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Tax Readiness Workshops
Tax Readiness Workshops
Feeling 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: February 28, 2022 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm […]
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Business Growth and Development Webinar
Business Growth and Development Webinar
Could you use a boost to keep your business going and growing? This webinar is designed to give business owners hope and options to survive and thrive in challenging and normal times. Topics include: Cashflow management, forecasting, breakeven, and contribution margin Funding & Capital Infusion including what you can do to prepare for a loan […]
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Intro to Business Live Webinar
Intro to Business Live Webinar
This 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 […]
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ScaleUp Business Training
ScaleUp Business Training
ScaleUp Business Training was designed to help established businesses increase profitability, build capacity, and spur growth. Do you feel like you have no time outside of working in your business? Are you spending too much time on low profit activities? Have high maintenance clients taken over your schedule? Are you thinking of selling your business? […]
QuickBooks Online Basics You Need to Know
QuickBooks Online Basics You Need to Know
Are you an aspiring or established business owner looking to get started with QuickBooks? Are you trying to figure out what you’re doing but keep getting lost? Do you like bagels? Well, then this is the workshop for you! Who You Are: Although anyone interested in QuickBooks is welcome to take this workshop, it is […]
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Alliance Northwest 2022
Alliance Northwest 2022
Alliance Northwest features high-quality workshops and matchmaking sessions between small businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors. The event is in its 36th year. Hosted by Thurston Economic Development Council, home of Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Alliance Northwest has a strong history of federal agency support. It is widely known as the place where business […]
ScaleUp Business Training
ScaleUp Business Training
ScaleUp Business Training was designed to help established businesses increase profitability, build capacity, and spur growth. Do you feel like you have no time outside of working in your business? Are you spending too much time on low profit activities? Have high maintenance clients taken over your schedule? Are you thinking of selling your business? […]
ScaleUp Business Training: Evening Cohort
ScaleUp Business Training: Evening Cohort
ScaleUp Business Training was designed to help established businesses increase profitability, build capacity, and spur growth. Do you feel like you have no time outside of working in your business? Are you spending too much time on low profit activities? Have high maintenance clients taken over your schedule? Are you thinking of selling your business? […]
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Legal Basics that Small Business Owners Need to Know
Legal Basics that Small Business Owners Need to Know
This 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 – pitfalls to avoid Doing […]
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Buying an Existing Business Step by Step
Buying an Existing Business Step by Step
This 3-hour workshop is designed to give you plenty of practical exercises to give you, the future business owner, real steps to take away and the skills and know-how that you’ll need for: Finding a business to buy Evaluating an offer to sell a business Performing the necessary review and due diligence on the business […]
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BASICS: Wood Tools
BASICS: Wood Tools
Learn the basic safety and operations for the wood tools 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 […]
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BASICS: 3D Printing
BASICS: 3D Printing
Learn the basic safety and operations for the 3D Printers 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 […]
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ScaleUp Business Training
ScaleUp Business Training
ScaleUp Business Training was designed to help established businesses increase profitability, build capacity, and spur growth. Do you feel like you have no time outside of working in your business? Are you spending too much time on low profit activities? Have high maintenance clients taken over your schedule? Are you thinking of selling your business? […]
Tax Readiness Workshops
Tax Readiness Workshops
Feeling 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 17, 2022 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm […]
Let’s Talk Business: Online Business Growth Strategies – Google Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Let’s Talk Business: Online Business Growth Strategies – Google Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Learn digital marketing strategies to grow your online brand by leveraging Google Search Engine Optimization (SEO), content marketing and social media interactions across platforms including websites, blogs, video-sharing, review sites, email marketing and event sites. This keynote will provide an overview of the 9 Key Areas to measure and grow your online presence as defined […]
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Lacey MakerSpace Public Tour
Lacey MakerSpace Public Tour
Public 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 Select a date here! For more information, contact: Lacey MakerSpace 360.339.4205
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Small Business Flex Fund Info Webinar
Small Business Flex Fund Info Webinar
The 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 […]
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Laying the Groundwork: Basics of Government Contracting
Laying the Groundwork: Basics of Government Contracting
This 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 […]
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What To Know Before You Hire or Fire Your First Employee
What To Know Before You Hire or Fire Your First Employee
This 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
Tax Readiness Workshops
Feeling 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 […]
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Creating a Quick Business Plan in Three Hours
Creating a Quick Business Plan in Three Hours
Join 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 […]