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 • August 2024 •
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Three Strategies to Attract Customers
Starting a small business is relatively easy. Building your business requires a complex mix of marketing, advertising and public relations. Read our StartUp Washington Blog and learn how to stand out from the crowd with these three customer attraction strategies.
Small Business Funding Opportunities
You need money to get a small business loan, but you need a loan to get money. It’s like playing Catch-22. The Washington State Department of Commerce is here to help.
Are you a very small business in an underserved area? Learn more about a variety of loan programs, including the Small Business FlexFund 2.
ScaleUp Business Training Series
The Path To Seven Figures Begins Here!
Washington business owners:
- Do you feel like you have no time?
- Can’t seem to break through that profit plateau?
ScaleUp is a powerful program that offers the tools you need to create new sources of revenue, and help you to work ON your business rather than IN your business!
Classes begin in September!
To learn more about this series, click the link below.
Nueva clase en español
 Propietarios de negocios en Washington:
¿Sientes que no tienes tiempo?
¿Parece que no puedes superar ese techo de ganancias?
ScaleUp es un programa poderoso que enseña herramientas para nuevas fuentes de ingresos y le ayuda a trabajar EN su negocio en lugar de EN su negocio.Las clases comienzan en septiembre. Aprende más.
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Learn About State Contracting at Black Business Leadership Conference
August is Black Business Month and DES is proud to be among the presenters at the Black Business Leadership Conference, Aug. 17, at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Our session will tell you everything you need to know about doing business with the state of Washington:
- What DES does and how we can help you.
- How to find out if the state is buying what your business is selling.
- How to be visible to state buyers.
- Where to find contract opportunities and help.
Click the link below to learn more about the conference and how to get tickets.
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Early Return to Work Consultation Webinars Being Offered in Spanish
A work injury can cost your company $10,000 or more. You can prepare for the unexpected and even recover some money in the process. Join our session to learn how to develop a back-to-work plan for your business. We will educate you on how to identify light-duty jobs, prepare formal job offers, share information on how to qualify for the reimbursement program, and provide an overview of L&I programs and services. Let us help you create a back-to-work culture.
Join an upcoming webinar offered in Spanish:
- Aug. 27, 2024, 9-10 a.m.
- Sept. 24, 2024, 9-10 a.m.
- Oct 29, 2024, 9-10 a.m.
Visit our workshop & training center for more information or to sign up. Contact 425-990-1410 for assistance.
 Únase a una Consulta de Pronto Retorno al Trabajo (ERTWC) en el próximo seminario web en Español.
Una lesión laboral puede costarle a su empresa $10,000 o más. Puede prepararse para lo inesperado e incluso recuperar algo de dinero en el proceso. Aprende más aquí
Únase a nuestra sesión para aprender cómo desarrollar un plan de regreso al trabajo para su negocio. Le educaremos sobre cómo identificar trabajos ligeros, preparar ofertas de trabajo formales, compartir información sobre cómo calificar para el programa de reembolso y ofrecer una descripción general de los programas y servicios de L&I. Permítanos ayudarle a crear una cultura de regreso al trabajo. Para inscribirse, haga click en “Sign up” (inscripción disponible solo en inglés). Si necesita ayuda, llame al 425-990-1410.
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Small Business Requirements & Resources
The Small Business Requirements & Resources (SBRR) are free workshops providing you with essential information and resources to help start and grow your business.
Outreach events are sponsored by the Small Business Liaison Team and hosted by local partners.
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Starting a Business in Washington • Live Webinar
- Tuesday, October 8, 2024 4:00 PM - Register
- Thursday, December 5, 2024 2:00 PM - Register
Small Business Guide
The Small Business Guide is broken into six sections, based on your stage of business. Whether you are starting your business, managing a new business, or expanding your business, you'll find valuable information and resources.
The business guide is readily accessible online, but it's also available in PDF, so you can have it as a printed reference manual. The PDF is available English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Samoan, Somali, Tagalog and two volumes in Braille Ready Format.
Click here to download the guide in PDF format
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 Come connect with government agency leaders to discuss how their regulatory policies and systems might be updated to better support small businesses in Washington.
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2024 WABA Korea Expo & Festival
The Korean American Chamber of Commerce, DES, ORIA, WSMA, SBA, and other organizations invite you to the 4th annual 2024 Waba Korea Expo & Festival This event is on Aug 23, 2024, from 10 am to 9 pm, at the Magnuson Park Hangar 30.
This is the largest and the only business expo in the Korean business communities with more than 1,500 attendees since 2020. Over 80 booths will represent local and global businesses showcasing food, culture, beauty products, technology, and various merchandises.
 BizFair is THE event that all current and aspiring small business owners should attend! The longest running all government and nonprofit-run small business fair in Washington State, BizFair is always FREE to attend and open to everyone.
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