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 [...]
Laying the Groundwork: Basics of Government Contracting
WebinarThis class is for small business owners who are brand new to government procurement. This class will lay the ground work for you to decide if government contracting should be in your future. This class is fun and informal so bring your coffee and a doughnut and join us as we answer questions and discuss [...]
What To Know Before You Hire or Fire Your First Employee
WebinarThis comprehensive workshop takes you through the lifecycle from hiring to firing, including what to beforehand and afterwards. This workshop presents the following: What to Do Before Hiring Process of Hiring an Employee Being an Employer Managing Effectively Employee Problems Important Employment Laws This is a workshop not to miss if you are going to hire [...]
Tax Readiness Workshops
WebinarFeeling uncertain about the taxes for your business? In this workshop we will go over what you need before sitting down with your tax preparer. Some of the topics covered: Employee vs independent contractor and needed documents Business documents needed for taxes Recordkeeping best practices -- When: March 29, 2022 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm [...]
Creating a Quick Business Plan in Three Hours
WebinarJoin us and other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your product or service and explain the unique value your product or service provides to your customers. As part of the workshop, participants will receive real-time [...]
Financial Basics for New Small Businesses
WebinarThis workshop is designed to give you, the business owner, the financial skills and know-how needed to perform key tasks like to determine how to accurately compute the amount of funding you’ll need to start your business. You will also learn how to project your future financial results realistically including: Projecting sales for a new business [...]
Thurston Strong Target Zone Standup Grant Webinar
WebinarTune in to get your questions about the Thurston Target Zone Standup Grant answered! Check out grant requirements and apply by clicking here. When: April 4, 2022 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm Register Here! For more information, contact: Sean Moore
BASICS: Wood Tools
Lacey MakerSpace 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesThe Basics series classes run 45 minutes to one hour and cover basic safety and operations of tool and/or equipment instruction. This will provide all the information needed to be certified on using the equipment at the MakerSpace. For more in-depth project based hands-on instruction, we offer workshops and one-on-one mentoring. Basic classes are always [...]
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 [...]
Top Automation Tools and Technology for Small Businesses
WebinarThe objective of this workshop is to provide you, the small business owner, with a comparison of the top technologies and automation tools available and help you determine which of these is best for your business. The workshop focuses on the following tools and systems: Accounting Payroll Processing Employee Timesheet Point of Sale Customer Invoicing Accounts [...]