTION:Unlock the power of “Leveraging Small Business Certifications” in this dynamic presentation. Small business certifications can be game-changers\, but navigating the certification landscape can be daunting. Join us to demystify the process and gain a comprehensive understanding of which certifications are right for your business. We’ll guide you through where and why to certify\, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions. Discover how to leverage your certifications to unlock a world of opportunities and gain a competitive edge. Don’t miss this chance to harness the full potential of your small business through strategic certifications. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/leveraging-certifications-2/ LOCATION:RightSource + SBDC Webinars CATEGORIES:Certification & Procurement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/la_sbdc_network_advising.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260324T110723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T110723Z UID:385399-1776164400-1776168000@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:SBDC & City of Palmdale – Business Planning Canvas as a Tool DESCRIPTION:A business planning canvas is a business model tool.  In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas as a tool.  Topics are below: \n· Business Idea to Business Model\n· Introduction to the Business Models\n· Steps to Define\, Design and Build a Business Model \nInstructor: Claudia Shah \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/sbdc-city-of-palmdale-business-planning-canvas-as-a-tool/ CATEGORIES:Marketing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/business-planning-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260321T092100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T092100Z UID:385347-1776168000-1776171600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Commercial Leases: The Basics DESCRIPTION:  \n\nPresenter: Erica Bristol \nThis webinar will introduce small business owners to the basics of commercial leases. Attendees will learn the differences among “gross\,” “net” and “triple net” leases; conducting property inspections; rent\, abatement\, and “common area maintenance” (CAM) charges; use and signage restrictions; personal guarantees; build-out terms and obligations; determining who is responsible for maintenance and repairs; subleasing; and other information business owners should know before signing the lease\, including when to “walk away.” \n\nc URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-commercial-leases-the-basics-5/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/barber1-scaled-e1593112022773.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260324T110726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T110726Z UID:385400-1776168000-1776171600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:SBDC & City of Palmdale – Modelo de Plan de Negocios Canvas DESCRIPTION:El Plan de Negocios Canvas es una herramienta de modelo de negocio. En este taller\, los asistentes aprenderán primero a definir su modelo de negocio. Se les presentará un lienzo de modelo de negocio como herramienta. Los temas son los siguientes: \n· De la idea de negocio al modelo de negocio\n· Introducción a los modelos de negocio\n· Pasos para definir\, diseñar y construir un modelo de negocio \nInstructor: Claudia Shah \nTeléfono para información –  (747-259-9690) \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/sbdc-city-of-palmdale-modelo-de-plan-de-negocios-canvas/ CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Spanish ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/business-planning-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T015725 CREATED:20260324T110729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T110729Z UID:385401-1776168000-1776171600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Creative Thinking Tools Applied to the Design Process DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide the introduction and exposure of specific tools to help teams go through the design process more efficiently while meeting customer requirements. It will use real life scenarios to create an interactive experience\, being the most valuable in a short period of time. It will provide different structures to think differently\, allowing the design team to identify issues faster\, reduce risk and ultimately reduce design time and cost. \nInstructor: Michael Letson \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-creative-thinking-tools-applied-to-the-design-process/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Marketing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/profit-61-ExHZwA.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR