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SUMMARY:Washington State Nonprofit Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register here.  \n  \nThe 2022 Washington State Nonprofit Conference is coming! \nThis year’s Washington State Nonprofit Conference will be held on May 18-20\, and registration is open! Join us online for three days of speakers\, workshops\, and other invaluable content\, and to connect with other nonprofits from across the state. \nOur theme is “Discovering a New Way” – inviting in different perspectives\, uplifting innovative and adaptive stories from the field\, and pushing our collective thinking and creativity. We’re offering special early bird rates\, and a very special organizational rate for members only. \n  \nWhy attend? \nThe Washington State Nonprofit Conference is the largest gathering of nonprofits of all types in Washington that brings together nonprofit leaders to learn\, connect\, and inspire. It offers a marketplace of ideas and resources that allow for efficient one-stop shopping to help you imagine solutions to your organization’s biggest challenges. You’ll return to your nonprofit with resources to share with colleagues and actionable items to apply to your work. And best of all\, the conference offers unique opportunities to connect with nonprofit peers across the state. Through the virtual conference platform\, you can be part of an active conference community. \n  \nPutting Nonprofits First \nAs a nonprofit leader\, you want to be part of a larger movement creating a just and equitable world. You care about growing as a professional\, getting high quality resources to help you in your work\, and being appreciated for all that you do. \nWashington Nonprofits understands that nonprofits need a champion\, and we are that champion for you! \nWe have updated our mission\, vision\, and values to better reflect how we help nonprofits like yours learn\, advocate\, and collaborate to make a real difference in our communities. Together\, we can achieve more – learning from each other\, sharing resources\, changing public policy\, and furthering our missions. Join us online at the Washington State Nonprofit Conference on May 18-20 for a big reveal about how we’re putting nonprofits first to serve you better. \n  \nMore information: \nFor the latest news and updates on the 2022 virtual conference\, sign up for Washington Nonprofits’ newsletters. We’ll be sharing the latest information\, speakers\, early bird registration dates\, and best ways to engage in the 2022 Washington State Nonprofit Conference. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/washington-state-nonprofit-conference/
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220426T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Create Video for Small Business Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nHave 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? \nYou have everything you need to create successful business videos now. Your cellphone is a powerful tool for creating videos. Social media is a key outlet for using videos to connect with your audience. Join us and learn tips for getting started with video for business. Your audience is wanting stronger connections with you and video is the key! \nWhat you will learn in this webinar: \nHow to use your cell phone to create marketing videos. \n\nThe benefits of Live video for social media.\nScript tips for your video.\nBasic home ‘studio’ setup.\nTips for being camera ready (and overcoming the jitters).\nHow video can help you create better relationships with your customers.\n\nPresenters: \nMia Johnstone is a Washington Small Business Development Center Advisor. She loves copywriting\, customer relationships\, solid branding\, and beautiful photography. She has an MBA and serves Mason\, Pacific\, and Grays Harbor County small businesses with Washington SBDC advising services. \nJulia Lara is a Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor and an experienced retail business owner. She graduated from the University of Washington where she studied American History and Political Science\, with an emphasis is Economics. She has an MBA from EWU. \nAnnmarie Gustafson is a marketing specialist. She owns her own marketing company. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing with an emphasis on Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship. See more about Annmarie here: https://annmariegustafson.com/about/
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/how-to-create-video-for-small-business-marketing-3/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T100000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20220318T205909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T205909Z
UID:2603-1649235600-1649239200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Quickbooks Online Basics You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAre 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! \nWho You Are: Although anyone interested in QuickBooks is welcome to take this workshop\, it is designed for aspiring and established business owners looking to learn the basics. \nWhat To Have When You Sign onto Zoom: You will need your laptop and possibly power cable. We will be performing exercises together using a sample QuickBooks Online data file. \nWhat You Will Learn: In this SCORE workshop\, you will learn how to use QuickBooks Online to record your daily business transactions. (No QuickBooks signup required!) Subjects covered include: \n·      Customer sales and payments \n·      Supplier purchases and payments \n·      Banking and Chart of Accounts \n·      Reporting from QuickBooks Online \n·      Best practices and common mistakes \nPlease note that this workshop is only training on QuickBooks Online and not QuickBooks Desktop. \nListen to what others who have attended this workshop have to say about the instructor and the program: \n·      The instructor made the topic so accessible because she went through things in a step-by-step process.  \n·      The instructor is very personable and knowledgeable and makes a topic that is scary much more understandable. \n·      The hands-on practice using the online samples was great and the instructor answered all my questions real time. \n·      Great presenter. \n·      The online demonstrations really helped me understand how to use QBs. \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by Rachell Barnett. Rachel is the owner of Gentle Frog\, LLC. She has been using QuickBooks regularly since 1995 and has been certified since 2012. She was recently named to the Top 100 QuickBooks Advisors for 2020. Her website has a wealth of information on it\, all of which she developed herself: https://www.gentlefrog.com/ Her passion is helping small businesses with their bookkeeping needs and she can be found on LinkedIn. ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbarnett )
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/quickbooks-online-basics-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T205532Z
UID:2602-1648029600-1648036800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Instagram Marketing Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Register here \ngreat Instagram feed reinforces your brand\, supports your marketing message\, helps you engage directly and sincerely with your customers\, and attracts new\, loyal followers! Are you ready to “Level Up” your Instagram for your business? \nIn this workshop you’ll learn: \n1.      Instagram statistics-Who\, What\, Where and When \n2.      Instagram Stories vs Posts \n3.      Effectively using Instagram Live \n4.      Instagram ads basics \n5.      How to create a content calendar to lessen the overwhelm and build engagement (You will receive a content calendar template) \n6.      How to create social media graphics like a rockstar \nThis isn’t about getting a huge number of followers (though that could be a result of the effort you put in). Rather\, it’s about making sure your BRAND is consistent\, that the MESSAGE you’re putting out there on Instagram reinforces your brand\, and that the TIME you spend on social media marketing is well-used.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/instagram-marketing-essentials/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20220113T173624Z
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UID:2327-1643277600-1643281200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Grant Workshop: Recovery Fund for Individuals
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nCome meet grant staff\, ask questions\, and learn from your fellow applicants. Workshops are informal and drop-in. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your application! \nThis workshop will cover our combined Recovery Fund for Individuals. \nThe workshop will take place on Zoom; once you register\, you will receive an email with a link and passcode to join. Live captioning will be available. For additional access support such as language translation or ASL interpretation\, please contact Jackie Mixon at jackie.mixon@4culture.org.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/grant-workshop-recovery-fund-for-individuals-2/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Non-Profit Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20220113T173913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T173913Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing Part 2: Pricing Your Product or Service to Sell & Getting Online (JAN)
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nYou’ve developed a wonderful new product or service but how should you price it? In Part 2 of our Marketing workshop series we start by reviewing different distributions strategies and help you choose the method that best gets your product or service in front of your customers. The rest of the workshop is focused on pricing and we start by covering some pricing basics. Then we review a detailed process to determine how you can determine the price of your product. Since pricing a service is very different than a product\, we have a special section the covers the separate process for pricing your services. \nGetting your business online is a requirement these days so we spend the last portion of the workshop reviewing the high-level steps to getting an effective website and then take a quick look at email marketing\, social media and selling online. \nWhile not required\, to get the most out of this workshop please consider attending the “Marketing Part 1: \nDeveloping and Promoting Your Product or Service to Sell More!” workshop first. \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. \nKEY TOPICS\nMarketing\, Public Relations & Sales
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/marketing-part-2-pricing-your-product-or-service-to-sell-getting-online-jan/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T100000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20220113T173754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T173754Z
UID:2330-1643104800-1643104800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Growing A Consulting Business (JAN)
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nIn this 3-hour workshop\, the following topics are covered: \n· The Who\, What\, Where\, When\, Why and How of consulting \n· 9 sales tips: Why people don’t hire you and how to get them to hire you on your terms \n· 15 marketing strategies that pull clients to you \n· Role plays and hot-seats to improve your performance \n· 7 ways to achieve work-life balance —have a business and a life \n· 3 keys to proposals that work \n· 10-time management to increase your efficiency \n· Providing value that accelerates your getting hired \n· How to setup a consulting business \n· Fees – why you charge too little and how to get more \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by John Martinka. John is the owner of Partner On-Call Network and has 20 years of business experience. As recognized public speaker\, John has developed a reputation for expertise in business acquisition and “problem solving”. He has the knowledge and real-life experience which gains client confidence and delivers measurable results. John has owned three businesses\, led a company turnaround and analyzed hundreds of acquisition candidates for scores of clients. He has a master’s degree in Finance and Economics from Marquette University. See John’s LinkedIn profile here: John Martinka \nKEY TOPICS\nMarketing\, Public Relations & Sales
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/growing-a-consulting-business-jan/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220120
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20220113T214215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T214215Z
UID:2339-1642550400-1642636799@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Fast Track MBE & DBE Certification IN-PERSON Training
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nThe Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (EDB)\, in partnership with the Washington MBDA Business Center and the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise (OMWBE)\, is hosting a “Fast Track Certification” Training to help businesses recover and rebound from the effects of the pandemic. \nThis is a great opportunity for local businesses to increase their competitive advantage and vie for new contracting opportunities for certified businesses with federal\, state\, and local governments. \nBusinesses will receive: \nIn-person training and overview about the certification process\nTips on how to successfully complete an application\nAccess to a computer lab during the training session\n1-on-1 support and ongoing follow-up from staff\nNote: Please know or have access to your UBI# and Federal EIN/SSN. \nPlease bring a physical card or digital image for Proof of Vaccination or a negative test result (from the past 72hours). Seating is Limited to Event Registrants ONLY and complies with current Covid-19 social distancing guidelines. \nCovid-19 Safety Updates: \nFacial coverings will be required by all staff & attendees\, regardless of vaccination status. Masks will be made available at the door.\nTemperature checks will be conducted at entry.\nContact tracing procedures will be employed for any reported exposure.\nEnhanced sanitization protocols will be adhered to throughout the event space including regularly disinfecting surfaces throughout the event and hand sanitizer provided to all attendees.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/fast-track-mbe-dbe-certification-in-person-training/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20220113T173504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T173504Z
UID:2326-1642525200-1642528800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Grant Workshop: Recovery Fund for Individuals
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nCome meet grant staff\, ask questions\, and learn from your fellow applicants. Workshops are informal and drop-in. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your application! \nThis workshop will cover our combined Recovery Fund for Individuals. \nThe workshop will take place on Zoom; once you register\, you will receive an email with a link and passcode to join. Live captioning will be available. For additional access support such as language translation or ASL interpretation\, please contact Jackie Mixon at jackie.mixon@4culture.org.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/grant-workshop-recovery-fund-for-individuals/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Non-Profit Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20220113T172901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T172901Z
UID:2309-1642410000-1642420800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Tax Saving Strategies For Small Businesses (JAN)
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nThis workshop focuses on the Federal tax-saving strategies that work best for small businesses\, which are: \n· Electing S-Corporation status with the IRS. \n· Maximizing the deduction for business use of the home. \n· Demonstrating two ways you can compute the deduction for business use of personal vehicle. \n· Providing you examples of 7 different retirement plans and showing you which one is best for you. \n· Describing how to maximize the benefits of health savings accounts. \n· Show you the difference between smart equipment purchases and not-so-smart ones for maximizing the tax benefit. \n· Explain the difference between cash versus accrual accounting and let you know which is better for you. \n· And much\, much more! \nView this short 2-minute video to understand more about this workshop: video teaser \nIf you want to understand more about the Federal\, Washington and local taxes that are assessed against businesses and business owners\, you should register for the “Tax Essentials for New and Existing Business Owners” workshop first before attending the “Tax Saving Strategies for Small Businesses” workshop. \nListen to what others who have attended this workshop have to say about the instructor and the program: \n· Really helped my business learn about how to save money with minimizing and deferring taxes. \n· Finally learned how LLCs can help protect my personal savings and how S-Corps can help me pay lower taxes. \n· Now I understand how to use the “home office” tax deduction to save money on my personal tax returns. \n· Most helpful training I’ve ever been to! \n· The workshop provided actionable details on how save money on taxes. \n· The instructor provided valuable information clearly\, no fluff – all practical and doable. Answered all my questions. \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by SCORE Business Mentor Joe Heinrich. Joe is a retired CPA having worked for 12 years with KPMG\, an international accounting firm\, and 22 years with Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. in various finance executive positions. Over the past 11 years since his retirement\, Joe has help hundreds of small business owners make their businesses more profitable\, eliminated problems with their accounting\, assisted them in obtaining financing for their business and helped them save thousands of dollars of Federal and Washington taxes. He also presents the “Tax Saving Strategies for Small Businesses” and “Tax Essentials for New and Existing Business Owners” workshops for SCORE. For more information about Joe\, visit his LinkedIn profile here: Joe Heinrich \nABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)\nJoe Heinrich\nAccounting using Xero and QuickBooks\, or a manual Excel spreadsheet. Finance\, both in obtaining financing for the business\, valuing the business and assisting in purchasing or selling the business. Taxes\, both Federal and Washington taxes \nJoe Heinrich\nKEY TOPICS\nAccounting & Cash Flow
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/tax-saving-strategies-for-small-businesses-jan/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210624T230606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T164531Z
UID:1444-1632560400-1632582000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:BOOST Your Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://pxlme.me/8iKTt6Mh \nBoost Your Business: Tools and Resources for Going Digital is targeted at sustaining and growing our small businesses on the Greater Eastside. This new initiative is being led by Startup425 with support from Bellevue College and OneEastside SPARK. The program is focused on better supporting those businesses disproportionately affected by COVID-19\, with an emphasis on businesses owned by women\, minorities\, and people of color. \nOur inaugural FREE\, one-day\, virtual workshop hosted on the Brazen virtual event platform will provide participants access to complimentary and low-cost solutions to get their business online and/or boost their existing digital presence. The morning educational sessions\, curated by Bellevue College\, will feature digital success stories from Eastside small business owners\, in addition to valuable insights from a host of experts in technology tools\, social media\, and marketing. This will be followed by an opportunity for attendees to connect one-on-one with regional consultants\, service firms\, and technology providers to engage and gain their insights on going digital. We anticipate repeating the event two more times in October 2021 and February 2022. \nFOR THE VENDOR APPLICATION\, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW. \nIncrease your brand recognition and receive valuable exposure to organizations within our Eastside small business ecosystem\, while positioning your company at the leading edge in helping all types of small business – from boutique shops to salons\, home repairs technicians to healthcare practitioners and restaurants and retailers – modernize their operations and achieve digital transformation \nConnect and engage with small business decision-makers within our Eastside community in a new interactive medium via our Boost Your Business virtual event platform provided by Brazen \nEnhance the Eastside’s small business community by providing them access to programming and tools that will allow them to make the shifts they need to stay connected with their customers during this COVID-19 crisis \nVendor Application: https://pxlme.me/6aELQqP3
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/boost-your-business-workshop/
CATEGORIES:OneEastside Spark Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210923T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210923T194500
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210706T165203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T195649Z
UID:1523-1632411000-1632426300@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Day of Caring Legal Clinic - FREE Legal Consultations!
DESCRIPTION:Communities Rise is partnering with United Way of King County and Ventures to offer free business law consultations to small businesses and nonprofits. \nSign up to meet with a lawyer\, at no cost\, and ask them your legal questions about your business or nonprofit. There will be attorneys with expertise in the following areas (including but not limited to): \n• Business Entity Formation – Advising on choice of entity (LLC/PLLC\, Sole Proprietor\, Partnership\, C-Corporation\, Social Purpose Corporation) and creation of corporate entity. \n•Advice on Corporate Governance\n• Maintenance and Compliance with State and Federal Law\n• Taxes – Advising on federal\, state\, and local taxes.\n• Employment – General advice on personnel policies\, independent contractor agreements\, vendor agreements\, employment contracts\, and confidentiality agreements.\n• Real Estate – General advice about property leases\, purchase and sale agreements.\n• Risk and Liability Assessment – General advice on risk and liability assessment\, and insurance coverage.\n• Obtaining 501c3 tax-exemption for Nonprofits \nPlease register by completing our google form online: \nTo register as a nonprofit\, click here. \nTo register as a small business\, click here. \nFor additional questions please email:  contact@communities-rise.org \nIf you are an attorney and would like to volunteer at the clinic\, please contact. Sarah@communities-rise.org \n 
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/day-of-caring-legal-clinic-free-legal-consultations/
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Training,Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210908T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210908T103000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210826T171151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T171151Z
UID:1778-1631093400-1631097000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Update on EIDL: Train the Trainer
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://pxlme.me/trainer2 \nThe purpose of this webinar is to “train the trainer” in an effort to help as many businesses and nonprofits as possible access Economic Injury Disaster Loan and grant (EIDL) funds\, particularly those that have been traditionally underserved and underfunded. A representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) will orient organizations to the EIDL program so that they can provide information and assist their constituents. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nImportant updates to the EIDL program\nCommonly asked questions\, and areas where applicants are having trouble\nInformation that applicants need to provide as part of the application process\n\nEIDL applications must be submitted in English which can be a barrier for many applicants for whom English is a second language. Simultaneous interpretation for this webinar will be provided in Arabic\, Chinese\,  Korean\, Russian\, Somali\, Spanish\, and Vietnamese. Please indicate your language preference on the registration form.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/update-on-eidl-train-the-trainer/
CATEGORIES:OneEastside Spark Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210825T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210825T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210804T215622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T215622Z
UID:1682-1629898200-1629901800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:How to Find Your Next Employee Using Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://pxlme.me/SMRecruit4 \nOne of the greatest current challenges faced by small business owners is finding qualified employees. Yet three people are hired via LinkedIn every minute. Social media is a low-cost resource to finding your next employee\, if you know how to utilize the platforms. Join Marketing Advisor\, Daphné Leblanc\, as she discusses overlooked technology-based recruiting tools that can help you fill your positions via social media. \n  \nIn this webinar you will learn: \n\nHow to effectively promote your open positions and increase the visibility of your business on Facebook. \nUtilize how to use LinkedIn as a hiring resource. \nHow a business can recruit on social media.\nLearn how to hire using Twitter.\nHow to use your social media platforms to give your business a completive edge and attract an overflow of interested candidates. \n\n  \nRegister today to attend the webinar live or watch the replay\, available after the webinar has concluded.  \nLearn more from Daphné on how to market your business and attract new employees by signing up for free one-one-on advising. Learn more and sign up for advising here.  https://oneeastside.org/advising/
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/smrecruit/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Human Resources (HR),OneEastside Spark Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210818T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210818T093000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210813T173951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T173951Z
UID:1717-1629275400-1629279000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Eastside Community Based Nonprofits: Rising Together
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Coffee Chat! We welcome BIPOC and Immigrant led nonprofit human/social service providers based in East King County.* \n  \nWas your organization specifically founded to serve one or more of our Eastside communities of color and/or immigrant communities? \n  \nAre you interested in support for any of these needs? \n• Accessing funding (grant info\, grant writing/technical assistance) \n• Transitioning from an all-volunteer organization to one with paid staff? \n• Finding office space \n• Accounting\, taxes\, and financial management \n• HR guidance for staffing\, employment/hiring policies\, benefits\, etc. \n• Finding a fiscal sponsor \n• Obtaining your 501c3 \n• Partnering with other organizations to coordinate services \n• Marketing (increase visibility for your work) \n• Mentoring and guidance from other nonprofit leaders\, especially ones who understand your work and your community \n• Safe spaces to share your struggles and celebrate your accomplishments \n• Opportunities to stand in solidarity with others \n• Take action to alleviate systemic barriers that impact your work and your community \n  \nCome make connections\, get information\, and share ideas for how we can work together to support small and emerging nonprofits\, especially those in communities that experience the greatest disparities\, the least amount of representation\, and/or the fewest resources based on historic and current patterns of racism and marginalization. \n  \n\nShare your mission\, services\, and hopes for the future of your organization on the Eastside\nHear about One Eastside Spark and the resources they have for nonprofits and small business owners.\nShare what your organization needs to be as strong as possible for the critical work you do every day.\nLift each other up and honor all the ways we support the community!\n\n  \n* Majority of your clients/participants are in East King County and your organization has a main office (or satellite office) in East King County. \nHosted by: Centro Cultural Mexicano\, CISC\, Eastside For All\, Eastside Pathways Funding Group\, Muslim Neighborhood and Community Association\, OneEastside SPARK\, and NISO Promotores
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/eastside-community-based-nonprofits-rising-together/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Non-Profit Training,OneEastside Spark Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210721T162421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T162421Z
UID:1585-1627034400-1627041600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Updates to PPP Loan Forgiveness Instructions
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://pxlme.me/PPPSBDC \nThis webinar will cover the new Coronavirus relief bill updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions. \nRepresentatives from the SBA and the Washington State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will provide updates on the new PPP loan and loan forgiveness requirements: \nTopics Covered: \n\nPPP Basic Forgiveness Application Information\nThe PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Required Docs\nSimplified Process for PPP loans under $150\,000\nEffect of the EIDL Advance\nRetro-active elements of the new legislation\nWhat you will need to be most successful in obtaining loan forgiveness\n\n  \nPresenters:  \nSteve Burke\, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor \nJanie Sacco\, Marketing and Outreach Specialist\, Seattle District Office\, U.S. Small Business Administration \nJoel Nania\, Manager Spokane Office\, U.S. Small Business Administration \n  \nInstructions:  \nA Zoom link for the webinar will be sent prior to the event to those who register.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/updates-to-ppp-loan-forgiveness-instructions-9/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Community Submitted,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210712T184618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T184618Z
UID:1533-1626170400-1626177600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Boost With Facebook
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://pxlme.me/TmMuwhXh \nRegister today to learn more about how you can use Facebook’s tools and resources to grow your business. \nLearn how to connect with more people who love your business.\nJumpstart your business with free tools from Facebook. Learn everything you need to know\, from setting up a business page to communicating with your customers to managing and measuring your marketing. \nTraining -Getting Creative\nThe Getting Creative presentation provides creative inspiration and guidance to small businesses on using Facebook and Instagram. This includes business branding\, building effective copy with customers in mind\, and creating eye-catching content with easy to use editing tools. \nQ&A and Event Conclusion\, Ad Credit Giveaway*\nTune in to hear answers to the questions you submitted during registration. \n*We’ll select up to three lucky winners at random to receive a $500 Facebook ad credit\, all registrants will be eligible and must tune in for a chance to win. Winners will be emailed directly.\n**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only during the time of event registration\, which closes sixty (60) minutes after the schedule event start time. INTERNET ACCESS\, AGREEMENT TO ADDITIONAL TERMS\, & A VALID FACEBOOK ACCOUNT & PAYMENT CARD ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE USE OF THE PRIZE. Ads are subject to approval. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. Open only to legal residents of any 1 of the 50 US/DC/PR who are age of maj+. Void where prohibited by law. SUBJECT TO FULL OFFICIAL RULES\, available by request from Sponsor’s representative or at https://bybgiveawayrules.splashthat.com/. Odds of winning depend on # of eligible entries rec’d. ARV of each prize: $500.00 USD. Total ARV of all prizes: $1\,500.00 USD. Sponsor: Facebook\, Inc.\, 1 Hacker Way Menlo Park\, CA 94025.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/boost-with-facebook/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210902T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210712T184923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T184923Z
UID:1473-1625767200-1630611000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:ScaleUp: The Rebuild Edition
DESCRIPTION:Register here: bit.ly/wa-scaleup \nBusiness is not as usual right now and may not be for a long time.\nScaleUp business training is focused on teaching proven strategies to small businesses that will increase resiliency and spur growth in the wake of a global pandemic. \nThe two-hour online courses are held weekly\, allowing up to 100 businesses around the state to restart and rebuild\, improving their strategic thinking and decision-making\, creating operational efficiencies and strengthening the bottom line as we engage in economic recovery. \nThis eight-week program provides tangible tools to examine strategic alignment\, optimize market strategy\, and master finances. Participants will also learn how to drive performance using metrics\, build organizational systems that increase capacity and develop strategies for automating important parts of their business. \nScaleUp is delivered in a hybrid of virtual live instruction combined with self-paced learning modules to make the program as accessible as possible for business owners strapped for time. The program includes roundtable discussions\, best practices and access to mentors\, as well as opportunities to network and engage peers. \nA special “Study Hall” provides opportunities for private mentoring and coaching. The curriculum is based on the Thurston Center for Business Innovation’s highly respected ScaleUp program\, which uses the Kauffman Foundation’s FastTrac® Growth Venture coursework. \nThe ideal candidate for ScaleUp is the president/owner of a Washington State business that has been in operation for two years and has annual pre-COVID revenues in excess of $100\,000. \nCourse topics include: \nOrganizing and creating business systems to get more done in less time.\nStrategies for increasing revenue.\nStrengthening your product and/or service.\nCreating your own competitive advantage in the marketplace.\nDesigning a marketing strategy that increases sales leads.\nUnderstanding financial statements and key business drivers and metrics. \nScaleUp is a partnership between the Washington State Department of Commerce\, U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and Thurston EDC Center for Business Innovation.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/scaleup-the-rebuild-edition/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210630T133000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210610T171257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T175225Z
UID:1358-1625054400-1625059800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Let's Go Legal!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Go Legal covers the five main topics board members need to know: State Law\, Federal Law\, Fundraising\, Employment\, and Intellectual Property. Let’s Go Legal shows how your organization is like a car. You need to register it with the state\, driving on federal roads involves an additional set of rules\, you need fuel to move your car forward (that’s the money part)\, the people in the car matter\, and the look and feel of your car make it special. It covers what you need to know about each of these topics and provides an easy checklist to make sure your organization covers it all. \nWe will take some deeper dives into nonprofit law topics along the way: by-laws and how to use them to strengthen your board practice\, advocacy and ways to grow your mission within the public sector. \nFor participating attorneys\, 1.5 CLE credits law and legal (approval pending) will be offered for this webinar as a recorded activity that will be available to view online for free. Please contact Sarah at sarah@communities-rise.org for more details. \nPresenters:\nMaha Jafarey\, Apex Law Group\nJacob Ferrari\, Apex Law Group\nBrenda Tausch Lapora\, Communities Rise \nPresented in partnership with Washington Nonprofits and the Office of the Secretary of State.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/lets-go-legal/
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Training,Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210630T100000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210622T180321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T180356Z
UID:1430-1625043600-1625047200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:TRAIN UP YOUR TALENT POOL
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://pxlme.me/27ykMqb5 \nPricing:\n$50 for members\n$75 for nonmembers \nInstructor: Juli Bacon\, JB Consulting Systems \nProfessional employee development for your staff is not only a great investment\, it also creates higher levels of engagement in the workplace\, which can lead to less frequent turnover. Talent management is more than just hiring the right staff; it’s keeping them trained and motivated by increasing their skills and knowledge once in a job. \nThis course will provide a brief overview of assessing and developing employee training programs through training needs analysis\, design and development goals\, and implementation and evaluation of programs. \nClick above to register online through BIAW or contact BIAW at 360.352.7800 x106\, hillaryv@biaw.com.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/train-up-your-talent-pool/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210426T141019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T141019Z
UID:984-1619427600-1619431200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Restaurant Revitalization Fund Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. \nDuring this live webinar we will discuss: \nWhat is the Restaurant Revitalization Fund\nWho is eligible to apply\nHow much money you can get\nHow funds can be used\nHow and when to apply\nWhere to get help with your application\nStaff from SBA will be answering your questions live throughout the presentation with dedicated Q&A time at the end. \nWho should attend: Current small business owners who have experienced pandemic related revenue losses who own a restaurant\, bar\, and other similar places of business that serve food or drink.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/restaurant-revitalization-fund-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210420T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210310T210254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T210254Z
UID:876-1618941600-1618947000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Creating Your Digital Presence
DESCRIPTION:Have a great idea for a product or business? Not sure how to get started? Join Startup425\, the King County Library System\, and seasoned professionals from SCORE for a series of online seminars focused on bringing your ideas to reality\, from business plan preparation to financing\, marketing\, and networking. Making adaptations to address the economic conditions created by COVID-19 will be highlighted. \nEach session will focus on a different aspect of the startup process\, and participants may choose to attend one\, multiple\, or all sessions\, depending on individual needs and interests. \nParticipants will exit the series with the skills and tools necessary to start or grow a business. They will be furnished with information on the resources available to assist in further refining business plans and strategies\, pitching to financing partners\, marketing a product or service\, and building a support system of peers and mentors. \nCreating Your Digital Presence (Tuesday\, April 20 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.).
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/creating-your-digital-presence/
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210310T210128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T210128Z
UID:875-1618336800-1618342200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Risk Management and Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Have a great idea for a product or business? Not sure how to get started? Join Startup425\, the King County Library System\, and seasoned professionals from SCORE for a series of online seminars focused on bringing your ideas to reality\, from business plan preparation to financing\, marketing\, and networking. Making adaptations to address the economic conditions created by COVID-19 will be highlighted. \nEach session will focus on a different aspect of the startup process\, and participants may choose to attend one\, multiple\, or all sessions\, depending on individual needs and interests. \nParticipants will exit the series with the skills and tools necessary to start or grow a business. They will be furnished with information on the resources available to assist in further refining business plans and strategies\, pitching to financing partners\, marketing a product or service\, and building a support system of peers and mentors. \nRisk Management and Cybersecurity (Tuesday\, April 13 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.).
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/risk-management-and-cybersecurity/
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210406T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210310T210014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T210014Z
UID:874-1617732000-1617737400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Running a Business Remotely
DESCRIPTION:Have a great idea for a product or business? Not sure how to get started? Join Startup425\, the King County Library System\, and seasoned professionals from SCORE for a series of online seminars focused on bringing your ideas to reality\, from business plan preparation to financing\, marketing\, and networking. Making adaptations to address the economic conditions created by COVID-19 will be highlighted. \nEach session will focus on a different aspect of the startup process\, and participants may choose to attend one\, multiple\, or all sessions\, depending on individual needs and interests. \nParticipants will exit the series with the skills and tools necessary to start or grow a business. They will be furnished with information on the resources available to assist in further refining business plans and strategies\, pitching to financing partners\, marketing a product or service\, and building a support system of peers and mentors. \nRunning a Business Remotely (Tuesday\, April 6 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.).
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/running-a-business-remotely/
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210310T205859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T205859Z
UID:873-1617127200-1617132600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Options for Financing Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Have a great idea for a product or business? Not sure how to get started? Join Startup425\, the King County Library System\, and seasoned professionals from SCORE for a series of online seminars focused on bringing your ideas to reality\, from business plan preparation to financing\, marketing\, and networking. Making adaptations to address the economic conditions created by COVID-19 will be highlighted. \nEach session will focus on a different aspect of the startup process\, and participants may choose to attend one\, multiple\, or all sessions\, depending on individual needs and interests. \nParticipants will exit the series with the skills and tools necessary to start or grow a business. They will be furnished with information on the resources available to assist in further refining business plans and strategies\, pitching to financing partners\, marketing a product or service\, and building a support system of peers and mentors. \nOptions for Financing Your Small Business (Tuesday\, March 30 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.).
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/understanding-the-options-for-financing-your-small-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210310T205743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T210417Z
UID:872-1616522400-1616527800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Understanding How Marketing Can Help You Launch Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Have a great idea for a product or business? Not sure how to get started? Join Startup425\, the King County Library System\, and seasoned professionals from SCORE for a series of online seminars focused on bringing your ideas to reality\, from business plan preparation to financing\, marketing\, and networking. Making adaptations to address the economic conditions created by COVID-19 will be highlighted. \nEach session will focus on a different aspect of the startup process\, and participants may choose to attend one\, multiple\, or all sessions\, depending on individual needs and interests. \nParticipants will exit the series with the skills and tools necessary to start or grow a business. They will be furnished with information on the resources available to assist in further refining business plans and strategies\, pitching to financing partners\, marketing a product or service\, and building a support system of peers and mentors. \nHow Marketing Can Help You Launch Your Small Business (Tuesday\, March 23 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.).
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/understanding-how-marketing-can-help-you-launch-your-small-business/
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210310T205617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T210334Z
UID:871-1615917600-1615923000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Planning with the Lean Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Have a great idea for a product or business? Not sure how to get started? Join Startup425\, the King County Library System\, and seasoned professionals from SCORE for a series of online seminars focused on bringing your ideas to reality\, from business plan preparation to financing\, marketing\, and networking. Making adaptations to address the economic conditions created by COVID-19 will be highlighted. \nEach session will focus on a different aspect of the startup process\, and participants may choose to attend one\, multiple\, or all sessions\, depending on individual needs and interests. \nParticipants will exit the series with the skills and tools necessary to start or grow a business. They will be furnished with information on the resources available to assist in further refining business plans and strategies\, pitching to financing partners\, marketing a product or service\, and building a support system of peers and mentors. \nSmall Business Planning with the Lean Canvas (Tuesday\, March 16 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.).
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/small-business-planning-with-the-lean-canvas/
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210202T004425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T004425Z
UID:803-1613563200-1613568600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Business Law: Contracts Part 3 - Lease Agreements
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nBusiness Contracts! Service Contracts! Independent Contractor Agreements! Release of Liability! Equipment Leases! Non-Disclosure Agreements! Noncompete Agreements and so much more! \nThese are all #CONTRACTS! Small business owners sign multiple contracts throughout the different stages of their business. \nOften\, contracts are seen only as something a small business owner signs with a vendor or a customer. Contracting relates to many different aspects of a business. So\, start 2021 off right – armed with information that can assist you with contracting. Part Three will cover commercial lease agreements giving a full overview of your rights or obligations under the lease. \nAttorney Shawn Harju will conduct this training. Shawn has been in the legal industry for over 30 years\, 20 of which have been spent practicing law in the Puget Sound region. Shawn’s experience includes private practice (in small and mid-size firms) and serving as in-house counsel. In both instances\, clients have relied on Shawn to help them be proactive and practical in their risk management and problem-solving. She works with employees at all levels of business organizations to address a variety of issues ranging from overall operations to procurement\, contract negotiations\, and resolution of disputes to employment and compliance matters. \nUpcoming webinar in this series: \n2/24/2021 Business Law Contracts Pt. 4: Estate Planning https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271324 \nInstructions:\nA Zoom link for the webinar will be sent prior to the event to those who register. \nOur Zoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. https://zoom.us/ \n 
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/business-law-contracts-part-3-lease-agreements/
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210202T004138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T004138Z
UID:800-1613480400-1613484000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:L&I Overtime Rules
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe Washington SBDC and Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invite you to attend a webinar about the new overtime rules that have gone into effect as of July 1. The changes update the exemptions for executive\, administrative\, and professional workers\, as well as outside salespeople and computer professionals. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn about the updates\, including changes to the job duties tests for each exemption category and the minimum salary threshold an exempt employee must earn to qualify for exemption from the protections of the state Minimum Wage Act. \nTopics covered: \nOverview of Employment Standards wage laws\nBrief history of the rules and why they are being updated\nKey terms to know\nExemption types\nSalary threshold requirements\nEmployer size calculations\nCompliance options for employers\nEffect of the rule now and in the future\nHelpful resources and contact information\nhttps://lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/wages/overtime/changes-to-overtime-rules \nThe presenter will be Keith Davis\, Washington SBDC\, Associate Business Advisor \nInstructions:\nZoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. https://zoom.us/ Test zoom at https://zoom.us/test \nA link to the Zoom webinar will be emailed before the event. \n 
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/li-overtime-rules/
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T012213
CREATED:20210202T003655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T003655Z
UID:798-1613041200-1613044800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:How to Write a Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nDo 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 start up’s list to do. We will review topics included in standard business plans such as executive summary\, business structure\, management\, marketing\, and financials. You will come away from the webinar with solid ideas of how to get started on your business plan. \nYou will learn: \nThe information needed for a solid business plan\nWhy business plans are integral for a business loan\nHow a business plan will serve you no matter your industry \nMia Johnstone is a Washington Small Business Development Center Advisor. She loves copywriting\, customer relationships\, solid branding\, and beautiful photography. She has an MBA and serves Mason\, Pacific\, and Grays Harbor County small businesses with Washington SBDC advising services. \n 
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/how-to-write-a-business-plan/
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Training
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