Small Business Flex Fund Info Webinar
WebinarThe 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 [...]
Create a Website that Engages
WebinarMost 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 [...]
Become a Small Business Owner Through Franchising
WebinarFranchising is a great way to become what you always wanted to be: A Small Business Owner. But before you take that big step, it’s important to learn from those who have lived and breathed franchising for many years. This workshop allows you to hear from two experts and take away key learnings you’ll need [...]
Intro to Business Live Webinar
WebinarThis 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 [...]
Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation EXPO
Great Wolf Lodge 20500 Old Hwy 99 SW, Grand Mound, WA, United StatesFive County Economic Development Councils’ Regional Forecast & Innovation Expo in December to Focus on Workforce Development and Education as the future of Economic Development. The economic development organizations of five counties will focus on workforce development and education as the future of economic development —at this year’s Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo, Thursday, [...]
Let’s Talk Business: Planning YOUR Customer Experience
WebinarToday's most successful businesses use Customer Experience Plans to create a customer-first culture that guides all of their business decisions. They recognized that customers continually assess how well their needs were being met, how easy they were to do business with, and how enjoyable they were to do business with. These successful businesses have aligned their products [...]
ScaleUp Training Series: The Rebuild Edition (Evening Cohort)
WebinarScaleUp Business Training is provided through funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce. This training is focused on teaching proven strategies to small businesses that will increase resiliency and spur growth, even in the face of a global pandemic. The three-hour online courses are held weekly, allowing up to 100 businesses around the state [...]
MAKE: Stained Glass Snowflake Suncatcher
Lacey MakerSpace 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesClass: Using glass bevels, jewels and stained glass, you’ll learn to cut, grind, and solder glass pieces, turning them into a beautiful snowflake of your own design. This four-hour class is a fun introduction to working with glass and will give you a chance to see how this medium fits with your creative interests. Class [...]
Legal Basics that Small Business Owners Need to Know
WebinarThis half-day interactive workshop focuses on the following topics that are key in the life of a small business owner: • Selecting and forming a legal entity for your business • How to bring in co-owners • Creating an LLC Operating Agreement or Corporate Shareholder’s Agreement • Employee vs. independent contractor issues • Leasing property [...]
Tax Essentials for New and Existing Business Owners
WebinarPaying taxes is inevitable. But reporting and paying the right taxes timely is the goal you want to achieve to give you peace of mind and allow you to focus on more important areas, like driving your business forward. This 2.5-hour workshop will help you learn about: • Federal taxes imposed on your business. • [...]