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Starting a Business - Part 2 - Financial Planning
Learn about funds needed to open the business, contingency and reserves, working capital, major start-up expenses (permits, inventory, etc.), expense estimates, and break-even analysis.
Ed Molzan, SCORE
Boost Your Profits and Improve the Bottom Line
Find out how to impact your profitability by taking control of your cash flow and increasing your customer base.
Audrey Godwin, The Godwin Group
Tips for Keeping Your Business Out of Tax Trouble
Learn the tax implications of the different business structures. Find out about allowable expenses for your type of business and what you need to do when hiring employees.
Pat Schmick, P&L Enterprise
Business Law Essentials
Learn how to register a trade name, negotiate a lease, put agreements in writing, select a legal structure, find the right lawyer, and meet other challenges you may encounter when starting or running a business.
Janice Brady, JB & Associates
Also at 2:30 pm
What About That Darn Business & Occupation Tax?
Learn when Washington State business and occupation tax needs to be collected and how to compute the correct amounts.
Maureen O’Connell, WA State Dept. of Revenue Taxpayer Services
Drive Traffic to Your Web Site
How do you get visitors to find your website? Search engine secrets, social networking tips and more. Easy to follow suggestions to make your site a “traffic magnet.”
Jim Rosemary, New Tech Web
Focus on Exports for Washington Businesses
New to exporting or seeking to expand market share abroad? Find out about various types of assistance available, new state export initiatives, and how to establish on the ground overseas contacts. Learn how to mitigate risk, find financing options, and ensure you get paid.
Stan Lance, Small Business Development Center
Find Cash for Your Business: Panel Discussion
Get realistic about your financing options and learn what lenders are looking for. Hear about traditional and alternative forms of financing. Find out where to go when the bank says “no.” A small business owner will participate to share real life experiences.
Mark Costello, U.S. Small Business Administration
Sales Essentials to Get You Started
Learn how to get sales the moment you open for business, then find out the secret to keep those sales coming.
TBA
Developing a Business Plan
Learn why a business plan is essential and how to write one.
Jerry Zyskowski, SCORE
Also at 1:00 pm
How to Get Government Contracts
Linda Laws, U.S. Small Business Administration
Also at 8:30 am
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