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

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  

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…

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

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

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…

“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

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

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…

A bottleneck might be obvious. Maybe customers are waiting too long. Maybe invoices aren't getting out. Maybe jobs are sitting in a queue waiting for one particular person. But sometimes the bottleneck is hiding in plain sight. Find where your business is losing time, capacity and money—and fix the right problem. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW

Ready to turn your views into revenue? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an exclusive breakdown of the diverse income streams available on the world’s largest video platform. From the Partner Program to digital products, Darren reveals the ethical roadmap to profitability. Claim your free spot now and start driving real results for your bottom line! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW

Is your online presence working as hard as you are? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an exclusive masterclass on defining your brand and pinpointing your ideal audience. Darren will explore how specific search language bridges the gap between your services and the right customers. Claim your spot now, to this free and informative webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW

This webinar will provide small business owners with the basics of artificial intelligence (AI), such as what is “AI”; common terms and definitions such as “generative AI,” “machine learning,” "agentic AI," "chatbots," and “foundation models”; laws governing AI, common AI issues with intellectual property, employees, and independent contractors, privacy and other liability issues, and best practices. Instructor: Erica Bristol REGISTER NOW

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…