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July 2025

Webinar – Claims and Lawsuits: Litigation Basics

Jul 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will explain various aspects of litigation small business owners should know, such as determining legal rights, sending “cease and desist” and other demand letters, stages of litigation such as the summons and complaint, discovery, motions, trial, judgement, and appeals, hiring a litigator, barriers to litigation such as “statutes of limitation,” litigation costs, and settling lawsuits before trial. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – WAVE Transacciones Comunes (español)

Jul 3 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Free

REGISTER NOW Este seminario web está diseñado para aquellos que no tienen experiencia financiera pero han asistido a nuestro seminario web introductorio. Utilizaremos ejemplos sencillos para demostrar cómo gestionar transacciones comerciales básicas, como facturación, compras, importación y conciliacion de transacciones bancarias. Nuestro principal objetivo es ayudarle a sentirse mas comodo y seguro al utilizar la herramienta generando confianza.

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Webinar – AI-Powered Content Engine: How to Repurpose, Personalize & Scale Your Ecommerce Marketing

Jul 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Stop writing from scratch every time! Learn how to turn one piece of content into emails, product blurbs, social posts, and ads using AI. This session shows you simple workflows and free tools to multiply your reach — without multiplying your workload. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Legal Issues in Marketing and Promotion

Jul 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to legal issues in marketing and promotion, such as “puffery” vs. fraud and misleading advertising; steering clear of copyright infringement and rights of privacy/publicity; marketing by phone, fax, email, and text; using social media; differences in federal and state laws; legal protections in marketing; and legal penalties for noncompliance. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – WAVE Common Transactions

Jul 10 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Free

REGISTER NOW This webinar is designed for those who do not have a financial background but have attended our introductory webinar. We will use simple examples to demonstrate how to manage basic business transactions such as invoicing, purchasing, importing, and reconciling bank transactions. Our main goal is to help you feel more comfortable and confident when using the tool by building trust.

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Webinar – Visual & Voice Search: How to Future-Proof Your Ecommerce SEO

Jul 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Shopping isn’t just typing anymore — it’s snapping photos and asking Siri. This session breaks down how to prep your store for visual and voice search so you show up when people say, “Where do I buy this?” Easy SEO tweaks, real demos, and a peek at tools like Google Lens. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – The Difference Between Local SEO vs Small Business SEO

Jul 16 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Free

Are you like many business owners wanting to know how to increase your search engine ranking and visibility, in your local area? If so, here is a helpful and informative webinar, made just for you. Our Digital Marketing Specialist, Darren Elliott, will explain the difference between Local and Small Business SEO, and what it takes to develop a solid search engine presence within your local target area.  After attending Darren's easy-to-follow webinar, you will be able make these improvements yourself. …

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Webinar – 8 Steps to Improving Your Business’ Local SEO

Jul 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Local SEO (Search Engine Optimization) has become an essential marketing strategy for those who draw most of their business from a local area or community. Local SEO, when done correctly, can bolster online visibility significantly in a select area. Thus, making it easier to connect local consumers to the local business. Sound like a strategy you want for your business?  Then, join our Digital Marketing Specialist, Darren Elliott, as he shares ethical Local SEO methods that will increase search engine visibility, in and around your market area.  Best of all, these…

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Webinar – Privacy Policies and Terms of Use: The Basics

Jul 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will discuss the importance of privacy policies and terms of use in ecommerce; relevant state, federal and international privacy laws; drafting a privacy policy and terms of use; and how privacy policy and terms of use clauses can reduce liability. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – QuickBooks Online Introducción (español)

Jul 17 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Free

REGISTER NOW Este seminario web está dirigido a personas que no tienen experiencia financiera y desean comprender mejor las características de QuickBooks In línea, junto con los conceptos básicos de conta bilidad. Cubriremos cómo navegar por la herramienta, realizar configuraciones e introducir brevemente las opciones del menú principal. Nuestro objetivo principal será generar confianza y ayudarle a sentirse más seguro al utilizar la herramienta.

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Webinar – Business Model #1

Jul 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

REGISTER NOW 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: · Business Idea to Business Model · Introduction to the Business Models · Steps to Define, Design…

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Webinar – Easy AI Product Photos: Create, Edit & Upgrade Your Images Without a Pro

Jul 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

    Bad photos kill sales — but pro shoots cost $$$. Learn how to use AI tools to remove cluttered backgrounds, add lifestyle scenes, and even generate new images that wow shoppers. Perfect for side hustlers on a budget. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Jul 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

REGISTER NOW 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: • Learn the Steps from Business…

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Webinar – QuickBooks Online Introduction

Jul 24 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Free

REGISTER NOW This webinar is aimed at individuals who are not from a financial background and wish to gain some understanding of QuickBooks Online's features, along with basic accounting concepts. We will cover how to navigate the tool, make configurations, and briefly introduce the main menu options. Our primary focus will be to build trust and help you feel more confident while using the tool.

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Webinar – Business Model #2

Jul 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

REGISTER NOW Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business! It’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. Highlighted Topics:          Creating a Business Plan          Goal Development          Business Development          Marketing Plans          Advertising Strategies          Financials – Overview

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Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own 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! REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Entrepreneur/Business Owner Tools

Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

REGISTER NOW Lots to do and not enough time?  Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business and maximize your time.

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Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses

Jul 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

Instructor: Charles Yacoobian Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? This webinar covers tax considerations for a sole proprietorship, LLC and S-Corporation.   Highlighted topics will include: Special Business Expense Deductions Self-employment Taxes Quarterly Estimated Taxes and More Come ready with your questions. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – QuickBooks Online – Transacciones Comunes (español)

Jul 31 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Free

REGISTER NOW Este seminario web está diseñado para aquellos que no tienen experiencia financiera pero han asistido a nuestro seminario web introductorio. Utilizaremos ejemplos sencillos para demostrar cómo gestionar transacciones comerciales básicas, como facturación, compras, importación y conciliación de transacciones bancarias. Nuestro principal objetivo es ayudarle a sentirse más cómodo y seguro al utilizar la herramienta generando confianza.

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August 2025

Webinar – Digital Marketing #1

Aug 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  The three-part series allows participants to learn about Digital Marketing including tips on how to develop a strong, low-to-no-cost marketing plan and Internet strategy. Collaborative marketing strategies that can help develop QUALIFIED social media followers, and funnel traffic to your website will be featured.  Do it yourself tips on Content, Web Design, and Search Engine Optimization will be shared. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Say What? Product Advertising and Labeling Laws

Aug 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to the basics of California and federal advertising and labeling law. Attendees will learn the difference between truthful vs. fraudulent and misleading advertising; business “puffery”; lawful product comparisons; requirements when using terms such as “organic” and “fat free”; required disclosures for certain ingredients such as nuts and other allergens; state and federal product label requirements; and liability for violating advertising and labeling laws. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – QuickBooks Online – Common Transactions

Aug 7 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Free

REGISTER NOW This webinar is designed for those who do not have a financial background but have attended our introductory webinar. We will use simple examples to demonstrate how to manage basic business transactions such as invoicing, purchasing, importing, and reconciling bank transactions. Our main goal is to help you feel more comfortable and confident when using the tool by building trust.

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Webinar – Digital Marketing #2

Aug 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

The three-part series allows participants to learn about Digital Marketing including tips on how to develop a strong, low-to-no-cost marketing plan and Internet strategy. Collaborative marketing strategies that can help develop QUALIFIED social media followers, and funnel traffic to your website will be featured.  Do it yourself tips on Content, Web Design, and Search Engine Optimization will be shared.  REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses

Aug 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models. From Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. This webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas and think about different business models for their food business dream, and show steps to each with easily explained phases.  Presented by Kevin McVearry, Business Advisor with the SBDC since 2012, with over 25 years of experience opening and operating…

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Webinar – Working with Social Media Influencers: FTC Influencer Guidelines and Other Important Laws

Aug 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Presenter: Erica Bristol Social media influencers and “brand ambassadors” can be invaluable for marketing and promoting company products on the internet. But federal and state advertising laws and intellectual property (IP) rights lurking in the background may create liability for the small business (and the influencer/brand ambassador). This webinar discusses legal issues affecting the use of influencers and brand ambassadors, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s “Influencer Guidelines,” federal and state advertising laws, required disclosures, and IP laws a small…

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