BizFair 2010 - 1:00 pm Seminars

1:00 pm Seminars

For more information about a speaker (where available), click on her/his name.

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What About That Darn Sales Tax?
Learn when Washington State sales tax needs to be collected and how to compute the correct amounts.

Maureen O'Connell, Washington State Dept. of Revenue
Room H205

Shaking the Money Tree: How to Improve Your Loan Application
A banker will make an "executive decision" about loaning to your business within minutes. Get tips on how to develop a strong loan proposal, the documentation required, questions to anticipate, and how banks analyze your proposal to make a final decision.

Christine Heckert, First Heritage Bank
Room H212

Developing a Business Plan
Learn why a business plan is essential and how to write one.

Ruth Ann Halford, Small Business Development Center
Room H102
Also at 2:30 pm

Benefits of Networking
Developing contacts and exchanging information with others are among the best ways to generate business. Learn how to put your best foot forward, establish a referral base and build long-term business relationships.

Connie Hinton, Business Network International
Room H109

Understanding Cash Flow and Profit Improvement
Is your business thriving but your cash flow floundering? Learn about profit and loss statements, balance sheets, ratio analysis and cash flow statements and how they all tie together.

Audrey Godwin, The Godwin Group
Room H103

Developing Your Business - Making it Grow
Guidelines for reviewing your business operations. Focus on how to attract and maintain a customer base and developing a market strategy for expansion.

Rich Stillman, Upswing Group LLC
Room H105
Also at 2:30 pm

Virtual Networking: Using Social Media to Market Your Business
Attending events is a great way to source leads and make valuable contacts, but who has time to visit them all? These days, it's easy to enhance your efforts by going virtual. Social media is all the rage, and we'll show you how to make the most this new promotional tool.

Robbin Block, Blockbeta Marketing
Building C Blencoe

Keys to Small Business Success

Mike Odell, Veritas Research & Publishing
Room H306
Also at 10:00 am

Starting a Business - Part 1 (Options to Consider)

Ed Molzan, SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business
Room H201
Also at 8:30 am

Which Business Entity is Best for You?

Stacey Romberg, Attorney at Law
Room H207
Also at 8:30 am

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For more information:

206-220-5300

Thanks to Renton Technical College for donating space to make this fair possible.
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