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SUMMARY:Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce Drop-In Business Coaching
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business? \nDo you already have a business but want it to grow? \nAre you facing a business puzzle that you’d like help with? \nSchedule your free 30-minute session with one of our talented business coaches! \nDrop-In Coaching sessions are held at the Mercer Island Community Center\, 8236 SE 24th ST\, Mercer Island\, WA 98040. \nNote: Please limit reservations to one session.  \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/mercer-island-chamber-of-commerce-drop-in-business-coaching-5/
LOCATION:Mercer Island Community & Event Center\, 8236 Southeast 24th Street\, Mercer Island\, WA\, 98040\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Business Expert Session: Basics of Hiring Employees with Washington Department of LNI and Seattle Office of Labor Standards
DESCRIPTION:This course provides an overview of the most up-to-date information and requirements for what you need to know as a small business owner with employees – or if you will soon be hiring – in both the State of Washington as well as in the City of Seattle. \nWashington’s Labor & Industries Department and Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards will help guide you through the basics\, including providing some additional resources to support compliance with these laws and a Q&A session following the course to help answer your specific questions. \nBusiness Impact NW is proud to partner with the Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) to provide outreach and education about Seattle’s labor standards. \nWe will discuss: \n\nMinimum Wage\nPaid Sick & Safe Time (PSST)\nFair Chance Employment\nWage Theft\nCommuter Benefits\nAdditional standards that apply to Seattle based businesses.\n\nAbout the Presenters \nMaggie Hammond – Assistant Small Business Liaison\, Department of Labor & Industries \n \nMaggie has been working with Labor and Industries since January 2024. After a career in teaching\, Maggie knew she wanted to continue working in public service. For her\, helping others learn and succeed is what makes work fulfilling. Maggie’s background\, rich in teaching strategies and small business experience\, have prepared her to support small business owners across the state. \nLynette Vargas Garcia – Business Advisor\, Business Impact NW \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLynette Vargas Garcia serves as a Business Advisor at Business Impact NW\, working with clients across the four-state region. Fluent in English and Spanish\, she provides mentorship and training to entrepreneurs\, assisting them with business plan development\, financial projections\, and market research. She empowers clients to promote and grow their businesses while implementing essential procedures effectively. With a background in business consulting\, marketing\, and training\, Lynette has successfully delivered impactful programs that enhance client engagement and outcomes. \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/business-expert-session-basics-of-hiring-employees-with-washington-department-of-lni-and-seattle-office-of-labor-standards-7/
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SUMMARY:Launch and Grow: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Launch & Grow Your Business is a course designed to train participants on starting and running their business. The Launch & Grow program guides entrepreneurs in developing and implementing effective business plans to support strategic growth or secure financing. \nThis comprehensive 7-week program requires a commitment of approximately 10-12 hours per week\, combining live virtual sessions with self-paced pre- and post-session work. Participants gain skills in business management\, marketing\, and finance\, resulting in the creation of a draft business plan. \nLaunch & Grow is a paid program offered at a rate of $399\, including course material. For Washington residents – Launch & Grow is a Washington State SEAP approved course. \nNOTICE: Launch & Grow Live Weekly Sessions will be held via a virtual meeting on the Zoom platform\, not in-person.  \n All sessions are:  \n\n10am-1pm PST/PDT\n9am-12pm AKT\n11am-2pm MDT\n\n\n\n\nWeekly Agenda\nLive Weekly Sessions\nWednesdays\n10am-1pm PST/PDT\n\n\nWeek 1: Planning Your Business\nSeptember 16\n\n\nWeek 2: Knowing Your Products & Services\nSeptember 23\n\n\nWeek 3: Understanding Your Market (Part 1)\nSeptember 30\n\n\nWeek 4: Understanding Your Market (Part 2)\nOctober 7\n\n\nWeek 5: Understanding Branding & Building a Marketing Plan\nOctober 14\n\n\nWeek 6: Understanding Pricing & Financials\nOctober 21\n\n\nWeek 7: Funding & Managing Operations\nOctober 28\n\n\n\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/launch-and-grow-virtual-6/
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