BASICS: Laser Cutter
Lacey MakerSpace 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesLearn the basic safety and operations for the Laser Cutter at the Lacey MakerSpace. The 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 [...]
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 [...]
Live Q&A – Expert Advice and Solutions for Black-Owned Business Challenges
WebinarNational Black Business Month was created to recognize and support the economic development of black entrepreneurs and business owners from across the united states. Join us for an hour-long QA session to answer your questions about starting, managing, and maintaining your business. Dedicated to answering your questions, we have invited small business expert Marc E. [...]
How to Find a Mentor: 10 Steps to Mentoring Relationships that Matter
WebinarIt is widely known that having a mentor increases career satisfaction, productivity and engagement. But, when your organization doesn’t provide a mentoring program, how do you find a mentor? In this interactive 1-hour session, participants will learn strategies for finding a mentor, how to determine the right fit and how to ask for mentorship. Bring [...]
Recruitment & Retention Strategies
WebinarA 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 [...]
Strategies to Identify and Reach Your Target Customers
WebinarIn this Marketing workshop, we start by helping you identify your target market. These are your best potential customers and knowing them helps you create a better product or service. It also makes all your promotional efforts more focused and effective. We show you how to finalize the design of your product or service and make sure [...]
Working Washington Round 5 & Convention Center Grants Info
WebinarUpcoming 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 [...]
Working Washington 5 Grant Application Walk Through
WebinarThis webinar will feature simultaneous interpretation in ASL, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish. The Washington State Legislature allocated $70 million for the next round of Working Washington Grants: Round 5 (WW5) to support small businesses affected by the pandemic. All for-profit and non-profit businesses, including sole proprietors and independent artists, are encouraged to apply. Join us for [...]
How to Optimize Your Pricing Strategy to Maximize Profits
WebinarSmall 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 [...]
Lacey MakerSpace Public Tour
Lacey MakerSpace 16 Baran Drive SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesPublic tours of the Lacey MakerSpace are available each Saturday at 10:00 am, with limited capacity. Take a lap around the shop, see the tools, ask questions, and discover what you can make! -- When: Every Saturday Time: 10:00 - 10:30 am Register Here! Where: Baran Drive Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503