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May 2025

Webinar – Restaurant 101 Step by Step Overview on Opening a Restaurant

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

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…

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Webinar – Home Improvement Contracts: The Basics

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

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

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Webinar – Localize to Optimize: Mastering Local SEO for E-commerce Success

May 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Don’t just compete globally — win locally. In this 1-hour webinar, discover how to harness the power of local SEO strategies to attract nearby customers, boost foot traffic (if you have a local presence), and outperform your competition. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Designing for Success: E-commerce Website Layout and Design Essentials for Beginners

May 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Your website is your storefront — and first impressions matter. In this beginner-friendly 1-hour session, learn the key design principles, layout strategies, and UX best practices that turn browsers into buyers. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Screening Tips for Exploring a Tax Preparer, Bookkeeper, Accountant

May 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Instructor: Charles Yacoobian 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,…

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Webinar – Intellectual Property (IP): The Basics

May 29 @ 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 property-copyrights,…

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June 2025

Webinar – 8 Things to Know & Remember About Keyword Strategies

Jun 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  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…

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Webinar – New Commercial Lease Law Affecting Small Business, Effective 1-1-25

Jun 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Free

Come and learn about SB 1103, California's new commercial lease law effective 1-1-25.  It creates new obligations for commercial landlords leasing to "qualified commercial tenants" such as restrictions on operating costs/tax expenses, mandatory notices for certain rent increases, mandatory language translation in some instances, and notice requirements for certain lease terminations. This webinar will help explain the new rules and provide guidance for commercial landlords and qualified commercial tenants. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – 7 Steps to Maintaining Your WordPress Website

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

WordPress maintenance can be a confusing to some, and expensive to others who may be relying on a developer to maintain their WordPress website.  If this sounds familiar, join Darren Elliott our Digital Marketing Specialist who will show you what you can do yourself, to improve your site performance, your search engine optimization, even your web traffic!  Reserve your spot today! REGISTER NOW

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

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

Instructor: Charles Yacoobian Have an S Corporation?...Find Out About the Required Reasonable Compensation for Shareholder Employees 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 REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business

Jun 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! REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses

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

Instructor: Charles Yacoobian Operating a home-based small business and need some tax related tips/guidelines? This 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. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Are you Sitting on a Goldmine? Discover the Value of Your Company’s IP

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

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

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Webinar – WAVE Introducción (español)

Jun 12 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Free

REGISTER NOW Este seminario web está dirigido a personas que no tienen experiencia financiera y desean comprender mejor las características de WAVE, junto con los conceptos básicos de contabilidad. Cubriremos cómo navegar por la herramienta, realizar configuraciones e introducir brevemente las opciones del menú principal. Nuestro objetivo principal será generar confianza y ayudarle a sentirse más seguro al utilizar la herramienta.

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Webinar – Monetizing Your You Tube Channel

Jun 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Do you want to monetize your You Tube Channel? If so, reserve your spot for this webinar today, to join our Digital Marketing Specialist, Darren Elliott as he discusses You Tube's monetization programs and their requirements. This informative webinar will help you decide which monetization program would be best for you.  This webinar will discuss YouTube's AdSense program, their Sponsorships and Brand Deals, as well as their Affiliate Marketing and Fan Funding programs. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Roadmap to Unlock Taxation for Corporations and LLCs

Jun 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

  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

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Webinar – Business Planning #1

Jun 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business! It’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. Highlighted Topics:          Creating a Business Plan          Goal Development          Business Development          Marketing Plans          Advertising Strategies          Financials – Overview REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – How to Start Your Business

Jun 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

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 to life. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – I Filed the Articles, Now What? Next Step for Running a Limited Liability Company

Jun 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

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

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Webinar – WAVE Introduction

Jun 26 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Free

WAVE Introduction: This webinar is aimed at individuals who are not from a financial background and wish to gain some understanding of WAVE's features, along with basic accounting concepts. We will cover how to navigate the tool, make configurations, and briefly introduce the main menu options. Our primary focus will be to build trust and help you feel more confident while using the tool. REGISTER NOW

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July 2025

Webinar – Business Planning #2

Jul 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

REGISTER NOW Come ready to work on your business in this two-part training.  Business planning is a tool to help your business! It’s an opportunity to create a road map and tell the story of the business with a focus on key elements. Highlighted Topics:          Creating a Business Plan          Goal Development          Business Development          Marketing Plans          Advertising Strategies          Financials – Overview

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Webinar – Live Shopping 2025: Turning TikTok, IG, and Amazon Live into Revenue Streams

Jul 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

The future of ecommerce is live. Discover how small shops are cashing in with TikTok Live, Instagram Live, and Amazon Live — no fancy studio needed. Get scripts, simple tech setups, and proven hooks to boost real-time sales and repurpose your live streams for repeat revenue. REGISTER NOW

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Webinar – Finding Funding

Jul 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

REGISTER NOW Explore a variety of funding types for your business including disaster assistance related.  Capital is critical for all businesses.  The type of business, your capital needs, and additional factors may influence what you explore, along with the current climate.  There are many types of capital including owner investment, profit reinvestment, loans from a bank, loans from an alternative financial resources(non-banks), equipment financing, tax credits, supplier credit, credit lines, equity lines, Angel Investors, Venture Capital Investors, money invested by…

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Webinar – Claims and Lawsuits: Litigation Basics

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

  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

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Webinar – WAVE Transacciones Comunes (español)

Jul 3 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Free

REGISTER NOW Este seminario web está diseñado para aquellos que no tienen experiencia financiera pero han asistido a nuestro seminario web introductorio. Utilizaremos ejemplos sencillos para demostrar cómo gestionar transacciones comerciales básicas, como facturación, compras, importación y conciliacion de transacciones bancarias. Nuestro principal objetivo es ayudarle a sentirse mas comodo y seguro al utilizar la herramienta generando confianza.

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