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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271231
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Dreams Business Expert Session: Leveraging AI for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Is your workload overwhelming? Ready to streamline your operations? \nDiscover how AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can help your business. And you! \nIn this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn how AI can: \n\nGenerate fresh content ideas in seconds\nCraft compelling marketing plans\nDevelop essential business plans with ease\nDesign eye-catching logos\nSupport wellness goals to avoid burnout\n\nYou’ll walk away with practical AI skills that you can start using in your business today! \nAbout the Presenter: Dana Rozier – ChatGPT Consulting \n  \nDana Rozier is a former teacher\, writer\, and entrepreneur dedicated to simplifying AI for women business owners. Her mission is to deliver practical AI strategies that help you save time\, streamline operations\, and thrive in today’s rapidly changing world. \nThis session was recorded on 5/9/2024
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/celebrating-dreams-business-expert-session-leveraging-ai-for-business-growth/
LOCATION:On-Demand BES\, Online
CATEGORIES:On-Demand
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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SUMMARY:Building Strong Business & Personal Credit
DESCRIPTION:Do you understand how business and personal credit affects you and your business and how to maximize it to your benefit? \nTopics: \n\nTypes of Credit and Usage (How does it affect you? How to use credit wisely)\nUnderstanding Credit Reports\nWhat Do Credit Scores Mean?\nHow personal credit is different from business\nHow to improve your score\nWhat you can do to correct\nKnow your rights.\n\n\nPresented in partnership with BECU Credit Union. \n\nAbout the Presenter: Christine Buckley – Director\, Loan Readiness Center at Business Impact NW\n\n\n\nChristine manages the Loan Readiness Center at Business Impact NW. She is a Certified Business Coach and Certified Credit Counselor. She has been an advisor to small businesses through her work with several Puget Sound SBA Women’s Business Centers\, as well as through her private consultancy. She has owned several businesses in varied industries in Spain\, California\, and Washington. Christine brings her hands-on knowledge\, experience\, and education to thousands of clients\, specifically in the areas of commercial lending\, business financial management and analysis\, credit counseling and loan package preparation. She provides individual advising and training.\n  \n\nChristine has also worked in leadership roles and advised non-profits and supports community partners including other lenders and business support organizations. She is also a licensed mortgage loan originator and brings this combined knowledge and experience to assist clients with loan readiness. Travel and adventure bring her joy and inspiration and she enjoys being outdoors (preferably the beach)\, running\, and working out at the gym.\nThis webinar was recorded 04/24/2024
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/building-strong-business-personal-credit-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:On-Demand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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SUMMARY:Self-Employment Essentials and Resources
DESCRIPTION:The Self-Employment Essentials and Resources Workshop will provide you with: \n\nUnderstanding Washington labor laws\nHiring independent contractors\nWorkers’ Compensation Insurance for owner/operator\nAccessing health and dental insurance: WA Health Benefits Exchange\nSaving for retirement: WA Small Business Retirement Marketplace\nSmall business resources\n\n   \nWorkshop made possible by funding from WSMA\, and partnership with YCDA and SWDC \nInstructor Bio: \n\nDARREN GUYAZ – Senior Business Consultant \nDarren has been helping entrepreneurs pursue their dreams since 2014. He focuses on individualized one-on-one coaching\, tailoring his style to fit the needs of the client to help them move forward in their own venture. In addition to providing guidance through core business concepts\, he also approaches coaching sessions from a soft skills perspective\, giving insight into some of the essential traits needed to be successful\, including interpersonal (people)\, communication\, listening\, problem-solving\, leadership\, creativity\, and empathy. \nHe has an MBA in Sustainable Entrepreneurship\, an MS in Environmental Studies/Writing and has founded five start-ups over the past twelve years\, including a freelance writing/photography business\, two concert production companies\, and an international touring folk band. He currently runs DRYFT Music\, a concert production company in Seattle that produces intimate concerts in unique venues\, with the core mission of supporting up-and-coming singer/songwriters and changing the paradigm of live music in the Pacific NW. He is also currently launching his own solo music project. \nThis session was recorded in English with Spanish Translation on 6/12/2024
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/self-employment-essentials-and-resources-2/
LOCATION:On-Demand\, 12720 Gateway Dr. Suite 207\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98168\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-Demand
ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping Essentials for the Self-employed and Solopreneur
DESCRIPTION:The Bookkeeping Essentials for the Self-employed & Solopreneurs Workshop will provide you with: \n\nStep-by-step instruction on keeping track of simple expenses and income with a simple report to track profitability.\nOverview of software platforms\, including excel\, that assist with accounting and bookkeeping.\nQuickBooks Online demonstration on how to send basic invoices and managing customer payments.\nIdentifying when to outsource bookkeeping and a checklist of items to consider talking to an accountant about directly.\n\n   \nWorkshop made possible by funding from WSMA\, and partnership with YCDA and SWDC \nInstructor Bio: \n\nMICHAEL REIS\nBoots to Business Trainer and Coach \nMichael Reis is a professional business consultant with a strong acumen in Accounting and Business Development. He has spent over 20 years of his career consulting small businesses; predominantly in the Restaurant and Bar industry. His speaking engagements include industry associations and numerous CPA society’s. He holds a degree from Washington State University in Business Management and Operations. \nThis session was recorded in English with Spanish Translation on 6/12/2024
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/bookkeeping-essentials-for-the-self-employed-and-solopreneur-2/
LOCATION:On-Demand\, 12720 Gateway Dr. Suite 207\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98168\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-Demand
ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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SUMMARY:How to Access\, Prepare and Apply for Funding - Food and Beverage Industry
DESCRIPTION:Every business needs funds to start and grow. In this online webinar\, you will learn what types of capital are available for each stage of business\, specifically for the food and beverage industry as well as how to prepare and apply for funding. \nThis session was recorded on 5/29/2024
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/how-to-access-prepare-and-apply-for-funding-food-and-beverage-industry/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:On-Demand
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SUMMARY:Conceptos Esenciales y Recursos para el Emprendimiento Independiente
DESCRIPTION:The Self-Employment Essentials and Resources Workshop will provide you with: \n\nUnderstanding Washington labor laws\nHiring independent contractors\nWorkers’ Compensation Insurance for owner/operator\nAccessing health and dental insurance: WA Health Benefits Exchange\nSaving for retirement: WA Small Business Retirement Marketplace\nSmall business resources\n\n   \nWorkshop made possible by funding from WSMA\, and partnership with YCDA and SWDC \nInstructor Bio: \n\nDARREN GUYAZ – Senior Business Consultant \nDarren has been helping entrepreneurs pursue their dreams since 2014. He focuses on individualized one-on-one coaching\, tailoring his style to fit the needs of the client to help them move forward in their own venture. In addition to providing guidance through core business concepts\, he also approaches coaching sessions from a soft skills perspective\, giving insight into some of the essential traits needed to be successful\, including interpersonal (people)\, communication\, listening\, problem-solving\, leadership\, creativity\, and empathy. \nHe has an MBA in Sustainable Entrepreneurship\, an MS in Environmental Studies/Writing and has founded five start-ups over the past twelve years\, including a freelance writing/photography business\, two concert production companies\, and an international touring folk band. He currently runs DRYFT Music\, a concert production company in Seattle that produces intimate concerts in unique venues\, with the core mission of supporting up-and-coming singer/songwriters and changing the paradigm of live music in the Pacific NW. He is also currently launching his own solo music project. \nThis session was recorded in English with Spanish Translation on 6/12/2024
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/conceptos-esenciales-y-recursos-para-el-emprendimiento-independiente/
LOCATION:On-Demand\, 12720 Gateway Dr. Suite 207\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98168\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-Demand
ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20241127T195657Z
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SUMMARY:Conceptos Esenciales de Contabilidad para Trabajadores por Cuenta Propia y Solopreneurs
DESCRIPTION:The Bookkeeping Essentials for the Self-employed & Solopreneurs Workshop will provide you with: \n\nStep-by-step instruction on keeping track of simple expenses and income with a simple report to track profitability.\nOverview of software platforms\, including excel\, that assist with accounting and bookkeeping.\nQuickBooks Online demonstration on how to send basic invoices and managing customer payments.\nIdentifying when to outsource bookkeeping and a checklist of items to consider talking to an accountant about directly.\n\n   \nWorkshop made possible by funding from WSMA\, and partnership with YCDA and SWDC \nInstructor Bio: \n\nMICHAEL REIS\nBoots to Business Trainer and Coach \nMichael Reis is a professional business consultant with a strong acumen in Accounting and Business Development. He has spent over 20 years of his career consulting small businesses; predominantly in the Restaurant and Bar industry. His speaking engagements include industry associations and numerous CPA society’s. He holds a degree from Washington State University in Business Management and Operations. \nThis session was recorded in English with Spanish Translation on 6/12/2024
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/conceptos-esenciales-de-contabilidad-para-trabajadores-por-cuenta-propia-y-solopreneurs/
LOCATION:On-Demand\, 12720 Gateway Dr. Suite 207\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98168\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-Demand
ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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SUMMARY:Business Excellence Session: Tax Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\nTax Time is Around The Corner: What Small Business Owners Should Do to Prepare.\n\n\n\nPresenter:\n\n\nRick Harris\, CPA\n\nRick Harris is a CPA\, licensed to practice in the state of Oregon. Rick Harris maintains the highest standard of knowledge and ethics when operating as an accountant\, working in the private industry\, education and government. He is known as an Expert in tax preparation. \nBusiness Excellence Sessions are a series of virtual educational workshops designed to address the unique challenges businesses face in their daily operations and their journey toward overall success. Among the most common challenges are legal\, financial\, and contracting obstacles. These sessions aim to provide entrepreneurs with a platform to learn\, grow\, and apply practical knowledge to enhance their businesses. Participants will also gain insight into other community resources and opportunities available now or in the near future. Topics can cover services\, opportunities in development\, or essential information small businesses need to know. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis session was recorded on 11.13.2024
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/business-excellence-session-tax-preparation/
LOCATION:On-Demand\, 12720 Gateway Dr. Suite 207\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98168\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-Demand
ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon MBDA Business Center (ORMBDA)":MAILTO:ormbda@businessimpactnw.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20250312T154319Z
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SUMMARY:Contabilidad Práctica: Entiende las Finanzas de tu Empresa
DESCRIPTION:Contabilidad Práctica: Entiende las Finanzas de tu Empresa Este taller está diseñado para ayudarte a entender los conceptos básicos de contabilidad y mejorar la gestión financiera de tu negocio. Aprenderás herramientas esenciales y recursos prácticos que podrás aplicar de inmediato\, sin necesidad de experiencia previa en contabilidad. \nInstructor: Eric Sanchez\, Asesor de negocios\, Capital Readiness Program
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/contabilidad-practica-entiende-las-finanzas-de-tu-empresa/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:On-Demand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20250501T155507Z
CREATED:20250501T155507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T155507Z
UID:10008867-1830211200-1830297599@businessimpactnw.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to the Oregon SSBCI Program
DESCRIPTION:This short video is an introduction to the Oregon SSBCI (State Small Business Credit Initiative). \nIn this webinar you will learn: \n\nWhat is the SSBCI Benefits for small businesses\nWhat funds and free resources are available\nHow to prepare and access\nHow to apply and get connected to free advising\, legal and accounting consultations
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/introduction-to-the-oregon-ssbci-program/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:On-Demand
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Readiness Program (CRP)":MAILTO:lrc@businessimpactnw.org
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