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May 2025
Webinar – Amplifying Sales Through Social Media: Unveiling the Power of Social Selling
In this 1-hour webinar, learn how to turn likes into leads and followers into customers. Discover smart social selling strategies to boost engagement, build trust, and drive real sales across today’s top platforms. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – 8 Steps to Optimizing Your You Tube Videos Rank & Visibility
Videos have become an essential marketing tool for many businesses. Too often, it becomes hard to justify the time spent creating videos, because no one is viewing them. Sound familiar? Video content must follow certain search engines rules. Do you know them? If not, you should join our SBDC Digital Marketing Specialist, Darren Elliott as he explains what those rules are, and the 8 Steps to Optimizing Your You Tube Videos Rank and Visibility. Best of all, they are steps you can do yourself! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Tips and Tricks to Creating a You Tube Channel
No question, YouTube is one of the most popular video-based social platforms around, and many business owners are using it to educate and establish credibility with their consumers. Are you gearing up to be a YouTube content creator? Maybe you have been on YouTube for a while and want more traffic checking out your content. Attend this free webinar presented by our Print and Digital Marketing Specialist, Darren Elliott, who will share key points about building a successful…
Find out more »Webinar – Enhance Your Marketing Strategy with SizeUp Santa Clarita
Webinar – SBDC Featured Presenter the City of Santa Clarita – Enhance Your Marketing Strategy with SizeUp Santa Clarita Join us for an informative webinar with a featured presenter from the City of Santa Clarita, where we will demonstrate how to use SizeUp Santa Clarita to help strengthen your marketing efforts and help effectively target key demographics. SizeUp Santa Clarita is a free online tool provided by the City of Santa Clarita that helps business owners identify key demographics, analyze consumer spending…
Find out more »Webinar – “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series”
Come and join the SBDC and City of Santa Clarita for the “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series” on (3/5, 3/19, 3/26) and (5/7,5/14, 5/21) and (9/10, 9/17, 9/24) and (11/12, 11/19, 11/26) from 12:00-1:00 pm. Are you in business, with a local presence and interested in finding out more about how to increase and attract potential new customers? Are you a newly launched business building brand recognition with some online presence? Attend one or more sessions to learn tips…
Find out more »Webinar – Digital Marketing Mastery for Ecommerce Entrepreneurs – Part 2
Unlock the full potential of your online store with our Digital Marketing Mastery for Ecommerce Entrepreneurs webinar series (3-parts). Tailored specifically for new ecommerce business owners, this three-part series delves into the most effective digital marketing strategies and tools to boost your online presence and sales. From crafting compelling buyer personas to leveraging SEO, social media, and targeted advertising, learn how to attract, engage, and convert your audience into loyal customers. Each session is designed to equip you with the…
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 – 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 – The Power of Branding: Building a Strong Identity for Your Digital Business
Your brand is more than a logo — it’s your story, your promise, and your competitive edge. In this 1-hour session, discover how to create a magnetic brand identity that resonates with customers, builds trust, and sets you apart from the crowd. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Digital Marketing Mastery for Ecommerce Entrepreneurs – Part 3
Unlock the full potential of your online store with our Digital Marketing Mastery for Ecommerce Entrepreneurs webinar series (3-parts). Tailored specifically for new ecommerce business owners, this three-part series delves into the most effective digital marketing strategies and tools to boost your online presence and sales. From crafting compelling buyer personas to leveraging SEO, social media, and targeted advertising, learn how to attract, engage, and convert your audience into loyal customers. Each session is designed to equip you with the…
Find out more »Webinar – “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series”
Come and join the SBDC and City of Santa Clarita for the “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series” on (3/5, 3/19, 3/26) and (5/7,5/14, 5/21) and (9/10, 9/17, 9/24) and (11/12, 11/19, 11/26) from 12:00-1:00 pm. Are you in business, with a local presence and interested in finding out more about how to increase and attract potential new customers? Are you a newly launched business building brand recognition with some online presence? Attend one or more sessions to learn tips…
Find out more »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 – Niche to Riches: How to Find and Own Your Ecommerce Market
Success doesn’t come from serving everyone — it comes from dominating your niche. In this 1-hour webinar, learn proven strategies to identify profitable niches, position your brand as the go-to authority, and build a loyal audience eager to buy. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi 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 – Roadmap to Unlock Taxation for Corporations and LLCs
Instructor: Charles Yacoobian 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 ). 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 »Webinar – “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series”
Come and join the SBDC and City of Santa Clarita for the “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series” on (3/5, 3/19, 3/26) and (5/7,5/14, 5/21) and (9/10, 9/17, 9/24) and (11/12, 11/19, 11/26) from 12:00-1:00 pm. Are you in business, with a local presence and interested in finding out more about how to increase and attract potential new customers? Are you a newly launched business building brand recognition with some online presence? Attend one or more sessions to learn tips…
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 – 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”; and insurance, workers compensation and other mandated disclosures. 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 property-copyrights,…
Find out more »June 2025
Webinar – 8 Things to Know & Remember About Keyword Strategies
You don’t have to be web savvy to know how to develop good keyword strategies for your website. but you will want to know the 8 key points to keep in mind before you take on the task. Join Darren Elliott for this presentation, where he will show you just how keywords work, and how you can strengthen each keyword to lead the right consumer to your website. Sign up today and be on your way to putting a…
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 – I Filed the Articles, Now What? Next Step for Running a Limited Liability Company
Presenter: Erica Bristol 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. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »July 2025
Webinar – Claims and Lawsuits: Litigation Basics
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
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
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