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March 2026
Webinar – The Sales and Operations Planning Process (S&OP)
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a structured process intending to help align demand, supply and financials at summary level. This webinar will go through the S&OP Cycle, which is a decision-making process, not just a plan. You will walk away with a good understanding of what S&OP is, but it will be up to you to decide how you should implement it. Instructor: Michael Letson 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 – “Buy-Sell” and Other Co-Owner Agreements: The Basics
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will provide small business owners with the basics for entering into co-owner agreements such as pre-contract considerations; restrictions on selling ownership interests to third parties such as rights of first refusal, “drag along” and “tag along” rights, and triggering events such as death, disability, divorce, and lack of participation in the business. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »SBDC & City of Palmdale – AI 101 for Your Business
This workshop provides a foundational overview of artificial intelligence and how it can be applied strategically in a business environment. Participants will learn practical use cases of AI to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and support marketing, operations, and customer engagement. The session is designed to help business owners move from curiosity to execution with confidence. Instructor: Claudia Shah REGISTER NOW
Find out more »SBDC & City of Palmdale – IA basico para Negocios
AI 101 for Your Business (Spanish) IA basico para Negocios - April 7, 12-1pm Este taller ofrece una introducción práctica a la inteligencia artificial y su aplicación estratégica en los negocios. Los participantes aprenderán casos de uso reales para mejorar la eficiencia, optimizar la toma de decisiones y fortalecer áreas como mercadeo, operaciones y atención al cliente. La sesión está diseñada para que los dueños de negocios pasen de la curiosidad a la implementación con seguridad. Instructor: Claudia Shah Teléfono…
Find out more »Webinar – Safety Tools for Machine Guarding and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Process
The need to provide safe tools for employees is a critical necessity of leadership. Machine guarding for when in use, and a robust lock out tag out process for when maintaining them are two examples. This webinar will briefly cover the what’s, when’s, and how’s from a Cal/OSHA perspective. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Digital Marketing 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-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 – Commercial Leases: The Basics
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to the basics of commercial leases. Attendees will learn the differences among “gross,” “net” and “triple net” leases; conducting property inspections; rent, abatement, and “common area maintenance” (CAM) charges; use and signage restrictions; personal guarantees; build-out terms and obligations; determining who is responsible for maintenance and repairs; subleasing; and other information business owners should know before signing the lease, including when to “walk away.” c
Find out more »SBDC & City of Palmdale – Modelo de Plan de Negocios Canvas
El Plan de Negocios Canvas es una herramienta de modelo de negocio. En este taller, los asistentes aprenderán primero a definir su modelo de negocio. Se les presentará un lienzo de modelo de negocio como herramienta. Los temas son los siguientes: · De la idea de negocio al modelo de negocio · Introducción a los modelos de negocio · Pasos para definir, diseñar y construir un modelo de negocio Instructor: Claudia Shah Teléfono para información - (747-259-9690) 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 – 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 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 – I Filed the Articles, Now What? Next Step for Running a Corporation (Part I)
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will teach business owners the basics of California corporations, such as what is a “corporation,” special types of corporations, director and officer roles, bylaws, required and optional filings, duties and liability of directors and officers, common mistakes, and best practices. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – I Filed the Articles, Now What? Next Step for Running a Corporation (Part II)
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will teach business owners how to prepare basic corporate documents such as statements of information; holding director and shareholder meetings, preparing motions and minutes, voting requirements; and other corporate formalities required by the company’s bylaws, operating agreement or by law. 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 – I Filed the Articles, Now What? Next Step for Running a Corporation (Part III)
This webinar will explain the legal requirements for offering and selling a corporation’s shares of stock every small business must know, such as understanding why stock is a “security”; compliance with state and federal securities laws, including securities registration and “private offering” exemptions; authorizing, offering, and issuing shares of stock (including shares issued to founders and investors); understanding who is an “accredited investor” or who has a “preexisting relationship” with the corporation under federal and California law; rules for selling…
Find out more »Webinar – 7 Steps How to Strengthen Your Site’s Keywords
Stop guessing and start growing! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Specialist Darren Elliott for this high-energy, in-depth webinar. Discover the 7 Steps How to Strengthen Your Site’s Keywords to demystify search intent, master key phrases, and drive high-quality traffic to your digital doorstep. So, if you're a small business owner looking to boost your site traffic, this free session provides the actionable tools you need to rank higher. Turn keywords into your business’s growth engine—register today! 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-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 – I Filed the Articles, Now What? Next Step for Running a Limited Liability Company (LLC)
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 »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
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