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October 2025
Webinar – Does your Business Require a State-Issued License?
REGISTER NOW Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will provide information on operating a small business that requires a state-issued license, such as construction general/subcontractors, therapists, lawyers, doctors, nurses, accountants, barbers, and cosmetologists. The presentation will include information on license application, maintenance and renewal, operating under an LLC or corporation if permitted, avoiding license violations and liability for violating licensing laws.
Find out more »Webinar – Agentic Commerce: The Future of Selling Is Autonomous
What happens when your online store can think, act, and sell on its own? In this eye-opening session, we’ll explore the emerging world of Agentic Commerce — where AI agents assist customers, recommend products, and even close sales. Learn what this means for small businesses, what’s already possible today, and how to prepare for the next wave of commerce. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – WAVE Introducción (español)
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.
Find out more »Webinar – Urgency & Scarcity: Ethical Tactics That Actually Work
“Only 2 left!” “Offer ends tonight!” — Sound familiar? In this session, we break down the psychology behind urgency and scarcity and how to use them ethically to boost conversions. Whether you’re selling products, services, or digital content, we’ll show you real examples, tools to implement, and how to avoid turning off your audience. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – QUICKBOOKS ONLINE BOOT CAMP
REGISTER NOW This boot camp is an intensive training program specifically crafted for individuals without a finance background to master QuickBooks online. Participants will gain a solid understanding of essential features and functions, including setting up accounts, managing invoices and expenses, tracking sales and revenue, generating financial reports, and reconciling bank statements. Our program prioritizes practical skills, empowering participants with the knowledge and confidence they need to take charge of their financial data effectively.
Find out more »Webinar – Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Basics
Presenter: Erica Bristol 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” and “foundation models”; laws governing AI, common AI issues with intellectual property, employees, and independent contractors, liability issues, and best practices. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Business Planning #1
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
Find out more »Webinar – How to Start Your Business
REGISTER NOW 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.
Find out more »Webinar – Reddit for SEO: The Untapped Channel Hiding in Plain Sight
Reddit threads show up in Google results every day — so why aren’t more entrepreneurs using it? In this tactical session, you’ll learn how to use Reddit as a content discovery, keyword research, and link-building tool to support your SEO. We’ll cover what to post (and where), how to avoid getting banned, and ways to use AI to scale the strategy. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Fundamentals of Food Businesses
REGISTER NOW Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models. From Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. This webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas and think about different business models for their food business dream, and show steps to each with easily explained phases. Presented by Kevin McVearry, Business Advisor with the SBDC since 2012, with over 25 years of experience opening…
Find out more »Webinar – WAVE Transacciones Comunes (español)
REGISTER NOW WAVE- Transacciones Comunes 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.
Find out more »Webinar – AI Agents 101: What They Are & How to Build Your First One
You’ve heard the term — now it’s time to understand it. This beginner-friendly session explains what AI agents are, how they differ from chatbots, and what they can do for your business. We’ll also explore real tools to build simple AI agents that can help with customer support, content workflows, or ecommerce tasks — no coding required. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Business Planning #2
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
Find out more »Webinar – Finding Funding
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…
Find out more »Webinar – Explore Starting Your Home Based Business
REGISTER NOW 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!
Find out more »Webinar – Building an AI Website – Things to Know Before You Do
Designing a website using AI is starting to attract more business owners to this affordable and very efficient way to develop a website in just minutes! However, before you make the move to design with AI, you will want to attend this very informative webinar hosted by our Digital Marketing /SEO Specialist, Darren Elliott. This webinar, Building an AI Website- Things to Know Before You Do will explain the pros and cons to using AI for web design. So, if you…
Find out more »Webinar – Tax Considerations for Home-based Small Businesses
REGISTER NOW 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.
Find out more »Webinar – Branding with Purpose
Branding is crucial, but often misunderstood. It's far more than a nice logo and colors. Before diving into visuals, you need a strong brand foundation. Join our class to demystify branding and learn how to do it with purpose. We’ll cover: - Why branding is a critical pillar for any business - Key concepts like brand identity, voice, mission and more - How to develop a strategic brand plan and manifesto Whether you're a startup or small business, this workshop…
Find out more »Webinar – WAVE Common Transactions
REGISTER NOW This webinar is designed for those who do not have a financial background but have attended our introductory webinar. We will use simple examples to demonstrate how to manage basic business transactions such as invoicing, purchasing, importing, and reconciling bank transactions. Our main goal is to help you feel more comfortable and confident when using the tool by building trust.
Find out more »Webinar – BFCM 2025: Your Last-Minute Checklist for Black Friday Success
Black Friday / Cyber Monday is almost here — are you ready? In this fast-paced session, we’ll walk through a final prep checklist to make sure your site, emails, offers, and backend systems are optimized for BFCM 2025. Perfect for product sellers and service businesses alike, this is your one-stop tune-up before the biggest shopping weekend of the year. Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Commercial Leases: The Basics
Presenter: Erica Bristol This webinar will introduce small business owners to the basics of commercial leases. Attendees will learn the differences among “gross,” “net” and “triple net” leases; conducting property inspections; rent, abatement, and “common area maintenance” (CAM) charges; use and signage restrictions; personal guarantees; build-out terms and obligations; determining who is responsible for maintenance and repairs; subleasing; and other information business owners should know before signing the lease, including when to “walk away.” REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – QuickBooks Online – Transacciones Comunes (español)
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 conciliación de transacciones bancarias. Nuestro principal objetivo es ayudarle a sentirse más cómodo y seguro al utilizar la herramienta generando confianza.
Find out more »November 2025
Webinar – Business Model #1
REGISTER NOW This is the ideal workshop where business owners at all levels will learn how to build, design, and define a business model. A business model is what defines a business and its practice. In this workshop attendees will learn how to first define their business model. They will be introduced to a business model canvas as a tool. Topics are below: · Business Idea to Business Model · Introduction to the Business Models · Steps to Define, Design…
Find out more »Webinar – Introduction to Entrepreneurship
REGISTER NOW Some are entrepreneurs or naturally entrepreneurial. This is an opportunity to explore the “entrepreneur in you”. The featured one-hour session will highlight entrepreneurship as an option to generate income and cash flow, and provide steps to start a formal business. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help take the next step in starting or growing your business, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business including the areas below: • Learn the Steps from Business…
Find out more »Webinar – New! SBDC AI Office Hours
Instructor: Ramin Ramhormozi Ready to make AI actually work for your small business? Free and open to all Los Angeles Regional Network SBDC Clients Join our weekly AI Office Hours, a live and interactive Zoom session designed to help you explore, understand, and apply the latest AI tools to grow your business. Each Wednesday from 12:00–1:30 PM PST, SBDC Advisor Ramin Ramhormozi will kick things off with a short AI mini-training or live audit (20–30 minutes). Then we’ll open the floor for your questions, demos, and screen…
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