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Starting a Business - Part 1 (Options to Consider)
Ideas .  .  .  options .  .  .  how to get started.  Improve your chances of success with good planning and preparation.

Ed Molzan, SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business
Room H212
Also at 1:00 pm

Which Business Entity is Best for You?  
Learn about the pros and cons of the various forms of business structures: sole proprietorship, corporation, and LLC.  This class does not constitute legal advice, but will provide you with a basic understanding of which business entity is right for you.

Michelle Hayden Bomberger - JD, MBA
Managing Attorney, Equinox Business Law
Room H207
Also at 1:00 pm

Licensing Made Simple   
What you need to know about getting a state, city and local business license.

Brenda Riley, Washington State Department of Licensing
Room H205
Also at 2:30 pm

Taxes and the Small Business Owner        
Find out what every small business needs to know about filing and paying federal taxes, and how to avoid the most common tax reporting errors.  Even if you use a tax preparer, this is good information to know!

Mike Cvitokvic, Internal Revenue Service
Room H109
Also at 2:30 pm

Marketing Tips and Tricks
Effective marketing on a shoestring budget.  Small business marketing secrets, advertising ideas and strategies.

Nancy J. Wagner, Cut to the Chase Marketing
Room H105
Also at 2:30 pm

Turning Clicks Into Clients       
Six keys to better websites.  

Jim Rosemary, New Tech Web
Building C Blencoe          

Boost Your Profits and Improve the Bottomline
Find out how to impact your profitability by taking control of your cash flow and increasing your customer base.

Audrey Godwin, The Godwin Group
Room H304

Financing Options
Learn about various programs and services designed to provide capital to start-up and established businesses.

Mark Costello, U.S. Small Business Administration
Room H103

How to Get Government Contracts
Federal, state and local contracts are worth millions - find out how to get your share.  Learn about the purchasing process and certification programs for small businesses.  Find out how to research government contract opportunities and where to go for assistance.

Vicky Schiantarelli, Washington State Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises
Room H201

Start Your Own Import/Export Business
Get the basics - market research, pricing, customs regulations, logistics, import and export transactions, and more.

TBA
Room H310

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