Tag: small business

Are you Ready to Start a Business?

Register here: https://pxlme.me/n_rSU3-O

Are you looking to start up a business but have no experience running one? Do you have an idea you are excited about and want insight into how to get started? Join Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor, Mia Johnstone, to hear about the basics of starting a business.

 

Topics that will be covered:

  • Identify reasons for starting a business
  • Self analyze your readiness for running a business
  • Understand the conditions of running a business (ie possible long hours, stress management…)
  • Brick and mortar business vs consulting/online business and their different levels of risk.
  • Financial basics for starting a business

 

Instructors:

Mia 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.

Julia 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.

 

Instructions: 

A Zoom link will be sent to registered participants before the event. Zoom security protocols require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. Create a Zoom account at https://zoom.us/. Test zoom at https://zoom.us/test

Updates to PPP Loan Forgiveness Instructions

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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 and Outreach Specialist, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration

Joel Nania, Manager Spokane Office, U.S. Small Business Administration

 

Instructions: 

A Zoom link for the webinar will be sent prior to the event to those who register.

Instagram Tools Workshop

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Presented by Boost with Facebook

Join this interactive workshop on how to use Instagram’s free tools like posts, Stories and Reels. Learn how to find new customers by creating content that stands out and connects with more people who love your business. Space is limited. Register now!

Community Conversations

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Join other small business leaders from Seattle and the Eastside area to connect, build community and share good ideas for growing business in the digital era.

Community Conversations brings together entrepreneurs and business owners to connect with their communities, discuss shared challenges and explore new ways to grow. Space is limited, register now!

 

Featured Speakers:

Mayor Angela Birney

City of Redmond

 

Kristina Hudson

Founding Partner, OneEastside

 

Dawn & Ben Ford

Owners, The Seattle Barkery

Reopening in the New Normal: Using the Smart WA Decision Tool to Increase Consumer Confidence in Customer-Facing Industries

Register here: https://pxlme.me/smartwa1

 

Washington state’s economy fully re-opened on June 30, but businesses continue to be impacted by the ongoing pandemic. A new tool can help businesses see which health protocols such as employee vaccination, cleanliness measures, and safety certification are likely to increase consumer confidence and foot traffic in customer-facing industries, like restaurants, retail, and personal services.

View the SmartWA Decision Support Tool

Click here to watch an informational video

Speakers will provide a demo of the tool and show how it can be used to inform business re-opening policy. 

About the Smart WA Decision Tool

The SmartWA tool uses data and artificial intelligence to provide small businesses most impacted by the pandemic with real-time outlooks about public health, economic and community conditions by county and industry. The tool is currently available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, and French.

The Washington State Department of Commerce launched the SmartWA tool, which was developed by Restart Partners and its partners ChoiceFlows and Tanjo.ai. The state Departments of Health and Labor & Industries also contributed to its development.

 

Speakers include:

Sandra O. Archibald 

Founding Member, Restart Partners 

Dean Emerita and Professor, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington

 

Lisa Goodman

Founding Member, Restart Partners

How to create video for small business marketing

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Have 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?

You 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!

What you will learn in this webinar:

  • How to use your cell phone to create marketing videos.
  • The benefits of Live video for social media.
  • Script tips for your video.
  • Basic home ‘studio’ setup.
  • Tips for being camera ready (and overcoming the jitters).
  • How video can help you create better relationships with your customers.

Instructions:
A Zoom link for the webinar will be sent prior to the event to those who register.

Our 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/

How to Get More Leads and Increase Your Sales

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Business owners almost always want more leads, and more sales. But how do you get them? In this webinar, we’ll discuss strategies and tools you can use to get more leads, as well as techniques for converting more prospects into buyers. We’ll discuss the distinction between marketing and sales, and how to effectively use both to increase your sales.

The presenter, Liz Jamieson, is a Washington Small Business Development Center Certified Business Advisor. Liz owned her own web site design and development firm and has extensive experience coaching entrepreneurs in marketing, business planning and leadership. See more about Liz at wsbdc.org/ellensburg/ . This training is offered as part of the partnership between the Washington Small Business Development Centers and the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce.

Instructions:
A Zoom link for the webinar will be sent prior to the event to those who register.

Our 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/

How to Write a Business Plan

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Do you want to start your own business? Are you wondering what steps you need for a successful start? Join us in this webinar to learn all about writing a business plan. Business plans are the blueprints of your business. Whether you need a loan or plan to self-finance, business plans should be on every start up’s list to do. We will review topics included in standard business plans such as executive summary, business structure, management, marketing, and financials. You will come away from the webinar with solid ideas of how to get started on your business plan.

You will learn:

  • The information needed for a solid business plan
  • Why business plans are integral for a business loan
  • How a business plan will serve you no matter your industry

Instructors:

Mia 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.

Julia 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.

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.

Elevate NW Conference 2021 Bundle

The theme of this year’s Elevate NW Conference is Small Business, Big Picture. This conference we will be focusing on lifting up from the day to day operations of your business and spend some time learning how to build your community of people who will support you and help solve some of your small business challenges.

Here, you can register for the Elevate NW Conference 2021 Bundle, which includes all four sessions in the series. Plus, non-members get a discounted rate!

Bundle Includes:

How To Build Your Support Team
April 29, 2021 | 11:00 am – 12:00 PM

Maximizing Your Support Network
May 6, 2021 | 11:00 am – 12:00 PM

Mastermind Group
May 13, 2021 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Keynote Conversation with Doug Baldwin Jr.
May 20, 2021 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

About the Program:

The Chamber’s Elevate NW Conference is dedicated to the growth and success of small businesses in the Seattle metro region. From solopreneurs to companies that employ tens of thousands of people, we all play a role in building relationships that create an environment where small businesses can continue to flourish and innovate.

Understanding the Options for Financing Your Small Business

Have 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.

Each 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.

Participants 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.

Options for Financing Your Small Business (Tuesday, March 30 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.).