May 2026
Webinar – Doing Business Online: Electronic Contracts, Signatures, and Records
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will discuss legal issues in ecommerce, such as using electronic contracts, signatures and records with clients and vendors; state and federal laws; and reducing liability online. 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 »Webinar – 101 Accounting using WAVE
This webinar is intended for participants who do not have a financial background but are seeking a clear and practical introduction to WAVE and essential accounting concepts. Building on our introductory session, we will guide you through navigating and configuring the platform. We will explain the main menu options and use simple, real-world examples to demonstrate everyday business activities such as invoicing, purchasing, importing data, and reconciling bank transactions. Throughout the session, we will focus on building trust, simplifying concepts,…
Find out more »Webinar – YouTube for Ecommerce: Turn Video Content into a Long-Term Traffic Machine
Unlike social media posts that disappear in 24 hours, YouTube content keeps working for you for months and years. In this session, you'll learn how to set up and optimize a YouTube channel for your ecommerce brand, create videos that rank in search, and use product demos and tutorials to drive consistent traffic back to your store. We'll also cover how AI can help you script, optimize, and repurpose your video content faster. Walk away with a clear strategy for…
Find out more »Webinar – Tips and Tricks to Creating A YouTube Channel
Dreaming of launching on YouTube but feeling overwhelmed? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Specialist, Darren Elliott for a beginner-friendly masterclass on building your channel from the ground up. He will cover everything from initial technical setup to branding tips that will help you attract your first 1,000 subscribers! Claim your seat to attend this free webinar, to turn your creative vision into a professional reality! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – 8 Steps to Optimize Your Tube Rank And Visibility
Ready to turn your YouTube channel into a traffic-generating machine? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an exclusive breakdown of the 8 essential steps to boost your rank and visibility. From mastering AI-driven search to optimizing for viewer retention, Darren will show you how to ethically dominate the platform. Claim your seat to attend this free webinar and start seeing the results you have been wanting! Instructor: Darren Elliott 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 »Webinar – Negotiating a Stock (Equity) Purchase Agreement: The Basics
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will provide small business owners with information for negotiating a stock (equity) purchase agreement such as conducting “due diligence,” determining the proper parties; securities law considerations; negotiating the purchase price, using an escrow company; promissory notes and security agreements, standard contract terms to look out for; and post-closing considerations. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Contabilidad básica con QuickBooks Online
Esta sesión introductoria, de ritmo ágil y con una duración de 1,5 horas, está diseñada específicamente para personas sin experiencia en finanzas que desean obtener una visión general clara y práctica de QuickBooks Online. Los participantes aprenderán a navegar por el panel de control, configurar cuentas básicas, revisar el plan de cuentas, crear facturas, registrar gastos e integrar transacciones bancarias. La sesión también aborda la comprensión de los informes clave. Se hará hincapié en las aplicaciones prácticas y las…
Find out more »Webinar – Sales Strategy Tips for Your Business
Come ready to learn Sales Strategies Tips for Your Business as you explore the following: Skill Set vs. Style Pricing Competitive Advantage Value Proposition Instructor: Anngel Benoun REGISTER NOW
Find out more »June 2026
Webinar – AI for Product Research: Find Winning Products Before Your Competition
Most product decisions are made on gut feeling, and that's an expensive habit. In this session, you'll learn how to use AI tools to analyze market trends, validate demand, and stress-test product ideas before you spend a dollar on inventory. We'll cover how to use ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity to uncover unmet customer needs, analyze competitor gaps, and make go/no-go decisions based on data rather than guesswork. Walk away with a repeatable AI-powered research process you can use for every…
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 – 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 – Home Improvement Contracts: The Basics
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will provide the legal requirements for “home improvement contracts” used by roofers, flooring companies, and other contractors regulated by the California State License Board (CSLB), such as homeowner 3-day, 5-day and 7-day cancellation rights, using “home improvement salespersons”; deposit restrictions; and insurance, workers’ compensation and other mandated disclosures. 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 »Webinar – Plan For Every Part – PFEP
Plan for Every Part (PFEP) is a supply chain management methodology that creates and maintains a comprehensive database containing all planning, sourcing, inventory, storage, transportation, and consumption information for every component, material, and purchased item used in an organization. Originally popularized within lean manufacturing environments, PFEP provides a single source of truth for managing material flow across the supply chain. Rather than relying on generalized inventory policies or tribal knowledge, PFEP establishes a detailed plan for each individual part, enabling organizations…
Find out more »Webinar – AI Shopping is Here: How to Position Your Products for the Next Wave of Ecommerce
Consumer shopping behavior is shifting fast. More people are using AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity to discover and evaluate products before they ever visit a store. In this session, you'll learn what this shift means for your business, why some brands will thrive and others will become invisible, and the practical steps you can take today to make sure your products show up in the new AI-driven shopping landscape. Walk away with a clear understanding of where ecommerce is…
Find out more »Webinar – SEO: What You Need to Rank Well with Browsers
Ready to master the art of search? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an exclusive look at exactly what you need to rank well with today’s browsers. From technical essentials to ethical optimization, Darren breaks down the secrets on how to gain better visibility and ranking traction, with search engines. Claim your spot for this free webinar and start driving real results today! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Upcoming SEO Trends You Need to Know
Ready to ethically have search engine algorithms take notice of your business? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an exclusive, deep dive into the SEO trends shaping today’s digital landscape. From AI-driven search to the latest ranking factors, Darren breaks it all down. Claim your spot for this free webinar and start having search engines clearly understand the audience you are trying to attract. Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Intellectual Property (IP): The Basics
Presenter: Erica Bristol 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. This presentation will educate small business owners on the basics of intellectual…
Find out more »Webinar – Succession Planning
Many business owners spend years building successful companies but delay planning for their eventual transition. Without a clear succession strategy, businesses may face operational disruptions, financial losses, employee uncertainty, or even closure. Succession planning helps protect the value of the business while supporting employees, customers, suppliers, and family members who may be affected by the transition. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Email List Building for Ecommerce: Grow an Audience You Actually Own
Social media reach is shrinking and paid ads keep getting more expensive. Your email list is the one audience you actually own, and building it strategically is one of the highest ROI activities in ecommerce. In this session, you'll learn how to create lead magnets that attract the right subscribers, use pop-ups and opt-in forms that convert without annoying your visitors, and capture emails at every stage of the customer journey. Walk away with a clear system for growing a…
Find out more »Webinar – Niche to Riches: How to Find and Own Your Ecommerce Market
Finding the right niche is one of the most important decisions an e-commerce entrepreneur can make. In this webinar, you'll learn how to identify profitable niche opportunities, evaluate market demand, analyze competitors, and uncover underserved customer segments. We'll walk through practical tools and proven strategies to help you choose a niche with growth potential and position your business as the go-to solution in your market. Whether you're launching a new store or refining an existing business, you'll leave with a…
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 – Are you Sitting on a Goldmine? Discover the Value of Your Company’s IP
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will discuss unknown and often underutilized strategies for exploiting the company’s intellectual property (IP), such as understanding IP as an asset; how IP can provide a competitive advantage; licensing for additional revenue streams; enforcement strategies; and sale of company IP. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Magnetic Messaging Map
Magnetic Messaging Map is where we slow down enough to actually listen to your humans, their language, their desires, their fears, the things they wish someone would finally say out loud. We’ll dig into ICA clarity and market research in a way that feels human, not like homework, because we’ll do it in class. You’ll learn how to translate what your audience is feeling into words that land, words that move, words that sell without you forcing anything. This is the kind…
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 – 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 to life. Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Developing and Analyzing Surveys
Developing and analyzing surveys is an important process to gather information and understand opinions, behaviors, or experiences. A well-designed survey can provide valuable data quickly and cost-effectively, allowing researchers to reach large groups of people and identify trends or patterns. Surveys also offer the advantage of standardized questions, which makes responses easier to compare and analyze. Careful planning, clear wording, and thoughtful data analysis are essential for producing meaningful and trustworthy survey results. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Community Building for Ecommerce: Turn Customers into Superfans Who Sell for You
The strongest ecommerce brands don't just sell products. They build communities of loyal customers who come back repeatedly and bring others with them. In this session, you'll learn how to create and nurture a brand community using platforms like Facebook Groups and Discord, develop an ambassador program that turns your best customers into active promoters, and build relationships that reduce your dependence on paid acquisition channels. Walk away with a strategy for turning one-time buyers into lifelong brand advocates. Instructor:…
Find out more »Webinar – Building An AI Website? Things To Know Before You Do
Is AI a magic wand for web design or a digital minefield? Before you click "generate," join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an eye-opening look at Building an AI Website—Things to Know Before You Do. Darren is turning over every stone to reveal what these automated tools actually mean for your brand’s future. Claim your spot to this free webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott 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 – Ways to Impact Your Sales and Increase Customer Engagement
Have customers…are you reaching them? Want and need customers? Come ready to learn tips and techniques to help increase engagement and attract potential new customers using social media and other tools. Instructor: Anngel Benoun REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Using AI Content for Websites and Marketing
Is AI the ultimate shortcut or a digital trap for your business? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an electrifying look at how to harness generative AI. Darren is pulling back the curtain on how to scale your brand without losing your "human" edge—and best of all, this is a completely free webinar designed to keep you ahead of the curve! Claim your spot to this free webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott 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 »Webinar – Privacy Policies and Terms of Use: The Basics
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. Instructor: Erica Bristol REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Business Planning #2
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 – Finding Funding
Explore a variety of funding types for your business including disaster assistance related. Capital is critical for all businesses. The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore, along with the current climate. 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 &…
Find out more »July 2026
Webinar – I Filed the Articles, Now What? Next Step for Running a Limited Liability Company (LLC)
This webinar will teach business owners the basics of owning and running a California limited liability company or “LLC,” such as what is an “LLC,” management, operating agreement basics, required and optional filings, member duties and liability, common mistakes, and best practices. Instructor: Erica Bristol REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Business Model #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 »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 – The Small Things That Matter in Warehouse Layout
Whether you're organizing inventory in business, home office, garage, small commercial space, or a medium-sized warehouse, a well-planned layout can improve productivity, reduce costs, and support future growth. This webinar will focus on issues that should be considered when designing or redesigning a warehouse operation. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Digital Marketing Part 1
Ready to stop shouting into the void and start reaching the right customers? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for the high-energy kickoff of his exclusive Three-Part Digital Marketing series. Darren will strip away the noise and confusion, to help you build a bulletproof marketing foundation for your business. Claim your free spot to all three webinars and start driving real results! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Claims and Lawsuits: Litigation Basics
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. Instructor: Erica Bristol REGISTER NOW
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 – Entrepreneur/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 – 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 – Digital Marketing Part 2
Now that you’ve defined your brand, it’s time to ignite your visibility! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for Part Two of this exclusive three-part series. Darren is diving deep into the high-speed mechanics of search and the art of digital storytelling to ensure your business doesn't just exist—it dominates. Claim your spot to this free webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott 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 – Legal Issues in Marketing and Promotion
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
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 – 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 to life. Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Digital Marketing Part 3
Bring your digital strategy full circle with the high-octane finale of our series! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for Part Three, where we move beyond the website to conquer the broader digital landscape. Darren will be focusing on the "Social & Local" engine—turning community engagement into a powerful magnet for new customers. Claim your spot to this free webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Plan Your Holiday Marketing Plan
Sometimes it hits you that the holiday season is coming up and you realized we're running out of time for planning. Is that you? Join us for a fun interactive workshop where we will plan our upcoming campaigns we want to promote during the holiday season. Come in with questions, leave with a plan of action. This class is ideal for retailers and e-commerce businesses. Instructor: Pamela Covarrubias REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Business Planning #2
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 – Finding Funding
Explore a variety of funding types for your business including disaster assistance related. Capital is critical for all businesses. The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore, along with the current climate. 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 &…
Find out more »August 2026
Webinar – Applying Statistics to Your Business
Have you ever wondered the answer to the questions below?: Which marketing activities work? Which products make the most money? Are my sales actually improving? Am I charging enough? How can I predict next month's revenue? This webinar will cover how to use a handful of simple statistics to help make better business decisions. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – The Dupe Economy: What “Dupe Culture” Means for Independent Ecommerce Brands
Dupe culture has gone mainstream: shoppers now search TikTok for "dupes" of products before they'll pay full price for the original. Learn why this shift is happening, what it means for your pricing and positioning, and how independent brands can compete on story and quality instead of getting undercut. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Working with Social Media Influencers: FTC Influencer Guidelines and Other Important Laws
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…
Find out more »Webinar – Job Hazard Analysis Action Plan and Emergency Action Plan
Every business has risks, whether it's an office, retail store, construction site, warehouse, or manufacturing facility. Two of the most effective ways to protect employees, reduce disruptions, and prevent costly incidents are a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and an Emergency Action Plan (EAP). While they serve different purposes, both help businesses identify risks before they become injuries, emergencies, or financial losses. Tips on how to help minimize risks in your business. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – AI- How to Use AI Effectively And Efficiently
AI- HOW TO USE AI EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY Stop working harder and start working smarter! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for a high-impact, free webinar designed to help you master the internal and external power of Artificial Intelligence. We’re moving past the hype to show you how AI can become your most productive "employee" while keeping your brand’s credibility ironclad. Claim your spot to this free webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Search Engine Optimization – What You Need to Rank Well with Browsers
Stop guessing what search engines want and start giving them exactly what they’re looking for! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an essential, free webinar titled "Search Engine Optimization: What You Need to Rank Well." Darren is taking away all of the technical jargon to give you a clear, actionable roadmap to earn you placement at the top of the search results page. Claim your spot to this free webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Software License Agreements: The Basics
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will provide small business owners with the basics for creating or entering into software license agreements, such as exclusivity, territory, licensed rights and exclusions, ownership, term and termination, and bankruptcy. 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 – Business Risks and A Case Study on Vertical Integration
Vertical integration is a business strategy in which a company expands its control over multiple stages of its supply chain rather than relying entirely on outside suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, or retailers. By owning or controlling more of the production and delivery process, businesses can improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen quality control, and increase profitability. Come and learn how vertical integration can positively impact your business. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – From Idea to Impact: Validate Your Business Model
“From Idea to Impact: Validate Your Business Model” is a practical webinar designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners determine whether their business idea or current business model can succeed in today’s changing market. Learn how to evaluate customer demand, test key assumptions, identify gaps, and make smarter decisions before investing more time and money. Turn uncertainty into insight—and your idea into a business model built for impact and growth. Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Stop Guessing: How AI Tells You Exactly What to Restock (and When)
Stockouts lose sales and overstock ties up cash you need elsewhere, and most small merchants are still reordering by gut feel. Learn how AI forecasting tools read your sales history and flag what to reorder, when, and how much, before you're caught short heading into your busiest season. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Can I Protect That Brand Name, Slogan, or Logo? Trademark Basics
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will provide small business owners with information on why a “trademark” is a valuable asset for a company to own; how “trademarks” help customers identify goods and services; how to select, use and protect a “trademark”; the importance of doing “search and clearance” activities prior to adoption and use; state and federal trademark “registration”; and how to avoid violating the trademark rights of others. 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 »Webinar – 101 QUICKBOOKS ONLINE – Spanish
Esta sesión introductoria es dinámica y tiene una duración de 1,5 horas, diseñada específicamente para no financieros que desean obtener una visión general clara y práctica de QuickBooks Online. Los participantes aprenderán a navegar por el panel de control, configurar cuentas básicas, revisar el plan de cuentas, crear facturas, registrar gastos e integrar transacciones bancarias. La sesión también aborda la comprensión de los informes clave. Se hará hincapié en las aplicaciones prácticas y las mejores prácticas, lo que permitirá a…
Find out more »Webinar – Quality Process Improvements and Foreign Object Debris Damage Prevention
Are you a business operating in the Aerospace Industry as a supplier or manufacturer? Foreign Object Debris Damage (FOD) prevention is a potential area for process improvements with related cost savings. Come and learn more about actions you can initiate to help minimize risks and position your business to be proactive on a daily basis. NAS412-2023 provides the standard, but specific situations vary by business. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Set It and Sell It: Inside Shopify’s New AI-Powered Marketing Autopilot
Shopify quietly built a marketing team into your admin: Campaign Autopilot runs AI-driven campaigns across Shop, ChatGPT, Pinterest, and Microsoft ads from one setup, Shopify Messaging now handles SMS and WhatsApp with smart send-time delivery, and Shopify Collabs makes finding creators easier. Learn what these native tools actually do, what's still worth a third-party app, and how to turn them on without breaking what's already working. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Google Guidelines for Websites
Stop wondering why your website isn't hitting page one and start looking under the hood! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an eye-opening, free webinar on Google’s Guidelines for Websites. Darren pulls back the curtain on the technical "scorecard" Google uses to rank you—and will show you ethical ways on how you can ace pass with high marks! Claim your spot to this free webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Harmful “Black Hat” SEO Tactics
Is your SEO strategy a ticking time bomb? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for a revealing free webinar on Harmful “Black Hat” SEO Tactics. In the race to the top of Google, many businesses unknowingly use shortcuts that can lead to their website being "blacklisted" or permanently removed from search results. Learn how to spot these dangerous traps and protect your digital investment. Claim your spot to this free webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – From Idea to Impact: Validate Your Business Model
“From Idea to Impact: Validate Your Business Model” is a practical webinar designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners determine whether their business idea or current business model can succeed in today’s changing market. Learn how to evaluate customer demand, test key assumptions, identify gaps, and make smarter decisions before investing more time and money. Turn uncertainty into insight—and your idea into a business model built for impact and growth. Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Protecting the Company’s “Secret Sauce”: Trade Secret Basics
This webinar will teach small business owners how to protect the company’s inventions, ideas and secrets. Attendees will learn the basics of trade secret law; the kinds of information that can be protected as a trade secret; confidentiality requirements; ownership issues; how to avoid losing trade secret protection; and how to avoid violating the trade secret rights of others. Instructor: Erica Bristol REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – 101 QUICKBOOKS ONLINE
101 Accounting using QUICKBOOKS ONLINE This introductory session is fast-paced and lasts 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 accounts, 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…
Find out more »Webinar – Your Store Is Losing Money on Mobile: The Phone-First Fixes You’re Missing
Most of your traffic is on a phone, and most stores still check out like it's 2015. Learn how to find the exact spots where mobile shoppers bail, and fix checkout speed, navigation, and one-tap payment options so you stop losing sales to friction alone. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »September 2026
Webinar – Inventory Management Methods to Help Increase Profitability
When most business owners think about increasing profit, they think about increasing sales, raising prices, reducing payroll, or negotiating better supplier pricing. But there is another major lever: getting smarter about the inventory you already buy, store, and sell. Inventory can generate profit—but inventory can also consume cash, take up valuable space, become obsolete, get damaged, expire, or sit on a shelf while you continue paying bills. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Lights, Camera, Ranking the Video SEO Breakthrough – Part 1
Stop uploading your videos to a "digital graveyard"! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for this Two-Part free webinar on Video SEO strategies for maximum visibility. If you aren’t optimizing your video content, you’re missing out on a massive stream of traffic from both YouTube and Google Search. Learn the "how" and "where" to ensure your videos reach the people you’re trying to serve. Claim your spot to this free webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Protecting the Company’s Content and Other Creative Works: Copyright Basics
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 copyright infringement. Instructor: Erica Bristol REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – 101 WAVE – Spanish
Contabilidad 101 usando WAVE Este seminario web está dirigido a participantes sin experiencia en finanzas que buscan una introducción clara y práctica a WAVE y a los conceptos contables esenciales. Partiendo de nuestra sesión introductoria, le guiaremos en el uso y la configuración de la plataforma. Explicaremos las principales opciones del menú y utilizaremos ejemplos sencillos y prácticos para mostrar actividades comerciales cotidianas, como la facturación, las compras, la importación de datos y la conciliación de transacciones bancarias. Durante toda…
Find out more »Webinar – Business Model #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 »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 – Small Claims Court, Mediation, and Arbitration: Alternatives to Expensive Lawsuits
Legal disputes are usually resolved through state and federal litigation, which can be expensive, time consuming and require representation by an attorney. This webinar will provide small business owners with efficient, cost effective alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as small claims court, mediation, and arbitration; drafting ADR clauses in contracts, pros and cons of ADR, and state and federal ADR laws to be aware of. Instructor: Erica Bristol REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Equipment – Is my equipment decreasing profitability?
Businesses use a variety of equipment often without thinking about the day to day little things. Instead of asking, “Is my equipment old?” move towards, “Is this equipment helping me make money, or quietly costing me money?”. This webinar should help business owners identify whether their equipment is reducing profitability and give them a practical framework for deciding when to repair, replace, upgrade, or simply change how they use it. Instructor: Michael Letson 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 30 years of experience opening and operating…
Find out more »Webinar – Lights, Camera, Ranking the Video SEO Breakthrough – Part 2
Ready to learn more on how to turn your videos into a high-performance traffic engine? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for the deep-dive conclusion in Part Two of his Video SEO Masterclass. Now that you know why video matters, Darren will be showing you exactly how and where to optimize your videos for maximum visibility. Claim your spot to this free webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Run Your Shopify Store From a Chat Window: The ChatGPT Plugin for Merchants
You already use ChatGPT every day, then close it and go log into Shopify to do the actual work. This session closes that gap. We will connect the official Shopify plugin for ChatGPT and work through the hands-on jobs that eat a small owner's week: creating and updating products, attaching product photos straight from chat, building collections, adjusting stock across locations, changing prices, and spinning up a discount code. You will watch a real store get built and maintained by…
Find out more »ebinar – 101 WAVE Accounting
101 Accounting using WAVE This webinar is intended for participants who do not have a financial background but are seeking a clear and practical introduction to WAVE and essential accounting concepts. Building on our introductory session, we will guide you through navigating and configuring the platform. We will explain the main menu options and use simple, real-world examples to demonstrate everyday business activities such as invoicing, purchasing, importing data, and reconciling bank transactions. Throughout the session, we will focus on…
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 – Entrepreneur/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 – Introduction to The 6 Thinking Hats Approach
“Most small businesses don't have a shortage of opinions. They have a shortage of structured thinking.” The Six Thinking Hats approach was created by Edward de Bono as a way of structuring thinking and encouraging constructive group thinking rather than argument. It is not about making everyone agree. It is about giving the team a structure for looking at the same issue from different perspectives. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
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 and…
Find out more »Webinar – Run Your Shopify Store From a Chat Window: The Claude Connector for Merchants
Your store already holds the answer to what sells, what sits, and what you should order next. Getting to that answer usually means wrestling exports in a spreadsheet you never finish. This session connects the official Shopify app for Claude and shows you the honest version of what chat can and cannot do: live snapshots straight from your store, and deeper historical analysis run against your exported order history. We will build a real reorder and sell-through picture from a…
Find out more »Webinar – California Employment Law: The Basics
California is well-known for its stringent employee protection laws, which can apply even if the employer has only 1 employee. This webinar will provide small business owners with California employment law basics such as employment application rules and restrictions, offer letters vs. employment contracts, minimum wage, overtime, meal/rest period rules, expense reimbursement, required sexual harassment training, required insurance, liability for noncompliance, and other employment law basics small business owners should know when hiring CA employees. Instructor: Erica Bristol REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – 101 QUICKBOOKS ONLINE – Spanish
Esta sesión introductoria es dinámica y tiene una duración de 1,5 horas, diseñada específicamente para no financieros que desean obtener una visión general clara y práctica de QuickBooks Online. Los participantes aprenderán a navegar por el panel de control, configurar cuentas básicas, revisar el plan de cuentas, crear facturas, registrar gastos e integrar transacciones bancarias. La sesión también aborda la comprensión de los informes clave. Se hará hincapié en las aplicaciones prácticas y las mejores prácticas, lo que permitirá a…
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