Register here: https://pxlme.me/AR5zq0na Join us Friday, June 25th for a no cost training! We’ll chat with former L&I Inspector Brent Olson about proper protocol for communicating risks in the workplace. There will be a brief Q&A at the end. Bring you questions! For more information, contact: Yesi Lee | 360.754.6320
This webinar will cover the new Coronavirus relief bill updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions. Representatives from the SBA and the Washington State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will provide updates on the new PPP loan and loan forgiveness requirements: Topics Covered: PPP Basic Forgiveness Application Information The PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Required Docs Simplified Process for PPP loans under $150,000 Effect of the EIDL Advance Retro-active elements of the new legislation What you will need to be most successful in obtaining loan forgiveness Presenters: Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor Janie Sacco, Marketing...
Register here: https://pxlme.me/9GI9vMzb Washington is the first State in the Nation to create a Long Term Care Trust program, and will be funded 100% through an employee-paid payroll tax. Most working Washingtonians will be eligible for these LTC benefits only once they have paid into the Trust for a minimum of 10 years. The LTC Trust does allow for individuals to apply for a waiver from the LTC Tax, but they must show that they have purchased their own LTC insurance coverage. The onus is then on the employee to provide their employer with a copy of the State’s waiver....
Startup425 and Greater Seattle SCORE invite you to experience Small Business Essentials, a series of five online workshops that not only give you the chance to learn the fundamentals of starting a new business, but also give you the opportunity to put what you learn into practice. This interactive class gives you what you need to understand your startup costs, how to ensure that your business turns a profit and how to manage your cash flow. You’ll learn how to project sales and operating expenses, calculate net income, and much more!
Understanding the Washington Cares Fund Part 2: What employees need to know about the Washington Cares Fund Tuesday, June 29, 2021 2:00PM - 3:00PM Online through Washington Nonprofits If you do nothing, you will automatically join the new public LTC program and begin paying a tax withheld from your paycheck in 2022. Join us to learn the pros and cons of opting-out of this tax by purchasing private LTC insurance if it is right for you. This opportunity is available one time only prior to implementation of the program. Beginning in 2022, all W-2 employees in Washington State will begin...
Register here: https://pxlme.me/27ykMqb5 Pricing: $50 for members $75 for nonmembers Instructor: Juli Bacon, JB Consulting Systems Professional employee development for your staff is not only a great investment, it also creates higher levels of engagement in the workplace, which can lead to less frequent turnover. Talent management is more than just hiring the right staff; it's keeping them trained and motivated by increasing their skills and knowledge once in a job. This course will provide a brief overview of assessing and developing employee training programs through training needs analysis, design and development goals, and implementation and evaluation of programs. Click...
Let's Go Legal covers the five main topics board members need to know: State Law, Federal Law, Fundraising, Employment, and Intellectual Property. Let's Go Legal shows how your organization is like a car. You need to register it with the state, driving on federal roads involves an additional set of rules, you need fuel to move your car forward (that's the money part), the people in the car matter, and the look and feel of your car make it special. It covers what you need to know about each of these topics and provides an easy checklist to make sure...
Register here: https://pxlme.me/3C0BaBWg The last year has been full of stress and uncertainty for most of us, and now many people are facing added anxiety around returning to work in their office post-COVID. We want to give you, as an employer or manager, the tools to support your team during this transition. In June of 2020 the CDC reported that 41% of adults in the US are struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder. As a people leader, you can have a profound positive impact on an employee dealing with these issues. Ask yourself, "Can I say yes...
Register here: https://pxlme.me/YOXr2_pC Most every business needs a website. But having a website that engages with visitors is key to helping you build your prospect base. In this webinar, you will learn what is needed for easy navigation. techniques that will get your website to perform better. how to integrate video and testimonials to showcase your brand. how to create calls to action so you build your prospect base. The presenters: Annmarie Gustafson (Anna, for short) is an Olympia-based Web Designer; she holds a degree in Marketing with an emphasis on Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship. As a small business...
Register here: https://pxlme.me/AJxN5802 Many entrepreneurs launch into a new business enterprise without a solid foundation of the legal language around debt and credit. This workshop will focus on giving the small business owner a better understanding of business loan terminology such as secured and unsecured debt, collateral, personal guarantee, and "joint and several" liability. Meet the Presenter Deirdre Glynn Levin is the principal of DGL Law, PLLC. Her practice consists of commercial and business law with significant experience developing thoughtful, pragmatic solutions to the legal issues, including debt and credit issues, faced by business clients. She counsels growing and established...
Register here: https://pxlme.me/-2c-IIf0 This class is designed for those who are thinking about starting a business or in the early planning stages. Learn the fundamental elements of what makes a business successful, the basics of business planning, and the steps to take to turn an idea into a reality. Meet staff from the Washington Center for Women in Business and learn about the resources and support available to businesses at every stage through the WCWB and the Center for Business & Innovation. Registration Policies: Registration and Fees: WCWB strives to bring you as many free workshops as possible, however sometimes...
Register here: bit.ly/wa-scaleup Business is not as usual right now and may not be for a long time. ScaleUp business training is focused on teaching proven strategies to small businesses that will increase resiliency and spur growth in the wake of a global pandemic. The two-hour online courses are held weekly, allowing up to 100 businesses around the state to restart and rebuild, improving their strategic thinking and decision-making, creating operational efficiencies and strengthening the bottom line as we engage in economic recovery. This eight-week program provides tangible tools to examine strategic alignment, optimize market strategy, and master finances. Participants...