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SUMMARY:From Email to Social Media...Marketing that Converts Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In today’s world\, social media content is essential for connecting with potential customers.  Content marketing is a proven strategy to generate ongoing traffic\, build trust\, and increase sales. However\, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach for every business. Join us for this interactive webinar on creating digital content that will help you convert your audience into paying customers. \nAfter this webinar\, you’ll be able to develop a strategic and achievable plan to stay connected to your audience\, attract new fans\, and promote your offerings — based on your unique strengths. This session is for any business that can use strategies to communicate with their audience and create messaging that converts to sales…in other words\, any business model will benefit! \nTopics will include: \n\nIdentifying which social media platforms you should be using based on your goals\nStrategies for repurposing content you create\nWhy videos\, images\, and copy are all critical components in your conversion strategy\nTools and resources for helping you execute your plan\n\n  \nThe presenters: \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 Small Business Development Center Advisor. Her primary areas of expertise are marketing\, social media\, and retail. She has 14 years of experience in specialty retail. She has an MBA and serves Spokane and surrounding Washington Counties. \n\nInstructions: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/. Test Zoom at https://zoom.us/test \n\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration \nRegistration Policies for Workshops: \nRegistration and Fees (IF ANY): Payment of seminar fees may be made by check or money order. No credit card information can be accepted by email\, fax\, over the phone or at the event. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above. Refunds of 90% can be issued if canceled at least 5 days in advance. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is canceled\, all fees will be returned. \nPhotographs: Photos taken during training may be used by SBDC for promotional purposes. Please inform the SBDC personnel onsite OR email training@wsbdc.org with the class information to request photos that include you not be publicized. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/from-email-to-social-media-marketing-that-converts-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Loan Preparation
DESCRIPTION:How to Get Ready\, So That You Can Get to a YES! \nIn this class\, we’ll talk about what you need to do to be fully prepared for loan conversations with bankers or alternative lenders\, so that you can actually be considered for a small business loan.  You’ll also receive a checklist of loan package items\, so that you can compile and prepare the best business plan and loan package possible.  We’ll discuss what lenders look for\, what kinds of loans are available for small businesses\, and how to overcome obstacles.  We’ll show you how to go through the loan process as your own best advocate! \nThe presenter\, Liz Jamieson\, is a Washington Small Business Development Center Certified Business Advisor.  Liz owned her own website design and development firm and has extensive experience coaching entrepreneurs in marketing\, business planning\, and leadership.  See more about Liz at wsbdc.org/ellensburg/ .   This training is offered as part of the partnership between the Washington Small Business Development Centers and the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce . \n\nInstructions:A Zoom link for the webinar will be sent prior to the event to those who register. \nOur Zoom security protocols require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device.  https://zoom.us/ \n\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration \nRegistration Policies for Workshops: \nRegistration and Fees (IF ANY): Payment of seminar fees may be made by check or money order. No credit card information can be accepted by email\, fax\, over the phone or at the event. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above. Refunds of 90% can be issued if canceled at least 5 days in advance. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is canceled\, all fees will be returned. \nPhotographs: Photos taken during training may be used by SBDC for promotional purposes. Please inform the SBDC personnel onsite OR email training@wsbdc.org with the class information to request photos that include you not be publicized. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/loan-preparation/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220615T150000
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SUMMARY:How to Become a Facebook Master
DESCRIPTION:Facebook is the largest and most important social media platform for business. Learn how to post great content\, leverage advertising and call features\, develop schedules and routines\, and more. \nAttendees will learn: \n• How people see content on Facebook. \n• The connection between Facebook pages and profiles. \n• Facebook content strategies and other best practices. \n• Understand the basics of Facebook advertising \nPresenter \nMatt Cail started out in the world of message boards and web design. During five years as a Washington\, D.C.\, consultant\, he became knowledgeable about emergency communications and competition in the online video industry. He has worked in social media\, search engine marketing\, web design\, and online advertising. Matt leads Super Charge Marketing is your one-stop social media firm for all of your social media marketing needs!
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/how-to-become-a-facebook-master-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220615T100000
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UID:2871-1655287200-1655294400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Instagram Marketing Essentials
DESCRIPTION:A great 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. \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by Patty Ross. Patty has well over 20 years’ experience in marketing and has been in the online space since 1998 where she developed an e-commerce program for a gourmet gift company into a million-dollar business. She has spent 16 years helping the wine industry gain traction online and has since branched out to help other industries grow their brands including financial\, legal\, health and beauty\, motorsports\, landscape design\, cbd/cannabis\, restaurants\, political activism and non-profits. Golden State Marketing and her other business\, California Wine Marketing\, were founded in 2006. Patty enjoys speaking on various marketing topics to help business owners understand the importance of marketing their brand online and offline.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/instagram-marketing-essentials-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220613T153000
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UID:2869-1655125200-1655134200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Top Automation Tools and Technology for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION: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: \n·      Accounting \n·      Payroll Processing \n·      Employee Timesheet \n·      Point of Sale \n·      Customer Invoicing \n·      Accounts Payable \n·      eCommerce \n·      Project Management \n·      Email Communication \n·      Web Hosting \nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll have a short-list of the technologies and systems that you’ll want to implement for your business. Don’t miss this opportunity! \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by Kristine Nguyen. Kristine is founder and owner of Pretty Books\, a Seattle-based accounting firm that thrives on helping its clients set up\, manage\, and oversee financial data\, processes\, and systems. Its modern accounting services include bookkeeping\, payroll\, financial consulting\, business tax preparation\, and more. Kristine has more than 15 years of experience working with small businesses to manage and streamline their accounting. \nShe and her team combine accounting\, finance\, and business analytics to help clients develop clarity in their work and action plans. Kristine really enjoys implementing tools and technologies to streamline busy-work for small businesses.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/top-automation-tools-and-technology-for-small-businesses-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220609T143000
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UID:2853-1654779600-1654785000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Why Your Business Needs Video
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the Green River College Small Business Center for a live 90-minute webinar on producing video content for your business. \n  \nTopics include: \n\nHow to use video for both targeted marketing and organic marketing\nHow to use video to solve sales problems\nUsing video to take potential customers through the sales funnel\n\n  \nThese concepts can be applied whether you are doing it yourself or hiring a pro. \n  \nWilliam Lee is a Video Strategist\, specializing in creating a strategy that utilizes video to solve a multitude of problems that both B2B and B2C businesses experience. Having started his career as an engineer\, he applies those skills to analyze and solve any problem that a business is experiencing. \nAs a member of an international Strategist group\, Will has seen businesses see 10x\, 25x\, and 50x their ROI with video. He loves helping businesses from all industries and watching them grow. The Video Strategy process includes analyzing the goals and issues of a business\, developing a customized strategy\, and then starting Production to create the videos that are going to solve those problems. \n  \n\nInstructions: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89597276742\n\nPasscode: 010857\n\nOr One tap mobile :\n    US: +12532158782\,\,89597276742#\,\,\,\,*010857#  or +13462487799\,\,89597276742#\,\,\,\,*010857#\nOr Telephone:\n    Dial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n        US: +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 669 900 9128  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 646 558 8656\nWebinar ID: 895 9727 6742\nPasscode: 010857\n    International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdYYyatNj7\n\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration \nRegistration Policies for Workshops: \nRegistration and Fees (IF ANY): Payment of seminar fees may be made by check or money order. No credit card information can be accepted by email\, fax\, over the phone or at the event. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above. Refunds of 90% can be issued if canceled at least 5 days in advance. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is canceled\, all fees will be returned. \nPhotographs: Photos taken during training may be used by SBDC for promotional purposes. Please inform the SBDC personnel onsite OR email training@wsbdc.org with the class information to request photos that include you not be publicized. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/why-your-business-needs-video/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220601T182617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T182617Z
UID:2867-1654606800-1654617600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:What To Know Before You Hire or Fire Your First Employee
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive workshop takes you through the lifecycle from hiring to firing\, including what to beforehand and afterwards. This workshop presents the following: \n·      What to Do Before Hiring \n·      Process of Hiring an Employee \n·      Being an Employer \n·      Managing Effectively Employee Problems \n·      Important Employment Laws \nThis is a workshop not to miss if you are going to hire an employee soon\, or if you already have employees. You will leave the workshop with a roadmap of what you need to do to minimize your legal risks involved with having employees. You will also leave with a framework to provide your employees with a quality work environment so that you have satisfied workers. \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by Rebecca Schach. Rebecca is an attorney in the Miller Nash LLP firm in Seattle. Rebecca is a member of the firm’s employment law and labor relations team\, representing employers in Washington and California on a wide range of employment matters. Her practice includes employment litigation in state and federal court\, as well as arbitrations\, mediations\, and trials. Before joining Miller Nash\, Rebecca was with a litigation-focused firm in California where her experience included defending employers in Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) litigation\, state agency prosecutions\, including Cal/OSHA\, and federal agency Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Department of Labor investigations. You can view Rebecca’s profile here: Rebecca Schach
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/what-to-know-before-you-hire-or-fire-your-first-employee/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220607T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220526T164034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T164034Z
UID:2851-1654606800-1654612200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Cybersecurity Part 3: Systems
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the third in a three-part series. \nThis webinar will present practical ways to protect your system’s communication and information integrity. The Systems and Communications practice will describe how to monitor\, control\, and protect organizational communication\, give instructions on how to implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that are physically or logically separated from internal networks\, and talk about how to use encryption and firewalls to keep communications secure.  The System and Information Integrity practice will explain how to identify\, report\, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner. It will also discuss how you can provide protection against malicious code\, why updating protection mechanisms regularly is a necessity to keep your business secure\, and how to perform periodic scans of an information system as well as how to get real-time scans of files from external sources that are downloaded\, opened\, or executed. \nPanelists \n\nTim Taylor\, SBDC Research Supervisor and retired property crimes investigator will answer questions regarding Physical Protection and Media Protection.\nJerry Petrick\, SBDC Certified Business Advisor\, Vancouver\nPeter Marchel\, Marchel and Associates Risk Consultants will discuss protection from liability.\nRob Ruder\, Adjunct MIS Professor\, Gonzaga University and IT Consultant.\nKeith Davis\, SBDC Associate Business Advisor\n\n\nInstructions:A Zoom link for the webinar will be sent prior to the event to those who register. \nOur Zoom security protocols require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device.  https://zoom.us/ \n\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration \nRegistration Policies for Workshops: \nRegistration and Fees (IF ANY): Payment of seminar fees may be made by check or money order. No credit card information can be accepted by email\, fax\, over the phone or at the event. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above. Refunds of 90% can be issued if canceled at least 5 days in advance. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is canceled\, all fees will be returned. \nPhotographs: Photos taken during training may be used by SBDC for promotional purposes. Please inform the SBDC personnel onsite OR email training@wsbdc.org with the class information to request photos that include you not be publicized. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/small-business-cybersecurity-part-3-systems/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220601T182303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T182303Z
UID:2865-1654520400-1654531200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Financial Basics for New Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION: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: \n·      Projecting sales for a new business \n·      Understanding your cost of goods sold and gross margin \n·      Being able to project your operating expenses \n·      Calculating your net income. \n·      Planning your cash flow successfully. \nThis workshop includes a special section on creating financial statements for service businesses. \nProper management of finances is crucial to any business’s success and a special set of skills is needed to understand and create these critical financial statements. This workshop is suitable for everyone whether you are starting a new business or need to update your skills. \nThis is an interactive workshop. We encourage participation by all attendees — so bring along your questions! \nListen to what others who have attended this workshop have to say about the instructors and the program: \n·      Really helped me understand the projection of fixed and variable costs and how to make a cash flow statement. \n·      The workshop examples are easy to understand and the financial templates provided are immensely valuable. \n·      Now I know what mistakes I’m am making in my business and how to fix them.  \n·      I appreciated that they had financial examples for service-based businesses. \n·      This workshop far exceeded my expectations on what I thought I would learn. \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. \n  \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by SCORE Volunteer Suzanne Rouaix. Suzanne is the founding member of SDR Franchise Brokerage\, LLC\, and is an independent and certified franchise broker specializing in highly individualized franchise search and support services for aspiring franchise owners. She is an established consultant in all phases of small business operations. Suzanne received her MBA in entrepreneurship from Simmons University in Boston\, and her BBA in finance from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/financial-basics-for-new-small-businesses-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220601T181753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T181753Z
UID:2863-1654261200-1654268400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Become a Small Business Owner Through Franchising
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics covered include: \n·      Understand what is and is not a franchise \n·      Define a positive relationship with the franchisor \n·      Laws and legal requirements that apply to franchising in Washington State \n·      Important criteria in choosing a franchise\, what questions to ask and how to ask them \n·      Research hints and tools \n·      A view into a method to segment franchises in six different categories \n·      A discussion on financing\, incorporation and preparation relating to a franchise award \n·      Navigating the myriad of franchise opportunities available. \n·      Doing your due diligence. \n·      Narrowing down your search. \n·      What to consider and what matters to you. \n·      Answers to your specific questions \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by Jeff Levy. Jeff is a speaker and coach to individuals interested in exploring self-employment with an emphasis in franchising. His experience includes participation in new technology companies\, leveraged buyouts\, management buyouts\, raising investment capital and coach to hundreds of startup ventures. Jeff has coached more than 300 individuals who have become franchisees and has co-authored the book\, “Making the Jump into Small Business Ownership.” See Jeff’s LinkedIn profile here: Jeff Levy
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/become-a-small-business-owner-through-franchising/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220526T162755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T162755Z
UID:2845-1654192800-1654200000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:ASPIRE: Demystifying Entrepreneurship for Military Spouses (4 week course)
DESCRIPTION:ASPIRE is a 4-week program that introduces the topics of entrepreneurship within a virtual class setting. During this program\, students will have the opportunity to explore\, develop and expand business ideas while learning about business basics such as value creation\, market research\, and financial sustainability. The final week of the program ends with a celebratory networking event with fellow entrepreneurs and community supporters. Program Highlights: Approachable business curriculum spread out over 3- short remote sessions designed for the busy military spouse Course material tailored to address moving your business\, doing business on installation\, and other common unique issues military spouse business owners face Networking event on the fourth week to leverage community resources and support critical to entrepreneurship (held near or on installation) Access to one-on-on business coaching support throughout the program What’s Covered: Week 1 (4/7/22): Create\, develop\, and refining business ideas Week 2 (4/14/22): Tools and concepts around market research Week 3 (4/21/22): Introduction to financial feasibility and sustainability Week 4 (4/28/22): Live Networking Event fellow military spouse entrepreneurs\, community partners and resource\, and past ASPIRE attendees. Eligibility: Open to: active or former military spouses active duty and veteran women Time Commitment: Two hours per week in the virtual classroom weeks 1-3 Final week 2 hours at the live networking event* Week 1-3: Where: Held Virtually via the Zoom Platform. Links provided at registration. Time: 18:00-20:00 Week 4: Networking Event Join to celebrate military spouse entrepreneurship with networking and small bites. Children welcome! *NOTICE Regarding COVID-19: Business Impact NW follows current State and Federal guidelines. While the first 3 weeks of this training are virtual\, our goal is to have week 4 networking to be a live event where appropriate with current protocols being followed. Your program facilitator will advise what the protocols are before the live networking event.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/aspire-demystifying-entrepreneurship-for-military-spouses-4-week-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220526T163512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T163512Z
UID:2849-1654167600-1654171200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Are you Ready to Start a Business?
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to start up a business but have no experience running one? Do you have an idea you are excited about and want insight into how to get started? Join Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor\, Mia Johnstone\, to hear about the basics of starting a business. \nTopics that will be covered: \n\nIdentify reasons for starting a business\nSelf analyze your readiness for running a business\nUnderstand the conditions of running a business (ie possible long hours\, stress management…)\nBrick and mortar business vs consulting/online business and their different levels of risk.\nFinancial basics for starting a business\n\nInstructors: \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 in Economics. She has an MBA from EWU. \n\nInstructions:A Zoom link will be sent to registered participants before the event. Zoom security protocols require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. Create a Zoom account at https://zoom.us/. Test zoom at https://zoom.us/test \n\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration \nRegistration Policies for Workshops: \nRegistration and Fees (IF ANY): Payment of seminar fees may be made by check or money order. No credit card information can be accepted by email\, fax\, over the phone or at the event. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above. Refunds of 90% can be issued if canceled at least 5 days in advance. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is canceled\, all fees will be returned. \nPhotographs: Photos taken during training may be used by SBDC for promotional purposes. Please inform the SBDC personnel onsite OR email training@wsbdc.org with the class information to request photos that include you not be publicized. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/are-you-ready-to-start-a-business-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220507T000112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220507T000112Z
UID:2778-1653645600-1653649200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Buying Commercial Real Estate Using SBA Loans
DESCRIPTION:Register here.\n\n\nAre you thinking about buying commercial real estate and need financing?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin staff from the SBA Seattle District office to learn how to use the SBA Loan Guaranty Program and the SBA 504 Loan Program to meet owner occupied commercial real estate needs. During this free webinar we will discuss: \n\nPurchasing commercial real estate\nExpansion and renovation of commercial real estate\nRefinancing of commercial real estate\nQ&A\n\nWe will be utilizing the Q&A chat feature to answer questions during the event. Additionally\, this Live MS Teams Event will allow for closed captioning in multiple languages. You will have the ability during registration to select which language(s) you would like to see translations be made available in. \n\nPresenter\nJanie Sacco\nOutreach & Marketing Specialist \nJanie started working for the SBA in 2020. Janie has been in banking since 1975 providing funding to the small business community in the greater Puget Sound market. Janie serves both SBA lenders and borrowers. She is devoted to providing quality financial education to small business owners and entrepreneurs\, specifically focusing on women\, minority\, and veteran-owned businesses.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/buying-commercial-real-estate-using-sba-loans/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220526T161821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T161821Z
UID:2841-1653570000-1653573600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:SBA’s Elevating Small Business Series Webinar: Celebrating Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\nJoin the U.S. Small Business Administration to celebrate Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! The event will feature an armchair discussion with Jennifer Kim\, SBA Associate Administrator for the Office of Field Operations; Michael Fong\, SBA Regional Administrator for Region 10; Chiling Tong\, President and CEO of the National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship; and Dr. Guofang Wang\, Co-Owner of Everest Medical Group in Upper Darby\, PA. \nThe discussion will focus on the importance of financial wellness\, creating generational wealth through business ownership\, and increasing equity and access to opportunities to help uplift and support Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander-owned small businesses. The panel will also discuss SBA initiatives and resources that support small business recovery\, new AANHPI startups seeking to launch\, and existing AANHPI-owned small businesses as they pivot and grow in a post-COVID world. \nAll SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. SBA’s support of or participation in this event is not an endorsement of any product\, service\, or entity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least four (4) days before this event; please send an email to reasonableaccommodation@sba.gov with the subject header “ACCOMMODATION REQUEST.”
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/sbas-elevating-small-business-series-webinar-celebrating-asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-aanhpi-heritage-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220526T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220526T163257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T163257Z
UID:2847-1653562800-1653566400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Workplace Dynamics and Organizational Culture
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that your employees have a preference in HOW they receive praise?  How familiar are you with the five elements of teamwork and how to identify breakdowns in your teamwork infrastructure?  Even when doing the right thing\, poor communication or implementation can have as negative an effect as the positive we ambition to achieve.  From the fallacy of the Open Door Policy to the vitality of learning HOW your employees prefer you communicate with them\, learn the basic tools you can use right away to establish the foundation of your workplace culture. \nThe instructor\, Shawn Palmer is an SBDC Certified Business Advisor with OneRedmond and OneEastside in Redmond\, Washington. Shawn combines strong analytics with creative problem-solving; skills honed as a decorated Naval officer. He operated his own financial advising firm for nearly 20 years and earned his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (Finance) from Central Washington University (2001) and Masters Degree in Management and Leadership from WGU (2020). \n\nInstructions:A Zoom link for the webinar will be sent prior to the event to those who register. \nOur Zoom security protocols require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device.  https://zoom.us/ \n\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration \nRegistration Policies for Workshops: \nRegistration and Fees (IF ANY): Payment of seminar fees may be made by check or money order. No credit card information can be accepted by email\, fax\, over the phone or at the event. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above. Refunds of 90% can be issued if canceled at least 5 days in advance. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is canceled\, all fees will be returned. \nPhotographs: Photos taken during training may be used by SBDC for promotional purposes. Please inform the SBDC personnel onsite OR email training@wsbdc.org with the class information to request photos that include you not be publicized. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/workplace-dynamics-and-organizational-culture/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220524T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220512T184844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T184844Z
UID:2789-1653397200-1653402600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Cybersecurity Part 2: Authentication
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271835 \nThis webinar dives into identifying and authenticating system users\, processes\, and devices before allowing access to information systems along with how to control access to those systems. The portion on Identification and Authentication will detail how to determine if system users and processes acting on behalf of users are identified and how to identify and authenticate those users and processes. The practice on Access Control will discuss how to ensure anyone or anything attempting to access a system is identified and authorized\, describe the types of transactions authorized users are permitted to execute\, explain how to identify\, verify and control connections to external systems\, and how to control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems like social media accounts. \nRegister for part 3 here: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271836
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/small-business-cybersecurity-part-2-authentication/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220502T181621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T181621Z
UID:2754-1653382800-1653404400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:BIPOC Summit – Technology Industry Leadership Table
DESCRIPTION:Developing a racial equity platform for system change in your company and the tech sector in partnership with BIPOC communities \nFOR TECH/TECH-RELATED COMPANIES\nC-level in companies who have started RE work and are looking for a like-minded organization to work with on that journey to learn from each other; has an organizational readiness for DEI. \nFOR BIPOC COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDERS\nWorking with BIPOC youth (19+) and adults to prepare and connect BIPOC to good-paying / career-level jobs\, particularly in the technology sector; has a record of placement \nTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP TABLE BIPOC SUMMIT\nTHIS IS FOR ACTION-ORIENTED CEOS WHO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF RACIAL EQUITY FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS\nTech leaders across the greater Seattle business community find it increasingly difficult to attract\, hire\, and retain BIPOC talent for their companies. What would access to skilled BIPOC tech talent and the methods to keep them mean to your company? \nThe BIPOC tech workforce is the future of your company. Where is our talent? Why are we experiencing challenges in bringing them into our work teams? \nWe have created a unique learning space for corporate leaders to listen to and engage BIPOC community members. Together we will share and learn about their successes\, failures\, and plans around racial equity. \nTHE BIPOC TECH TALENT COMMUNITY GOES LARGELY UNTAPPED\nThe talent you want to attract is in your backyard. Tech company leaders\, namely the CEO\, need to embrace learning about the community and talent pool you are trying to connect as a business imperative. \nThis Technology Industry Leadership Table BIPOC Summit helps you explore the roadblocks to locating\, attracting\, and retaining BIPOC talent. \nNETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES – GET TO KNOW C-LEVEL PEERS IN THE INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY\nMeet and develop relationships with providers who can help create a BIPOC pipeline. Developing the means for finding and retaining an untapped workforce of BIPOC talent is a business imperative. So is knowing what needs to \nget done and align with like-minded organizations on a journey to work together. \nTake this opportunity to strengthen existing sector partnerships and initiate new ones. This program helps you meet your hiring targets\, improve job quality\, and address racial equity. \nCOME READY TO WORK!\nThis summit is not just a knowledge-sharing exercise where you check the box and go back to the office. Creating a racially equitable company requires your active participation\, willingness to explore your own role in the lack of diversity in your workplace\, and committing to the work. \nThis is just the beginning! It’s a jumping-off point into a collaborative effort with your peers to give your companies the best chance of hiring and retaining BIPOC talent in our region.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/bipoc-summit-technology-industry-leadership-table/
LOCATION:Bethaday Community Learning Space\, 605 SW 108th Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98146\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220517T172650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T172650Z
UID:2805-1653123600-1653134400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Successfully Starting A New Business
DESCRIPTION:This 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. \n  \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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)\n\n\n\nMy passion is to assist people who aspire to start their own business. In my years with SCORE I have mentored hundreds of clients in their startup efforts and helped many write their business plan to secure financing. I provide guidance and encouragement through all of the steps necessary for successful startup. Setup the legal entity – sole proprietor\, LLC\, etc. Acquire the necessary… \n\nJohn Stiegler
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/successfully-starting-a-new-business-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220517T172517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T172517Z
UID:2804-1653051600-1653062400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Quick Business Plan in Three Hours
DESCRIPTION: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 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)\n\n\n\nPeter Burkland is retired after a 40 year career of broad and varied functional experience in companies of many sizes\, as well as a hitch as an officer in the U.S. Navy. Using sophisticated data-based technology\, he marketed scientific conferences for a non-profit educational association. As a Business Transformation Consultant for IBM\, Peter successfully developed business and IT strategies for… \n\nPeter Burkland
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/creating-a-quick-business-plan-in-three-hours-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220517T172347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T172347Z
UID:2803-1653037200-1653048000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Tax Savings Strategies for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:This 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
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/tax-savings-strategies-for-small-businesses-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220517T172215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T172215Z
UID:2802-1652965200-1652972400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Pay Per Click Advertising - Or How Not to Lose Your Shirt on Google
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover the following key aspects of advertising on Google: \n1.      Introduction to Google advertising \n2.      Different types of ads \n3.      Keyword and targeting strategies. \n4.      Measuring success \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by Matt Cail. Matt started out in the world of message boards and web design. During five years as a Washington\, D.C.\, consultant\, he became knowledgeable about emergency communications and competition in the online video industry. He has worked in social media\, search engine marketing\, web design\, and online advertising. Matt leads Super Charge Marketing\, which is your one-stop social media firm for all of your social media marketing needs!
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/pay-per-click-advertising-or-how-not-to-lose-your-shirt-on-google/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220517T172055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T172055Z
UID:2801-1652864400-1652875200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Marketing 1: Developing & Promoting Your Product or Service
DESCRIPTION:In Part 1 of our Marketing workshop series we start by helping you identify your target market. These are your best potential customers and knowing them helps you create a better product or service. It also makes all your promotional efforts more focused and effective. \nWe show you how to finalize the design of your product or service and make sure it’s right for your target market.  Then we take you through how to create a value proposition that perfectly captures the unique value your product or service brings to your customers. Next you have to build your marketing message. That’s the information for your brochures\, websites\, and anything else you use to sell your product or service. We will also review a number of promotional methods and help you draft a promotional plan for your business. \nThis workshop focuses on hands-on exercises to help you create a target market\, value proposition and promotion plan for your business. \nTo understand marketing more fully please consider attending the “Marketing Part 2: \nPricing Your Product or Service to Sell & Getting Your Business Online” workshop after this one. \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. \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by SCORE Volunteer Mary Sullivan. Mary is co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Sweet but Fearless\, a career transformation specialist. Its mission is to provide tools and knowledge that uplift\, inspire leaders along their career pathing journey. Mary is a former financial services executive with Vanguard\, Charles Schwab\, and TD Ameritrade where she was able to sharpen her leadership skills across multiple countries and corporate divisions. Her personal passion is ensuring that all women understand their financial health and have a retirement plan in place. Mary’s certifications in Remote Learning\, Building Effective Teams from Cornell University\, her degrees in Spanish and Political Science from Saint Louis University\, and her Women’s Executive training from Harvard Business School\, all support her love of learning and teaching.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/marketing-1-developing-promoting-your-product-or-service/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220521
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220408T211535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T211556Z
UID:2677-1652832000-1653091199@oneeastside.org
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:20220517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220517T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220512T184712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T184712Z
UID:2787-1652792400-1652797800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Business Growth and Development Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register at:  https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271809 \nCould 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. \nTopics include: \nCashflow management\, forecasting\, breakeven\, and contribution margin \nFunding & Capital Infusion including what you can do to prepare for a loan \nManaging Debt \nTurnaround strategies \nFinancial discipline \nSurvival tips \nExit strategies including closing down\, selling the business and bankruptcy \nThe presenters are Steve Burke and Ron Nielsen\, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisors. See more information about Steve Burke at https://wsbdc.org/south-seattle/ and Ron Nielsen at https://wsbdc.org/wenatchee/
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/business-growth-and-development-webinar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220504T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220317T180608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T180608Z
UID:2595-1651680000-1651692600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:2022 Small Business Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:Register here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2022 Small Business Awards Gala is an event that recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs and small businesses in Washington.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThe 2022 Washington State Small Business Awards Gala is an event that recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs and small businesses in Washington State in conjunction with National Small Business Week. \nThis event\, hosted by the Greater Seattle Chapter of SCORE\, will recognize local small business award winners. \nCocktail Hour: 4:00pm – 5:30pm\n\nOne complimentary drink ticket\, good for premium cocktails\, wine or beer\nAdditional drinks available through the cash bar\nTray passed appetizers will be served\n\nDinner and Awards Ceremony: 5:30pm – 7:30pm\nDine under the planes in the Great Gallery. The following items are included in ticket price: \n\nComplimentary Premium Wine\nNorthwest Local Grown Salad with poached pear\, Oregon blue cheese\, mandarin orange\, micro sorrel\, roasted hazelnuts & three citrus vinaigrette\nChoice of Entrée:\n\nRoasted Northwest Salmon toasted hazelnuts\, fresh berries\, chardonnay beurre blanc\, ruby wild rice pilaf\nPan-Seared 8oz Top Sirloin Steak roasted shallot merlot demi\, chevre mashed potato\nBraised Chickpea Caponata Spaghetti squash nest (Vegan\, Gluten\, Nut & Dairy Free)\n\n\n\n\nAlternating Desserts\n\nSeasonal Cheesecake\nTriple Layer Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake\n\n\n\nTable and Individual Ticket Pricing\nFor those who would like to attend the event\, but are not interested in becoming a sponsor\, the following options are available: \nTable for Eight $ 1\,200 \nIndividual Ticket $ 165
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/2022-small-business-awards-gala/
LOCATION:Museum of Flight\, 9404 E Marginal Way S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
CREATED:20220331T201246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T201246Z
UID:2637-1651600800-1651604400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Risk Management and Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Register here.  \n  \nHave 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. \n  \nSupported by:\n\nStartup425\nKing County Library System\nGreater Seattle SCORE
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/risk-management-and-cybersecurity-2/
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SUMMARY:Creating a Quick Business Plan in Three Hours
DESCRIPTION:Register here.  \n  \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. \nThis workshop is presented by SCORE Volunteer Mary Sullivan. Mary is co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Sweet but Fearless\, a career transformation specialist. Its mission is to provide tools and knowledge that uplift\, inspire leaders along their career pathing journey. Mary is a former financial services executive with Vanguard\, Charles Schwab\, and TD Ameritrade where she was able to sharpen her leadership skills across multiple countries and corporate divisions. Her personal passion is ensuring that all women understand their financial health and have a retirement plan in place. Mary’s certifications in Remote Learning\, Building Effective Teams from Cornell University\, her degrees in Spanish and Political Science from Saint Louis University\, and her Women’s Executive training from Harvard Business School\, all support her love of learning and teaching. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)\n\n\nI have 30+years experience leading organizational development and business operations in for profit and non-profit organizations. I am a former Director and Advisor of Small Business Development Center with 20+ years as a Contract Consultant and business owner. I bring a diverse wealth of knowledge about all aspects of business from start-up\, expansion to access to capital including COVID-19… \n\nJudy M. Jones
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/creating-a-quick-business-plan-in-three-hours-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T172329Z
UID:2716-1651170600-1651170600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Steps to Start an LLC
DESCRIPTION:Register here.  \n  \nThe 6 steps to start an LLC in Washington State: \n1. Naming your LLC\n2. Appointing a Registered Agent\n3. Filing a Business Washington Certificate of Formation\n4. Creating your Operating Agreement\n5. Applying for an EIN\n6. Understanding the tax advantages and disadvantages
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/steps-to-start-an-llc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084750
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SUMMARY:Tax Savings Strategies for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Register here.  \n  \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 \n  \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. \n  \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
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/tax-savings-strategies-for-small-businesses/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220427T153000
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UID:2640-1651068000-1651073400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Linking Financial Wellness and Small Business Development Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register here. \n  \n \nFor many folks from marginalized communities\, small business ownership can be a powerful path out of poverty and into financial security and well-being. Yet in today’s economy\, financial systems are increasingly complex\, business planning is challenging to navigate\, and barriers to achieving financial stability can be daunting. \nJoin the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) and the Financial Empowerment Network (FEN) on April 27th\, 2022 2-3:30 pm\, to learn more about providers across the state offering both financial wellness services and small business development services. We will explore how layering both types of support can multiply the positive impact for individuals and communities. \nFinancial empowerment services can include financial education\, counseling\, or coaching\, and work to ensure that communities have access to reliable information and trustworthy tools to help with topics such as dealing with debt and improving credit\, budgeting\, banking\, taxes\, starting a business\, and homeownership. Small business development programs work with people who want to increase their income by starting their own business\, learning to sell their products or services online and manage their cash flow \nWe will hear from a panel of organizations grounded in both financial empowerment and small business development\, who will share their journey to offering both types of support and what structures and partnerships have worked well for them along the way. This session will be interactive\, and we hope you will leave with resources and new ideas about how you can support your clients in accessing both types of support. \n  \nThis webinar is brought to you by the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) and the Financial Empowerment Network (FEN) with support from Black Owned Business Excellence\, Seattle Credit Union and the Washington State Department of Commerce.  
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/linking-financial-wellness-and-small-business-development-webinar/
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