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SUMMARY:Startup425 Foundations: Small Business Finance
DESCRIPTION:Register here \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.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/startup425-foundations-small-business-finance/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211112T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
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SUMMARY:Tax Essentials for New and Existing Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nPaying 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. \nThis 2.5-hour workshop will help you learn about: \n• Federal taxes imposed on your business.\n• Federal taxes you need to report and pay on amounts paid to your employees.\n• Federal taxes you need to report and pay based on your business’s profits.\n• Washington taxes imposed on your business.\n• City and local taxes imposed on your business.\n• Record keeping requirements to ensure you are ready for that taxing agency audit. \nAfter attending this workshop\, you should also consider attending the “Tax Saving Strategies for Small Businesses” workshop which will allow you to take your knowledge from this workshop and drive your taxes lower to save you money!! \nPresenter Description \nThis workshop is presented by Joe Heinrich\, a SCORE Mentor\, who 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 10 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.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/tax-essentials-for-new-and-existing-business-owners-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T175751Z
UID:2053-1637085600-1637089200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Startup425 Foundations: Risk Management and Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Register here \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.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/startup425-foundations-risk-management-and-cybersecurity-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211108T180956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T180956Z
UID:2144-1637157600-1637161200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:#WeGotThisWA: De-escalation Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nWe want to help you and your staff feel confident enforcing COVID rules and policies with your customers\, like mask wearing or proof of vaccination. This webinar will feature specific strategies and information that can help you develop skill in managing these interpersonal interactions at your business.  Topics will include self-regulation during particularly challenging situations and verbal de-escalation methods that are anchored in best-practices. \nOur presenter\, Andy Pisco\, is a Fellow with the National Anger Management Association and author of the Crisis Intervention Certification Handbook\, Best Practices for First Responders. He also founded the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team program within the State of Washington’s care and services systems and has provided trainings\, in-services\, and presentations in Crisis De-Escalation to law enforcement professionals\, hostage negotiation teams\, crisis negotiation teams\, Fire/EMS personnel\, and psychiatric care and services professionals. \n 
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/wegotthiswa-de-escalation-strategies/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211108T181400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T181400Z
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SUMMARY:Elevate NW Series: Employee Retention for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nBusinesses across the country are being impacted by ‘The Great Resignation’ as millions of workers leave their jobs\, and small businesses are feeling the pressure. Although compensation is certainly part of employee retention\, the effects of the pandemic are surfacing other factors when employees are making decisions to stay or leave their workplace. In fact\, over 90% of employers in a recent survey said that enhancing the employee experience (beyond compensation) will be a priority for their company over the next few years. \nHow can you improve your employee experience to increase retention? Join us to hear about options like robust health care plans\, options for remote work and schedule flexibility\, a more inclusive work culture\, and family focused benefits that can help small business owners keep their teams happy and healthy and reduce turnover.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/elevate-nw-series-employee-retention-for-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20210924T224332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T224332Z
UID:1902-1637672400-1637676000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Flex Fund Info Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Small Business Flex Fund is a new loan program for the smallest Washington businesses and nonprofits affected by COVID-19. To be eligible to apply\, small businesses and nonprofits must employ 50 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees\, have annual revenues of less than $3 million per year\, and experience a direct economic disruption as a result of COVID-19. \nShould you apply? What should you prepare if you decide to apply? \nThis webinar will provide information about the loan program and application process and help you prepare to apply. \nSome of the topics covered will be: \n\nThe Flex Fund\nEligibility\nLoan Size\nUse of Funds\nTerm & Interest\nStep by step in the pre-application portal and moving to the lender’s application\nWhat is and is not required to apply\nWhat will cause a declined application\nKey Parts of a Loan Application\nShort Form Business Plan\nUnderwriting Tips\nWhat does a lender look for
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/small-business-flex-fund-info-webinar-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211123T185939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T185939Z
UID:2195-1638181800-1638185400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:SizeUp Washington Online Business Intelligence Tool
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nJoin us to learn more about how you can use SizeUp Washington to access the same type of business intelligence that large corporations use to optimize their decision-making. SizeUp Washington can help local businesses succeed by delivering powerful market research insights\, at no cost. \nLocal businesses can access industry-specific and hyperlocal information to help them grow and make smarter decisions using Big Data analysis. The research is individually customized for your industry in your location. By using the SizeUp Washington local businesses can: \n\nGet your business performance ranking compared to industry competitors\nDiscover potential customers\, vendors\, and better understand your competitive landscape\nOptimize advertising to target ideal customer segments\n\n  \nAttendees will also have a special opportunity to go beyond just hypothetical examples. We will take a look at a real use case of a frozen yogurt store leveraging SizeUp Washington to help with expansion in the Pacific Northwest. We will also save time to answer your questions about SizeUp Washington\, live\, during the session.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/sizeup-washington-online-business-intelligence-tool/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211123T185704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T185704Z
UID:2194-1638266400-1638270000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Google: Free Market Research At Your Library
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nFind out how to easily navigate databases available through your Library to help you make informed decisions in your business planning\, marketing\, site location and market analysis. Whatever stage your business is at\, it’s vital to stay ahead of the competition. Information is key to success but can be expensive or time-consuming if you don’t know where to look. Find out how to easily navigate various databases available through your local library to help you make informed decisions in your business planning\, marketing\, site location and market analysis. Also\, gain valuable information and insights to better understand local economic conditions\, customers\, and more.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/beyond-google-free-market-research-at-your-library/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211123T185028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T185028Z
UID:2193-1638446400-1638451800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:What's New with the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act? What Nonprofits Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nThe statutes governing nonprofits in Washington are changing! During the 2021 Washington Legislative Session\, SB 5034 was introduced and passed\, modernizing the nonprofit statutes for the first time in 50 years. These changes have been a long time coming and a product of government\, nonprofits\, allies\, and Legislators working together. Join this webinar to find out what has changed and what you need to know. \nWho Should Attend: This webinar is designed for nonprofit board members or staff interested in nonprofit changes in the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act. It is appropriate for organizations with or without staff.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/whats-new-with-the-washington-nonprofit-corporation-act-what-nonprofits-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20210611T212013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T174329Z
UID:1396-1638453600-1638457200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Start a Business in Washington Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register: https://www.business.wa.gov/site/alias__business/1560/sbrr.aspx \nThis free\, 60 min. webinar will give you a strong foundation for starting a business in Washington. \nAre you considering starting a business\, or did you recently start one and still have lots of questions? \nThis free\, one hour webinar will give you a strong foundation for starting a business in Washington. It covers planning\, registration and licensing\, and other regulatory requirements. You’ll connect with business liaisons from the Governor’s Office of Regulatory Innovation and Assistance\, the Secretary of State’s Office\, and the Departments of Revenue\, Employment Security and Labor and Industries\, who will also provide you information about many free or low-cost assistance programs. \nVisit: www.business.wa.gov
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/start-a-business-in-washington-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211201T182340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T182340Z
UID:2198-1638525600-1638529200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:#WeGotThisWA: De-escalation and Communication- Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nIn this follow up session to our #WeGotThisWA: De-escalation Strategies webinar\, trainer Andy Prisco will focus specifically on how staff can develop effective communication skills regarding COVID safety and vaccine verification requirements. He’ll begin by reviewing the ‘IRPD’ de-escalation response formula introduced in the first session and then work through some common scenarios around COVID safety\, role playing with our moderator on some effective ways to respond. We will finish with time for Q&A from attendees. \nIt is recommended that those who did not view the initial webinar do so before this next session\, so the foundations of meaningful de-escalation can be reviewed.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/wegotthiswa-de-escalation-and-communication-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211206T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211203T231412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T231412Z
UID:2215-1638804600-1638813600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:December Grant Writing Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nA joint venture between Communities Rise and the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association (PSGA) brings you a free service to increase your chances of receiving grant funding! \nThis grant writing assistance program from Communities Rise is designed to support community-based organizations that serve communities impacted by systemic oppression and do not have the internal capacity to hire a grant writer or have staff dedicated to grant writing. \nUp to 2 members from an organization may bring a request for proposal (RFP)\, application guidelines\, draft proposal\, a proposal not funded\, or questions about grant searching\, and an experienced grant writer will give you individualized guidance. Preference is given to orgs led by communities of color or other communities impacted by systemic oppression. \nThese services are free of charge and available by appointment only. Email grantwriting@communities-rise.org questions or to schedule! \nCan’t make this one? Grant writing consultation happens at CR on the first Monday of each month (except holidays)\, contact us today to schedule for a future date.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/december-grant-writing-clinic/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211203T230342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T230342Z
UID:2209-1638871200-1638874800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:What’s Next for Small Businesses as Covid Capital Relief Funds Wind Down?
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nDecember is the last month to apply for the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Relief program\, one of several government relief programs targeted to small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. \nThis webinar\, presented by Small Business Majority’s Xiomara Pena\, will cover information you need to know about the EIDL and other capital resources\, including:\n• Latest information on Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advances\n• Updates on the Employee Retention Tax Credit\n• Other state and local relief programs\n• What’s coming next\n• Question and answer
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/whats-next-for-small-businesses-as-covid-capital-relief-funds-wind-down/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211204T001455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211204T001455Z
UID:2243-1638874800-1638878400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:From Email to Social Media...Marketing that Converts
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nIn 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 presenter: \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\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
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/from-email-to-social-media-marketing-that-converts/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211203T234843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T234843Z
UID:2242-1638882000-1638885600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Business Growth and Development Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\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: \nTraits of the successful business owner \nBusiness planning \nFunding & Capital Infusion including what you can do to prepare for a loan \nFinancial discipline \nManaging Debt \nCashflow forecasting \nManaging the Supply Chain\, Inventory & Profit Margins \nUnderstanding the Business Market \nManaging Human Resources \nWorking with Landlords \n  \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/ \n\nInstructions: \nA 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/
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/business-growth-and-development-strategies/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211203T230611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T230611Z
UID:2210-1639044000-1639047600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Conversion-Boosting Strategies: Simple Changes that Can Help Grow Online Sales
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nShopping cart abandonment is a growing concern for all types of online sellers\, from small businesses to the biggest names in e-commerce. Regardless of how much effort your business puts into building and launching an engaging site and driving customers to it\, there are many reasons why users add items to their carts and leave without making a purchase. \nIn this session\, FedEx Services Marketing Director Michelle Hoang and FedEx Dataworks Product Director Brady Marchione share their expertise on the common reasons customers abandon carts and simple\, strategic changes you can make – including user experience tips\, returns solutions and more – to help you reduce your abandonment rate and convert potential buyers into completed orders. \nYou’ll learn about:\n• Optimizing your e-commerce site to help boost conversions\n• The do’s and don’ts that could make a difference to your cart abandonment rate and your bottom line\n• How to build a customer journey that can help you convert\, from your homepage to your checkout process\n• Improving buyer confidence and order completion with the right returns strategy
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/conversion-boosting-strategies-simple-changes-that-can-help-grow-online-sales/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211203T233715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T233748Z
UID:2239-1639049400-1639054800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Business Expert Session: Angel Investment for Start-Ups
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nA high-level presentation on options for funding your startup or new business from the angel investor viewpoint. \nThis presentation will cover: \n\nWhat is angel investment? How is it different from other funding options?\nCommon myths\nWhat Angel Investors are looking for\nIs it the best funding option for your business?\nPros and cons of having an Angel Investor\n\n  \nAbout the presenter:  \nRoy Hsu’ is a Financial Advisor and Angel investor. His career began in the arts\, where he realized early on the importance of understanding finances to pursue passion projects. That led him to a career to span the industries of advertising\, startups\, photography\, and finance. He began in NYC with the dotcoms of the late ’90s to become a creative director and digital strategist. He founded the digital department\, was instrumental as one of the new business leads\, and grew the department to be the largest digital department in Havas Health. \nDuring his time in NYC\, Roy has consulted private equity\, ran a photography business\, and was president of a global photography trade organization. Roy left NYC 5 years ago to pursue other interests and is now a personal financial advisor\, angel investor\, and mentor to entrepreneurs. Roy has spoken around the city at groups like the MIT Forum\, Freelancers Union\, Lean Startup\, and more. He likes to give back by guest lectures at various local universities and is an active volunteer within the diversity and inclusion world. \n  \nThis webinar WILL NOT be recorded. 
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/business-expert-session-angel-investment-for-start-ups/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211203T231609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T231609Z
UID:2216-1639072800-1639078200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Board Governance
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nIn this webinar\, participants will receive information about nonprofit board governance. Topics covered will include: \n– The purpose of a nonprofit board; \n– Selecting board members; \n– Board duties and responsibilities; \n– Record keeping; \n– Decision-making and committees; \n– Board interactions with employees and volunteers; \n– Privacy issues; \n– Liability and insurance \nWho should attend: \nThis webinar will be great for those who are new to nonprofit boards or are thinking of joining/starting a board. Already a board member or have some experience? No problem! This webinar will be a good refresher and will introduce some ideas and topics which you may not already be aware of.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/nonprofit-board-governance/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211203T231755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T231755Z
UID:2217-1639416600-1639423800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:December Fundraising Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nJoin us for a FREE 2-hour consultation with a professional fundraiser. They will review your questions in advance and talk with you about your fundraising goals and plans for the year. \nPreference is given to organizations based in and led by communities of color and indigenous\, immigrant and refugee\, queer and trans\, low-income communities\, and others historically disenfranchised. \nThese services are free of charge and available by appointment only. Email brianna@communities-rise.org questions or to schedule! \nOffered in partnership with AFP Advancement Northwest’s “Fundraisers on the Go”. \n*Please note that all clinics have been moved online until future notice and we are offering clinics with increased frequency during this urgent time. Contact us for more details.*
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/december-fundraising-clinic/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211203T230806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T230806Z
UID:2211-1639476000-1639479600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:The New Must Have Marketing Strategy For 2022
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n2022 will bring in some fundamental changes to the way we market our products and services\, requiring us to adjust strategies\, campaigns\, and budget. \nIdentifying opportunities now and preparing a thoughtful\, streamlined\, and inventive marketing plan that is relevant to today’s consumer mindset and industry shifts will allow you to accelerate your financial goals and competitive edge. \nThis webinar\, presented by international marketing strategist\, inventor\, and Founder of 8 Simple Steps Maureen Edwards\, will address: \n• What’s out\, what’s in & how to determine what’s best for your business in 2022\n• 2022 top social media changes\, impacting your digital marketing direction\n• The top “must implement” campaigns to reach\, influence\, and acquire your right-fit customers\n• The appropriate budget allocations that maximize your ROI\n• The #1 marketing best practice that will define goal attainment
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/the-new-must-have-marketing-strategy-for-2022/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211204T002428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211204T002428Z
UID:2245-1639486800-1639490400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:How to Optimize Your Pricing Strategy to Maximize Profits
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nSmall business owners continue to navigate many challenges. Now more than ever\, it is important to maximize your business’s pricing strategies to drive profit and help ensure sustainability. From gross margin per item (al a carte strategy) and quantity/size combinations (component pricing strategy) to the applicability in both product- and service-based businesses\, every business owner can realize valuable takeaways from this innovative webinar. \nIn this webinar you will learn: \n\nThe two functions of price and their effects on customers\nThe different pricing strategies and how to leverage those which work best for your business and industry\nHow to increase revenue\, maximize profit\, and build customer loyalty through effective pricing strategies\n\nShawn Palmer is the Business Advisor for the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located at OneRedmond. A decorated Navy veteran\, accredited small business consultant (ASBC) and professional mentor; Palmer will share his expertise on pricing strategies based on his 21 years of entrepreneurial experience. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Central Washington University with his BS in Business Administration\, and from WGU with his Masters in Management and Leadership.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/how-to-optimize-your-pricing-strategy-to-maximize-profits-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211203T231001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T231001Z
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SUMMARY:Google My Business for Home-Based Business Owners - Get Found Without Using Your Home Address
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nSTOP! Before you show your home address on your Google My Business page\, check out this workshop! \nIf you are using your home address in your Google My Business listing\, or you haven’t created an account because you don’t want to use your home address on such a public forum\, then this workshop is for you. \nThis session is specifically tailored to the unique needs of entrepreneurs who do not have a storefront or brick and mortar but want to capitalize on the benefits of Google search to bring more awareness to your brand and get more sales. \nThe key takeaways for participants:\n• The benefits of Google My Business for home-based business owners\n• Suggestions for ways to create a Google My Business account that protects your home address details from the public\n• Tips on how to increase traffic to your Google My Business page
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/google-my-business-for-home-based-business-owners-get-found-without-using-your-home-address/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211203T231206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T231206Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Questions & Information Needed to Do Proper Business Planning
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nYou have decided to start a business and fulfill your entrepreneurial spirit and dream of working for yourself. Starting a business is a tough decision and needs proper planning. \nBelieve it or not\, there are several ways to methodically ask yourself the proper questions to determine if you are ready and what you need to do. \nJoin this hands-on webinar session\, led by SCORE Mentor John Tile\, which will cover:\n• The basics of a business plan and will provide a few samples\n• A step-by-step process to develop the key information for your business plan\n• What you will need in order to do a simple business plan for yourself and a more detailed business plan if you need a bank loan\n• Upon completion of this webinar\, you will have the key information that you will be able to use with your SCORE mentor in follow-up sessions to develop your formal business plan.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/critical-questions-information-needed-to-do-proper-business-planning/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220104T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211204T002829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211204T002829Z
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SUMMARY:Business Growth and Development Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register here \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: \n\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\n\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/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20220104T180914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T180914Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Forecast Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n$55 for MBAKS members\n$75 for nonmembers \nWake up\, eat well\, and be better prepared. This year’s breakfast—presented by HomeStreet Bank – may be the most important presentation you see this year. \nInternationally acclaimed economist and public speaker Elliot Eisenberg\, Ph.D.\, will show you where our economy and industry have been and where they’re going to help you plan for the post-pandemic future. Josh Brown\, Executive Director for the Puget Sound Regional Council\, will drill down to our regional economy. \nAlong with a delicious breakfast and engaging talk\, there will also be plenty of networking opportunities to help get the year started on the right foot. Don’t miss it! \nFeatured Speaker\n\n\nElliot Eisenberg\nChief Economist for GraphsandLaughs\, LLC Elliot Eisenberg\, Ph.D. is an internationally acclaimed economist and public speaker specializing in making the arcana and minutia of economics fun\, relevant and educational. Eisenberg\, a former Senior Economist with the National Association of Home Builders in Washington\, D.C.\, is the creator of the multifamily stock index (the first nationally recognized index to track the total return of public firms principally involved in the ownership and management of apartments)\, the author of more than eighty-five articles\, serves on the Expert Advisory Board of Mortgage Market Guide and is a regular consultant to several large real estate professional associations\, hedge funds and investment advisory groups. \n\n\n  \n\n\nJosh Brown\nExecutive Director\, Puget Sound Regional Council As executive director for the Puget Sound Regional Council\, Josh Brown works to support a thriving central Puget Sound region through planning for growth\, transportation\, and economic development. Prior to PSRC\, Josh served as Kitsap county commissioner\, PSRC president\, and worked as a commercial real estate broker. Josh holds a degree focused on city and regional planning from UC Berkeley. \n\n\n  \nCOVID-19 VACCINATION & MASK REQUIREMENTS\nPer King County Health Order\, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from a testing provider in the last 72 hours will be required in order to attend this event. Visit KingCounty.gov/verify for more information.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/economic-forecast-breakfast/
LOCATION:Meydenbauer Center\, 11100 NE 6th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211215T222649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T222649Z
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SUMMARY:ScaleUp Training Series: The Rebuild Edition
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nScaleUp Business Training is provided through funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce. \nThis training is focused on teaching proven strategies to small businesses that will increase resiliency and spur growth\, even in the face of a global pandemic.\nThe three-hour online courses are held weekly\, allowing up to 100 businesses around the state to improve their strategic thinking and decision-making\, create operational efficiencies\, and strengthen the bottom line in times of uncertainty. \nThis 8-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 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: The COVID Edition 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.\n● Strategies for increasing revenue.\n● Strengthening your product and/or service.\n● Creating your own competitive advantage in the marketplace.\n● Designing a marketing strategy that increases sales leads.\n● Understanding financial statements and key business drivers and metrics. \nScaleUp is a partnership between the Washington State Department of Commerce\, Thurston EDC Center for Business Innovation\, and the Economic Development Administration.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/scaleup-training-series-the-rebuild-edition/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211215T225008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T225008Z
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SUMMARY:Elevate NW Series: Small Business Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nSmall businesses are the backbone of our community – in Seattle alone\, there are over 100\,000. These organizations’ leaders have a crucial role to play: they have to guide and advocate for their teams\, while also inspiring their communities. \nAt our next Elevate NW Series\, we will hear from a few leaders on how they balance leading their employees and empowering their communities. \n  \nSpeakers include: \nEfrem Fesaha\nFounder & CEO\nBoon Boona Coffee \nMore to be announced!
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/elevate-nw-series-small-business-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211203T231941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T232917Z
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SUMMARY:January Small Business Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nCommunities Rise and Ventures have partnered to offer pro-bono legal services for your business. Small business owners can make an appointment for a one hour consultation to meet one-on-one with an attorney to answer legal questions about their governance and business law needs. The clinic is a great opportunity for general questions on the following: \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• Contracts – General advice on business contracts.\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.\nThis clinic is exclusively for small businesses\, and does not provide services for individual or personal concerns. Consultations are by appointment only and often fill up quickly. To be eligible\, household income must be less than 80% of the 2020 HUD King County median income. \nThese services are available by appointment only for Washington based small businesses. Email contact@communities-rise.org with questions or to schedule. All clinics have been moved online until further notice.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/january-small-business-legal-clinic/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20220113T172901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T172901Z
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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:20220118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013818
CREATED:20211223T200708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T190158Z
UID:2278-1642500000-1642505400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Tax Saving Moves to Make in the New Year for Your Small Business or Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nTax season is around the corner. Our speakers will share tips and strategies for small businesses and nonprofits to keep in mind for preparing 2021 tax returns. \nSpeakers: \n\nLily Tran\, Enrolled Agent and Certified Tax Coach\, TaxUSign\nSarah Huang\, CPA\, MST\, Clark Nuber PS\n\nTopics speakers will cover include: \n\nThe importance of bookkeeping and items to check (withholdings\, virtual currency\, foreign accounts)\nLetters to expect from the IRS to prepare your 2021 tax return\nChanges in the tax year that may affect your tax return\nAdditional tips for nonprofits and charities\n\n  \n \nPresented in partnership with Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) 
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/tax-saving-moves-to-make-in-the-new-year-for-your-small-business-or-nonprofit/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support
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