In this week's newsletter:

• How to Set Financial Goals in 5 Steps
• 12 Tips to Improve SEO Performance
• Prioritizing Mental Heatlh in the Workplace
• Top 20 QuickBooks Online Tips
• Upcoming Small Biz Education: Workplace Conflict Toolkit
• Tip of the Week: It's Time to Review Your Onboarding Process (Or Create One)
• Leadership Resource: Will AI Take Away Our Jobs?

SPECIAL ALERT:

Corporate Transparency Act

Read up on the new reporting requirement that will impact every business. Click the link below to find out how you can be sure to be in compliance.

How to Set Financial Goals in 5 Steps

James Webster, Forbes.com

The Importance of Setting and Tracking Financial Goals for Your Small Business

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12 Tips to Improve SEO Performance

Expert Panel, Newsweek.com

How to improve your online presence at little to no cost, according to a panel of experts

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Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace

Entrepreneurs' Organization, Inc.com

Leaders who take proactive measures and invest in their team's mental health see benefits including increased productivity, employee engagement and retention, plus overall organizational success.

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Top 20 QuickBooks Online Tips

Mark Calatrava, FitSmallBusiness.com

Time-saving tips to reduce repetitive tasks and minimize scrolling for the data you need.

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Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Banquet

January 27th, 2024

View the event page here.

Seaside Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards

The Rockstars of Seaside

February 1st, 2024

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Cannon Beach Annual Chamber of Commerce Award Ceremony

February 22nd, 2024

View the Chamber page here.

We are proud to announce that the Clatsop SBDC and CEDR have been nominated for the Legacy Award at the Seaside Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards, The Rockstars of Seaside. Thank you to the Seaside Chamber of Commerce for hosting this event and for the opportunity to be nominated.

The Workplace

Conflict Toolkit 

With Instructor Meredith Richardson, JD 

Coach and Facilitator for Overachievers and Superheroes 

Turning workplace conflict into collaboration. 

Create workplace collaboration and take your business to the next level with the excellent tools found in this one-day workshop. It can be exhausting being in the middle of other people’s conflict, especially without the right tool kit. They are triggered into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, and you can be, too. You may try to problem solve only to find that’s not what they wanted. Transformative mediation uses active listening skills to deescalate conflict, reactivate the human brain, and move people from conflict to collaboration. When you empower individuals to respond, rather than react, to conflict, they solve their own conflicts, resulting in less stress at work for everyone.

Friday, February 9th, 9:00a to 4:00pm  

Clatsop Community College Lexington Campus 

Astoria, OR 

Meredith Richardson, JD, makes the impossible possible. Women worldwide come to her for individual and group coaching. Meredith also provides trainings and facilitation for businesses, such as the Tillamook Small Business Development Center. She has been published in Newsweek and featured in Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, and The Story Exchange. 

Click Here to learn more about her or join her FREE Facebook group. 

Your Onboarding Process Matters

While onboarding may seem like a mandatory chore, this is a critical transition for your new employees. Those first few days will speak volumes to new staff members regarding your company’s culture, the amount of support they can expect, and how they will be valued as new members of the team. Be sure your onboarding process includes plenty of support as your new hire learns the ropes and finds their place in the organization. Consider using the mentor strategy instead of supervisor-led training. This method can reduce the time needed for employees to acclimate to their new role and begin to feel likes members of the team.

Technology and Jobs: Understanding the Shift, Not the Scare

Simon Sinek

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