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July 2026
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 »Webinar – Plan Your Holiday Marketing Plan
Sometimes it hits you that the holiday season is coming up and you realized we're running out of time for planning. Is that you? Join us for a fun interactive workshop where we will plan our upcoming campaigns we want to promote during the holiday season. Come in with questions, leave with a plan of action. This class is ideal for retailers and e-commerce businesses. Instructor: Pamela Covarrubias REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Business Planning #2
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 Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Finding Funding
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 family &…
Find out more »August 2026
Webinar – Applying Statistics to Your Business
Have you ever wondered the answer to the questions below?: Which marketing activities work? Which products make the most money? Are my sales actually improving? Am I charging enough? How can I predict next month's revenue? This webinar will cover how to use a handful of simple statistics to help make better business decisions. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – The Dupe Economy: What “Dupe Culture” Means for Independent Ecommerce Brands
Dupe culture has gone mainstream: shoppers now search TikTok for "dupes" of products before they'll pay full price for the original. Learn why this shift is happening, what it means for your pricing and positioning, and how independent brands can compete on story and quality instead of getting undercut. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »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 – Job Hazard Analysis Action Plan and Emergency Action Plan
Every business has risks, whether it's an office, retail store, construction site, warehouse, or manufacturing facility. Two of the most effective ways to protect employees, reduce disruptions, and prevent costly incidents are a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and an Emergency Action Plan (EAP). While they serve different purposes, both help businesses identify risks before they become injuries, emergencies, or financial losses. Tips on how to help minimize risks in your business. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – AI- How to Use AI Effectively And Efficiently
AI- HOW TO USE AI EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY Stop working harder and start working smarter! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for a high-impact, free webinar designed to help you master the internal and external power of Artificial Intelligence. We’re moving past the hype to show you how AI can become your most productive "employee" while keeping your brand’s credibility ironclad. Claim your spot to this free webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Search Engine Optimization – What You Need to Rank Well with Browsers
Stop guessing what search engines want and start giving them exactly what they’re looking for! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an essential, free webinar titled "Search Engine Optimization: What You Need to Rank Well." Darren is taking away all of the technical jargon to give you a clear, actionable roadmap to earn you placement at the top of the search results page. Claim your spot to this free webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
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 – Business Risks and A Case Study on Vertical Integration
Vertical integration is a business strategy in which a company expands its control over multiple stages of its supply chain rather than relying entirely on outside suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, or retailers. By owning or controlling more of the production and delivery process, businesses can improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen quality control, and increase profitability. Come and learn how vertical integration can positively impact your business. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – From Idea to Impact: Validate Your Business Model
“From Idea to Impact: Validate Your Business Model” is a practical webinar designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners determine whether their business idea or current business model can succeed in today’s changing market. Learn how to evaluate customer demand, test key assumptions, identify gaps, and make smarter decisions before investing more time and money. Turn uncertainty into insight—and your idea into a business model built for impact and growth. Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Stop Guessing: How AI Tells You Exactly What to Restock (and When)
Stockouts lose sales and overstock ties up cash you need elsewhere, and most small merchants are still reordering by gut feel. Learn how AI forecasting tools read your sales history and flag what to reorder, when, and how much, before you're caught short heading into your busiest season. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
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 – 101 QUICKBOOKS ONLINE – Spanish
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 – Quality Process Improvements and Foreign Object Debris Damage Prevention
Are you a business operating in the Aerospace Industry as a supplier or manufacturer? Foreign Object Debris Damage (FOD) prevention is a potential area for process improvements with related cost savings. Come and learn more about actions you can initiate to help minimize risks and position your business to be proactive on a daily basis. NAS412-2023 provides the standard, but specific situations vary by business. Instructor: Michael Letson REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Set It and Sell It: Inside Shopify’s New AI-Powered Marketing Autopilot
Shopify quietly built a marketing team into your admin: Campaign Autopilot runs AI-driven campaigns across Shop, ChatGPT, Pinterest, and Microsoft ads from one setup, Shopify Messaging now handles SMS and WhatsApp with smart send-time delivery, and Shopify Collabs makes finding creators easier. Learn what these native tools actually do, what's still worth a third-party app, and how to turn them on without breaking what's already working. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Google Guidelines for Websites
Stop wondering why your website isn't hitting page one and start looking under the hood! Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for an eye-opening, free webinar on Google’s Guidelines for Websites. Darren pulls back the curtain on the technical "scorecard" Google uses to rank you—and will show you ethical ways on how you can ace pass with high marks! Claim your spot to this free webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Harmful “Black Hat” SEO Tactics
Is your SEO strategy a ticking time bomb? Join SBDC Digital Marketing Consultant Darren Elliott for a revealing free webinar on Harmful “Black Hat” SEO Tactics. In the race to the top of Google, many businesses unknowingly use shortcuts that can lead to their website being "blacklisted" or permanently removed from search results. Learn how to spot these dangerous traps and protect your digital investment. Claim your spot to this free webinar! Instructor: Darren Elliott REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – From Idea to Impact: Validate Your Business Model
“From Idea to Impact: Validate Your Business Model” is a practical webinar designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners determine whether their business idea or current business model can succeed in today’s changing market. Learn how to evaluate customer demand, test key assumptions, identify gaps, and make smarter decisions before investing more time and money. Turn uncertainty into insight—and your idea into a business model built for impact and growth. Instructor: Connie Sparks REGISTER NOW
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
Find out more »Webinar – 101 QUICKBOOKS ONLINE
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…
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