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• August 2024 •





Washington state Dept. of Commerce [ [link removed] ]

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Startup Washington Waltz of Wallflowers [ [link removed] ]

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 [ [link removed] ] and learn how to stand out from the crowd with these three customer attraction strategies.

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Startup Washington Loan Programs [ [link removed] ]

 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.

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]


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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.

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]


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Nueva clase en español
ScaleUp en Espanol Classes [ [link removed] ]

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.






Washington state Department of Enterprise Services [ [link removed] ]

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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.

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]






WA Dept. of Labor and Industries [ [link removed] ]

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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 [ [link removed] ] for more information or to sign up.  Contact 425-990-1410 for assistance.

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*Únase a una Consulta de Pronto Retorno al Trabajo (ERTWC) en el próximo seminario web en **Español.*


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30 de julio de 2024, de 9 a 10 a.m • 27 de agosto de 2024, de 9 a 10 a.m


* 24 de septiembre de 2024, de 9 a 10 a.m • 29 de octubre de 2024, de 9 a 10 a.m

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 [ [link removed] ]

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.

*Learn More* [ [link removed]. ]






OFFICE FOR REGULATORY INNOVATION & ASSISTANCE

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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.

Washington state Small Business Liaison Team [ [link removed] ]

*Starting a Business in Washington • Live Webinar*


* Tuesday, October 8, 2024 4:00 PM - Register [ [link removed] ]
* Thursday, December 5, 2024 2:00 PM - Register [ [link removed] ]

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]


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Small Business Guide [ [link removed] ]
Small Business Guide

The Small Business Guide [ [link removed] ] 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 [ [link removed] ]



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Regulatory Roundtables [ [link removed] ]

Come connect with government agency leaders to discuss how their regulatory policies and systems might be updated to better support small businesses in Washington.






EVENTS & REMINDERS

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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 [ [link removed] ]  *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.

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Washington Bizfair Save the Date [ [link removed] ]

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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• Training • Webinars • Workshops • 

* Women's Business Center  [ [link removed] ]
* SCORE [ [link removed] ]
* SBA [ [link removed] ]
* WSBDC [ [link removed] ]
* Dept. of Enterprise Services [ [link removed] ] 
* Dept. of Labor & Industries [ [link removed] ]
* Dept. of Revenue [ [link removed] ]
* Office of Minority's & Women's Business Enterprises [ [link removed] ]





Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance [ [link removed] ]






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