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SUMMARY:March 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/march-small-business-legal-clinic/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T120000
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SUMMARY:Successfully Starting a New Business
DESCRIPTION:Register here. \n  \nThis 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. \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
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/successfully-starting-a-new-business-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220320T130000
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SUMMARY:BUILD Black Wealth Workshop - Tax Education: Tax Issues and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAre you struggling with your Personal Tax Situation? \nWhether you have questions about your income taxes\, haven’t filed taxes in a while\, or just don’t know where to start\, this is the workshop for you. Join us and our BUILD partner\, Nichele Smith of Smith Strong Services\, to ask and learn in an open forum to get some assistance and answers to your questions in real-time. \nMore about our Facilitator: \nNichele Smith is born & raised in Seattle and has worked in roles focusing on administrative assistance\, financial management and accounting\, business operations and compliance\, facility operations\, and staff management for the past 10+ years. She has held positions in a variety of industries ranging from K-12 education\, labor unions\, advertising\, construction management\, and non-profit management. Taking her collective skills of financial management and business compliance\, she became a certified tax professional and enrolled agent in 2018 with the goal of educating others on how to improve their tax position to see their businesses grow. Through the word of mouth of trusted clients\, she has become a trusted resource for many small business owners and taxpayers. Nichele holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and an MBA with a focus on Supply Chain & Management Operations.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/build-black-wealth-workshop-tax-education-tax-issues-and-qa/
CATEGORIES:Community Submitted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220322T140000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Flex Fund Info Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nThe 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\n\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\n\n\nKey Parts of a Loan Application\n\nShort Form Business Plan\n\n\nUnderwriting Tips\n\nWhat does a lender look for\n\n\n\nQuestions will be answered as time allows. \n 
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/small-business-flex-fund-info-webinar-5/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
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SUMMARY:Instagram Marketing Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Register here \ngreat Instagram feed reinforces your brand\, supports your marketing message\, helps you engage directly and sincerely with your customers\, and attracts new\, loyal followers! Are you ready to “Level Up” your Instagram for your business? \nIn this workshop you’ll learn: \n1.      Instagram statistics-Who\, What\, Where and When \n2.      Instagram Stories vs Posts \n3.      Effectively using Instagram Live \n4.      Instagram ads basics \n5.      How to create a content calendar to lessen the overwhelm and build engagement (You will receive a content calendar template) \n6.      How to create social media graphics like a rockstar \nThis isn’t about getting a huge number of followers (though that could be a result of the effort you put in). Rather\, it’s about making sure your BRAND is consistent\, that the MESSAGE you’re putting out there on Instagram reinforces your brand\, and that the TIME you spend on social media marketing is well-used.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/instagram-marketing-essentials/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220324T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220324T120000
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SUMMARY:Tax Essentials for New and Existing Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Register here. \n  \nPaying taxes is inevitable. But reporting and paying the right amount of 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 and employees. \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 \nThis workshop is presented by SCORE Business Mentor Amelia Lockhart of the Bellingham Chapter of SCORE. She is a Financial Advisor with Equitable Advisors\, specializing in small businesses. She has been in the accounting and finance industry for 14 years. She attended Seattle University School of Law. She also owned her own Tax and Accounting Practice for six years and freelanced as a consultant for another two years. Her passion for helping small businesses. See her LinkedIn profile here: www.linkedin.com/in/amelialockhart
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/tax-essentials-for-new-and-existing-business-owners-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220405T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T200628Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Planning with the Lean Canvas
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. \nSupported by:\n\nStartup425\nKing County Library System\nGreater Seattle SCORE
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/small-business-planning-with-the-lean-canvas-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220318T205909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T205909Z
UID:2603-1649235600-1649239200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Quickbooks Online Basics You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAre you an aspiring or established business owner looking to get started with QuickBooks? Are you trying to figure out what you’re doing but keep getting lost? Do you like bagels? Well\, then this is the workshop for you! \nWho You Are: Although anyone interested in QuickBooks is welcome to take this workshop\, it is designed for aspiring and established business owners looking to learn the basics. \nWhat To Have When You Sign onto Zoom: You will need your laptop and possibly power cable. We will be performing exercises together using a sample QuickBooks Online data file. \nWhat You Will Learn: In this SCORE workshop\, you will learn how to use QuickBooks Online to record your daily business transactions. (No QuickBooks signup required!) Subjects covered include: \n·      Customer sales and payments \n·      Supplier purchases and payments \n·      Banking and Chart of Accounts \n·      Reporting from QuickBooks Online \n·      Best practices and common mistakes \nPlease note that this workshop is only training on QuickBooks Online and not QuickBooks Desktop. \nListen to what others who have attended this workshop have to say about the instructor and the program: \n·      The instructor made the topic so accessible because she went through things in a step-by-step process.  \n·      The instructor is very personable and knowledgeable and makes a topic that is scary much more understandable. \n·      The hands-on practice using the online samples was great and the instructor answered all my questions real time. \n·      Great presenter. \n·      The online demonstrations really helped me understand how to use QBs. \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by Rachell Barnett. Rachel is the owner of Gentle Frog\, LLC. She has been using QuickBooks regularly since 1995 and has been certified since 2012. She was recently named to the Top 100 QuickBooks Advisors for 2020. Her website has a wealth of information on it\, all of which she developed herself: https://www.gentlefrog.com/ Her passion is helping small businesses with their bookkeeping needs and she can be found on LinkedIn. ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbarnett )
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/quickbooks-online-basics-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220331T201644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T201644Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Business Live Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register here.  \n  \nThis 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.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/intro-to-business-live-webinar-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220318T210201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T210201Z
UID:2604-1649336400-1649340000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Top Automation Tools and Technology for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nThe 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/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220412T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220331T200818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T200818Z
UID:2633-1649786400-1649790000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Options for Financing Your Small Business
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/understanding-the-options-for-financing-your-small-business-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220331T200950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T200950Z
UID:2635-1650391200-1650394800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Understanding How Marketing Can Help You Launch Your Small Business
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/understanding-how-marketing-can-help-you-launch-your-small-business-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220421T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220420T170955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T170955Z
UID:2708-1650546000-1650555000@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Tax Essentials for New and Existing Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Register here.  \n  \nPaying taxes is inevitable. But reporting and paying the right amount of 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 and employees. \n·      City and local taxes imposed on your business. \n·      Record keeping requirements to ensure you are ready for that taxing agency audit. \n  \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!! \n  \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-essentials-for-new-and-existing-business-owners-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220420T171156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T171156Z
UID:2709-1650632400-1650643200@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Buying an Existing Business Step by Step
DESCRIPTION:Register here.  \n  \nThis 3-hour workshop is designed to give you plenty of practical exercises to give you\, the future business owner\, real steps to take away and the skills and know-how that you’ll need for: \n·      Finding a business to buy \n·      Evaluating an offer to sell a business \n·      Performing the necessary review and due diligence on the business you want to buy \n·      Determining a fair purchase price and negotiating the deal \n·      Understanding the various financing options available to you \n·      Bringing the purchase of the business to a win-win conclusion \nThis workshop is also suitable for existing small business owners who are contemplating selling their business in the future. It will help you understand the process the potential buyer will go through to evaluate your business so that you’re better prepared. \nThis is an interactive workshop. You will be provided case studies of real companies that went through a sales process to further your understanding of the concepts and skills taught in this workshop. We encourage participation by all attendees — so bring along your questions! \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by Kris Fuehr. Kris is an Associate at Paulson Exchange. Paulson Exchange represents privately-owned business owners when they are ready to sell their business. They work with buyers to match the right business for their lifestyle\, budget\, and resources. Kris spent her initial career in technology and marketing after receiving her MBA from University of Washington Foster School of Business. After a 13-year Microsoft run\, she began working with small businesses\, hosting workshops and acting as Director of Marketing for several startups. Kris has been consulting and connecting buyers and sellers for over 8 years\, and specializes in service businesses\, industrial/manufacturing\, and niche companies. You can email Kris via Kris@paulsonexchange.com Her mobile number is 425-830-0867. You can also visit her LinkedIn profile here:  Kris Fuehr.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/buying-an-existing-business-step-by-step/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220318T204749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T204749Z
UID:2601-1650970800-1650974400@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:How to Create Video for Small Business Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nHave you wanted to do more video for your business but are camera shy? Are you overwhelmed by the tech? Do you freeze up and don’t know what to say? \nYou have everything you need to create successful business videos now. Your cellphone is a powerful tool for creating videos. Social media is a key outlet for using videos to connect with your audience. Join us and learn tips for getting started with video for business. Your audience is wanting stronger connections with you and video is the key! \nWhat you will learn in this webinar: \nHow to use your cell phone to create marketing videos. \n\nThe benefits of Live video for social media.\nScript tips for your video.\nBasic home ‘studio’ setup.\nTips for being camera ready (and overcoming the jitters).\nHow video can help you create better relationships with your customers.\n\nPresenters: \nMia Johnstone is a Washington Small Business Development Center Advisor. She loves copywriting\, customer relationships\, solid branding\, and beautiful photography. She has an MBA and serves Mason\, Pacific\, and Grays Harbor County small businesses with Washington SBDC advising services. \nJulia Lara is a Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor and an experienced retail business owner. She graduated from the University of Washington where she studied American History and Political Science\, with an emphasis is Economics. She has an MBA from EWU. \nAnnmarie Gustafson is a marketing specialist. She owns her own marketing company. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing with an emphasis on Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship. See more about Annmarie here: https://annmariegustafson.com/about/
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/how-to-create-video-for-small-business-marketing-3/
CATEGORIES:General Business Support,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220420T171405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T171405Z
UID:2711-1650978000-1650988800@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Building a Formal Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Register here.  \n  \nPlanning is the key to business success\, and it all comes together in a detailed business plan.   This 3-hour workshop is designed to give you\, the business owner\, the skills and know-how needed to write a successful and detailed business plan\, which will cover these main topics: \n·      Describing your product or service. \n·      Describing your product pricing\, packaging and distribution. \n·      Describing your marketing plan. \n·      Describing your business operations. \n·      Describing organization structure and management structure. \nLastly\, you’ll take all this information together into developing a financial plan that will provide you and others the information they need. You’ll know the amount of startup funding needed. You be able to project sales and create forecasted profit and loss statements and plan your cash flow. Creating effective financial information can make or break a loan application\, so this workshop is particularly valuable to anyone seeking outside funding for their business. \nIf you need to create a formal business plan we recommend you consider taking some of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials Workshops before you take this workshop. They provide detailed instructions on creating plans for most of the items needed in a formal business plan. \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. \nListen to what others who have attended this workshop have to say about the instructors and the program: \n·      Really breaks down how to make a business plan. Very understandable. \n·      Gave me great ideas on how to move forward on my business. \n·      Super friendly and engaging instructor – keeps everyone very attentive! \n·      The workshop materials were very helpful\, and the class discussions were great. \n·      The instructor’s thoroughness and attention to detail was superb. \nPresenter \nThis workshop is presented by Carrie Callaway Cardy. She is a VP and Senior SBA Relationship Manager at KeyBank. She grew up helping out her family’s business and understands the impact business ownership can have. As a result\, Carrie has a passion for entrepreneurship.  She has a Business Degree from Richmond University in London and a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Community Economic Development from the University of Minnesota. Carrie volunteers regularly mentoring and teaching in the entrepreneur space most recently teaching classes for the Start-Up 425 program.
URL:https://oneeastside.org/event/building-a-formal-business-plan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220331T201123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T201123Z
UID:2636-1650996000-1650999600@oneeastside.org
SUMMARY:Managing Small Business Finances
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/managing-small-business-finances/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220331T202227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T202227Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220420T171751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T171751Z
UID:2714-1651150800-1651161600@oneeastside.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220420T172329Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220420T172013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T172013Z
UID:2715-1651237200-1651248000@oneeastside.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220504T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
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:20220517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220517T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220521
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014029
CREATED:20220517T172650Z
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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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