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Profit Mastery: COVID-19 Edition This course will meet once/week for a total of seven weeks (2/16-3/30). All instructional meetings will take place on Tuesdays at 9:00am via Zoom with virtual modules completed by participants at your own pace. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants prior to the first meeting. More information regarding the READ MORE

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 three-hour online courses are held weekly, allowing up to 100 businesses around the READ MORE

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 READ MORE

Join women’s business master coach, Caterina Rando for a perspective on selling that will make it easy for you to enjoy every sales conversation. This will result in you gaining more clients more easily.   We will throw out a couple of sales techniques you may have been taught that do not work for you READ MORE

Purpose is central to the culture of every organization and explains why your company exists. Having a clearly defined purpose will unite and inspire your employees and gives them a reason to be motivated at work each day. In this session we will be clarifying your vision, defining your mission and core values, and writing READ MORE

Join us for an exclusive conversation with leaders at the Small Business Administration on new changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, and what tools and resources are available to help America’s small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Note: Due to high demand, we encourage you to sign onto the webinar early READ MORE

Join us for an exclusive conversation with leaders at the Small Business Administration on new changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, and what tools and resources are available to help America’s small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Note: Due to high demand, we encourage you to sign onto the webinar early READ MORE

Profit Mastery: COVID-19 Edition This course will meet once/week for a total of seven weeks (2/16-3/30). All instructional meetings will take place on Tuesdays at 9:00am via Zoom with virtual modules completed by participants at your own pace. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants prior to the first meeting. More information regarding the READ MORE

The 14-day exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees started at 6:00 am on Wednesday, February 24th and ends at 2:00 pm on March 9th (PST).

LEAN expert Miguel Moreno, with Impact Washington, will be speaking on the LEAN process and how it can take your business to the next level. You won’t want to miss this episode of ScaleUp Mastermind!  

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 three-hour online courses are held weekly, allowing up to 100 businesses around the READ MORE

How well are you connecting with international customers? Your digital presence matters more now than ever. About this Event Even the most effective online marketers have room for improvement. We’ll help you think in a more global direction and consider how digital strategy fits into your broader international sales plan. During these one-hour sessions you READ MORE

ALLIANCE NORTHWEST PRE-EVENT ACTIVITIES STARTING MARCH 8TH! A Virtual Event on the SWAPCARD Platform WHAT IS ALLIANCE NORTHWEST? Alliance Northwest is the largest business-to-government conference in the Pacific Northwest. This event features high-quality workshops and matchmaking sessions between small businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors.  The event is in its 35th year.  Hosted by Thurston READ MORE

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 three-hour online courses are held weekly, allowing up to 100 businesses around the READ MORE

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 READ MORE

New Coronavirus relief provisions were signed into law on December 27th, 2020. This training webinar will cover key elements of the legislation with a focus on the new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP loans) and the application process: Covered: SBA Debt relief and other programs EIDL & EIDL Advance Special lending accessibility in the READ MORE

A Comprehensive Training of Need to Know Rules, Regulations, and Requirements for Businesses in Washington State Participants will receive the new “Need to Know Guide” which will include the latest COVID-19 guidelines in a easy-to-digest format. After the presentation, there will be a Q&A session to help answer your specific questions more directly.

Profit Mastery: COVID-19 Edition This course will meet once/week for a total of seven weeks (2/16-3/30). All instructional meetings will take place on Tuesdays at 9:00am via Zoom with virtual modules completed by participants at your own pace. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants prior to the first meeting. More information regarding the READ MORE

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 READ MORE

How well are you connecting with international customers? Your digital presence matters more now than ever. About this Event Even the most effective online marketers have room for improvement. We’ll help you think in a more global direction and consider how digital strategy fits into your broader international sales plan. During these one-hour sessions you READ MORE

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 three-hour online courses are held weekly, allowing up to 100 businesses around the READ MORE

If you’re like most business leaders, you’re fed up with spending money on marketing that doesn’t work. If you knew what to do differently, you would—but you don’t, so you feel stuck. Meanwhile, your beautiful website isn’t producing the sales you projected, and your bottom line isn’t budging. Here’s the good news: It doesn’t have READ MORE

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 READ MORE

Historically, many childcare programs have advertised mainly through word-of-mouth or with a sign on the building. In today’s environment, that may not be enough. Let’s talk about your specific target market, the importance of an online presence, and how to market your program’s unique qualities to already enrolled and visiting families. We’ll also examine sample READ MORE

Profit Mastery: COVID-19 Edition This course will meet once/week for a total of seven weeks (2/16-3/30). All instructional meetings will take place on Tuesdays at 9:00am via Zoom with virtual modules completed by participants at your own pace. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants prior to the first meeting. More information regarding the READ MORE

Starting a new business can be exciting, and overwhelming. There are so many things to consider such as setting up operations, meeting legal requirements, accurately pricing your product or service, creating a marketing strategy and plan, and understanding financial statements. Above all, you will want to be profitable! Engage and interact in this 8-week live READ MORE

How well are you connecting with international customers? Your digital presence matters more now than ever. About this Event Even the most effective online marketers have room for improvement. We’ll help you think in a more global direction and consider how digital strategy fits into your broader international sales plan. During these one-hour sessions you READ MORE

Celebrate and learn from the export success of veteran-owned businesses sharing their stories of global market success. About this Event Our U.S. veterans have unique experiences and contact networks that can help facilitate global sales success. Companies engaged in international trade earn higher revenues, employ more, and stay in business longer than those that do READ MORE

Learn the best practices of website design and how to navigate the Wix platform in just 3 hours! Participants will be able to work alongside the instructor to design and build their own website. Elements considered will be choosing the best template, writing compelling copy, adding eye-catching imagery, creating a store, linking to social media, READ MORE

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 three-hour online courses are held weekly, allowing up to 100 businesses around the READ MORE

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 READ MORE

This class is for small business owners who are brand new to government procurement. This class will lay the ground work for you to decide if government contracting should be in your future. This class is fun and informal so bring your coffee and a doughnut and join us as we answer questions and discuss READ MORE

New Coronavirus relief provisions were signed into law on December 27th, 2020. This training webinar will cover key elements of the legislation with a focus on the new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP loans) and the application process: Covered: SBA Debt relief and other programs EIDL & EIDL Advance Special lending accessibility in the READ MORE

A Comprehensive Training to Need to Know Rules, Regulations and Requirements for Businesses in Washington State  

Profit Mastery: COVID-19 Edition This course will meet once/week for a total of seven weeks (2/16-3/30). All instructional meetings will take place on Tuesdays at 9:00am via Zoom with virtual modules completed by participants at your own pace. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants prior to the first meeting. More information regarding the READ MORE

Starting a new business can be exciting, and overwhelming. There are so many things to consider such as setting up operations, meeting legal requirements, accurately pricing your product or service, creating a marketing strategy and plan, and understanding financial statements. Above all, you will want to be profitable! Engage and interact in this 8-week live READ MORE

 

UW Digital Transformation Strategies Seminar Series In partnership with the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) – Tacoma Business Center, the Consulting and Business Development Center at the Foster School of Business. Business owners will learn how to target a business’s access to technology and how to leverage outcomes to meet the needs of their customer READ MORE

How well are you connecting with international customers? Your digital presence matters more now than ever. About this Event Even the most effective online marketers have room for improvement. We’ll help you think in a more global direction and consider how digital strategy fits into your broader international sales plan. During these one-hour sessions you READ MORE