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Get the word out: events for National Small Business Week, April 30 - May 6     4/27/2017

National Small Business Week Events:

 

IRS Tax Tools in 10 …

Give us 10-minutes, and we’ll give you the tax tools to help meet your small business needs!

The Internal Revenue Service recognizes the fact that small business owners are the heart and soul of the economic community, and often have little time to learn about taxes.  To make taxes less taxing, a series of online educational tax discussions is being offered as part of National Small Business Week. 

 

                    May 1st – Worker Classification – 11am & 2pm – Eastern

                    May 2nd – 3rd Party Payers – 11am & 2pm – Eastern

                    May 3rd – Sharing Economy – 11am & 2pm - Eastern

                    May 4th – Online Resources – 11am & 2pm - Eastern

                    May 5th – Small Business ID Theft – 11am & 2pm – Eastern

 

Space is limited, so please register by providing your name, e-mail, session date and time by e-mail to SBSE.SL.Web.Conference.Team@irs.gov. Closed Captioning will be available.

 

Free JumpStart Your Business Workshops: Seattle Small Business Administration

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/wa--seattle/jump-start-seattle/?mode=search

The SBA Seattle District Office is pleased to announce the anticipated return of the Jump Start workshop series, a free four-day workshop series aimed at new and aspiring small businesses. The series is offered as part of the National Small Business Week celebration. You are welcome to sign up for one class, one day, or the whole series, but space is limited so early registration is encouraged. All workshops are in the SBA Education & Training Center
2401 Fourth Ave., Suite 450 | Seattle, WA 98121

 

Tuesday, May 16

9 - 10:30 a.m. | Make the Most of Your Elevator Speech

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | So You Want to be A Small Business Owner?

12:30 - 1 p.m. | Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Networking 101

1:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Your Business Plan: Part 1 - Business Canvas Model

 

Wednesday, May 17

9 - 10:30 a.m. | Choosing the Right Business Structure

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Does Your Business have a B.A.I.L Team?

12:30 - 1 p.m. | Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Employee Benefits 101

1:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Your Business Plan: Part 2 - Customers & Markets

 

Thursday, May 18

9 - 10:30 a.m. | Meet the Lenders: Getting Money for Your Business

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Alternative Financing: A Panel Discussion

12:30 - 1 p.m. | Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Exporting 101

1:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Your Business Plan: Part 3 - Financing & Cash Flow

 

Friday, May 19

9 - 10:30 a.m. | Elements of Strategic Marketing

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Which Social Media Site is Right for You?

12:30 - 1 p.m. | Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Blogging 101

1:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Pitch for Success

To register, please visit: www.tinyurl.com/2017SeattleJumpStart.

 

Small Business Administration Webinars (Free!)

https://www.sba.gov/nsbw/webinars

The countdown to National Small Business Week (NSBW) is on!  NSBW (April 30th - May 6th) is an annual event hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration to recognize the nation’s top small businesses, entrepreneurs, small business advocates and champions. We're pleased to announce this year's webinars on a variety of business topics. 

 

The U.S. Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Small Businesses

Presented by Visa

May 2, 2017 | 2:00-3:00 pm ET

Register here

 

5 Fabulous Habits of Local Business Champions

Presented by YP

May 3, 2017 | 2:00-3:00 pm ET

Register here

 

Grow Your Business Online
Presented by Google
May 3, 2017
4:00-5:00 pm ET

Register here

 

The Future of Small Business Innovation
Presented by Salesforce
May 4, 2017
2:30-3:30 pm ET

Register here

 

How to Write Your Email Content in 15 Minutes or Less

Presented by Constant Contact

May 4, 2017 | 3:30-4:30 pm ET

Register here

 

Find the Hidden Money in America

Presented by Chase

May 4, 2017 | 5:00-6:00 pm ET

Register here

 

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