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January 2026

Webinar – Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?…Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant

Jan 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

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…

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Webinar – Starting and Running a Nonprofit Corporation: the Basics

Jan 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Presenter: Erica Bristol   This webinar will teach the basics of starting and running a California nonprofit corporation such as required filings with the IRS, California Secretary of State and Attorney General; electing board members and officers; holding meetings and taking minutes, collection charitable donations; understanding bylaws; avoiding actions that could be deemed taxable or risk the corporation’s non-profit status; entering into contracts; and hiring professional fundraisers. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Manufacturing Forecasting Part 2: Measuring the Performance of the Model

Jan 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Join us for this two-part series where you’ll learn how to create Manufacturing Forecasting Models to help predict future demand using historical data, market research, and advanced analytics.  Part 1 will highlight qualitative and quantitative methods to help optimize inventory levels, production and resource allocation and to help prevent stockouts and overproduction.  Part 2 will focus on measuring the performance of the model created. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Intellectual Property (IP): The Basics

Jan 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

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…

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Webinar – Inventory Management – Introduction to ABC Model and Cycle Counting

Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Come ready for an introduction to the ABC Model and Cycle Counting for businesses with inventory as a critical asset.  The goal is to help reduce costs and increase profitability through improved inventory control and a reduction in stockouts.  You will gain tips and insight on applying The ABC Model in manufacturing to easily classify inventory into three main categories using the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule).  Cycle counting will become another tool to apply, while embracing the ABC Model logic.…

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Webinar – Have an S Corporation?…Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees

Jan 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

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

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Webinar – Contracts: The Basics (with live negotiating activity)

Jan 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

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

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February 2026

Webinar – Voice of the Customer Analyzation Tools

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

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  …

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Webinar – Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?…Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant

Feb 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

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…

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Webinar – Protecting the Company’s Content and Other Creative Works: Copyright Basics

Feb 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

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

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Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

, 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

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Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses

Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

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

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Webinar – Say What? Product Advertising and Labeling Laws

Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

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

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Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break

Feb 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Free

  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…

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Webinar – Have an S Corporation?…Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees

Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

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

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Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break

Feb 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Free

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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Webinar – Roadmap to Unlock Taxation for Corporations and LLCs

Feb 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

    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

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March 2026

Webinar – Are you potentially liable or financially exposed?…Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant

Mar 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

  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…

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Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

Mar 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! Instructor: Helene Liatsos REGISTER NOW

Find out more »

Webinar – Roadmap to Unlock Taxation for Corporations and LLCs

Mar 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

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 – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses

Mar 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

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

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April 2026

Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

Apr 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! Instructor: Helene Liatsos REGISTER NOW

Find out more »

May 2026

Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

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

This informational Webinar, will give you a good overview of what it takes to Start Your Own Home-Based Business. Having this knowledge will nurture your dream of being self-employed and doing what you want to do in life. From selecting a business and getting it registered to how to balance your home life with our work life, this introduction will help you move forward towards entrepreneurship! Instructor: Helene Liatsos REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Veterans, Military and Spouses Series – 1:00 – 3:15 pm including a 15 minute break

May 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Free

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

May 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Free

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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