No-cost webinars and workshops for entrepreneurs & small business owners

December Webinar and Workshop Schedule

No-cost training events for entrepreneurs & small business owners

You're invited to our upcoming, no-cost, training events!

Washington SBDC training provides practical, real-life solutions tailored for the entrepreneur and facilitated by knowledgeable business professionals.

There is no cost, but registration is required.

Start Simple Course - December 2024

This course will help you quickly "kick the tires" on your new business idea. In just four, 2-hour virtual sessions, including one-on-one homework assistance with our First Step Business Advisor, you will learn to apply basic business concepts to know if your business goal is realistic and achievable. Must live in Clallam, Jefferson, Skagit, Island, North, Snohomish, Asotin, Garfield or Whitman County.

Starts December 3 | 4 - 6 p.m.

Cash Discount Merchant Processing

Are you tired of high credit card processing fees eating into your profits? Join our webinar to discover how cash discount merchant processing can help you reduce transaction costs, boost cash flow, and improve customer loyalty. Learn how to pass processing fees to cardholders while offering discounts to cash-paying customers. We’ll guide you through choosing the right processor, setting up pricing structures, training staff, and promoting the program effectively. By the end of this session, you’ll know how to implement this strategy to maximize savings and strengthen your bottom line—an essential opportunity for any entrepreneur looking to enhance profitability!

December 17 | 1 - 2 p.m.

Start Simple Course - January 2025

Starts January 8 | 4 - 6 p.m.

Profit Mastery

In-person training event: Shoreline

In this hands-on workshop you will learn to understand business financials, learn how to manage your business to increase profitability, and strengthen your relationship with your lender. Course includes 16+ hours with Ron Nielsen, a Profit Mastery Guide (binder) and three months access to Profit Mastery University online.

Learn how to:

· Diagnose and monitor your company's financial performance

· Use Break-even analysis to make better decisions relating to cost, price, and profits

· Avoid cash crunches and increase cash flow

· Plan for and manage growth

· Communicate more effectively with bankers and other financial professionals

· Structure a loan that's the right fit for your business

January 28 - 30 | 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Cost: $595

Includes hands-on workshop, a hard copy reference guide and

three months access to Profit Mastery University online.

Location: 1207 N. 152nd St., Shoreline, WA 98133

Partner Happenings

Are you looking for more opportunities to grow your business? Check out these additional webinars from our trusted partners. Each session offers valuable insights and practical strategies to help entrepreneurs and small business owners succeed in today’s competitive market. Don’t miss these chances to expand your knowledge and take your business to the next level!

Finding Partners, Communicating Effectively with International Buyers & Pricing Strategies

December 5 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Export Compliance 201

December 10 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Incoterms 2020

December 11 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Export with Confidence: Key Legal, Tax and Accounting Considerations for International Trade

January 7 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

For a complete listing of webinars and

on demand training, click here!

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The Washington SBDC network, hosted by Washington State University, is an accredited member of America’s SBDC. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, institutions of higher education, economic development organizations and other public and private funding partners.

All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Washington SBDC.