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January 2025
Webinar – Mastering Ecommerce: From Foundations to Advanced Strategies: Part 3 – Product Sourcing
Mastering Ecommerce: From Foundations to Advanced Strategies: Part 3 - Product Sourcing & Marketplace Strategies Learn how to source products effectively and maximize your reach through online marketplaces. This session explores sourcing options like dropshipping and wholesale, strategies for selling on platforms like Amazon and Etsy, and tools for managing multi-channel inventory. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
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
Find out more »LA Fire Resources Update
The LA SBDC is here to help small businesses affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires. Please join us as we guide you through the SBA Disaster Loan eligibility and application process, offer insight on small business insurance, and provide you and other small business owners the opportunity to get your questions answered live. Scheduled dates: Jan 14, 2025 11:00 AM Jan 16, 2025 11:00 AM Jan 17, 2025 11:00 AM REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar-LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business) and SLBE(Small Local Business
Participants 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. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Mastering Ecommerce: From Foundations to Advanced Strategies: Part 4: Scaling and Sustaining Your Ecommerce Business
Mastering Ecommerce: From Foundations to Advanced Strategies: Part 4: Scaling and Sustaining Your Ecommerce Business Learn how to scale your ecommerce business efficiently and sustainably. This session covers advanced growth strategies, streamlining operations, building customer loyalty, and ensuring your business thrives in an ever-changing marketplace. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – SBDC and the City of Santa Clarita – Using SizeUp Santa Clarita to Benchmark Your Business Performance
Description: Webinar – SBDC and the City of Santa Clarita – Using SizeUp Santa Clarita to Benchmark Your Business Performance Join us for an interactive webinar where we’ll show you how to harness the power of SizeUp Santa Clarita, a free online tool provided by the City of Santa Clarita, that allows business owners to benchmark their performance, help identify growth opportunities, and work on gaining a competitive edge. This session will include a live demonstration, step-by-step guidance, and practical examples tailored…
Find out more »Webinar – Accelerate Business Growth Through LinkedIn
How about exploring LinkedIn to help accelerate business growth? Come ready to learn tips and techniques: The six most important things to include in your LinkedIn Profile How to create a company page How to use LinkedIn for networking and to help grow your business Powerful LinkedIn marketing tips REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification offers several benefits to veterans with disabilities who are looking to establish or grow their businesses, including a 3% set-aside requirement by the State of California. Join us to learn more about how you can take advantage of the DVBE designation and other Veteran designations/certifications. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – LA County WebVEN Registration
If you are looking to do business with the County of Los Angeles, this webinar will give a step-by-step guide on how to register with the LA County registration portal, WebVen. Register today to learn how you can begin your journey in doing business with the County of Los Angeles. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: How to Start Your Business
Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea life. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM (including a 15 minute break)
Part 1: How to Start Your Business (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) Learn to start, run and grow your business. This workshop covers critical topics such as business development, market research, business entities and so much more. Don’t waste another minute, join us in learning how to bring your entrepreneurial idea life. Break 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM Part 2: Finding Funding (2:15 PM - 3:15 PM) Explore a variety of funding types for your business. Capital is critical for…
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Finding Funding
Explore a variety of funding types for your business. Capital is critical for all businesses. The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore. There are many types of capital including owner investment, profit reinvestment, loans from a bank, loans from an alternative financial resources(non-banks), equipment financing, tax credits, supplier credit, credit lines, equity lines, Angel Investors, Venture Capital Investors, money invested by family & friends, Crowd Funding, etc. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »February 2025
Webinar – AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training
Come and join the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn about resources available to help your business prepare, explore and pursue Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) procurement opportunities. The goal is to help the Small Business Community participate in the local economy where local businesses can provide their services and/or supplies to the AVTA for a contract or other procurement opportunity. Opportunity examples include construction, specialty contractors, manufacturing, digital signage, wholesalers, furniture, architectural services, landscaping…
Find out more »Webinar – WBE(Women Business Enterprise)/MBE(Minority Business Enterprise) Certifications
Specialty Certification: For those interested in expanding their private sector revenues, the WBE and MBE certifications will allow you to do business with major companies under their supplier diversity programs. A step by step guide on what to expect in completing the application, as well as which documents will be required to submit. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Picking Social Media Platforms for Your Business
This webinar is an introduction to the world of digital marketing with a focus on social media. We will introduce you to the most important social media platforms so that you can identify your target audience and select platforms on which they are most active. Considering factors like their interests, demographics, and the type of content they engage with, while also aligning your business goals with the strengths of each platform. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – DBE(Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) Certification
Specialty Certification: This webinar will give you a detailed overview of the DBE application as well as the required documents Department of Transportation(DOT) will request. Be aware of the additional benefit that 25% of all DOT contracts must go to DBE certified companies. Join us and learn how to apply. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses
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…
Find out more »Webinar – Restaurant 101 Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant
Are you perfecting recipes? Have you been told…you should open a restaurant after friends and family taste your creations? Are you a chef dreaming of opening a restaurant? “Restaurant 101 – Step by Step Overview on opening a restaurant is the opportunity to explore. Starting with the menu, a plan, and profitability you can explore your dream before spending money. Presented by Kevin McVearry, a Business Advisor for the SBDC since 2012, with over 30 years of experience opening…
Find out more »Webinar – How to Prepare a Headache-free Import Transaction
Learn tips for importing into the U.S. Do you want to start or expand an import business? It’s important to follow all laws and regulations to avoid an import business nightmare. The following will be covered: Do I need an import license? What are the necessary documents? Classifying the merchandise What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)? Tips about shipments Licensed Customs Brokers Duties, tariffs, and what’s next? REGISTER NOW
Find out more »March 2025
Webinar – Exporting … A New Customer Base to Consider
Come and learn about exporting, as a new customer base to consider for your business. It may be the perceived complexity of exporting, time intensity, language barriers or just not being ready to think about it. Featured Speaker, Jeff Henderson, who was awarded The Export Achievement Certificate and The Certificate of Congressional Recognition with many years of industry experience. He will provide tips on how to get past the perceived challenges and explore an exporting strategy as a tool. Why…
Find out more »Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
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
Find out more »April 2025
Webinar – Introduction to Certifications – State of CA, LA County, City of LA and Federal
This webinar will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the importance and benefits of certifications. Participants will gain insights into certification programs and understanding the certification process in order to do business with State of California, LA County, City of LA and the Federal Government. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification offers several benefits to veterans with disabilities who are looking to establish or grow their businesses, including a 3% set-aside requirement by the State of California. Join us to learn more about how you can take advantage of the DVBE designation and other Veteran designations/certifications. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – SB(Small Business) Certification
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 25% of contracting dollars being awarded to certified businesses? REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses
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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