Valley Sierra SBDC

On-Demand Webinars

We cover the Employment Training Panel application process, which types of training qualifies for funding, trainee eligibility and requirements, and more!

Learn how to identify what is efficient in your business and where you can improve. Learn how to use task scheduler and process planner. 

Do you want to advance your supervisory role by improving your soft skills? Enhancing your workplace soft skills can allow you to better communicate with employees and produce a higher performing team. Learn the materials on how to better operate your environment and gain the ability to teach those principles within your company.  

- How to Create an Ideal Customer Persona

- Your Competitors

- Why You Need a Website for Your Business

- Building a Website From Scratch

- Keeping Your Website “Fresh” in Google’s Eyes

This webinar will teach business owners on site optimization and keywords, how to make their site crawler friendly, how to use Google Search Console, practices recommended by Google, and local SEO for storefront businesses.

Join social media expert, Tiffany Phillips, in uncovering the basics of social media for businesses. We cover Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Learn who your target audience is, how to reach them, and tips and tricks!

Realice este seminario web gratuito en línea que presenta al emprendedor los conceptos básicos para iniciar un nuevo negocio.

Take the first step in learning how to make your business dreams become a reality.  Led by expert SBDC business consultant, Howard White, learn the ins and outs to getting your business up and running today!


Learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish.

Discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals.

New standards require employers to modify their policies and procedures both in writing and in practice. This webinar provides practical guidance for employers of all sizes regarding these important new laws.

Learn about integrated marketing plans, strategies to keep up with modern customers, and more!

Covers the basics to selling online, including security and privacy requirements, payment processors, and user experience.

Teaches small business owners how to access capital from a multitude of funding streams.

Explores quickbooks tips and tricks, bookkeeping vocabulary, and accounting basics.

Explores part one topics in more depth, as well as covering income tax report information and a Q & A with a quickbooks specialist.

La consultora y QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, Mary Castillo, lo guiará a través de una introducción para principiantes a QuickBooks Online y conceptos básicos de contabilidad.

En esta serie de dos partes, aprender a configurar QuickBooks Online, navegar por el sistema, encuentra errores comunes, realizar correcciones sencillas, seguimiento de ingresos y gastos, ¡Y más!

Covers key principles of advertising design for layout, copy, images and calls to action that will transform your ads from "meh" to interesting.

Explains how Google search works and how you can improve your website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Introduces products such as Google Trends, Search Console, and more.

Whether you’re looking to finally commit to getting started with email marketing or you know there are some best practices you missed when starting out, this presentation is for you.

This webinar introduces the entrepreneur to the basics of starting a new business. Intended for those who have a rough idea for a business model.


Ensure you are complying with California Employment Handbook Regulations! Learn about handbook required information, important updates, management of employee files, and much more!

Learn the first steps in making a budget, important terminology, the positives of a limited budget, and how to get your business on track finanically!

In this webinar, go through the process of finding and applying for a bid. Understand what to look for, what to avoid, and how to respond. 

Learn how to keep your business protected, identify threats before they affect your business, and about best practices to protect your business from attackers. 

This webinar covers the biggest mistakes people while running business social media accounts.

Learn the overview of the Government’s Procurement Process and how small businesses can research job bids, create a quote, and begin work with the government.

- How to Generate Online Sales

- Content Marketing

- Social Media Marketing

- Email Marketing

- Paid Advertising

- Customer Retention: Hacks to Drive Repeat Sales


Join us today and learn the foolproof system for staying on top of your finances in an easy-to-implement and stress-free way!

Have no fear if numbers aren’t your thing. Let us show you the simplest way to understand your books - no previous accounting knowledge needed!

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.