10:00 am Seminars

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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.
Also at 2:30 pm

Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift!
You have 10 seconds or less to spark someone's interest in what you have to say about your business.  Can you make it memorable?

Tips for Keeping Your Business Out of Tax Trouble
You've been in business for awhile, and now you may be ready to incorporate, hire employees, or just need to know about more allowable expenses for your type of business.

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. 
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.

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. 

Keys to Small Business Success
Secret weapons and common mistakes.  Strategies for success and avoiding pitfalls.
Also at 1:00 pm

Drive Traffic to Your Web Site
Search engine secrets and more.  Easy to follow suggestions to make your site a "traffic magnet."

Building & Marketing Your Service Business – Selling the Intangible
You know your services are valuable but how do you convince everyone else?  Learn how to put a price on what your service is worth (by the hour or on a project basis) and identify your potential customers.
Also at 2:30 pm

Finding 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.

Your Sales Force = Your Customers
Discover how providing exceptional service can turn your customers into an enthusiastic sales force.  Learn how to get your customers to talk up your business to everyone they meet.

Opportunities for Start-ups in a Down Economy
Who said it's a bad time to start a new business?  Learn how people with a little courage and a smart idea can actually benefit in an economic downturn.

Back to main seminar page.  8:30 am   11:30 am    1:00 pm    2:30 pm

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