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:
SCORE: BUSINESS FORMATION UNCOVERED: NAVIGATING BUSINESS STRUCTURES
December 10 @ 10:30 am
This business formation webinar is tailored to help entrepreneurs and business owners thoroughly understand the advantages and disadvantages of each entity type (sole proprietor, LLC, s-corp.) from legal separate entities, tax reporting structures, non-tax paying entities, liabilities, asset protection and more. In today’s competitive market, choosing the right business entity is more than just a procedural step; it’s a strategic decision that impacts every aspect of your operations and long-term success. The need for this webinar arose from observing how frequently new business owners navigate the initial setup phase without a clear understanding of the implications of their choices. The structure you choose affects not only your liability and tax obligations but also your ability to manage everyday operational tasks effectively. Each entity type comes with its unique requirements and benefits, and understanding these can be the difference between flourishing and floundering. Additionally, SCORE will cover essential topics such as government and state registration, agreements, permits and business insurance. Whether starting a new venture or looking to improve an existing one, join SCORE to learn how to establish a strong and compliant foundation for your business.
SCORE: FROM LAUNCH TO LIKES: WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA BASICS
December 11 @ 10:00 am
Join SCORE for the “Launch to Likes” webinar, designed to empower you to establish a strong online presence. This session will cover the basics of launching your digital presence correctly. You will learn the essential steps needed to launch your first website and social media accounts effectively. Ideal for beginners and small business owners, this webinar offers expert insights and practical tips that you can implement immediately. Don’t miss the chance to interact with industry experts during our live Q&A segment. Register now to kickstart your journey in the digital space!
SBA: DISCUSSION WITH GARY LAIER ON NASA’S SBIR/STTR PROGRAM
December 11 @ 10:00 am
The SBIR and STTR programs are highly competitive and encourage U.S. small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) initiatives with commercialization potential. Join SBA as they discuss NASA’s SBIR/STTR program. Learn about program phases and discover funding opportunities for innovative projects and technologies. Gain insider knowledge to position your business for success. Hear from industry leaders and expand your aerospace network. Stay informed and inspired, and have your questions answered at this exclusive event. 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please email lado@sba.gov at least seven days in advance.
SCORE: BUSINESS CREDIT 101: HOW TO GET BUSINESS CREDIT FOR YOUR EIN
December 12 @ 10:00 am
Business Credit is the simplest but most misunderstood aspect of a company’s success. However, in today’s competitive business landscape, it is more important than ever for entrepreneurs to establish and maintain a strong business credit profile. Many will tell you that Building Business Credit is not that important. If so, why do the most successful companies worldwide have hundreds of active trade lines reporting every single month? At the end of the day, Building Business Credit 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 your credit profile, you can position your business for Growth, Sustainability and Profitability in the years to come! Don’t Die…EXPAND!
SCORE: FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS MADE EASY
December 13 @ 10:00 am
If you don’t feel confident forecasting your business’ finances, regardless of how long you’ve run your company, this workshop is the answer. It is especially useful for start-ups that don’t have a financial history. Financial Projections Made Easy explains the specific steps to complete the entire forecasting process, focusing on the user-friendly template created by SCORE LA to help determine the financial viability of your business. This workshop teaches attendees how to determine and manage their company’s monthly cash flow and provides them with examples of financial projections tailored to their own companies. Attendees also learn how to calculate the amount of cash they need to run their companies.
PAST:
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