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Most San Diego In-person Live events are also available online/zoom if you can't attend in person. Check the registration page for specifics.

SCORE San Diego hosts affordable small business workshops -- both online webinars and live, in-person. Find everything you need to know to start a business or discover tools that will help your small business grow. Browse our workshops below!

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To ensure SCORE can continue supporting entrepreneurs into the future, we’ve introduced a small registration fee for most of our webinars. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, these fees help sustain our mission of offering free business mentoring and resources while providing affordable, high-value training.

Local Upcoming Events
Beyond Cold Calls: Using New Tools to Connect and Engage

Tired of old-school cold calls and random DMs? This fresh session is all about creative ways to build authentic connections using

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Cold Calls, Prospects, and Testimonials

This workshop teaches attendees how to make productive and professional cold calls as well as how to get great testimonials and

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Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies | 1/26/25

Nothing impacts your profitability like your pricing decisions. In this workshop we show you how to decide on your product pricing

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Building a Formal Business Plan | 1/27/26

Planning is the key to business success, and it all comes together in a detailed business plan.

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Starting a Nonprofit: Essential Insights for Aspiring Founders | 1/28/26

Join us for an enlightening exploration of the nonprofit landscape in our 90-minute workshop developed specifically for aspiring

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Instagram Marketing 101: The Fundamentals | 1/29/26

Instagram lets you market your business and helps you engage directly with your customers and attracts new, loyal followers! Learn

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Proven Process-Based Sales and Business Development Techniques-ZOOM

The most successful business professionals understand it takes both the will and the skill to exceed. Selling one’s product or

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Marketing Plan 101: Create Your Roadmap To Success | 2/3/26

Are you overwhelmed by all the choices for your marketing your business in the new year? Not sure where your time is best spent

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AI Masterclass for Entrepreneurs: Start Smarter, Grow Faster | 2/4/26

Unlock the practical power of AI to accelerate your business idea, even if you're a solo founder or just starting out. In this

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2026/02/05 - Relationship Marketing 102: Smarter Email Mktg, CRM, Tools, etc.

Email marketing has evolved far beyond occasional newsletters. In this class, you’ll learn how to use a CRM-connected email system

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Paying Your Employees in Washington | 2/6/26

This was formerly part of the Tax Essentials for New and Existing Business Owners. This workshop covers essential topics such as

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Unlock the Power of Google Ads for Small Business Success | 2/9/26

Leverage Google to put your business directly in front of people seeking your products and services. Google Ads offers fast, cost

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Choosing an Entity Type for Your Business

There are many ramifications of the legal organization of a business - legal, tax, and liability issues that must be evaluated.

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From Google to AI Search: How Local Service Businesses Stay Discoverable | 2/10

Search is changing fast. Customers are no longer finding local service businesses only through Google, they’re increasingly asking

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Use Your Financial Statements to Make Business Decisions

Transforming Financial Statements into Strategic Assets. Many business owners invest significant resources in accounting and

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Pay Per Click Advertising - Or How Not to Lose Your Shirt on Google | 2/11/26

It’s easy to advertise with Google, but it's even easier to waste gobs of money on it. Attend this workshop to learn how to write

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AI-Powered Business Planning: Create a Quick Business Plan in 3 Hours | 2/12/26

Join us in this hands-on workshop in which you will first write your “Unique Value Statement” that concisely describes your

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Cybersecurity

Simple things you can do now to protect yourself from cyber-attacks. What is the Cyber-Threat, who is attacker? What can you do

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How to Start a Nonprofit Corporation

This workshop will give you an understanding of how to start and organize a nonprofit corporation, and the responsibilities for

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Taxes on Washington Businesses and Business Owners | 1/23/26

Gain confidence in managing your business finances and ensuring compliance with tax laws. This was formerly part of the Tax

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National Upcoming Events
2026 Hottest Business Ideas, Trends & Markets
2026 Hottest Business Ideas, Trends & Markets
Discover the latest business trends, ideas and consumer behaviors. If you’re looking to start or expand your business, staying up
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Small business owner using Googleworkspace on Ipad
How to Use Google Workspace in Your Business - Tips and Best Practices
Discover how to use Google Workspace to enhance your small business. Explore the various IT software, practical tips and best
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SEO, keyword research
Your SEO Roadmap: How to Get Your Website Found Online
Learn how to improve your site’s SEO to attract qualified traffic, support lead generation, and work as a reliable, long-term
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Small business owner bookkeeping
Keep More at Tax Time with Smart Bookkeeping: Understanding Your Financial Reports
Learn how to use profit and loss statements and balance sheets to prepare for tax season and avoid costly bookkeeping mistakes.
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Health Insurance 101 for Small Business Owners and Startups
Health Insurance 101 for Small Business Owners and Startups
Understand your health insurance options, key terms, and how to choose coverage that fits your small business.
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