Up to $20,000 in emergency funding is now available to Washington State eligible small businesses in Round 3 of Working Washington Small Business Grants. These grants are prioritized for businesses in the sectors that are most impacted by the recent public health measures as well as businesses in sectors that have experienced significant, cumulative impacts. Learn more about Working Washington Small Business Grants in this Washington SBDC webinar facilitated by Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor. More information about Steve can be found here: https://wsbdc.org/south-seattle/
We will cover:
Who is eligible
How to show your business is impacted
How to apply
What the grant pays for
Documents and information you will need to have ready to upload into the Grant Portal which will be active by December 3rd
We plan to record this webinar. It will be available on demand at https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events
Instructions:
Zoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. https://zoom.us/ Test zoom at https://zoom.us/test
Register at: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271267
This event was originally scheduled November 24th. The new date is December 15th at 9:00 AM
How are successful food service businesses pivoting to survive the current times?
This webinar will give the food service manager ideas on how to adapt their business to deal with an ever-changing environment because of COVID-19. The discussion includes adapting and innovating how food service operations do business.
We will look at what others in the industry are doing to capture new markets and ways of doing business.
We will also discuss the managers/owner’s responsibility to monitor the financial health of the company.
Lastly, are you ready for a new normal?
This webinar will be presented by John Morosco.
John Morosco is a Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor. He has extensive experience managing restaurants, hotels, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. He owned an Italian restaurant.
John taught hospitality and business courses at the University of the Virgin Islands, where he was an assistant professor. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism from Florida International University and a Master of Public Administration in Long-Term Care from the University of New Haven. See more about John here https://wsbdc.org/wenatchee-john-morosco/
Register at: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271293
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, has released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses
Representatives from the SBA and the Washington State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will review the PPP Loan Forgiveness regulations and related applications.
This will be a one-hour presentation followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.
Topics Covered:
•PPP Loan Forgiveness Forms
•Changes from to PPP forgiveness application
•Definitions of Payroll Use, Costs, Covered Period & Time Frame
•Definitions of Covered Period
•Self Employed Individuals/Sole Proprietors
•Lender Process for Loan Forgiveness & Safe Harbors
•Documents needed to prove loan eligibility and forgiveness
•Deduction of EIDL Advance from Loan Forgiveness
•Representations, Certifications, Audits, Appeals
Step by Step Examples of the Loan Forgiveness Applications
Presenters:
Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor
Janie Sacco, Marketing and Outreach Specialist, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
Mark Costello, Deputy District Director, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
Instructions:
Zoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. https://zoom.us/ Test zoom at https://zoom.us/test
A Zoom link will be sent to registered participants before the event.
Register at: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271301
Join the Washington SBDC for an overview of Labor and Industry’s workplace safety and health information and resources available for small business.
This webinar will cover:
Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH)
Employer Responsibilities
Free Consultations
Licensing and Permits
Available Resources
Presenters will be Washington SBDC Associate Business Advisor, Keith Davis and resource hub program specialist, Ian Fisher.
Frequently asked questions will be addressed during the webinar. Washington L & I contact information will also be presented for any questions specific to your business.
Our speakers will share the latest PPP Loan updates and will delve into specifics on PPP Loan forgiveness. They will share examples of the forgiveness application forms, borrower documentation requirements, and answers to frequently asked questions about the process.
Seattle Restaurant Week is a promotional event that runs twice annually, once in the spring and again in the fall. Over 165 restaurants throughout the Pacific Northwest (including the Eastside!) take part, giving diners a unique chance to support local establishments while sampling their menus at unbeatable prices.
This fall, we’re reimagining the event. More restaurants. More dining options. For a whole month!
Dining options will include takeout, delivery, meal boxes, as well as in-house dining. Grab a meal in whatever format works best for you. Showing support has never been so delicious.
Join us to hear more details about these programs, which aim to help businesses expand into safe and socially distanced outdoor operations as the pandemic continues into our colder and rainier winter months.
The City of Seattle has extended their temporary Street Use permits through October 2021. This means Seattle Department of Transportation will continue to issue free sidewalk café and curb space permits, plus free street closure permits. The Seattle Fire Department will also begin to issue free tent and heating permits.
As we move toward a holiday shopping season that will be anything but normal, hear from our panel on how their local businesses are continuing to readjust, if they anticipate supply chain issues, how online shopping is being impacted, and more.
With restricted occupancy rates, stay home stay healthy orders, political/social unrest, and rising COVID19 test results, it is harder to service clients face-to-face during this time. Additionally, some customers may not be in close proximity to your local business. Being online can increase your sales/revenues to customers you wouldn’t normally be attractive to. There are a few different ways you can get your business online successfully. It may even be possible by using an affiliate to do it for you.
Globally, online sales are anticipated to reach $4.2 trillion this year. Currently, 76% of US consumers shop online. Experts say there will be more than 300 million online shoppers in the US by 2023. If you aren’t selling online, it is likely you are leaving tons of money on the table.
While eCommerce is not for everyone. This workshop will help you discover if it is for you. If you need assistance getting started or pivoting from some mistakes, this workshop will help you!
Discover if you’re digitally ready, what online platforms to consider, some potential benefits and sales strategies for your business, and where to turn for e-commerce help.
This webinar will give food service managers ideas on how to adapt their business to deal with an ever-changing environment because of COVID-19. The discussion includes adapting and innovating how food service operations do business.
