BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//LA Regional SBDC Network - ECPv6.18.3.1//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:20261208T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T110000 DTSTAMP:20261105T193322Z CREATED:20261105T193322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T193322Z UID:388688-1796722200-1796727600@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.\n Attendance is required for existing\, pre-venture and early start-up businesses. Orientation is offeredtwo times this month.\n Please check our calendar:https://southbaysbdc.org/workshops/.for additional dates.\n Instructor: 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. URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-orientation-what-the-sbdc-can-do-for-you-186/ CATEGORIES:Orientation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T110000 DTSTAMP:20261106T223501Z CREATED:20261106T223501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T223501Z UID:388710-1796722200-1796727600@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 two times this 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-188/ LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/profit-56-9xhGIf.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T113000 DTSTAMP:20260909T180321Z CREATED:20260909T180321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T180321Z UID:387975-1796724000-1796729400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Model #1 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-model-1-14/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/business-tools-1-WlsdQ9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T113000 DTSTAMP:20261031T192022Z CREATED:20261031T192022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192022Z UID:388618-1796724000-1796729400@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Model #1 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-model-1-15/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/business-tools-1-WlsdQ9-tlq9vd-1DyFA3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260621T090220Z CREATED:20260621T090220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T090220Z UID:386825-1796731200-1796734800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Conozca su Personalidad Financiera – ¿Cuál es su ADN Financiero? DESCRIPTION:En este seminario online aprenderá:\n\n\n\nCuáles son sus rasgos de personalidad financiera y cómo influyen en sus gastos\nCómo alinear su estilo natural con sus metas financieras\nEstrategias de presupuesto que se adapten a su perfil financiero y conduzca al éxito a largo plazo URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/conozca-su-personalidad-financiera-cual-es-su-adn-financiero/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260909T180326Z CREATED:20260909T180326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T180326Z UID:387976-1796731200-1796734800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION:Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow\, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step in starting or growing your business\, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business including the areas below: \n• Learn the Steps from Business Idea to Business Launch \n• Identify Business Structures \n• Discuss Key Marketing\, Sales and Financial Issues \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/introduction-to-entrepreneurship-5/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Launching A New Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/profit-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260909T180328Z CREATED:20260909T180328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T180328Z UID:387977-1796731200-1796734800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses DESCRIPTION:  \nFundamentals 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-21/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/restaurant-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T130000 DTSTAMP:20261031T192025Z CREATED:20261031T192025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192025Z UID:388620-1796731200-1796734800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION:Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow\, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step in starting or growing your business\, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business including the areas below: \n• Learn the Steps from Business Idea to Business Launch \n• Identify Business Structures \n• Discuss Key Marketing\, Sales and Financial Issues \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/introduction-to-entrepreneurship-6/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Launching A New Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/profit-1-1-rN8LIi-ZHUGVY.png ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T130000 DTSTAMP:20261031T192034Z CREATED:20261031T192034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192034Z UID:388622-1796731200-1796734800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses DESCRIPTION:  \nFundamentals 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-25/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/restaurant-1-hJVrZ0-tmbfpl.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T143000 DTSTAMP:20261105T193325Z CREATED:20261105T193325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T193325Z UID:388689-1796734800-1796740200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR Money Matters: Angel Investment 101 for Start-Ups DESCRIPTION: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 business a candidate? What steps to take? What do you need?\n Webinar presenter Tim Berry has been on both sides of this table. He successfully raised investment for his business. And he has been an angel investor for more than a decade. \n In this webinar\, Tim answers key questions you may have about angel investment for your business. Including:\n Reality check: common myths about angel investment and the realities behind them. What is angel investment? How is it different from friends and family\, bank loans\, and venture capital? How much money is normally involved\, for how long\, and on what terms? Is your business a candidate for angel investment? What kinds of businesses normally are? What makes one business a good candidate and another not? What are the main factors? What’s the process? How to find angel investors in our area. How to research local angel investors and groups to identify the right ones for your business. How to start the process. What information do you have to have and share? What to expect. How long does it take? What are the odds? Tips on how to prepare and what to include in summaries\, pitch presentations\, and other materials. Do you need a business plan and what would it have to include.\n Presented By: Tim Berry (Entrepreneur and Founder of Palo Alto Software). URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-money-matters-angel-investment-101-for-start-ups-51/ CATEGORIES:Business Financing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T143000 DTSTAMP:20261106T223503Z CREATED:20261106T223503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T223503Z UID:388711-1796734800-1796740200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR Money Matters: Angel Investment 101 for Start-Ups DESCRIPTION: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 business a candidate? What steps to take? What do you need? \nWebinar presenter Tim Berry has been on both sides of this table. He successfully raised investment for his business. And he has been an angel investor for more than a decade. \nIn this webinar\, Tim answers key questions you may have about angel investment for your business. Including: \n\nReality check: common myths about angel investment and the realities behind them.\n\n\nWhat is angel investment? How is it different from friends and family\, bank loans\, and venture capital? How much money is normally involved\, for how long\, and on what terms?\n\n\nIs your business a candidate for angel investment? What kinds of businesses normally are? What makes one business a good candidate and another not? What are the main factors?\n\n\nWhat’s the process? How to find angel investors in our area. How to research local angel investors and groups to identify the right ones for your business. How to start the process.\n\n\nWhat information do you have to have and share? What to expect. How long does it take? What are the odds?\n\n\nTips on how to prepare and what to include in summaries\, pitch presentations\, and other materials. Do you need a business plan and what would it have to include.\n\nPresented By: Tim Berry (Entrepreneur and Founder of Palo Alto Software). \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-money-matters-angel-investment-101-for-start-ups-52/ LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/profit-22.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T110000 DTSTAMP:20261106T223505Z CREATED:20261106T223505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T223505Z UID:388712-1796810400-1796814000@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR Accounting Basics for Small Business Owners DESCRIPTION:Accounting Basics is a practical\, business-focused presentation designed to help small business owners understand how accounting systems support daily operations\, cash flow\, and long-term decision-making. Led by Michael DeDonato\, J.D.\, M.B.A.—a seasoned corporate finance executive and business advisor—this session demystifies core accounting concepts and connects them directly to real-world business processes. \nParticipants will explore how products and services are structured\, how money moves through the business (from sales to cash and from procurement to payment)\, and how accounting systems are properly set up to support growth\, compliance\, and financial clarity. The presentation bridges operational workflows—such as payroll\, inventory\, and customer/vendor management—with the underlying accounting framework that drives accurate financial reporting. \nThis session is ideal for business owners who want to move beyond “bookkeeping” and gain a working understanding of how accounting informs profitability\, pricing\, cash management\, and strategic planning. \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the role of accounting as a management tool\, not just a compliance requirement\nIdentify and structure products and services using SKUs\, service lines\, and product families\nExplain key business cycles\, including:\n\nSales–Order–Cash Cycle\nProcurement–to–Payment Cycle\nPayroll and employee engagement processes\n\n\nUnderstand the accounting cycle and how transactions flow into financial statements\nDistinguish between calendar years\, fiscal years\, and alternative fiscal month structures\nSet up a basic accounting system\, including:\n\nChart of Accounts\nFiscal periods\nCustomers\, vendors\, employees\, and inventory\n\n\nUnderstand inventory costing and pricing fundamentals\nInterpret the Balance Sheet and understand how assets\, liabilities\, and equity relate\nMake more informed operational and financial decisions using accounting data\n\n  \nInstructor: Michael DeDonato (SBDC Advisor) and seasoned corporate finance executive and business advisor\, with a demonstrated history of working in the manufacturing\, healthcare\, consumer goods\, construction and aerospace/defense industries. Mike’s functional expertise is in accounting and financial management. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-accounting-basics-for-small-business-owners-4/ LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/profit-22.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260910T181919Z CREATED:20260910T181919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T181919Z UID:387986-1796817600-1796821200@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-45/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/VBOC-Template-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T130000 DTSTAMP:20261031T192035Z CREATED:20261031T192035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192035Z UID:388623-1796817600-1796821200@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-47/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/VBOC-Template-1-u9B7tL-GaH5aF.png ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T140000 DTSTAMP:20261106T223508Z CREATED:20261106T223508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T223508Z UID:388713-1796821200-1796824800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR Supercharge Your Sales Growth—Sales Strategies That Work! DESCRIPTION:Supercharge Your Sales Growth—Sales Strategies That Work. Are your sales\, donors or members growing? Does your business struggle with converting your ideas\, products and services into stronger sales results? Learn how to unlock and overcome your sales and fundraising hurdles to help your team reach new record-breaking success. Increase your potential using smarter strategies and digital tools to thrive and expand your 2nd quarter growth! \n  \nThis Workshop Will Teach You How To: \n\nEnsure your digital ads deliver more successful results.\nSet your sales goals and help your team achieve them.\nUse proven sales strategies that can move your sales from good to great!\nHelp your sales and fundraising team focus on stronger prospects.\nUse social selling to grow your sales and leads.\nIntegrate your sales team with more effective drip marketing campaigns.\nStructure your sales strategy with promotions\, bundling and packages.\nUse paid and organic digital tools to grow your prospects and lists.\nMove prospects from the phone or website into customers and referrals.\nCreate smarter landing pages to get more leads and sales results.\nConvert social media leads into customers and grow your contacts list.\n\n\n\n\nPresented by: Liz Harsch \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-supercharge-your-sales-growth-sales-strategies-that-work-6/ LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/profit-56-9xhGIf.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T140000 DTSTAMP:20261107T193326Z CREATED:20261107T193326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T193326Z UID:388743-1796821200-1796824800@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR Supercharge Your Sales Growth—Sales Strategies That Work! DESCRIPTION:Supercharge Your Sales Growth—Sales Strategies That Work. Are your sales\, donors or members growing? Does your business struggle with converting your ideas\, products and services into stronger sales results? Learn how to unlock and overcome your sales and fundraising hurdles to help your team reach new record-breaking success. Increase your potential using smarter strategies and digital tools to thrive and expand your 2nd quarter growth! \n This Workshop Will Teach You How To:\n Ensure your digital ads deliver more successful results. Set your sales goals and help your team achieve them. Use proven sales strategies that can move your sales from good to great! Help your sales and fundraising team focus on stronger prospects. Use social selling to grow your sales and leads. Integrate your sales team with more effective drip marketing campaigns. Structure your sales strategy with promotions\, bundling and packages. Use paid and organic digital tools to grow your prospects and lists. Move prospects from the phone or website into customers and referrals. Create smarter landing pages to get more leads and sales results. Convert social media leads into customers and grow your contacts list.\n Presented by: Liz Harsch URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-supercharge-your-sales-growth-sales-strategies-that-work-7/ CATEGORIES:Sales END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T160000 DTSTAMP:20261105T193326Z CREATED:20261105T193326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T193326Z UID:388690-1796828400-1796832000@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR Accounting Basics for Small Business Owners DESCRIPTION:Accounting Basicsis a practical\, business-focused presentation designed to help small business owners understand how accounting systems support daily operations\, cash flow\, and long-term decision-making. Led by Michael DeDonato\, J.D.\, M.B.A.—a seasoned corporate finance executive and business advisor—this session demystifies core accounting concepts and connects them directly to real-world business processes.\n Participants will explore how products and services are structured\, how money moves through the business (from sales to cash and from procurement to payment)\, and how accounting systems are properly set up to support growth\, compliance\, and financial clarity. The presentation bridges operational workflows—such as payroll\, inventory\, and customer/vendor management—with the underlying accounting framework that drives accurate financial reporting.\n This session is ideal for business owners who want to move beyond “bookkeeping” and gain a working understanding of how accounting informs profitability\, pricing\, cash management\, and strategic planning.\n Learning Outcomes\n By the end of this presentation\, participants will be able to:\n Understand the role of accounting as a management tool\, not just a compliance requirement Identify and structure products and services using SKUs\, service lines\, and product families Explain key business cycles\, including: Sales–Order–Cash Cycle Procurement–to–Payment Cycle Payroll and employee engagement processes Understand the accounting cycle and how transactions flow into financial statements Distinguish between calendar years\, fiscal years\, and alternative fiscal month structures Set up a basic accounting system\, including: Chart of Accounts Fiscal periods Customers\, vendors\, employees\, and inventory Understand inventory costing and pricing fundamentals Interpret the Balance Sheet and understand how assets\, liabilities\, and equity relate Make more informed operational and financial decisions using accounting data\n Instructor: Michael DeDonato (SBDC Advisor) andseasoned corporate finance executive and business advisor\, with a demonstrated history of working in the manufacturing\, healthcare\, consumer goods\, construction and aerospace/defense industries. Mike’s functional expertise is in accounting and financial management. URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-accounting-basics-for-small-business-owners-3/ CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T113000 DTSTAMP:20261007T124728Z CREATED:20261007T124728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T124728Z UID:388267-1796896800-1796902200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Certifications as a Growth Strategy DESCRIPTION: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 to help you succeed. Government certifications can enhance your credibility and give you a competitive edge. Additionally\, a representative from the Small Business Administration will join us and share expert knowledge on federal contracting. Don’t miss out! \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/certifications-as-a-growth-strategy-5/ LOCATION:Webinar – PCR CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/profit-12-SJKOGt.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T113000 DTSTAMP:20261106T223510Z CREATED:20261106T223510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T223510Z UID:388714-1796896800-1796902200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR HR Survival: Year End Check-Find Problems Before They Find You DESCRIPTION:The trainings every employer wishes they had before the complaint\, claim\, or lawsuit. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes before they happen. \n\n\nCalifornia employers face some of the most complex employment laws in the nation\, and many costly HR mistakes aren’t discovered until an employee complaint\, audit\, injury\, or lawsuit occurs. \nJoin us and close the year strong as you prepare for year-end with confidence. This session will provide practical guidance on conducting a basic HR audit\, reviewing workplace compliance practices\, and identifying areas that may need updates before the new year. \nLearn how to stay organized\, reduce compliance risks\, and ensure your HR records\, policies\, and processes are aligned with current California employment requirements. Whether you are a small business owner or managing a growing team\, this training will help you close out the year prepared and compliant. \nWhat We’ll Cover: \n\nBasic HR audit checklists and best practices\nReviewing employee files and required documentation\nPayroll\, wage/hour\, and recordkeeping considerations\nRequired workplace postings and compliance reminders\nPreparing for upcoming California employment law changes\nHR planning and compliance strategies for the new year\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nHow to conduct a simple and effective HR audit\nCommon compliance gaps employers should address before year-end\nBest practices for organizing HR records and documentation\nTips for reducing liability and improving HR processes\nHow to prepare your business for a successful and compliant new year\n\nAbout the Workshop: \nThe California HR Survival workshop is designed to help business owners\, managers\, and HR professionals proactively identify risks\, strengthen compliance\, and build effective employment practices that protect both their employees and their bottom line. \nWhether you’re hiring your first employee or managing a growing team\, this session will provide actionable tools\, best practices\, and real-world guidance to help you confidently navigate California employment requirements. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor) brings over 25 years of HR experience\, helping small business owners find solutions to their human resources needs.  \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-hr-survival-year-end-check-find-problems-before-they-find-you/ LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/profit-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T113000 DTSTAMP:20261107T193328Z CREATED:20261107T193328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T193328Z UID:388744-1796896800-1796902200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR HR Survival: Year End Check-Find Problems Before They Find You DESCRIPTION:The trainings every employer wishes they had before the complaint\, claim\, or lawsuit. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes before they happen.\n California employers face some of the most complex employment laws in the nation\, and many costly HR mistakes aren’t discovered until an employee complaint\, audit\, injury\, or lawsuit occurs.\n Join us and close the year strong as you prepare for year-end with confidence. This session will provide practical guidance on conducting a basic HR audit\, reviewing workplace compliance practices\, and identifying areas that may need updates before the new year.\n Learn how to stay organized\, reduce compliance risks\, and ensure your HR records\, policies\, and processes are aligned with current California employment requirements. Whether you are a small business owner or managing a growing team\, this training will help you close out the year prepared and compliant.What We’ll Cover:\n Basic HR audit checklists and best practices Reviewing employee files and required documentation Payroll\, wage/hour\, and recordkeeping considerations Required workplace postings and compliance reminders Preparing for upcoming California employment law changes HR planning and compliance strategies for the new year What You’ll Learn:\n How to conduct a simple and effective HR audit Common compliance gaps employers should address before year-end Best practices for organizing HR records and documentation Tips for reducing liability and improving HR processes How to prepare your business for a successful and compliant new year\n About the Workshop:\n The California HR Survival workshop is designed to help business owners\, managers\, and HR professionals proactively identify risks\, strengthen compliance\, and build effective employment practices that protect both their employees and their bottom line.\n Whether you’re hiring your first employee or managing a growing team\, this session will provide actionable tools\, best practices\, and real-world guidance to help you confidently navigate California employment requirements.\n Instructor: Sara Nicholson (SBDC Advisor)brings over 25 years of HR experience\, helping small business owners find solutions to their human resources needs. URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-hr-survival-year-end-check-find-problems-before-they-find-you-2/ CATEGORIES:Human Resources END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260911T181957Z CREATED:20260911T181957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T181957Z UID:388001-1796904000-1796907600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Intellectual Property (IP): The Basics DESCRIPTION:Intellectual Property (IP) is one of the most important sources of revenue for businesses. It is also one of the greatest sources of liability and revenue loss. Companies of all sizes must be aware of how to create\, protect and enforce their IP and related rights\, as well as how to help prevent or help reduce the risk of IP infringement claims and litigation. \nThis presentation will educate small business owners on the basics of intellectual property-copyrights\, trademarks\, trade secrets and patents-how to own\, protect and enforce IP rights\, and avoid infringing the IP rights of others. \nPresenter: Erica Bristol \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-intellectual-property-ip-the-basics-4/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled-design-2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T130000 DTSTAMP:20261031T192042Z CREATED:20261031T192042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192042Z UID:388625-1796904000-1796907600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Intellectual Property (IP): The Basics DESCRIPTION:Intellectual Property (IP) is one of the most important sources of revenue for businesses. It is also one of the greatest sources of liability and revenue loss. Companies of all sizes must be aware of how to create\, protect and enforce their IP and related rights\, as well as how to help prevent or help reduce the risk of IP infringement claims and litigation. \nThis presentation will educate small business owners on the basics of intellectual property-copyrights\, trademarks\, trade secrets and patents-how to own\, protect and enforce IP rights\, and avoid infringing the IP rights of others. \nPresenter: Erica Bristol \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-intellectual-property-ip-the-basics-5/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design-2-1-5TTj1x-bnTGNs.png ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T130000 DTSTAMP:20261031T192043Z CREATED:20261031T192043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192043Z UID:388626-1796904000-1796907600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Intellectual Property (IP): The Basics DESCRIPTION:Intellectual Property (IP) is one of the most important sources of revenue for businesses. It is also one of the greatest sources of liability and revenue loss. Companies of all sizes must be aware of how to create\, protect and enforce their IP and related rights\, as well as how to help prevent or help reduce the risk of IP infringement claims and litigation. \nThis presentation will educate small business owners on the basics of intellectual property-copyrights\, trademarks\, trade secrets and patents-how to own\, protect and enforce IP rights\, and avoid infringing the IP rights of others. \nPresenter: Erica Bristol \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-intellectual-property-ip-the-basics-6/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design-2-1-5TTj1x-bnTGNs.png ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T140000 DTSTAMP:20261105T193335Z CREATED:20261105T193335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T193335Z UID:388691-1796904000-1796911200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR Threads vs. X: Crafting & Strategizing Text Driven Stories for Community Building and Sales DESCRIPTION:Threads is an app within an app driven by texts messages\, then images.X\, formerly known as Twitter\, is a post driven site historically known for sharing short text driven posts\, where images have been secondary. How do these networks measure up for your small business.In this workshop\, we’ll define each app and their native functionality.We’ll discuss the power and strategic use of text driven social media messages to communicate a business and its brand. We’ll answer what kind of strategies work best on each platform that allow you to build your brand by crafting a unique voice.\n We’ll use real world examples of businesses – individuals\, makers\, and content creators – to learn how we can build compelling posts to create meaningful conversations and communities around what you aim to sell.\n Instructor:Chérmelle Edwards (SBDC Advisor) and writer\, photographer\, and cultural strategist working across social media platforms. She specializes in creating brand-aligned content for businesses and has over ten years of experience crafting campaigns for clients in fashion\, hospitality\, and lifestyle industries. She has a degree in English with a specialization in creative writing from UCLA and has written for platforms like Bloomberg BusinessWeek and The Guardian. URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-threads-vs-x-crafting-strategizing-text-driven-stories-for-community-building-and-sales-3/ CATEGORIES:Social Media END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T140000 DTSTAMP:20261106T223519Z CREATED:20261106T223519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T223519Z UID:388715-1796904000-1796911200@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR Threads vs. X: Crafting & Strategizing Text Driven Stories for Community Building and Sales DESCRIPTION:Threads is an app within an app driven by texts messages\, then images.  X\, formerly known as Twitter\, is a post driven site historically known for sharing short text driven posts\, where images have been secondary. How do these networks measure up for your small business.  In this workshop\, we’ll define each app and their native functionality.  We’ll discuss the power and strategic use of text driven social media messages to communicate a business and its brand. We’ll answer what kind of strategies work best on each platform that allow you to build your brand by crafting a unique voice. \nWe’ll use real world examples of businesses – individuals\, makers\, and content creators – to learn how we can build compelling posts to create meaningful conversations and communities around what you aim to sell. \nInstructor: Chérmelle Edwards (SBDC Advisor) and writer\, photographer\, and cultural strategist working across social media platforms. She specializes in creating brand-aligned content for businesses and has over ten years of experience crafting campaigns for clients in fashion\, hospitality\, and lifestyle industries. She has a degree in English with a specialization in creative writing from UCLA and has written for platforms like Bloomberg BusinessWeek and The Guardian. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-threads-vs-x-crafting-strategizing-text-driven-stories-for-community-building-and-sales-4/ LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/profit-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T180000 DTSTAMP:20261105T193336Z CREATED:20261105T193336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T193336Z UID:388692-1796914800-1796925600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR Legal Corner: 2027 Resolutions & Smart Business Moves DESCRIPTION:Like getting paid? Do you want less liability risks?\n Want to be prepared for 2027’s challenges or threats? Are you determined to make your 2027 goals happen?\n If this sounds kind of OK to you\, join us. Learn contract terms that protect you\, get you paid\, reduce losses\, avoid court\, and strengthen your cash flow.\n Also\, covered are steps and tools to make your goals a reality. Smart moves. All are No Cost or Low Cost.\n Don’t attend this webinar if you rather:\n Work harder\, not smarter. Not get paid what you’re owed. Risk your personal wealth. Do the same old mistakes. Regret instead of acting. Stress out for 2027. Instructor: 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.\n Awarded by a California State agency for his advocating for women business owners. URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-legal-corner-2027-resolutions-smart-business-moves/ CATEGORIES:Legal Issues END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T180000 DTSTAMP:20261106T223522Z CREATED:20261106T223522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T223522Z UID:388716-1796914800-1796925600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR Legal Corner: 2027 Resolutions & Smart Business Moves DESCRIPTION:Like getting paid? Do you want less liability risks? \nWant to be prepared for 2027’s challenges or threats? Are you determined to make your 2027 goals happen? \nIf this sounds kind of OK to you\, join us. Learn contract terms that protect you\, get you paid\, reduce losses\, avoid court\, and strengthen your cash flow. \nAlso\, covered are steps and tools to make your goals a reality. Smart moves. All are No Cost or Low Cost. \nDon’t attend this webinar if you rather: \n\nWork harder\, not smarter.\nNot get paid what you’re owed.\nRisk your personal wealth.\nDo the same old mistakes.\nRegret instead of acting.\nStress out for 2027.\n\n\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-2027-resolutions-smart-business-moves-2/ LOCATION:Webinar – ECC\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/profit-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T113000 DTSTAMP:20260917T181912Z CREATED:20260917T181912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181912Z UID:388072-1797415200-1797420600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Model #2 DESCRIPTION:This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build\, design\, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. 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· Building Blocks for the Business Model\n· Introduction to Business Model Tool \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-model-2-12/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/profit-78-O9nVHm.png ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T113000 DTSTAMP:20261031T192055Z CREATED:20261031T192055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T192055Z UID:388627-1797415200-1797420600@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Business Model #2 DESCRIPTION:This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build\, design\, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. 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· Building Blocks for the Business Model\n· Introduction to Business Model Tool \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-business-model-2-13/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/profit-78-O9nVHm-PWs8d7-iM8SZQ.png ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260917T181915Z CREATED:20260917T181915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181915Z UID:388073-1797422400-1797426000@smallbizla.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools DESCRIPTION:Lots to do and not enough time?  Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business and maximize your time. \nInstructor: Connie Sparks \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/webinar-entrepreneur-business-owner-tools-22/ LOCATION:Webinar – COC CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Business Planning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smallbizla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/business-tools-1-WlsdQ9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons":MAILTO:sbdc@canyons.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR