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Online: Starting a Business First Steps
Online: Starting a Business First Steps
Are you looking to start up a business but have no experience running one? Do you have an idea you are excited about and want insight into how to get started? Join Certified Business Advisor, Mia Johnstone, to hear about the basics of starting a business. Topics that will be covered: Identify reasons for starting […]
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ScaleUp Training Online: Rural Counties
ScaleUp Training Online: Rural Counties
ScaleUp: The COVID-19 Edition (space limited) Business is not as usual right now and it may not be for a long time. ScaleUp: The Covid Edition leverages the highly successful curriculum designed by the Thurston EDC to create a new program that is focused on operational strategies that will create resiliency and sustainability for your […]
Live Webinar: Intro to Business Startup
Live Webinar: Intro to Business Startup
This class is designed for those who are thinking about starting a business or in the early planning stages. Learn the fundamental elements of what makes a business successful, the basics of business planning, and the steps to take to turn an idea into a reality. Meet staff from the Washington Center for Women in […]
Webinar: Export Expert Virtual Connect
Webinar: Export Expert Virtual Connect
Do you run a small to medium-sized business? Are you looking for ways to grow your business? Join the Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT) for this free online interactive export workshop where you will: Meet the local, state, regional and federal export agency reps who will help you on your journey Learn how to qualify […]
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Online: ScaleUp Series | Build Your Market
Online: ScaleUp Series | Build Your Market
Build Your Market: Surviving and Thriving in the COVID-19 Pandemic In this unprecedented time, customers are wary of taking any unnecessary trips outside of their homes. As a result, many businesses are finding their revenue streams dried up, and many business owners worry about the long-term sustainability of their businesses. Fortunately, there are several cost-free […]
Online: Creating Social Media Content That Converts
Online: Creating Social Media Content That Converts
In today’s world, social media content is essential for connecting with potential customers. Content marketing is a proven strategy to generate ongoing traffic, build trust, and increase sales. However, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach for every business. Join us for this interactive webinar on creating digital content that will help you convert your audience into paying […]
Online: Let’s Talk Business | It’s Not How Much You Make. It’s How Much You Keep!
Online: Let’s Talk Business | It’s Not How Much You Make. It’s How Much You Keep!
Many business owners put all of their focus on generating revenue, which is great, but they are missing an important link. Increasing revenue without careful and intentional management of expenses could lead to hard work without profits. The most important key to building a sustainable businesses is not income. It is Profit. In this workshop, […]
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Webinar | GEM: Why Start a Business During a Pandemic?
Webinar | GEM: Why Start a Business During a Pandemic?
Kate Isler and Susan Gates, Founders of The WMarketplace will begin by explaining the mission of The WMarketplace, which directly is tied to current events, and then shift to what our experience has been in forming The WMarketplace in a short time-frame. We’ll highlight how our previous experience lead us to creating this new business […]
Online: What You Need to Know Before Hiring an Independent Contractor
Online: What You Need to Know Before Hiring an Independent Contractor
Looking to Hire a Freelancer or Independent Contractor? This no cost webinar will cover what a business owner needs to know in order to prevent expensive consequences. In the interest of simplicity, it is tempting to engage individuals to do work for your business, or provide services to your business, as “independent contractors.” Yet if […]
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Virtual Event: 24th Annual Washington State Biz Fair
Virtual Event: 24th Annual Washington State Biz Fair
Please join us on November 10, 2020 for the 24th annual Washington State Biz Fair to learn from the experts how to start, grow or build resiliency for your small business – especially during these challenging times. The Biz Fair is still free of charge – but there is one big change this year! THIS […]
Online: Generating Online Leads – How Google Ads Can Help You Get Back On Track
Online: Generating Online Leads – How Google Ads Can Help You Get Back On Track
Many businesses want their online advertisement to show up right when people are looking for you! Google makes it easy to get started with its advertising program, but it’s even easier to waste gobs of money on it. Attend this session to learn how to write good ads, to effectively target them how to avoid […]
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ScaleUp Training Online: Rural Counties
ScaleUp Training Online: Rural Counties
ScaleUp: The COVID-19 Edition (space limited) Business is not as usual right now and it may not be for a long time. ScaleUp: The Covid Edition leverages the highly successful curriculum designed by the Thurston EDC to create a new program that is focused on operational strategies that will create resiliency and sustainability for your […]
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Online: ScaleUp Series | Build Your Market
Online: ScaleUp Series | Build Your Market
Build Your Market: Surviving and Thriving in the COVID-19 Pandemic In this unprecedented time, customers are wary of taking any unnecessary trips outside of their homes. As a result, many businesses are finding their revenue streams dried up, and many business owners worry about the long-term sustainability of their businesses. Fortunately, there are several cost-free […]
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Virtual Event: Create a Website that Engages
Virtual Event: Create a Website that Engages
Most every business needs a website. But having a website that engages with visitors is key to helping you build your prospect base. In this webinar, you will learn what is needed for easy navigation. techniques that will get your website to perform better. how to integrate video and testimonials to showcase your brand. how […]
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Webinar: How to Make the Most of Small Business Saturday 2020
Webinar: How to Make the Most of Small Business Saturday 2020
The holiday shopping season is fast approaching! On Saturday, November 28th, droves of people will participate in Small Business Saturday – an annual holiday celebrating small businesses and encouraging people to shop locally. Depending on where you are located, this year’s annual event is likely to look a little different. This year may prove to […]
Webinar: L & I Overtime Rules with July 1st Updates
Webinar: L & I Overtime Rules with July 1st Updates
The Washington SBDC and Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend a webinar about the new overtime rules that have gone into effect as of July 1. The changes update the exemptions for executive, administrative, and professional workers, as well as outside salespeople and computer professionals. In this webinar, you […]
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Live Webinar: Intro to Business Startup
Live Webinar: Intro to Business Startup
This class is designed for those who are thinking about starting a business or in the early planning stages. Learn the fundamental elements of what makes a business successful, the basics of business planning, and the steps to take to turn an idea into a reality. Meet staff from the Washington Center for Women in […]
Virtual Event: L&I Accident Prevention Plan DEEP DIVE
Virtual Event: L&I Accident Prevention Plan DEEP DIVE
What You Need to Have in Your APP Plan Learn where to find templates, what to include, and ask questions of an L&I compliance specialist who will be joining us. They will be sharing with us what the most overlooked parts of APP’s that they see are and will help you make sure your plan […]
Online | ScaleUp Mastermind: November
Online | ScaleUp Mastermind: November
Examining Your Digital Brand On this edition of ScaleUp Mastermind we will be talking with Cody Slosson from Digital Advantage about what it takes to create an effective online marketing presence, what are some of the powerful online diagnostics you can run to measure your effectiveness, and what types of marketing typically work for different […]
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Online | Webpages to Social Media: Write Effective Copy Your Customers Will Listen To
Online | Webpages to Social Media: Write Effective Copy Your Customers Will Listen To
What is Copy? Copy focuses primarily on content written for advertising. This can include printed materials, blog posts, emails, and social media posts. Copy is immensely important for business because it is EVERYWHERE in marketing. In this webinar you will learn: Tips on how to write copy effectively and succinctly for business. How to use your […]
Online: Let’s Talk Business | More Clients, Less Marketing: How to Create More Leads and Income by Doing LESS
Online: Let’s Talk Business | More Clients, Less Marketing: How to Create More Leads and Income by Doing LESS
Client generation is the lifeblood of your business. But with so many marketing options, how do you cut through the noise and find your best strategy for growth? The good news is that by strategically doing LESS, your marketing can be MORE effective. Referred to as “a coach approach to marketing,” Mary's engaging presentation quickly […]
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Online: Strategies for Business Turn Around, Survival and Exiting
Online: Strategies for Business Turn Around, Survival and Exiting
Do you feel like giving up? Many small business owners are feeling like they just can’t keep going. If you feel like the end is near, attend this webinar. We will give you some hope and some options. Topics include: Cashflow management Turnaround strategies Financial discipline Survival tips Exit strategies (including closing down, selling the business and […]
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Virtual Event: Survival Guide for Food Service Operations
Virtual Event: Survival Guide for Food Service Operations
How are successful food service businesses pivoting to survive the current times? This webinar will give the food service manager ideas on how to adapt their business to deal with an ever-changing environment because of COVID-19. The discussion includes adapting and innovating how food service operations do business. We will look at what others in […]
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Live Webinar: eCommerce Readiness and Pivot
Live Webinar: eCommerce Readiness and Pivot
Currently, 76% of US consumers shop online. And the US only makes up 5% of your potential market for sales. Prior to COVID19, experts said there will be more than 300 million online shoppers in the US by 2023. COVID19 caused those numbers to accelerate. If you aren’t selling online, it is likely you are leaving […]
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Online: L&I Resources for Workplace Safety and Health
Online: L&I Resources for Workplace Safety and Health
Join the Washington SBDC for an overview of Labor and Industry’s workplace safety and health information and resources available for small business. This webinar will cover: Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) Employer Responsibilities Free Consultations Licensing and Permits Available Resources Presenters will be Washington SBDC Associate Business Advisor, Keith Davis and resource hub […]
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ScaleUp Training Online: Rural Counties
ScaleUp Training Online: Rural Counties
ScaleUp: The COVID-19 Edition (space limited) Business is not as usual right now and it may not be for a long time. ScaleUp: The Covid Edition leverages the highly successful curriculum designed by the Thurston EDC to create a new program that is focused on operational strategies that will create resiliency and sustainability for your […]
Intro to Business Startup Live Webinar
Intro to Business Startup Live Webinar
This class is designed for those who are thinking about starting a business or in the early planning stages. Learn the fundamental elements of what makes a business successful, the basics of business planning, and the steps to take to turn an idea into a reality. Meet staff from the Washington Center for Women in […]
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Virtual Event: Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo
Virtual Event: Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo
Five County Economic Development Councils’ Regional Forecast & Innovation Expo in December to Focus on Economic Leadership during Uncertain Times The economic development organizations of five counties will focus on what leadership looks like in the world of constant change brought about by COVID-19 at this year’s Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo, December 3, […]
Starting a Business First Steps Webinar
Starting a Business First Steps Webinar
Are you looking to start up a business but have no experience running one? Do you have an idea you are excited about and want insight into how to get started? Join Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor, Mia Johnstone, to hear about the basics of starting a business. Topics that will be covered: Identify reasons […]
Webinar Workshop: Refining your Elevator Pitch
Webinar Workshop: Refining your Elevator Pitch
Get a head start on a better 2021 by crafting a compelling elevator pitch! You'll get great tips and a chance to practice when you join us on Thursday, December 3rd for a virtual pitch builder. Bellingham Chamber of Commerce ambassadors will share their expertise and techniques to open our session then you get to write your […]
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