Upcoming Events

Creating a Quick Business Plan in Three Hours (Online Workshop) -C0055

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM PDT
You have a great business idea, but what’s the next step in starting the business? Join other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop in which you will first write your “Unique Value Statement” that concisely describes your product or service and its value. Then using the “Lean Canvas,” write a draft one-page business plan – all in three hours!
Greater Seattle SCORE

Successfully Starting a New Business (Online Workshop) -C0055

Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM PDT
Starting a new business can be overwhelming. Where do you start? Is your business able to conduct its affairs legally in Washington? Do you have the right insurance? What funding is available to launch your business? If you’re asking yourself any of these questions, you need to attend this workshop for start-up businesses in Washington!
Greater Seattle SCORE

Tax Essentials for New and Existing Business Owners (Online) -C0055

Tuesday, July 7, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM PDT
You've started a new small business. Great! Or you've been in business for some time. Yet you feel you may not be paying all your taxes properly. Look no further! Here's a workshop that provides you the essential information about Federal, Washington, and local taxes you need to know for your business, plus how to report them and pay them!
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Financing for Small Business (Online) -C0055

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM PDT
You need money to get your business off the ground or to expand when the opportunity arises. Where do you turn? Want to know about choosing the right kind of financing for your business? Here’s a SCORE workshop that will provide you the basics as to the many, many alternatives there are for financing a small business, like yours.
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Marketing Part 1: Developing and Promoting Your Product or Service to Sell More! (Online) -C0055

Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM PDT
You've developed a wonderful new product or service. Great! Now you need to find customers and get them to buy it. You do that by identifying your target market, creating your value proposition, marketing message and then by creating a promotional plan. Do all those in this interactive workshop.
SCORE Greater Seattle

Creating a Career & Life Portfolio (Online) -C0055

Friday, July 10, 2020 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM PDT
The time has come when we need to be "portfolio people" who think of our vocations, not just in terms of a single defined job or occupation, but more as a holistic body of work. The presenter, We will discuss what it takes to create a portfolio career and he will be sharing a number of key developments and milestones that led him in that direction.
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QuickBooks Online Basics You Need to Know (Online) -C0055

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT
Want to get started the right way with QuickBooks Online? Want to learn the basic skills within QuickBooks Online so that you know you’re recording your business transactions properly? Want to know why QuickBooks Online is an excellent choice for small business accounting? Look no further!!
Greater Seattle SCORE

Mktg Part 2: Pricing Your Product or Service to Sell & Getting Your Business Online (Online) -C0055

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM PDT
Nothing hurts the profitability of your business more than choosing the wrong price for your products or services. In this workshop, we show you a process for pricing your products. Since pricing a service is very different than a product, we cover the separate process for pricing your services. We also show you how to get your business online
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Understanding Financial Statements (Online) -C0055

Thursday, July 16, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT
Learn how to read and understand financial statements. Understand how they apply to your business situation and what the various parts of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement mean. Learn how to tell the financial health of your business.
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Tax Savings Strategies for Small Businesses (Online) -C0055

Thursday, July 16, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM PDT
Do you want to know the 10 key strategies small business owners can use reduce their Federal and Washington taxes on their businesses and themselves? Do you want to see how other small business owners have used these to save lots of taxes? If you answered "yes", you need to attend this workshop which is specifically designed to save you money!
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Getting Your Non-Profit Organization Started (Online) -C0055

Friday, July 17, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT
You have a great idea. Perhaps you want to change the world or just your local community. You think you may want to form a non-profit organization. What is a non-profit organization? Why should you or shouldn’t you form a non-profit? Is a Non-Profit Organization the right way to accomplish your mission?
SCORE Greater Seattle

Build-Your-Own Brand Marketing Message (Online) -C0055

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM PDT
Do you want to emotionally connect with your customers, expand your opportunities, and build a profitable business by having the right “brand”? Look no further!! Here’s a SCORE workshop that will provide you the know-how to help you build the brand you have always dreamed about to make your business a success.
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Building a Formal Business Plan (Online Workshop) -C0055

Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM PDT
You’re seeking a loan from a bank or potential investors and you need to supply them with a written business plan. Or you just want to ensure you’ve covered all your bases before you launch a new business with your own money. This workshop will allow you to create a detailed business plan document which will satisfy all your needs!!
Greater Seattle SCORE

Managing Finances for a New One-Person Business (Online) -C0055

Friday, July 24, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT
You’re starting a new business or are just starting your business. Great!! But . . . You’re worried about what will your sales be? Or if you can make a profit and how you will manage your cash flow. And the worst of it all, you’re all alone in your business!! If you need help in any of these areas, this workshop is for you!
SCORE Greater Seattle

QuickBooks Online Basics You Need to Know (Online) -C0055

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT
Want to get started the right way with QuickBooks Online? Want to learn the basic skills within QuickBooks Online so that you know you’re recording your business transactions properly? Want to know why QuickBooks Online is an excellent choice for small business accounting? Look no further!!
Greater Seattle SCORE

Building a Formal Business Plan (Online) -C0055

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM PDT
You’re seeking a loan from a bank or potential investors and you need to supply them with a written business plan. Or you just want to ensure you’ve covered all your bases before you launch a new business with your own money. This workshop will allow you to create a detailed business plan document which will satisfy all your needs!!
Greater Seattle SCORE

Successfully Starting a New Business (Online Workshop) -C0055

Thursday, August 6, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM PDT
Starting a new business can be overwhelming. Where do you start? Is your business able to conduct its affairs legally in Washington? Do you have the right insurance? What funding is available to launch your business? If you’re asking yourself any of these questions, you need to attend this workshop for start-up businesses in Washington!
Greater Seattle SCORE

Tax Saving Strategies for Small Businesses (Online) -C0055

Friday, August 7, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM PDT
Do you want to know the 10 key strategies small business owners can use reduce their Federal and Washington taxes on their businesses and themselves? Do you want to see how other small business owners have used these to save lots of taxes? If you answered "yes", you need to attend this workshop which is specifically designed to save you money!
Greater Seattle SCORE

Drive Traffic to Your Website (Online) -C0055

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM PDT
You’ve got a great website, but only a few visitors. Learn what it takes to get attention using digital marketing and where to devote your time and resources. We’ll start with linking strategies and then show you how to grow your audience through publishing and social media.
SCORE Greater Seattle