Upcoming Events

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 learn about the multiple resources available to help you. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams, please register to obtain the login information. Please note that if you are planning to use a mobile device 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.

Personal credit plays a significant role in securing business funding, especially for small businesses or startups. Lenders and investors often evaluate your personal credit score as an indicator of your financial responsibility since many small businesses have limited or no credit history of their own. A strong personal credit score can make it easier to obtain business loans, lines of credit or even favorable terms for financing. This is because lenders see a good personal credit score as a sign that you’re likely to manage business debt responsibly. However, as your business grows and establishes its own credit history, the importance of personal credit may diminish, but initially, it’s a key factor in securing funding. A SCORE webinar.

Join Accounting Expert & QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and EDC Small Business Development Center Advisor Juliana Ramirez as she guides small business owners through the initial setup and customization of QuickBooks Online. Learn how to tailor QuickBooks to fit your specific business needs, including setting up your chart of accounts, customizing invoices and organizing your expense categories for efficient tracking. A SCORE Ventura County webinar.

Did you know LinkedIn has over one billion users worldwide, welcomes three new members every second and is a database for networking and relationship building? How can you define your value proposition, build your personal brand, optimize your LinkedIn profile and leverage your competitive edge? By attending this session, you’ll learn where in your profile to effectively incorporate keywords, how to clearly brand yourself to be memorable, how to evaluate your headline and add a USP and free tools and resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses. A SCORE webinar.

Ready to grow your small or medium business but not sure where to begin with advertising? In this live session hosted by SCORE, Andrew Barrow—Founder and President of Revenue Arc—will cover the essentials of paid marketing, from identifying the best platforms to setting an effective budget. You’ll learn to target the right audiences, craft compelling ads and track performance without wasting time or money. Whether new to the ad world or looking to brush up on the basics, this webinar will give you the tools and confidence to launch successful campaigns. A SCORE webinar.

Thousands of times in your career, as a small business owner you’re given an opportunity to answer the question “So, what do you do?” This webinar is giving you an opportunity to sharpen your answer. In those moments, you can generate real interest, find a referral partner or maybe just make a new friend. In a master class called “How You Can Make Your Sale and Lose Your Sale in Just 30 Seconds!” you will learn 8 things guaranteed to improve your elevator stories, three awesome elevator story templates and four ways to get off to a fast start. The thing to remember, whether you are able to attend or not, is that there is no such thing as the perfect pitch, just a perfect pitcher. Come experience how you can make or lose a sale in just 30 seconds. A SCORE webinar.

Do you know how to react in an effective way when you hear something offensive – either directed at you or at a colleague? Unfortunately, for most individuals, the most likely outcome is this: they say nothing. Either because they are afraid to say the wrong thing or because they don’t know what to say. Navigating difficult conversations is essential for building trust and team cohesion. The problem is that these discussions can feel uncomfortable and overwhelming—especially when emotions run high. This webinar will equip you with the tools needed to approach conflict with confidence and to facilitate a meaningful dialogue in a way that promotes understanding and resolution. A SCORE webinar.

Are you struggling to get website traffic that converts into sales and leads? Learn how to increase your website’s organic (NO-COST) traffic from Google today! What you Will learn from attending this workshop is how to use SEO to create a bursting pipeline of leads/sales, how to ethically hijack your competitors’ Google SEO traffic, the exact strategy we use to optimize websites that become lead generators, how to rank your website on Google using SEO strategies that work and stop spending money on ads. Brandon Leibowitz, the founder of SEO Optimizers, is hosting this special workshop. Brandon will share the knowledge, tips and techniques he has acquired over the past 15 years. A SCORE webinar.

Empower your small business with a deep dive into cybersecurity basics at SBA’s upcoming Introduction to Cybersecurity event. Discover practical strategies to protect your business online. Join SBA for insights tailored to small businesses, ensuring your digital assets are secure. Do not miss out on the chance to boost your digital security knowledge. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams. Please register to obtain the login information. Please note that if you are planning to use a mobile device to access this webinar, you must first download the Teams app on 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(Link is external) at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.

Learn how to enhance your product distribution and fulfillment using Amazon’s extensive logistics network, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction for your business. This presentation will discuss Amazon’s comprehensive supply chain, including Fulfillment by Amazon, Amazon Shipping and other programs. We’ll discuss key topics, such as managing your inventory effectively and how to turn returned products into sales opportunities. Finally, discover tips and tricks for leveraging Amazon’s comprehensive suite of resources and programs tailored to support small businesses, ensuring you have the tools to help enable your success. Sponsored by Amazon. A SCORE webinar.

An exclusive event for businesses operating for a few years and ready to expand their federal opportunities. This session is geared toward established businesses and will feature information on how are federal agency small business goals determined and what happens if an agency does not meet them, how can small businesses use the information to be of value to these agencies, learn how the market research phase performed by federal buyers is a crucial opportunity for small businesses to influence set-aside decisions and discover how SBA’s Procurement Center Representatives are involved to maximize federal agencies’ use of small businesses. An SBA webinar.

Step into the future of video production with this cutting-edge webinar led by Emmy-winning producer and director Marci Klein! In today’s fast-paced world, AI is transforming the way we create content—and this class will teach you exactly how to harness its power to make your videos stand out, whether you’re using a professional camera or an iPhone. A SCORE webinar.

Your Gateway to Expanding Your Small Business. Unlock opportunities with the U.S. Department of the Army! The “How to Do Business with Federal Agencies” series is designed to empower small businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully navigate federal contracting, build strategic relationships and unlock new growth opportunities within government agencies. An SBA webinar.

In this webinar you will learn about Subcontracting opportunities with LADWP Primes: learn how to connect
with LADWP’s prime contractors and explore subcontracting opportunities, understand LADWP’s procurement process,
requirements, how to become prime contractors, get step-by-step guidance on how to find, bid and win contracts with LADWP and get your questions answered by LADWP experts during the Q&A session. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams, please register to obtain for the login information. Please note that 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(Link is external) at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.

Have you ever struggled to get someone to accept your ideas or buy your product or service? Well, help is finally on the way with this breakthrough webinar! In 90 minutes, you will learn how to convince and sell almost anyone. Suddenly, you’ll have an incredible power to persuade all the people in your life, unlike anything you’ve ever been able to do before. From friends and family members to prospects and clients, you will suddenly be able to enjoy more stress-free, predictable and FUN ways to get people on your side and buying from you… whether it be face-to-face, from your website, from your ads and emails and more! A SCORE webinar.

Choosing the right legal structure is crucial for any small business. This webinar will break down the key differences between sole proprietorships, LLCs, partnerships and corporations, helping you understand the legal, tax and liability implications of each. Whether you’re starting a new venture or considering a change, join SCORE for expert insights to make informed decisions for your business’s future. A SCORE webinar.

Securing Business Funding is the most misunderstood aspect of a company’s success! In today’s competitive business landscape, it is more important than ever for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners to establish and maintain strong relationships with banks and credit unions. After the COVID-19 pandemic, a plethora of funding products poured into the market and were made readily available to businesses of all types and sizes. In fact, many start-up companies were able to access $150,000+ in funding with little to no documentation. Well…SCORE is here to tell you you’ll embark on a new era! Due to an increase in defaults in 2024, lenders have begun to pivot to a more relationship banking format. With that said, it is imperative YOU gain the knowledge and insight to stay ahead of the competition! At the end of the day, Securing Business Funding is not just a good idea or an option among many. Rather, it is the lifeblood that positions your business for long-term success! By taking the time to establish and nurture lending relationships, you can position your business for Growth, Sustainability, and Profitability for many years to come! Don’t Die…Expand!!!

Any real estate agent will tell you it is better to own than rent. Your website is the only virtual real estate you can own, compared to the rental properties of social media platforms. You don’t have to know how to create web code to make your website a more profitable tool for your business. In addition to the vital information your business needs in this class, all attendees will receive a copy of the Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions guide: Discover Ten Proven Steps You Can Take Right Now to Get Your Business Found Online. A SCORE webinar.

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 learn about the multiple resources available to help you. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams, please register to obtain the login information. Please note that if you are planning to use a mobile device 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.

When asked at Fortune’s 2016 Most Powerful Women International Summit in London where Facebook would be in a half-decade in terms of mobile and video, Facebook Vice President Nicola Mendelsohn said the social network would “definitely” be mobile and would “probably” be “all video.” In the past several years, Mendelsohn’s prediction has come true for Facebook and the other major social media platforms. As an entrepreneur, you must get proficient at creating videos to promote yourself and your business. In this class you will learn that you don’t have to be perfect, just human. A SCORE webinar.