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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 […]
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Financial Basics for New Small Businesses
Financial Basics for New Small Businesses
This 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
Thurston Strong Target Zone Standup Grant Webinar
Tune 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
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BASICS: Wood Tools
BASICS: Wood Tools
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 project based hands-on instruction, we offer workshops and one-on-one mentoring. Basic classes are always […]
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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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Top Automation Tools and Technology for Small Businesses
Top Automation Tools and Technology for Small Businesses
The 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 […]
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Become a Small Business Owner Through Franchising
Become a Small Business Owner Through Franchising
This Franchising workshop is designed both for individuals at the early stage of considering franchising as a career option and those actively considering a franchise but not yet signed the agreement. Topics covered include: Understand what is and is not a franchise Define a positive relationship with the franchisor Laws and legal requirements that apply to franchising in Washington […]
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BASICS: Welding
BASICS: Welding
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 project based hands-on instruction, we offer workshops and one-on-one mentoring. Basic classes are always […]
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SBDC Tax Readiness Workshops
SBDC 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 Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. […]
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How to Write a Business Plan
How to Write a Business Plan
Do you want to start your own business? Are you wondering what steps you need for a successful start? Join us in this webinar to learn all about writing a business plan. Business plans are the blueprints of your business. Whether you need a loan or plan to self-finance, business plans should be on every […]
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City of Lacey Business Startup Training: April Cohort
City of Lacey Business Startup Training: April Cohort
This five-week training includes instructor lead webinars, access to online course content, one-on-one business coaching, business mentorship, and no-cost access to business plan writing software for six months. -- Training topics include Structuring and Licensing your Startup Location Brand and Marketing Finance and Accounting Business Plan Writing The City of Lacey in partnership with the […]
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Let’s Talk Business: Retain Skilled Workers and Control Payroll Costs with SharedWork
Let’s Talk Business: Retain Skilled Workers and Control Payroll Costs with SharedWork
In this presentation, Leigh Rowley will explain the SharedWork program benefits and provide a payment scenario showing how the program supports employees and the business bottom line at the same time! Presenter Leigh Rowley, SharedWork Program Coordinator, Employment Security Department Leigh helps employers retain skilled workers and control payroll costs with the SharedWork program. When: […]
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How to Create Video for Small Business Marketing
How to Create Video for Small Business Marketing
Have you wanted to do more video for your business but are camera shy? Are you overwhelmed by the tech? Do you freeze up and don’t know what to say? You have everything you need to create successful business videos now. Your cellphone is a powerful tool for creating videos. Social media is a key […]
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Mastermind: April – Unstoppable Business Planning and Lessons Learned from Startup, Growth, and Beyond
Mastermind: April – Unstoppable Business Planning and Lessons Learned from Startup, Growth, and Beyond
On this month's Mastermind we will be talking seasoned business advisor, author, and founder of businesspowertools.com about lessons learned from working with startups, growth stage companies, and beyond. What makes a business unstoppable? Conscious business practices and a solid strategy are just the beginning. Burke will also show us critical issues about investors, how to […]
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Ecommerce 101
Ecommerce 101
In this webinar, we’ll talk through what you need to get together, prepare, and decide, in order to build a successful ecom operation. We’ll talk about the potential platforms that you might use to build and/or host your ecom site, and help you understand the costs and the pros and cons of each platform. We’ll […]