Small businesses play a critical role in international trade, representing 97% of all U.S. exporters. Yet nearly 6 in 10 export to only one market, leaving significant opportunities for growth untapped. While manufactured goods continue to make up the majority of U.S. exports, service-based businesses are rapidly becoming a powerful force in the global economy.
Ready to take your business from “idea” to “action”? Join the Inland Empire Women Business Center's 6-week Ignite program, designed to help small business owners clarify their goals, take actionable steps, and grow their business with confidence. Online sessions. Why Ignite is Perfect for New Entrepreneurs: Turn overwhelm into clarity with step-by-step business planning Get hands-on guidance to solve
Ready to take your product-based business beyond online sales? This six-week program is designed for beauty, apparel, accessory, and lifestyle brands (no food) looking to break into retail and build a strong omnichannel presence. Learn what it takes to get on store shelves, master your pitch to buyers, and develop a scalable retail strategy. Topic
Stay ahead of the curve in 2026 with an overview of the latest state and federal laws impacting California’s small businesses. This session, led by the Law Offices of Mike N. Vo, A Professional Law Corporation, will cover new and upcoming regulations related to employment, compliance, and business operations. Attendees will gain practical insights to
Have you been thinking about starting your own business but don’t know where to begin? This interactive webinar breaks it all down—step by step—so you can confidently turn your idea into a real, legitimate business. In this session, you’ll learn the ABC’s of entrepreneurship, including: • How to validate your business idea • Choosing the
Exploring federal contracting opportunities with representatives from the Naval Surface Warfare Center NSWC Corona Division is actively seeking innovative small business partners to support its mission of ensuring U.S. Navy warfighting readiness through data analytics and independent assessment. This workshop provides a roadmap to navigate the federal acquisition process and how to identify contracting opportunities.
Is your small business ready to take the next step? Are you seeking funding to expand, innovate, or overcome financial challenges? Join the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (IESBDC) for an insightful webinar to explore strategies for securing funding, preparing for business debt, understanding today’s lending landscape, and discovering how we can support your
Join us for this in-person workshop on tax essentials including defining income, deductible expenses, tax prep, and rates & forms. Small business taxes don’t have to be scary. There are some very simple concepts to keep in mind while you prepare and organize your business finances. In this workshop, you will learn about: Tax preparation
95% of the world’s consumers are outside the United States, but is exporting right for you? Learn how to determine whether your business and product(s) are ready for exporting and what it takes to be successful. During this session, you will be able to: Develop an understanding of the key elements to be successful at
Join this webinar to learn the various implications of credit and hear from an Experian expert This workshop will discuss: Similarities and differences between business and personal credit The personal guarantee required for many small business loans — and how you are responsible for the business’ debt How personal credit can affect the likeliness, terms,
