You’ve taken your business idea from concept to reality, and now it’s time to spread the word. The key to growth lies in communication and marketing, but how will you let the world know you exist? And how will you convince them they need you? This crash course in communications and marketing for small businesses [...]

You’ve taken your business idea from concept to reality, and now it’s time to spread the word. The key to growth lies in communication and marketing, but how will you let the world know you exist? And how will you convince them they need you? This crash course in communications and marketing for small businesses [...]

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal is scheduled to reopen today, April 26 at 9:00 am (PST). Eligible entities include: Live venue operators or promoters Theatrical producers Live performing arts organization operators Museum operators Motion picture theater operators (including owners) Talent representatives Other requirements of note: Must have been in operation as of February [...]

This webinar will cover the new Coronavirus relief bill updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions. Representatives from the SBA and the Washington State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will provide updates on the new PPP loan and loan forgiveness requirements: Topics Covered: PPP Basic Forgiveness Application Information The [...]

Small businesses and nonprofits still have time to apply for long term, low interest loans and small grants through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program. Join representatives from the SBA as they provide updates on the EIDL program and walk through the application in detail. Translated versions of the [...]

Are You Ready to Export? Join us this week for an overview of the Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT) and the resources and technical assistance available to you, the small business exporter. Nearly 96% of consumers live outside the U.S., and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is in foreign countries. If you’re a small [...]

Learn how to access the SBA’s Capital Access Financial System to review your SBA loan information including your payment activity, your loan balance, your monthly payment amount, your due date, and how to make a payment. Updates on SBA programs will also be provided. Presenters: Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor Janie Sacco, Marketing [...]

Register for the SBA Seattle District Office event at Eventbrite with the sign-up link. This is not a Washington SBDC eCenter registration event. Join us this week for an overview of the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The SBDC is a network of more than 30 expert business advisors working in communities across the [...]