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April 2026
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 – 101 Accounting using QuickBooks Online
This introductory session is face-paced and last 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 acounts, 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 Online. Instructor: Eugene Zapata REGISTER…
Find out more »Webinar – AI Chatbots for Ecommerce: Build, Train, and Deploy Your 24/7 Sales Assistant
AI chatbots have moved from clunky scripts to intelligent assistants that can answer customer questions, recommend products, and support sales around the clock. In this session, you'll learn exactly what AI chatbots are, how they work, and what they can do for your business. We'll cover the full spectrum of options: done-for-you platforms like Tidio and Gorgias, plus DIY approaches using Claude, ChatGPT, Base44, and Lovable that let you build and deploy a custom chatbot without coding. You'll…
Find out more »Webinar – Scrum Project Management
Scrum is a structured and disciplined, team-based approach to product development and project management. Its premise is focused around converting customer requirements into usable products quickly, then re-evaluating those requirements and working the cycle again. We’ll start off with how Scrum works, cover the roles and responsibilities, the Scrum Cycle, and finish with keys to success using Scrum. If you are interested in exposure to the Scrum Process and how it differs from the way projects are managed…
Find out more »Webinar – 10 Ways to Improve Your Site’s Mobile User Experience
Is your website a dream or a nightmare for mobile users? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for this high-impact free webinar: "10 Ways to Improve Your Site’s Mobile User Experience (UEx)." With over 60% of web traffic now happening on smartphones, a "desktop-only" mindset is costing you customers. Darren’s breaking down the essential adjustments you need to make to keep your mobile visitors happy. Secure your free spot now and walk away with simple, high-impact strategies you can…
Find out more »Webinar – Easy Site Optimization Tips that Improve Site Traffic and Visitor Engagement
Stop letting potential customers slip through the cracks of a clunky website! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for this essential free webinar: "Easy Site Optimization Tips to Boost Traffic and Engagement." You don’t need to be a coding genius to see massive results—Darren will be focusing on how you can capitalize on your "low-hanging fruit" that will turn casual browsers into loyal fans. Grab your spot for this free webinar and let Darren show you how to employ…
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 »Webinar – Creando my Punto de Ventas usando Square
Este seminario web práctico está dirigido a quienes desean aprender a configurar y gestionar Square como su sistema de punto de venta. Square es una opción de pago muy utilizada, conocida por su sencillez y fiabilidad.La sesión cubrirá la configuración inicial, las funciones principales y cómo crear productos, establecer precios y organizar categorías. Mostraremos cómo procesar ventas, gestionar pagos, realizar reembolsos y consultar informes de ventas básicos. Al finalizar el seminario web, se sentirá con la confianza necesaria para utilizar Square…
Find out more »May 2026
Webinar – Risk Analysis Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Have you ever been forced into an FMEA exercise that felt like a marathon through the jungle with no shoes? This webinar will take a different approach to the risk analysis tool that so many customers require of their suppliers. And, if you haven’t had that experience yet, please attend this webinar so you can avoid that painful experience in the future. We will cover both Design and Process FMEAs. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »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 – Creating my Point of Sales Using Square
This practical webinar is for those who want to learn how to set up and manage Square as their point-of-sale solution. Square is a widely-used payment option known for its simplicity and reliability. The session will cover initial setup, key features, and how to create products, set prices, and organize categories. We will demonstrate processing sales, managing payments, handling refunds, and reviewing basic sales reports. By the end of the webinar, you will feel confident using Square to manage your…
Find out more »Webinar-Slash Your Return Rate: How AI is Helping Ecommerce Brands Fix the Problem Before It Happens
Returns are one of the biggest profit killers in ecommerce, but most merchants deal with them after the fact. In this session, you'll learn how AI can help you get ahead of the problem by analyzing return reasons, identifying patterns, and fixing the root causes before they cost you money. We'll cover how to use AI to improve product descriptions, sizing guides, and customer expectations so fewer orders come back in the first place. Walk away with a practical AI-powered…
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 – The Formula to Writing Effective Search Engine Friendly Content
Ready to stop writing for the void and start writing for results? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an exclusive breakdown of the winning formula for highranking content. Darren will help you learn how to bridge the gap between human storytelling and technical optimization to ensure your message hits home and hits the top of the results page. Sign up today, for this informative free webinar filled with wonderful ethical search engine strategies, you can apply to your…
Find out more »Webinar – Financial Literacy for Ecommerce: Understanding Your Numbers to Scale Smart
Most ecommerce businesses struggle not because of bad products or weak marketing, but because the owner doesn't have a clear picture of their finances. In this session, you'll learn how to read a basic P&L, calculate your true profit margins, manage cash flow, and know when your numbers actually support scaling. We'll cut through the intimidation of financial data and give you a simple framework for making smarter business decisions based on what your numbers are telling you.…
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 – Contabilidad 101 usando WAVE
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…
Find out more »Webinar-The Pre-Order Playbook: Validate Demand, Generate Cash Flow and Build Buzz Before You Launch
What if you could sell your product before you even have it in stock? Pre-orders let you validate demand, generate cash flow, and build anticipation all before you commit to a full inventory run. In this session, you'll learn how to set up pre-orders on Shopify, communicate effectively with customers throughout the process, and market your launch to build real excitement. Whether you're launching a new product or testing a new idea, this session will show you how to do…
Find out more »Webinar – Build Your AI Brain
This is the hands-on workshop where you finally stop letting your best ideas get lost in the chaos of sticky notes, late-night voice memos, and that one Notion page you swear you’ll organize “someday.” Together, we’ll take the brilliance already living in your head, the stories, the tone, the values, the way you explain things when you’re talking to a real person and train a custom GPT to think, write, and support your business like a tiny digital version of…
Find out more »Webinar – Doing Business Online: Electronic Contracts, Signatures, and Records
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will discuss legal issues in ecommerce, such as using electronic contracts, signatures and records with clients and vendors; state and federal laws; and reducing liability online. 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…
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