All of these classes are available online and On-Demand.
Square One Orientation Webinar (On-Demand)
FreeWhether you’re new to Business Impact NW, in the idea phase or already in business, or looking to apply for a business loan, this 1 1/2 hour orientation will give you actionable first steps to start...
Your Business-Start Smart On-Demand Online Course
FreeAre you a military spouse, veteran or active-duty service member who is thinking about starting a small business or are you already running a small business and looking for some free training to help ...
Package & Price Services to Maximize Revenue
FreeDeciding what to charge for services is a balancing act. With Value- Based Pricing, service fees are based on your competitive advantage and brand (perceived value). The main goal is to better align f...
Business Expert Session: Leading with Confidence
FreeThis workshop will focus on ways to increase your self-confidence by understanding where your thoughts and beliefs come from and practical strategies to improve your confidence. No matter how we prese...
Celebrating Dreams Webinar: Bringing Diversity to Your Organization
FreeThis is an On-Demand Webinar Business owners that wanted to survive, let alone thrive, during the pandemic had to adapt to the rapidly changing circumstances and regulations. To remain competitive in ...
Celebrating Dreams Webinar: Community Connections for Business Success
FreeThis is an On-Demand Webinar Small business owners know community connections are important to building their network and meeting new clients. Leveraging and linking together your existing resources w...
Be Proactive: Taking Control & Building a Resilient Business
FreeNow is the time to do some real planning. This webinar is intended to give suggestions and guidance to business owners in the preparation for an emergency situation. Being ready is key to creating a r...
Cyber Threats of Telework and Remote Customer Service
FreeCyber threats are rapidly increasing as businesses are migrating towards remote workplaces. According to the Small Business Administration, 28% of small businesses in the US have reported some form of...
Understanding the Gig Economy Training
FreeThis course is designed to give an overview of factors Gig Economy workers should consider - among those considerations are financial, tax, legal and insurance. You'll get an overview of these areas a...
Celebrating Dreams Webinar: Marketing for Business Recovery
FreeThis is an On-Demand Webinar Is your marketing plan recovery ready? Jumpstart your business with Marketing for Business Recovery. Finding new clients and keeping existing clients has been challengi...
Content Marketing and Strategy Coaching
$75.00Are you a small business owner ready to implement a practical marketing strategy tailored to your business? Sign up for this 3-session virtual content marketing and strategy coaching program with Smal...
Diversifying your Income: How to Launch on an Online Marketplace Community
FreeLaunching your business in today's environment can be thrilling, and also daunting. E-commerce sales increased 44% in 2020 as the pandemic forced brick and mortar businesses online. The tremendous e...
Establish or Expand your Online Presence for Your Small Business
Free“Discover what could be holding you back from growing the profit in your business” – IYBS Local Would you like to work on expanding your online presence for your business? Learn about the import...
Business Expert Session: Getting Loan Ready: Business Loan Basics
FreeApplying for a business loan can seem like a confusing and daunting process. Matt Hrdlicka with Columbia Bank will demystify the process by explaining what goes into getting a business loan. We’ll d...
“Ready to Sell” Farm E-Commerce
FreeThe purpose of this course is to provide you with the tools and resources to develop an effective online presence through which you will be able to connect with new customers, build and maintain custo...
Business Expert Session: Creating Your Online Presence – Website & E-Commerce
FreeHaving a strong online presence is essential for your business. Your website is the backbone of your business and supports critical functions such as: Acquiring new customers, providing effective m...
Farm-to-Food Assistance: Intro to Community-Centered Wholesaling
FreeThanks to the expansion of funded “farm to community” programs, the emergency food system of food pantries, meals programs, and other food assistance providers has developed as a viable market cha...
Washington State Organic and Sustainable Farming Fund: Info Session with Tilth Alliance
FreeThe Washington State Organic and Sustainable Farming Fund is a statewide grant program open to all farmers, and now accepting applications! The Food Business Resource Center is proud to host this in...
Packaged Foods On-Demand Online Course
FreeFor entrepreneurs considering moving into the packaged food space or farms looking to develop value-added product(s), this on-demand, self-paced online course will provide a basic overview of the proc...
Farmer Finance 101: Building a Successful Financial Foundation
FreeFarmer Finance is a 3-part series aimed at providing the beginning farmer the knowledge and resources to approach their farm with a business mentality. The 3 courses covers financial management and us...
Farmer Finance 201: Farming for Profit – Introduction to Enterprise Budgets
FreeFarmer Finance is a 3-part series aimed at providing the beginning farmer the knowledge and resources to approach their farm with a business mentality. The 3 courses covers financial management and us...
Farmer Finance 301: When Why and How to Access Capital
FreeFarmer Finance is a 3-part series aimed at providing the beginning farmer the knowledge and resources to approach their farm with a business mentality. The 3 courses covers financial management and us...
Washington Food & Farm Finder: Finding Growers, Producers & Getting Yours Listed
FreeAre you a food or farm business looking for local growers, producers, markets, or restaurants in Washington State or are you a local food/farm business looking to get listed? Then, join us! We will be...
Business Expert Session: Farm Bookkeeping Basics: Planting Solid Roots for Growth
FreeGetting your bookkeeping set up correctly at the outset provides solid roots and a foundation for the growth of your farm business. In this presentation we will review the basics of what is needed for...
Food Biz Week
FreeFood Biz Week is an opportunity for food and farm businesses at all levels of food production and food retail in the Pacific Northwest to learn from industry experts and fellow experienced colleagues ...
Business Expert Session: Farm Bookkeeping Deeper Dive: Entering Online or Market Sales
FreeWondering the most efficient way to enter your sales in QuickBooks? In this session we’ll cover the options and take a deeper dive into walking through some example summary entries – for both farm...
Business Expert Session: Food Biz Resources to Grow, Make Connections, and Find Market Opportunities
FreeAre you a food business that’s looking to connect with other food & farm businesses, find market opportunities, and get support to grow your new or established business? Then, join us! We will b...
WA State Labor Standards: Workers’ Rights
FreeThis is an on-demand, self-paced course. This webinar will provide an overview of workers’ rights by the Department Labor & Industries for WA state employers. This course includes information a...
WA State Labor Standards: Workers’ Compensation
FreeThis is an on-demand, self-paced course. This webinar will provide an overview of the Department Labor & Industries workers’ compensation requirements for WA state employers. This course include...
Seattle Labor Standards Ordinances 2021 Overview
FreeThis course provides an overview of the 2021 Seattle Labor Standards Ordinances and what you need to know as a small business owner with employees working in the City of Seattle. This course includes ...
Business Expert Session: Seattle Labor Standards Ordinances 2021/2022
FreeJoin us for this webinar as we speak with a representative from the Seattle Office of Labor Standards regarding the 2021/2022 labor ordinances. We will discuss: Minimum Wage Paid Sick & Saf...
BAJO DEMANDA: Como Usar Redes Sociales Para la Recuperación Económica
FreeAprenda a superar la crisis económica actual y a desarrollar su empresa al mejorar sus relaciones con los clientes, proveedores y consultores que apoyan a su negocio. Revisaremos los principios y act...
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COVID-19 Finance Options
Apply for the finance options you can take advantage of right now. These include loans through Business Impact NW, and SBA-direct funding.
COVID-19 Information and Advice
Answers to frequently asked questions and how to sign up for info sessions, classes and coaching to help your business now.
COVID-19 Info Library
Local, state and national resource list, supporting your business during COVID-19