Do-It-Yourself Checklist to Incorporate Your Business
You can incorporate your business yourself if you don’t want to hire an attorney or a business formation service. Read this step-by-step checklist. Read more
Federal Employer Identification Number: Everything You Need to Know
Understand exactly what a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN or EIN) is, why you need one, and how to acquire one for your small business. Read more
Pros and Cons of the Popular Business Entities: Sole Proprietorship, LLC, S Corp and C Corp
This webinar will discuss the most common business entities to help you navigate this important decision, and what changes you need to know for this year. Read more
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Employees and Independent Contractors: What Small Business Owners Should Know Recorded Webinar
A recording of a webinar held by SCORE Santa Barbara on January 11, 2022. Read more
COVID Relief Update Recorded Webinar 2
Recorded January 12, 2021. Santa Barbara Mentors focus on the newly rolled out COVID relief programs and how to get much needed relief funding as quickly as possible. Read more
PPP: Understanding Forgiveness Recorded Webinar
SCORE Mentors discuss how the new law helps small businesses. Read more
When to Bring in the Experts - A Q&A session on when and how to work with attorneys
A recording of a webinar held by SCORE Santa Barbara on July 16, 2020. Santa Barbara, CA business leaders help you frame your issues and become a better buyer of legal services. Read more
Questions to Ask your Lawyer - The Issues and Rules Recorded Webinar
A recording of a webinar held by SCORE Santa Barbara on May 12, 2020. Santa Barbara, CA business leaders help you frame your issues and become a better buyer of legal services. Read more
How to Start a Business in Santa Barbara
This business resource guide will cover many different aspects of starting a company here in town and will help you think about many of the questions one should ask before opening... Read more
Expert Insights for Asian American and Pacific Islander Small Business Owners
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month we are joined by three speakers who will be sharing tips, strategies, and information that can help grow your business. Read more
10 Legal Steps Every Small Business Should Take – Small Business Legal Toolkit
Stay grounded by following these simple steps to launch your small business, boost your sales and limit your liability. Read more