Join the County of Santa Barbara and the Economic Development Collaborative to review current COVID-19 business resources recently made available through the American Rescue Plan! Learn about new opportunities, how to access them and where to start with programs like EIDL, PPP, UI Benefits, Federal Grants and more. This free event will provide an overview of existing and upcoming resources with a dedicated Q&A portion to hear answers to your specific questions.
Do you have a business idea but need assistance to think through all of the details? This workshop will take you through the basics of putting your business idea on paper. You will learn the basic content of what is required to have an effective business plan. You will gain knowledge on how to think through some of your issues. It is the information that you need to attract people, money, and clients but it needs to be written. It helps you to describe your product or service, your market, and your potential clients and their needs. Going through the business plan process reveals to you the strengths and weaknesses of your ideas and how to improve them. It gives you the confidence to sell your idea to others. This process forces you to think through the critical issues in an organized way and sharpen your business skills. The business plan will help you prepare your roadmap for success. A SCORE Ventura County webinar.
Want to make your brand a success? Learn the strategies, tactics, and secrets for building a recognizable brand that turns one-time shoppers into lifelong customers. Topics include: Identify your choir; Needs or dreams focus pitch; and Closing the deal. Oniracom will share unique examples from their 20 year history, and are offering free, 20 minute consultations to webinar attendees. A SCORE Santa Barbara webinar.
Únete a nosotros para aprender cómo puedes generar proyecciones de flujo de efectivo que sean significativas y relevantes para ti y tu negocio con nuestra experta invitada Juliana Ramirez. Tambien hablaremos de como utilizar tus proyecciones como una herramienta para obtener financiamiento, ser responsable de tus objetivos de negocio y comprender y administrar mejor tus finanzas. Un seminario web WEV.
Learn the basics of successful paid advertising strategies and how to drive new leads for your business. Online marketing is constantly evolving, which can make it difficult for your business to keep up. In this webinar, we will break down the different paid ad campaigns by platform with best practices you can use to get the most out of your marketing dollars. A SCORE Ventura County webinar.
Únase a SCORE Santa Barbara junto con los Asesores de negocios de EDC, Rigo Gonzalez-Nossa y Juliana Ramirez en una presentación donde por medio de esta guía aprenderemos sobre los diferentes pasos que le ayudarán en una manera eficiente a empezar su negocio, o le servirán para evaluar las necesidades más inmediatas para el buen funcionamiento y cumplimiento de las normas que requiere su negocio.
Join us to learn how you can generate cash flow projections that are meaningful and relevant to you and your business with our WEV QuickBooks coach, David Machacek. You will also learn how you can use your projections as a tool to get funding, stay accountable to your business goals and better understand and manage your finances. A WEV webinar.
Conecta, Colabora, Aprende con WEV. Únase a nosotros una vez al mes (con su bebida matutina favorita) para conectarse, colaborar y aprender de otras emprendedoras y emprendedores. Al reunirnos una vez al mes de 9:00am a 10:00am acompañados por un invitado especial, tendremos la oportunidad de compartir, escuchar y apoyarnos mutuamente para alcanzar las metas de su negocio. Un evento WEB.
You'll learn to understand what your customers are looking for and how to use that to attract, win, and retain the most valuable customers for your business. Learn about customer pain points and motivation; pricing; sales forecasting and how to promote and advertise your business through free and paid media and sales promotion. Price: Free. Address: Moorpark City Hall, 323 Science Dr., Moorpark, CA 93021. An IN-PERSON City of Moorpark and SCORE event.
January 22, 2026 08:00 AM
This is the FREE Introductory Session for a new Webinar.** (Checkout Relationship Marketing 102 - SCORE'S comprehensive webinar which is the follow-up.) Marketing today isn’t about chasing sales. It’s about building trust over time. In this introductory session, you’ll learn what relationship marketing really is and why it’s the foundation of sustainable business growth. SCORE will explore the key channels that support long-term customer relationships including email, text messaging, social media, websites, reviews, loyalty programs and lead magnets and how they work together to create a cohesive customer experience. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how consistent connection drives repeat business, referrals and social proof, plus a preview of how modern tools and AI can make relationship marketing easier to manage, even for small teams. Price: Free. A SCORE webinar.
January 22, 2026 09:00 AM
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make you a more efficient marketer. Learn to use ChatGPT (AI) for marketing your small business, starting with your own information for: condensing/expanding messages: ChatGPT assists in summarizing complex ideas for social media/email, and elaborating on brief concepts for blogs/newsletters/presentations, understanding consumer problems: by analyzing vast online data, ChatGPT aids in consumer research, identifying sentiments/preferences, and simulating customer interactions, filling Branding Gaps: ChatGPT helps you strengthen your branding by ensuring consistency in tone/messaging, suggesting refinements, and generating ideas for unique selling propositions, technical Quick Reference: ChatGPT provides step-by-step instructions for technical tasks, eliminating barriers to technical competency and social Media Post Generation: ChatGPT can automate social media post creation, streamlining marketing efforts for solopreneurs and small businesses. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
January 23, 2026 09:30 AM
A great Instagram feed reinforces your brand, supports your marketing message, helps you engage directly and sincerely with your customers and attracts new, loyal followers! Are you ready to “Level Up” your Instagram for your business? This isn't about getting a huge number of followers (though that *could* be a result of the effort you put in). Rather, it’s about making sure your *brand* is consistent, that the *message* you’re putting out there on Instagram reinforces your brand and that the *time* you spend on social media marketing is well-used. By the time SCORE finishes, you’ll have better tools for making a powerful first impression with Instagram for your business! Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
January 29, 2026 10:00 AM
Are you interested in starting a business? If you are please join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to learn about SBA's 10 Step Guide on How to Start a Business. This virtual workshop targeted to new entrepreneurs, covers topics from creating a business plan, finding capital, registering your business, getting necessary permits and/or licenses and getting a business bank account. This is a great opportunity to get any questions you may have answered and find out about the multiple resources available to help you. This webinar will be held online via Microsoft Teams. Please register to obtain the login information. Please note, if you are planning to use a mobile device or tablet to access this webinar, you must first download the Teams app to your device. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance. Price: Free. An SBA webinar.
January 19, 2026 10:00 AM
Are you interested in starting a business? If you are please join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to learn about SBA's 10 Step Guide on How to Start a Business. This virtual workshop targeted to new entrepreneurs, covers topics from creating a business plan, finding capital, registering your business, getting necessary permits and/or licenses and getting a business bank account. This is a great opportunity to get any questions you may have answered and find out about the multiple resources available to help you. This webinar will be held online via Microsoft Teams. Please register to obtain the login information. Please note, if you are planning to use a mobile device or tablet to access this webinar, you must first download the Teams app to your device. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance. Price: Free. An SBA webinar.
January 26, 2026 10:00 AM
Today’s managers are tomorrow’s leaders, and preparing them is critical for your organization’s success. With baby boomers retiring and leadership gaps widening, developing strong managers is more urgent than ever. This training equips new managers with essential tools to confidently influence team performance and engagement. By building a strong foundation, managers will be empowered to motivate, lead, and communicate effectively, driving success for themselves and their teams. This virtual event will be hosted live. Be sure to bring your questions and register now to reserve your spot! Price: FREE A Workforce Development Board and California Employers Association webinar.
February 10, 2026 12:00 PM
Do you feel your taxes are too high? Will taxes be higher in the future? Join SCORE to discuss how to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket while providing more benefits for yourself, your family and your employees. SCORE will cover various strategies for business owners to reduce taxes now and in the future, better options for the Cal-Savers Retirement Savings Mandate and how to prepare for proposed future CA payroll tax increases with CA Assembly Bill 567. Please note: this webinar will not be recorded. Attendance is required. A SCORE webinar.
February 11, 2025
12:00 PM