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SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW. \nWhether you’re new to BIN\, just starting out\, in need of coaching or ready to apply for a loan\, this course will introduce you to the programs and services we offer\, give you the opportunity to schedule meetings with a business coach\, and offer specific information regarding our lending process as it applies to you individually. \n\nThe steps in starting a business.\nTypes of business organizations.\nInformation on writing a business plan.\nHow (and why) to do market research.\nWhat lenders look for when applying for a business loan.\nThe importance of developing a cash flow projection\, and how to do it.\n\nBusiness Impact NW serves clients in 3 time zones. Please take note of the start time that corresponds with your location. \n11:00 am – 12:30 pm PT\n10:00 am – 11:30 am AKT\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm MT \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-virtual-33/
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SUMMARY:ASPIRE Military Spouse Program
DESCRIPTION:ASPIRE is a 4-week program that introduces the topics of entrepreneurship within a virtual class setting. During this program\, students will have the opportunity to explore\, develop and expand business ideas while learning about business basics such as value creation\, market research\, and financial sustainability. \nProgram Highlights: \n\nApproachable business curriculum spread out over 4 virtual cohort sessions designed for the busy military spouse\nCourse material tailored to the need to move your business to different geographies\, do business on installation\, and other common unique issues military spouse business owners face\nAccess to free one-on-on business coaching support throughout the program\n\nWhat’s Covered: \n\nWeek 1: Create\, develop\, and refine your business ideas\nWeek 2: Find your clients: market research tools and concepts\nWeek 3: Making money: introduction to financial feasibility and sustainability\nWeek 4: Connections for ongoing business support\n\nCost:\nFree! \nEligibility:\nOpen to active or former military spouses AND active-duty service members and veterans. \nTime Commitment:\nTwo hours per week in the virtual classroom \nWhere:\nFacilitated weekly cohort classes held virtually via Zoom. Link provided at registration. \nBusiness Impact NW serves clients in 3 time zones. Please take note of the start time that corresponds with your location. \n11:00 am – 1:00 pm PT\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm AKT\n12:00 pm – 2:00 pm MT \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/aspire-military-spouse-program-september-2025/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)":MAILTO:vboc@businessimpactnw.org
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SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW. \nWhether you’re new to BIN\, just starting out\, in need of coaching or ready to apply for a loan\, this course will introduce you to the programs and services we offer\, give you the opportunity to schedule meetings with a business coach\, and offer specific information regarding our lending process as it applies to you individually. \n\nThe steps in starting a business.\nTypes of business organizations.\nInformation on writing a business plan.\nHow (and why) to do market research.\nWhat lenders look for when applying for a business loan.\nThe importance of developing a cash flow projection\, and how to do it.\n\nBusiness Impact NW serves clients in 3 time zones. Please take note of the start time that corresponds with your location. \n10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\n9:00 am – 10:30 am AKT\n11:00 am – 12:30 pm MT \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-virtual-45/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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SUMMARY:AARP Work for Yourself @50+
DESCRIPTION:Are you over 50 and looking for ways to improve your current financial situation? Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss? Work for Yourself@50+ has the information you need to succeed. \nAARP Foundation’s Work for Yourself@50+ initiative will help you gain the knowledge\, support\, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and learn what it takes to launch a successful self-employment venture. The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. \nWork for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older adults in an approachable way through five steps: \n\nA careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks of working for yourself\nExercises to help develop the self-employment idea\nA realistic overview of what it takes to pursue a self-employment opportunity\nGuidance to help avoid pitfalls and scams\nWays to find trustworthy support and services\n\nThe Washington Women’s Business Center is hosting a free workshop on September 12th\, 2025. Click here to register \nNOTICE: AARP Work for Yourself @50+ will be held virtually\, via Zoom. \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/aarp-work-for-yourself-50-5/
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SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself en Español (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Tu puerta de acceso al capital o asesoramiento empresarial a través de Business Impact NW. \nYa sea que seas nuevo en BIN\, estés comenzando\, necesites asesoramiento o estés listo para solicitar un préstamo\, este curso te presentará los programas y servicios que ofrecemos\, te dará la oportunidad de agendar reuniones con un asesor de negocios y te brindará información específica sobre nuestro proceso de préstamos según tu situación. \nTemas que cubriremos: \n\nLos pasos para iniciar un negocio.\nTipos de estructuras empresariales.\nInformación sobre cómo redactar un plan de negocios.\nCómo (y por qué) realizar una investigación de mercado.\nQué buscan los prestamistas al evaluar una solicitud de préstamo comercial.\nLa importancia de desarrollar una proyección de flujo de caja y cómo hacerlo.\n\nBusiness Impact NW atiende a clientes en tres zonas horarias. Asegúrate de revisar el horario correspondiente a tu ubicación: \n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PT\n11:00 am – 12:30 pm AKT\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm MT \nSe proporcionarán ajustes razonables para personas con discapacidades si se solicitan con al menos dos semanas de anticipación. Para más información\, contáctanos en coaching@businessimpactnw.org o llama al (206) 324-4330.
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-en-espanol-virtual-7/
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SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW. \nWhether you’re new to BIN\, just starting out\, in need of coaching or ready to apply for a loan\, this course will introduce you to the programs and services we offer\, give you the opportunity to schedule meetings with a business coach\, and offer specific information regarding our lending process as it applies to you individually. \n\nThe steps in starting a business.\nTypes of business organizations.\nInformation on writing a business plan.\nHow (and why) to do market research.\nWhat lenders look for when applying for a business loan.\nThe importance of developing a cash flow projection\, and how to do it.\n\nBusiness Impact NW serves clients in 3 time zones. Please take note of the start time that corresponds with your location. \n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PT\n11:00 am – 12:30 pm AKT\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm MT \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-virtual-57/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:AARP Work for Yourself @50+
DESCRIPTION:Are you over 50 and looking for ways to improve your current financial situation? Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss? Work for Yourself@50+ has the information you need to succeed. \nAARP Foundation’s Work for Yourself@50+ initiative will help you gain the knowledge\, support\, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and learn what it takes to launch a successful self-employment venture. The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. \nWork for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older adults in an approachable way through five steps: \n\nA careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks of working for yourself\nExercises to help develop the self-employment idea\nA realistic overview of what it takes to pursue a self-employment opportunity\nGuidance to help avoid pitfalls and scams\nWays to find trustworthy support and services\n\nThe Alaska Women’s Business Center is hosting a free workshop on September 25th\, 2025. Click here to register \nNOTICE: AARP Work for Yourself @50+ will be held in-person at the AARP Alaska Office: 3601 C Street\, Ste. 1420 Anchorage \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/aarp-work-for-yourself-50-6/
LOCATION:AARP Alaska\, 3601 C Street\, Ste. 1420\, Anchorage\, 99503\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org
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