Washington Festivals & Events Association 2020 Virtual Annual Conference presents its annual conference. Learn from leading experts in the events and festival field at this timely event. More information: https://wfea.org/event-3966828
Startup425 Foundations Webinar – Is Your Virtual Networking Not Working? Relationship Strategies to Get Known, Get Connected & Get Paid! Learn important networking strategies and techniques to grow your business. Presented by nationally known expert Toni Harris Taylor.
Most every business needs a website. But having a website that engages with visitors is key to helping you build your prospect base. In this webinar, you will learn what is needed for easy navigation. techniques that will get your website to perform better. how to integrate video and testimonials to showcase your brand. how to create calls to action so you build your prospect base. The presenters: Annmarie Gustafson (Anna, for short) is an Olympia-based Web Designer; she holds a degree in Marketing with an emphasis on Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship. As a small business owner herself, she...
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, has released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Join representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as they review the latest updates to the forgiveness process and what they may mean for you and your business.
A number of our employers have identified stress and the mental health impacts related to COVID-19 as two very important issues as we transition into the fall and the pandemic continues. Experts predict stress and challenges with mental health to increase, particularly for vulnerable individuals Our expert speakers have been working with their own workforce to build resilience and effective coping and will join us to discuss tools you can utilize to help employees through the crisis.
Paying taxes is inevitable. But reporting and paying the right taxes timely is the goal you want to achieve to give you peace of mind and allow you to focus on more important areas, like driving your business forward. This 2.5-hour workshop will help you learn about: Federal taxes imposed on your business. Federal taxes you need to report and pay based on your business's profits. Washington taxes imposed on your business. City and local taxes imposed on your business. Record-keeping requirements to ensure you are ready for that taxing agency audit. After attending this workshop, you should consider also...
Last month the SBA launched their PPP Forgiveness application portal for all banks and lenders to get started processing applications for PPP forgiveness. Since that time, lenders have been working hard to build and plan how to integrate with the SBA. In this webinar, Kristi Dunn, Business Banking Officer of First Federal Savings Bank of Twin Falls will demo their online portal to show you how it works, what you will need, and answer questions that you may have. We will also cover timelines and needed documentation. Before heading to your bank, join us for this informational demonstration. Special Instructions:...
Learn how to run a business involving remote work teams, suppliers, partners, and customers. Presented by global leadership expert September Secrist.
We’ve seen in real time how our economy, public health, and racial justice are inextricably linked, as well as how our deeply polarized political climate has encouraged ideology over solutions. People and businesses throughout our region are hurting – particularly those who can afford it least. At this year’s virtual Regional Leadership Conference, we’ll tackle these issues head-on, and dive into how we can work together to set our region on a path for an inclusive economic recovery. Join us at the uniquely virtual 2020 RLC, to convene with top business, government, and community leaders around our conference goals: Highlight...
Washington SBDC in Lacey presents: Business Transition Workshop - Planning your exit amidst COVID-19 Join us for a webinar featuring a panel of industry experts to help guide you through the decision-making process of transitioning your business. Whether you are retiring, transitioning ownership, or selling your business, we will discuss some valuable considerations: How do I know what my business is worth? How does COVID-19 affect the timing of my succession planning? How can I sell to my employees/family members? What are the tax implications? Should I hire a broker? Do I need an attorney to draw up the purchase...
This informal on line discussion class is for small business owners who are brand new to government procurement and who want to learn about contracting with large companies. This class will lay the ground work for you to decide if government contracting should be in your future. Intended Audience: Small business owners who are unfamiliar with government contracting. prime contractors or the no-cost resources of the SBDC and PTAC. Presenters: Liz Jamieson, Kittitas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) , liz.jamieson@wsbdc.org Kate Hoy, Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), khoy@thurstonedc.com
A Swiss Army knife is a multi-faceted compact knife with various attachments for multiple uses. The term “Swiss Army Knife has even acquired usage as a figure of speech, indicating it’s extreme versatility applicable to any scenario one might encounter. SBDC would like to introduce you to Breakeven, an equally powerful multi-faceted business financial tool that, when used correctly and wisely, can act as your “Swiss Army Knife”. Breakeven tells you the level of sales that you need to achieve in order to “make bank” each month. But we want your business to thrive, not just breakeven! Learn how to...