Training & Workshops
Accounting and Tax Basics for Small Business
Thurston Economic Development Council – Center for Business and Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesA strong understanding of basic accounting and taxes is crucial to a successful business, even if you plan to hire an outside accountant. Do you know what you should track and why? What can you write-off for tax purposes? When, what and to whom do you need to report? Is QuickBooks or another software required? [...]
Intro to Business Startup
Thurston Economic Development Council – Center for Business and Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis workshop is designed for those who would like to start a small business, but don’t know what steps they’ll need to take to make their idea into a reality. Meet staff from the Washington Center for Women in Business and learn what resources are available to startup businesses through the WCWB and the Center [...]
How to Start a Cottage Food Business
Thurston Economic Development Council – Center for Business and Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesDo you have a knack for making a specialty food product you would like to market and sell? This introductory workshop will help get you started in a home kitchen food business. We’ll cover the fundamental topics of how to start a Cottage Food Operation in Washington State, including: basic business concepts and considerations, permitting [...]
2017 Federal Contracting Seminar
AGC Building 1200 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesJoin us in Seattle or on-line as real-world experts in the federal contracting world share their insights and expertise across the entire spectrum of pursuing and working on federal contracts. You’ll gain valuable insight into a wide range of topics including: Creating Winning Technical Proposals Winning Bid Protests and Defending Contract Awards The Complex Rules [...]
Your Business – Market Smart: University Place
University Place Library 3609 Market Pl #100, University Place, WA, United StatesHave a great product or service, but not sure how to connect with new customers? Attend this freeworkshop to learn: Customer demographics and spending habits Trends in your industry How you compare to your competition Resources to develop a marketing strategy The workshop will be led by representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration Seattle District [...]
Operating a Successful Home-Based Business (Shelton)
Shelton Timberland Library 710 W Alder Street, Shelton, WA, United StatesThere are many advantages and reasons “why” to run a home-based business – this workshop addresses the unique questions that go with them! • What are the pros & cons? • What kinds of home-based businesses succeed? • How to assess if it’s a right fit for you? • What do you need to do [...]
Intro to Business StartUp
Thurston Economic Development Council – Center for Business and Innovation 4220 6th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThis workshop is designed for those who would like to start a small business, but don’t know what steps they’ll need to take to make their idea into a reality. Meet staff from the Washington Center for Women in Business and learn what resources are available to startup businesses through the WCWB and the Center [...]
Agriculture Education Forum
Community input needed! What types of agricultural training or education programs would be beneficial to our region? How can Centralia College help the agricultural community meet its training needs? Be part of a facilitated conversation around agriculture in our region, how to encourage young people to pursue agriculture careers, and how various agencies and partners [...]
Steps for Small business Start-Up: (Lacey Library)
Lacey Timberland Library 500 College Street Southeast, Lacey, WA, United StatesJoin The Washington Center for Women and Business and the Center for Business & Innovation for an informative introductory workshop on the basics of business planning. Coaches will teach the steps it takes to start a new business, including: the importance of planning, feasibility, business plans, funding, and free and low-cost resources available to help [...]
Operating a Successful Home-Based Business (Centralia)
Centralia Timberland Library 110 S Silver Street, Centralia, WA, United StatesThere are many advantages and reasons “why” to run a home-based business – this workshop addresses the unique questions that go with them such as: • What are the pros & cons? • What kinds of home-based businesses succeed? • How to assess if it’s a right fit for you? • What do you need [...]