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June 2026
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 – 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 »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 – 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 – 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 – 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 »August 2026
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 – 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 – 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 – 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
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