Web-Based Training Resources
Here are some links to online resources for businesses:
The Ultimate Guide to Team Project Management
Workshops – America’s SBDC – California / Los Angeles Network (smallbizla.org)
Scheduled Online Training Seminar Opportunities
Below, you can find some free training resources provided through our partnerships with the Ventura/Santa Barbara County
UPCOMING:
SBA: DOING BUSINESS WITH LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER (LADWP)
March 18 @ 10:00 am
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 at least 7 days in advance.
SCORE: HOW TO INFLUENCE, PERSUADE & SELL ANYONE
March 19 @ 10:30 am
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!
SCORE: UNDERSTANDING LEGAL STRUCTURES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
March 19 @ 12:30 pm
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.
SCORE: FROM SURVIVAL TO SCALABLE IN 2025: FUNDING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
March 21 @ 10:00 am
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!!!
SCORE: OPTIMIZING YOUR WEBSITE FOR INCREASED SALES
March 21 @ 12:30 pm
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.
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS
March 24 @ 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 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.
PAST:
SCORE: DISTRIBUTION & FULFILLMENT WITH AMAZON March 11 @ 12:00 pm
SBA: BEHIND THE CURTAIN – INSIGHTS FOR ESTABLISHED SMALL BUSINESSES March 12 @ 9:00 am
SCORE: AI FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION: ELEVATING YOUR SCRIPTS & STORYTELLING March 12 @ 11:00 am
SBA: HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES (US ARMY) March 13 @ 10:00 am
SCORE LA: FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS MADE EASY March 14 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: THE MARKETING CHECKLIST FOR OVERWHELMED AND OVERTHINKING ENTREPRENEURS March 14 @ 12:30 pm
SCORE VENTURA COUNTY: QUICKBOOKS ONLINE SETUP AND CUSTOMIZATION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES March 4 @ 10:030 am
SCORE: TIPS TO BUILD YOUR LINKEDIN BRAND March 4 @ 12:30 pm
SCORE: DIGITAL ADVERTISING: AN INTRODUCTION March 5 @ 10:30 am
SCORE: OPTIMIZING YOUR ELEVATOR STORY FOR INCREASED SALES March 5 @ 12:30 pm
SCORE: HOW TO NAVIGATE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE March 6 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: INCREASE YOUR WEBSITE SALES & LEADS USING SEO March 6 @ 1:30 pm
SBA: INTRO TO CYBERSECURITY March 10 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: HOW TO NAVIGATE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS IN A RESPECTFUL AND EFFECTIVE WAY December 17 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: INCREASE YOUR WEBSITE SALES & LEADS USING SEO December 17 @ 12:00 pm
SCORE: HOW TO GET BUSINESS CREDIT LINES & LOANS WHEN BANKS SAY “NO WAY” December 18 @ 5:00 pm
SCORE: E-MAIL MARKETING ESSENTIALS FOR BUSINESS December 19 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: BUSINESS FORMATION UNCOVERED: NAVIGATING BUSINESS STRUCTURES December 10 @ 10:30 am
SCORE: FROM LAUNCH TO LIKES: WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA BASICS December 11 @ 10:00 am
SBA: DISCUSSION WITH GARY LAIER ON NASA’S SBIR/STTR PROGRAM December 11 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: BUSINESS CREDIT 101: HOW TO GET BUSINESS CREDIT FOR YOUR EIN December 12 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS MADE EASY December 13 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: YEAR-END FINANCIAL REVIEW WITH QUICKBOOKS ONLINE December 3 @ 10:30 am
SCORE: WHAT’S YOUR SCHTICK? PERSONAL BRANDING ON & OFF LINKEDIN December 9 @ 10:00 am
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS December 9 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: STRATEGIES FOR OVERWHELMED AND OVERTHINKING ENTREPRENEURS November 26 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: YEAR-END FINANCIAL REVIEW WITH QUICKBOOKS ONLINE December 3 @ 10:30 am
SCORE: WHAT’S YOUR SCHTICK? PERSONAL BRANDING ON & OFF LINKEDIN December 9 @ 10:00 am
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS December 9 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: FUND YOUR BUSINESS WITH SPONSORS, EVEN IF YOU’RE JUST STARTING OUT November 19 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: STORYTELLING 101 November 19 @ 1:00 pm
SCORE: ADVERTISING BASICS: HOW TO LAUNCH A SUCCESSFUL AD CAMPAIGN November 20 @ 2:00 pm
SCORE: AUTOMATE YOUR SEO USING AI – CHATGPT & GOOGLE GEMINI November 21 @ 11:30 am
SCORE: STRATEGIES FOR OVERWHELMED AND OVERTHINKING ENTREPRENEURS November 26 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: BUILDING BUSINESS CREDIT AND FUNDING IS NOT A MYSTERY! November 4 @ 5:00 pm
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: CYBER AUDIT READINESS ASSESSMENTS November 5 10:00 am
SCORE: MASTERING QUICKBOOKS ONLINE FOR SERVICE-BASED BUSINESSES November 5 @ 10:30 am
CMTC: BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION SERIES – PART VI: EFFECTIVE SAFETY PRACTICES TO MITIGATE RISK November 5 @ 11:00 am
SCORE: BUSINESS FORMATION UNCOVERED: NAVIGATING BUSINESS STRUCTURES November 5 @ 12:30 pm
IN-PERSON EVENT: SCORE VENTURA COUNTY: DOUBLE YOUR SALES WITH 5 EASY STEPS November 6 @ 8:00 am
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS November 6 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS ON SOCIAL MEDIA November 6 @ 10:30 am
U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: STEP INTO EXPORTING: STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP) GRANTS FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS GROWTH November 7 @ 11:00 am
SCORE: WRITE, TEACH, SPARK – AN ENTREPRENEUR’S GUIDE TO WRITING FOR IMPACT November 7 @ 12:00 pm
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: MODERN FIREWALLS October 29 @ 10:00 am
IN-PERSON: SCORE VENTURA COUNTY: UNLOCKING FINANCIAL SUCCESS WITH QUICKBOOKS ONLINE: ESSENTIAL STRATEGIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES October 30 @ 8:00 am
SCORE: MULTIPLY YOUR BUSINESS INCOME WITH THE LAUNCH PYRAMID October 30 @ 10:30 am
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: HOW TO SELECT & MANAGE AN IT PROVIDER October 31 @ 10:00 am
LA SBDC: TIPS & TOOLS TO PROTECT YOUR SMALL BUSINESS FROM CYBER THREATS FOR UNDER $500 October 31 @ 12:00 pm
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: INCIDENT REPORTING AND POST-INCIDENT AUDITS October 22 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: INCREASE YOUR WEBSITE SALES & LEADS USING SEO October 22 @ 12:30 pm
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: HOW TO SET UP AN INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN (IRP) October 24 @ 10:00 am
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: HOW TO MANAGE CLOUD PROVIDER October 15 @ 10:00 am
SBA: SBA CYBERSECURITY SUMMIT October 16 @ 10:00 am
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: RANSOMWARE READINESS ASSESSMENT USING THE CYBER SECURITY EVALUATION TOOL (CSET) October 17 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: HOW TO INCREASE SALES USING GOOGLE ADS & GET BACK LOST SALES WITH RETARGETING October 17 @ 11:00 am
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: NETWORK SECURITY REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE October 8 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: BUSINESS FORMATION UNCOVERED: NAVIGATING BUSINESS STRUCTURES
October 8 @ 10:30 am
SCORE: EMPOWERING YOUR EXIT: HOW TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS TO YOUR EMPLOYEES
October 9 @ 2:00 pm
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: IMPLEMENTING ACCESS CONTROL & ROLE-BASED ACCESS CONTROL (RBAC)
October 10 @ 10:00 am
IN-PERSON EVENT: FEDERAL FUNDING – SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) & TECH TRANSFER (STTR)
October 1 @ 9:00 am
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: SYSTEM SECURITY PLANS (SSP) AND THE PLAN OF ACTION AND MILESTONES (POA&M)
October 1 @ 10:00 am
SBA: EAST MEETS WEST BUSINESS GROWTH CONFERENCE
October 1 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: QUICKBOOKS ONLINE TIPS FOR E-COMMERCE BUSINESSES
October 1 @ 10:30 am
CMTC: BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION SERIES – PART V:KEY TOOLS FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
October 2 @ 11:00 am
SCORE: HOW TO START SELLING IN AMAZON’S STORE: PART II
October 2 @ 12:00 pm
DOD, CMTC AND CASCADE: CMTC & CASCADE CYBERSECURITY TRAINING SERIES: HANDLING DEFENSE CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI)
October 3 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: FUND YOUR BUSINESS WITH SPONSORS, EVEN IF YOU’RE JUST STARTING OUT
October 3 @ 10:00 am
IN-PERSON EVENT: BUILDING A STRONG BUSINESS FOUNDATION
September 26 @ 6:00 pm
IN-PERSON EVENT: FEDERAL FUNDING – SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) & TECH TRANSFER (STTR)
October 1 @ 9:00 am
SCORE: FIX MY SITE & SOCIALS LIVE!
September 24 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: INCREASE YOUR WEBSITE SALES & LEADS USING SEO
September 25 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: THE ART & SCIENCE OF PRICING, BIDDING & BILLING
September 25 @ 3:00 pm
CMTC: BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION SERIES – PART IV: PROBLEM SOLVING & IMPLEMENTATION TO ACHIEVE YOUR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT GOALS
September 26 @ 1:00 pm
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS
September 30 @ 10:00 am
IN-PERSON EVENT: BUILDING A STRONG BUSINESS FOUNDATION
September 26 @ 6:00 pm
SCORE: FIVE FINANCIAL PITFALLS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS TO AVOID
September 17 @ 10:30 am
SCORE: IMPROVE YOUR GOOGLE RANK: BEING FOUND AND CHOSEN ONLINE
September 18 @ 10:30 am
EN ESPAÑOL: SBA: ACCESO A CAPITAL – INSCRIPCIÓN AL SEMINARIO WEB
18 de septiembre a las 6:00 pm
SCORE: LEARN HOW TO SELL USING BRAIN SCIENCE WHILE SPENDING LESS ON ADVERTISING
September 19 @ 10:30 am
CMTC: BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION SERIES – PART III: INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONAL BEST PRACTICES VIA CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
September 19 @ 1:00 pm
SCORE: TAX REDUCTION STRATEGIES FOR OWNERS OF CORPORATIONS & LLC’S
September 19 @ 2:00 pm
SCORE: MEET YOUR CUSTOMERS RIGHT WHERE THEY ARE: CUSTOMER JOURNEY TO CREATE RAVING FANS
September 19 @ 5:00 pm
SCORE: BUSINESS FORMATION UNCOVERED: NAVIGATING BUSINESS STRUCTURES
September 10 @ 10:30 am
EN ESPAÑOL: SBA: CHAT VIRTUAL CON LA SBA Y SCORE
16 de septiembre a las 9:00 am
SBA: INTRO TO CYBERSECURITY
September 16 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: EFFICIENT INVENTORY MANAGEMENT WITH QUICKBOOKS ONLINE
September 3 @ 10:30 am
EN ESPAÑOL: EVENTO EN PERSONA: SCORE DEL CONDADO DE VENTURA: GUÍA DE MARKETING DIGITAL: QUÉ, CUÁNDO Y CÓMO PUBLICAR CONTENIDO
4 de septiembre a las 9:30 am
IN-PERSON EVENT: SCORE VENTURA COUNTY: DIGITAL MARKETING GUIDE: WHAT, WHEN AND HOW TO POST CONTENT
September 4 @ 9:30 am
SCORE: HOW TO INCREASE SALES USING GOOGLE ADS & GET BACK LOST SALES WITH RETARGETING
September 5 @ 11:00 am
SBA: WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE HOUR FOR RFIS
August 27 @ 8:30 am
SCORE: INCREASE YOUR WEBSITE SALES & LEADS USING SEO
August 27 @ 12:30 pm
SBA: WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE HOUR FOR RFIS
August 29 @ 8:30 am
August 21 @ 8:30 am
SCORE: OPTIMIZING YOUR WEBSITE FOR INCREASED SALE
August 21 @ 12:30 pm
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS
August 26 @ 10:00 am
SBA: WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE HOUR FOR RFIS
SCORE: STARTING A BUSINESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
August 17 @ 10:00 am
SCORE VENTURA COUNTY IN-PERSON EVENT: THE BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS- A FASTER WAY TO A BUSINESS PLAN
August 21 @ 8:30 am
SCORE: OPTIMIZING YOUR WEBSITE FOR INCREASED SALES
August 21 @ 12:30 pm
SBA: INTRO TO CYBERSECURITY
August 5 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: FUND YOUR BUSINESS WITH SPONSORS, EVEN IF YOU’RE JUST STARTING OUT
August 6 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: OPTIMIZING YOUR ELEVATOR STORY FOR INCREASED SALES
August 6 @ 12:00 pm
IN-PERSON EVENT: SCORE VENTURA COUNTY: GOOGLE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PAID ADVERTISING STRATEGIES August 7 @ 8:00 am
SCORE: SOCIAL MEDIA ESSENTIALS FOR BUSINESS
August 7 @ 1:00 pm
SBA: WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE HOUR FOR RFIS
August 8 @ 8:30 am
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS
August 12 @ 10:00 am
SBA: INTRO TO CYBERSECURITY
August 5 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: FUND YOUR BUSINESS WITH SPONSORS, EVEN IF YOU’RE JUST STARTING OUT
August 6 @ 10:00 am
SCORE: OPTIMIZING YOUR ELEVATOR STORY FOR INCREASED SALES
August 6 @ 12:00 pm
IN-PERSON EVENT: SCORE VENTURA COUNTY: GOOGLE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PAID ADVERTISING STRATEGIES
August 7 @ 8:00 am
SCORE: SOCIAL MEDIA ESSENTIALS FOR BUSINESS
August 7 @ 1:00 pm
SBA: WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE HOUR FOR RFIS
August 8 @ 8:30 am
SBA: HOW TO START A BUSINESS
August 12 @ 10:00 am