This is a Zoom meeting rather than a webinar so participants can be seen and heard. In this wrap up for the Small Business Cybersecurity Series, Rob Ruder and Peter Marchel will facilitate a hands on cybersecurity exercise. Participants will be given a mock cybersecurity incident and will use the CMM Policy Workbook provided in Small Business Cybersecurity Session 1 to work [...]

How to Get Ready, So That You Can Get to a YES! In this class, we'll talk about what you need to do to be fully prepared for loan conversations with bankers or alternative lenders, so that you can actually be considered for a small business loan. You'll also receive a checklist of loan package [...]

The Washington State Small Business Flex Fund is a new loan program for the smallest Washington businesses and nonprofits affected by COVID-19. To be eligible to apply, small businesses and nonprofits must employ 50 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, have annual revenues of less than $3 million per year, and experience a direct economic [...]

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 [...]

Could you use a boost to keep your business going and growing? This webinar is designed to give business owners hope and options to survive and thrive in challenging and normal times. Topics include: Cashflow management, forecasting, breakeven, and contribution margin Funding & Capital Infusion including what you can do to prepare for a loan [...]

A guide to the regulatory, cost, and administrative considerations of adding employees to your team. During this webinar, you will learn the technical aspects of hiring employees including required processes, recommended policies, cost considerations, and administrative impacts. The presenter, Kristina Hines, is a Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor. Kristina has nearly 20 years of experience [...]

We all want our online advertising to be effective, and landing pages can help us convert prospects into buyers.  But what exactly is a landing page?  And what are the key elements that should be on a landing page in order for it to be a high-converting landing page?  In this webinar, we’ll talk through [...]

A transformative review of workplace trends. During this webinar, you will learn why employees stay, why they leave and what they say they want. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be able to explore solutions unique to your business. These solutions include a focus on meeting expectations, renewing connections, and supporting the growth of your current [...]

Upcoming Working Washington Grants: Round 5, and Convention Center Grants programs The Washington State Legislature has allocated a new round of grant funding for small businesses and non-profits. These grant programs are administered through the Washington Department of Commerce in partnership with the Washington Arts Commission. Application portals will be open from August 17, 2022 [...]

Small business owners continue to navigate many challenges. Now more than ever, it is important to maximize your business’s pricing strategies to drive profit and help ensure sustainability. From gross margin per item (al a carte strategy) and quantity/size combinations (component pricing strategy) to the applicability in both product- and service-based businesses, every business owner [...]