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SUMMARY:Creating a Quick Business Plan in Three Hours
DESCRIPTION:Register Link: https://score.tfaforms.net/17?EventID=a105a000005r9EE&origination=https%253A//seattle.score.org/event/creating-quick-business-plan-three-hours-8262022&_gl=1*psqkty*_ga*MTM0NzUyMDI0My4xNjU3MjI3Njgw*_ga_JDKRHEG2B3*MTY2MDE4MjQ3OC42LjEuMTY2MDE4MzA1OC4w&_ga=2.40973605.607859027.1660166314-1347520243.1657227680 \nJoin 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 feedback from a SCORE mentor to help them fine tune their Value Statement. \nIn the second part of the workshop you will use the “Lean Canvas” to begin the process of turning your product/service into a business. In this interactive session\, you use the canvas to help guide you in expanding the information in the Unique Value Statement by capturing key ideas\, concepts and strategies about your business in the canvas. This creates a basic framework that you can use to complete YOUR full\, detailed business plan. \nHave paper\, a pencil or a pen ready as the goal of this workshop is for all participants to leave with a draft of their “Unique Value Statement” and “Lean Canvas.” \nListen to what others who have attended this workshop have to say about the instructors and the program: \n• It was a great help to have time to work on a plan and get direct feedback from the instructor! \n• The hands approach of writing my lean canvas in class really helped me think in detail about my business. \n• Really helps simplify the planning process for me! \n• Gave me a structured approach to think through my business. \n• It was a very positive environment; the instructor and other students provided examples on how to improve my plans. \nSCORE’s Small Business Essentials Workshops prepares individuals to make the right decisions and create actionable plans when starting a small business. Whether you are starting a business on your own (one-person business) or a business with employees\, we have the right set of workshops to help you succeed. All the workshops are about three hours in length and taught by experienced SCORE Mentors. See more information on these workshops here. \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by SCORE Business Mentor Peter Burkland. Peter’s industry experience includes the functional areas of Information Services\, Marketing\, Field Sales\, Materials Management and Finance in companies such as Lederle Laboratories\, American Cyanamid\, Bristol Myers\, Great Plains Bag and The Continental Group. He earned his MBA in Finance & Banking from Columbia University and has a BA from Brown University. He certified in production and inventory management (CFPIM) by APICS and qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer during five years of service in the U.S Navy. For more information about Peter\, visit his LinkedIn profile here: Peter Burkland
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/creating-a-quick-business-plan-in-three-hours-4/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Building a Formal Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Register Link: https://score.tfaforms.net/17?EventID=a105a000005rTR3&origination=https%253A//seattle.score.org/event/building-formal-business-plan-8232022&_gl=1*l3yeti*_ga*MTM0NzUyMDI0My4xNjU3MjI3Njgw*_ga_JDKRHEG2B3*MTY2MDE4MjQ3OC42LjEuMTY2MDE4MjQ5MS4w&_ga=2.44627363.607859027.1660166314-1347520243.1657227680 \nPlanning is the key to business success\, and it all comes together in a detailed business plan. This 3-hour workshop is designed to give you\, the business owner\, the skills and know-how needed to write a successful and detailed business plan\, which will cover these main topics: \n· Describing your product or service. \n· Describing your product pricing\, packaging and distribution. \n· Describing your marketing plan. \n· Describing your business operations. \n· Describing organization structure and management structure. \nLastly\, you’ll take all this information together into developing a financial plan that will provide you and others the information they need. You’ll know the amount of startup funding needed. You be able to project sales and create forecasted profit and loss statements and plan your cash flow. Creating effective financial information can make or break a loan application\, so this workshop is particularly valuable to anyone seeking outside funding for their business. \nIf you need to create a formal business plan we recommend you consider taking some of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials Workshops before you take this workshop. They provide detailed instructions on creating plans for most of the items needed in a formal business plan. \nSCORE’s Small Business Essentials Workshops prepares individuals to make the right decisions and create actionable plans when starting a small business. Whether you are starting a business on your own (one-person business) or a business with employees\, we have the right set of workshops to help you succeed. All the workshops are about three hours in length and taught by experienced SCORE Mentors. See more information on these workshops here. \nListen to what others who have attended this workshop have to say about the instructors and the program: \n· Really breaks down how to make a business plan. Very understandable. \n· Gave me great ideas on how to move forward on my business. \n· Super friendly and engaging instructor – keeps everyone very attentive! \n· The workshop materials were very helpful\, and the class discussions were great. \n· The instructor’s thoroughness and attention to detail was superb. \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by Carrie Callaway Cardy. She is a VP and Senior SBA Relationship Manager at KeyBank. She grew up helping out her family’s business and understands the impact business ownership can have. As a result\, Carrie has a passion for entrepreneurship. She has a Business Degree from Richmond University in London and a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Community Economic Development from the University of Minnesota. Carrie volunteers regularly mentoring and teaching in the entrepreneur space most recently teaching classes for the Start-Up 425 program.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/building-a-formal-business-plan-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Successfully Starting A New Business
DESCRIPTION:Register Link: https://score.tfaforms.net/17?EventID=a105a000005rOTA&origination=https%253A//seattle.score.org/event/successfully-starting-new-business-8202022&_gl=1*2brhj4*_ga*MTM0NzUyMDI0My4xNjU3MjI3Njgw*_ga_JDKRHEG2B3*MTY2MDE2NjMxMy41LjEuMTY2MDE2NjQzOC4w&_ga=2.15275313.607859027.1660166314-1347520243.1657227680 \nThis workshop will give you the following skills to take those first critical steps in starting a successful business: \n· Understand the different business entities and choose the best one for your business. \n· Learn how to properly license your business in Washington state. \n· Select the correct insurance for your business. \n· Understand the options for financing your business. \nFirst\, we review what you need to know about setting up your business with the best legal entity. Whether you choose a sole proprietorship\, LLC or another entity\, we will help you understand how to get the right business licenses along with understanding the state and federal taxes you need to manage. \nUnderstanding how to protect your business and yourself with the correct business insurance is critical. You’ll learn about the various commercial insurance policies available and we’ll help you determine what’s best for you. \nWe’ll describe to you various financing options for your business\, and then show you how to apply for the financing that makes sense for you. \nListen to what others who have attended this workshop have to say about the instructors and the program: \n· Lays out the process of setting up a business in a practical and concrete layout. \n· The whole workshop was great — the instructor was so willing to help and answered all my questions. \n· The workshop information was well organized\, well explained and all my questions were answered. \n· Got very detailed info on business licensing. \nSCORE’s Small Business Essentials Workshops prepares individuals to make the right decisions and create actionable plans when starting a small business. Whether you are starting a business on your own (one-person business) or a business with employees\, we have the right set of workshops to help you succeed. All the workshops are about three hours in length and taught by experienced SCORE Mentors. See more information on these workshops here. \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by SCORE Business Mentor Jack Stiegler. Jack has been volunteering for SCORE for over 20 years and during that time has helped hundreds of people start and operate their small businesses. He was an officer at a Fortune 500 company working in administration\, accounting and information technology. Concurrently\, he was a partner in a commercial landscape maintenance company. He has been an adjunct professor of business in the graduate school at City University. Jack has served on the board of directors of many for profit and nonprofit companies. He has an MBA from Xavier University in Ohio. You can learn more about Jack at his LinkedIn profile here: Jack Stiegler
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/successfully-starting-a-new-business-4/
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SUMMARY:How to Optimize Your Pricing Strategy to Maximize Profits
DESCRIPTION:Register at: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271892\nSmall 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 can realize valuable takeaways from this innovative webinar. \nIn this webinar you will learn: \nThe two functions of price and their effects on customers\nThe different pricing strategies and how to leverage those which work best for your business and industry\nHow to increase revenue\, maximize profit\, and build customer loyalty through effective pricing strategies\nShawn Palmer is the Business Advisor for the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located at OneRedmond. A decorated Navy veteran\, accredited small business consultant (ASBC) and professional mentor; Palmer will share his expertise on pricing strategies based on his 21 years of entrepreneurial experience. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Central Washington University with his BS in Business Administration\, and from WGU with his Masters in Management and Leadership.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/how-to-optimize-your-pricing-strategy-to-maximize-profits-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Recruitment & Retention Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Register at: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271876 \nA transformative review of workplace trends. \nDuring 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 and potential employees. \nThe presenter\, Kristina Hines\, is a Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor. Kristina has nearly 20 years of experience in business administration\, human resources\, small business consulting and communications. She has a master’s degree in mass communications with a specialization in integrated marketing and social/digital media from the University of Florida. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware in international relations with a specialization in international political economy. She is also a trained mediator through the Washington Dispute Resolution Center of Skagit\, Island and Snohomish counties (Volunteers of America).
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