Starting and Growing a Business

Registration fees: FREE - sponsored by the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library through the generous support of Pacific Western Bank.

Learn how to set up a business for growth and success, protect your rights, and access funding for your business.

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Below is a list of all events that are currently open for registration. Click on the event name to proceed.
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Business Series: Branding & Marketing 101
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:01 am - 11:59 pm
FREE

Effectively communicating the value of your product or service is essential to your business success. Learn how to attract and retain your customer base through creative branding, channel marketing, and smart promotion.

Know Before You Sign on the Dotted Line: Reading & Negotiating Business Contracts (Business Series)
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:28 am - 11:59 pm
FREE

New and growing businesses must enter into a variety of contracts, with landlords, suppliers, and clients, to name a few. Learn how to read common “boilerplate” contractual language and negotiate contractual terms to your advantage.

Protecting Your Intellectual Property: Copyrights & Trade Secrets (Business Series)
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:32 am - 11:59 pm
FREE

As a business owner, you try to do things that set you apart from the competition. Usually, you do not want the competition to know your important business information, and you don't want them to profit from your creative expressions and original works. In this class, learn how to protect the information and work that gives your business an edge.

Protecting Your Intellectual Property: Trademarks & Patents (Business Series)
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:34 am - 11:59 pm
FREE

Many successful businesses develop important assets that are "intangible," including trademarks identifying your products (or services) in the flow of commerce, and patents to protect scientific inventions. Learn how to protect such assets and ensure your company's continued success.

International Trade: Increase Your Revenue by Tapping Foreign Markets
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:37 am - 11:59 pm
FREE

Exporting can be a great untapped source of revenue for Los Angeles area businesses. Learn about the resources available to beginning exporters and the nuts and bolts of starting your own export business.

Business Series: Starting and Growing Your Business: Where to Start
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Sep 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Business Series: Planning for Success: Business Model Workshop
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Sep 8, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Business Series: How to Form a Corporation or LLC
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Sep 15, 2020 - Dec 31, 2026
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Business Series: Make It Official: Licenses, Permits & Reopening
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Sep 22, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Business Series: On Solid Ground: Financial Planning for Business Owners
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Oct 13, 2020 - Dec 31, 2024
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Business Series: Government Contracts: Steady Income for Your Business
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Nov 5, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Business Series: Keeping the Books: Business Accounting Basics
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: How to Help Your Business Recover and Grow in the Pandemic Economy
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Feb 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2025
05:00 pm - 06:00 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: Legal Dos & Don’ts for Employers
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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May 4, 2021 - Dec 31, 2025
12:00 pm - 02:00 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: Cómo obtener un permiso de vendedor ambulante en la ciudad de L.A.
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Oct 25, 2021 - Oct 30, 2024
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: Getting an SBA Microloan for Your Small Business
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Oct 24, 2022 - Oct 29, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: Building Your Credit to Grow Your Business
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Oct 24, 2022 - Oct 29, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: From Seed Money to Serious Investment: Raising Money for Your Business
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Mar 7, 2023 - Mar 7, 2025
12:00 pm - 02:00 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: Business Series:Telling Your Story and Creating Your Brand
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 11, 2023 - Apr 11, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: Civil Lawsuit Basics: Interrogatories and RFAs: Getting Another Party to Answer Questions in Writing
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Feb 29, 2024 - Feb 29, 2028
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE

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