SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons
cocsbdc.org
Assisting clients in the Northern Los Angeles County Area
January 2026
Webinar – Business Model #1
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 and Build…
Find out more »Webinar – Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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 Idea to…
Find out more »Webinar – Have an S Corporation?…Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees
Have an S Corporation?...Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees Are you an S Corporation shareholder and employee? Thinking about becoming an S Corporation? Wondering about reasonable compensation for the services that you provide as the S Corporation shareholder and employee? Come ready to learn about: · Reasonable Compensation · In compliance or not? · Options to Consider Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification is just one certification that 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. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Contracts: The Basics (with live negotiating activity)
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to contract basics such as pre-contract considerations, basic contract terms to look for/include; typical structure and layout of contracts, “boilerplate” terms, liability and risk shifting; and dispute resolution. Webinar includes a live contract negotiation activity. 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. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – 101 Accounting using QuickBooks Online
This introductory session is face-paced and last 1.5 hours, tailored specifically for non-finance people who want a clear and practical overview of QuickBooks Online. Participants will learn to navigate the dashboard, set up basic accounts, review the chart of acounts, create invoices, track expenses, and incorporate bank transactions. The session also covers understanding key reports. Emphasis will be placed on real-world applications and best practices, empowering participants to confidently manage their financial data using QuickBooks Online. Instructor: Eugene Zapata REGISTER…
Find out more »February 2026
Webinar – Voice of the Customer Analyzation Tools
Are you aware of your customer requirements and the potential power of the analysis for business growth? The Kano Model and the House of Quality (HoQ) are powerful quality tools used in manufacturing to link customer desires to product design. Kano helps categorize customer needs (Basic, Performance, Excitement) to understand satisfaction dynamics, while the HoQ visually maps these customer requirements (Voice of Customer) to specific technical product features, ensuring designs meet real user expectations for satisfaction. Instructor: Michael Letson …
Find out more »Webinar – Business Model #2
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: · Building Blocks for the Business Model · Introduction to Business Model Tool Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Business Owner Tools
Lots to do and not enough time? Come ready to explore tools and resources to help improve your business and maximize your time. Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?…Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant
Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?...Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant Have you filed a business tax return? Will you file a business tax return? Are you potentially liable or financially exposed due to your business tax return? Thinking about hiring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper or Accountant and would like some screening tips to help make it a bit easier? Learn about potential resources to explore, questions to ask for rating/ranking the choices, deciding which type…
Find out more »Webinar – Protecting the Company’s Content and Other Creative Works: Copyright Basics
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will teach small business owners how to protect legal rights in content and other creative materials such as photographs, software, music, videos, website content, educational courses, books, and other publications. Attendees will learn the basics of copyright law; requirements for copyright protection; determining and transferring ownership; the benefits of copyright “registration”; “works made for hire” and important considerations for works created by employees and independent contractors; and how to avoid infringing the copyrights of others. 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 23% of contracting dollars being awarded to certified businesses? Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – The Basics of Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Are you minimizing inventory costs and waste in your manufacturing business? Learn the basics of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to help you plan, track, and manage materials needed for production. The goal is to help ensure the right parts are available in the right quantities at the right time to meet demand and improve profitability. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Business Planning #1
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 Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
, 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! Instructor: Helene Liatsos REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses
Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? The 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. Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Say What? Product Advertising and Labeling Laws
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
Find out more »Webinar-LSBE (Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL (Small Local Business) and SLBE (Small Local Business Enterprise)
LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise) 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. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break
Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Introduction to Entrepreneurship - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Learn how to successfully make the transition from military servicemember to civilian entrepreneur, and how some of the very skills and resources that you developed during military service afford you a competitive advantage. Topics include: transitioning from military pay to civilian income, identifying some common mistakes made by first-time entrepreneurs, getting your idea ‘business-ready’, identifying the various pre-Launch, Launch, and post-Launch…
Find out more »Webinar – Have an S Corporation?…Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees
Have an S Corporation?...Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees Are you an S Corporation shareholder and employee? Thinking about becoming an S Corporation? Wondering about reasonable compensation for the services that you provide as the S Corporation shareholder and employee? Come ready to learn about: · Reasonable Compensation · In compliance or not? · Options to Consider Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Roadmap to Unlock Taxation for Corporations and LLCs
LLCs, S-Corps and C-Corps each have their own income tax implications and compliance requirements. Learn how it impacts you as a member of an LLC or shareholder in a corporation (S or C ). Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break
Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: How to Start a Small 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 Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Finding Funding 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM…
Find out more »March 2026
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 23% of contracting dollars being awarded to certified businesses? Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?…Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant
Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?...Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant Have you filed a business tax return? Will you file a business tax return? Are you potentially liable or financially exposed due to your business tax return? Thinking about hiring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper or Accountant and would like some screening tips to help make it a bit easier? Learn about potential resources to explore, questions to ask for rating/ranking the choices, deciding which…
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! Instructor: Helene Liatsos REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Roadmap to Unlock Taxation for Corporations and LLCs
LLCs, S-Corps and C-Corps each have their own income tax implications and compliance requirements. Learn how it impacts you as a member of an LLC or shareholder in a corporation (S or C ). Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar-LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business) and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise)
LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise) 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. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses
Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? The 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. Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification is just one certification that 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. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian 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. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »April 2026
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 23% of contracting dollars being awarded to certified businesses? Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar-LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business) and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise)
LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise) 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. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian 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! Instructor: Helene Liatsos REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses
Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? The 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. Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »May 2026
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 23% of contracting dollars being awarded to certified businesses? Instructor: Paul Mazbanian 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! Instructor: Helene Liatsos REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar-LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business) and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise)
LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise) 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. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break
Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Introduction to Entrepreneurship - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Learn how to successfully make the transition from military servicemember to civilian entrepreneur, and how some of the very skills and resources that you developed during military service afford you a competitive advantage. Topics include: transitioning from military pay to civilian income, identifying some common mistakes made by first-time entrepreneurs, getting your idea ‘business-ready’, identifying the various pre-Launch, Launch, and post-Launch activities,…
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break
Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: How to Start a Small 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 Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Finding Funding 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM…
Find out more »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification is just one certification that 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. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian 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. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »June 2026
Webinar – Have an S Corporation?…Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees
Have an S Corporation?...Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees Are you an S Corporation shareholder and employee? Thinking about becoming an S Corporation? Wondering about reasonable compensation for the services that you provide as the S Corporation shareholder and employee? Come ready to learn about: · Reasonable Compensation · In compliance or not? · Options to Consider Instructor: Charles Yacoobian 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 23% of contracting dollars being awarded to certified businesses? Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Roadmap to Unlock Taxation for Corporations and LLCs
LLCs, S-Corps and C-Corps each have their own income tax implications and compliance requirements. Learn how it impacts you as a member of an LLC or shareholder in a corporation (S or C ). Instructor: Charles Yacoobian 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! Instructor: Helene Liatsos REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses
Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? The 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. Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification is just one certification that 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. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian 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. Instructor: Paul Mazbanian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »July 2026
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! Instructor: Helene Liatsos REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses
Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? The 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. Instructor: Charles Yacoobian REGISTER NOW
Find out more »August 2026
Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break
Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Introduction to Entrepreneurship - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Learn how to successfully make the transition from military servicemember to civilian entrepreneur, and how some of the very skills and resources that you developed during military service afford you a competitive advantage. Topics include: transitioning from military pay to civilian income, identifying some common mistakes made by first-time entrepreneurs, getting your idea ‘business-ready’, identifying the various pre-Launch, Launch, and post-Launch activities,…
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break
Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: How to Start a Small 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 Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Finding Funding 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM…
Find out more »November 2026
Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break
Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Introduction to Entrepreneurship - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Learn how to successfully make the transition from military servicemember to civilian entrepreneur, and how some of the very skills and resources that you developed during military service afford you a competitive advantage. Topics include: transitioning from military pay to civilian income, identifying some common mistakes made by first-time entrepreneurs, getting your idea ‘business-ready’, identifying the various pre-Launch, Launch, and post-Launch activities,…
Find out more »Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break
Instructor: Gerald Anderson Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: How to Start a Small 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 Webinar - Veterans, Military and Spouses Series: Finding Funding 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM…
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