We work to find information regarding upcoming trainings that will expand your skill set as a business owner. Training includes Sister Sky Inc.’s #nativeSBA empowerment workshop that provides businesses with resources to grow and thrive.
Maximizing Credit
Thursday, June 8, 2023
REI Oklahoma will be hosting a FREE webinar on learning what steps to take for obtaining credit, how to use it wisely and the impact money management has on your future credit standing.
Free Intro to Website Builders for Businesses – Tribal Longhouse
Monday, June 12, 2023
Sṕq́ńiʔ Broadband Services will be hosting a FREE 2-hour class for business owners who have a website but struggle to update it. This class will focus on WordPress software, but attendees that use different systems are welcome to join. The class will be held at 6405 Sherwood Loop Rd, Wellpinit, WA 99040-5120
Free Intro to Website Builders for Businesses – Ford Youth Center
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Sṕq́ńiʔ Broadband Services will be hosting a FREE 2-hour class for business owners who have a website but struggle to update it. This class will focus on WordPress software, but attendees that use different systems are welcome to join. The class will be held at 5064A Seyler Way, Ford, WA 99013
Free Intro to Website Builders for Businesses – West End Community Center
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Sṕq́ńiʔ Broadband Services will be hosting a FREE 2-hour class for business owners who have a website but struggle to update it. This class will focus on WordPress software, but attendees that use different systems are welcome to join. The class will be held at 6419 Selena Ct, Fruitland, WA 99129-9704
Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Formulas & Functions
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
REI Oklahoma will be hosting a FREE webinar that will show you the keys to error-free formula entry, how to edit a worksheet, how to use functions like Sum and Average, and working with Autoformat and Autocomplete.
SBA Loans 101
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
SBA Seattle District will be hosting a FREE webinar about SBA’s various loan programs for small businesses, how to determine which loan program best fits your small business, and what a lender looks for when reviewing and evaluating a loan application.
Money vs Value: Claim Your Worth
Thursday, June 15, 2023
WSBDC will be hosting a FREE 60-minute webinar to give startups and established businesses a refresh on how to think about money. The webinar will also provide examples on how businesses can raise their pricing and create higher value for what they do.
#nativeSBA Empowerment Workshops – June 2023 – In-person
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Sister Sky Inc.’s #nativeSBA training team has designed a completely new and culturally appropriate curriculum for the Native Business Development Empowerment Workshops. Our Empowerment Workshops help Native business owners and entrepreneurs grow and become successful. The workshop will be held on June 17 in Billings, Montana.
Small Business Cybersecurity Part 4: Implementation
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
WSBDC will be hosting a FREE 90-minute zoom meeting concluding their Small Business Cybersecurity Series. It will cover the importance of having your cybersecurity policy and procedures in place before an incident occurs; online banking and cybersecurity; and assistance that can be provided and their ‘Cyber Security Toolkit.’
HUBZone Contracting Program
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
SBA Seattle District will be hosting a FREE webinar about the HUBZone program, which fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year. The webinar will cover program eligibility, benefits, and upcoming changes to the HUBZone map, effective July 1, 2023
Microsoft Excel: Intermediate Formulas & Charting
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
REI Oklahoma will be hosting a FREE webinar that will cover useful techniques when working with formulas in Excel. Participants will also learn the basics of using Excel to display their data visually using charts.
Are You Ready to Export? Meet the Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Assoc.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
SBA Seattle will be holding a FREE webinar about the Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association, which create opportunities by helping food and agricultural companies gain new business overseas. Their market development services will help these companies with their reach and revenue.
Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables & Analyzing Your Data
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
REI Oklahoma will be hosting a FREE webinar that will introduce participants to working with and analyzing their data in Excel. Specifically, they’ll cover how to manage and analyze large amounts of information by working with Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, and Charting.
Coach Your Team to Success
Thursday, June 29, 2023
REI Oklahoma will be hosting a FREE webinar on understanding the attributes and behaviors that make the best managers. Participants will learn, practice, and build their skills as coaches for their teams.
Start Simple Course – July 2023
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
WSBDC will be hosting a FREE multi-session course on business start-up and preplanning, and marketing and sales throughout the month of July. These four, 2-hour sessions will help you “kick the tires” on your new business idea. There are some requirements for the course. Participants must live in Clallam, Jefferson, Skagit, Island, North Snohomish, Asotin, Garfield, and Whitman Counties. Registration deadline is June 30 at 8am.
Are you Ready to Start a Business?
Thursday, July 6, 2023
WSBDC will be hosting a FREE 60-minute webinar on how you can start a business without having experience. It’ll help with identifying reasons for starting a business, financial basics, analyzing your readiness for running a business, and other important things to know when starting a business.
UEI Process, SBA Programs and EIDL Payments
Friday, July 7, 2023
WSBDC will be hosting a FREE 90-minute webinar on how to access the SBA’s Capital Access Financial System to review your SBA loan information including your payment activity, your loan balance, your monthly payment amount, your due date, and how to make a payment. Updates on SBA programs will also be provided.
Three Basic Financials Reports Every Business Should Have
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
WSBDC will be hosting a FREE 60-minute webinar about basic financial reports that every business should have whether it is a start-up or a well-established business. The webinar will delve into who the typical users will be, what questions they may ask, and how you can use these reports to operate your business.
Increase Your Sales by Attracting Your Target Market
Thursday, July 13, 2023
SCORE will be hosting a FREE webinar on how to determine your best customers and target market and how to structure your attract your ideal customer.
How to Write a Business Plan
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
REI Oklahoma will be hosting a FREE webinar that will take you through the step-by-step process of developing a business plan. Attendees will receive a template to work from during the webinar.
How to Start a Food Truck Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
Thursday, July 20, 2023
SCORE will be hosting a FREE webinar on how you can launch and run a successful food truck business. It’ll also cover how to find the right vehicle and how to keep your business legally compliant with health regulations and permits.
#nativeSBA Empowerment Workshops – July 2023 – Virtual
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Sister Sky Inc.’s #nativeSBA training team has designed a completely new and culturally appropriate curriculum for the Native Business Development Empowerment Workshops. Our Empowerment Workshops help Native business owners and entrepreneurs grow and become successful. The workshop will be held on July 25 online.
How to Effectively use Artificial Intelligence in Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
SCORE will be hosting a FREE webinar on different AI tools available to use and how to successfully deploy it into your business operations.
#nativeSBA Empowerment Workshops – August 2023 – In-person
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Sister Sky Inc.’s #nativeSBA training team has designed a completely new and culturally appropriate curriculum for the Native Business Development Empowerment Workshops. Our Empowerment Workshops help Native business owners and entrepreneurs grow and become successful. The workshop will be held on August 19 at ATNI Economic Development Corporation: 9836 E. Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97216
2023 Washington Regional Contracting Forum
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Washington State Department of Enterprise Services will be hosting a FREE forum to connect small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses with public agencies that buy goods and services, including architecture and engineering services. The event will be held at the Muckleshoot Tribal Event Center at 2402 Auburn Way S. Auburn, WA 98002.
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