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SUMMARY:Accounting Basics - Accounting Statements Unlocked
DESCRIPTION:Register today and take control of your business financials! Learn how to read and understand your financial statements to maximize profit.\n\n\nAccounting Basics: “Accounting Statements Unlocked”\nDo you want more control of your business profitability? Wondering why Income Statements or Balance Sheets are required to apply for a business loan?\nIn this workshop we help to demystify accounting statements. We take those intimidating accounting terms and break them down so they are easy to understand. During class we review the basics of profit and loss\, balance sheet terminology\, sales and expenses\, and help you feel more confident in planning for your business. \nThis information will also help you to prepare to apply for a business loan and put some power back in your hands so you can steer your business to greater profitability. \nCome as you are (no prior experience necessary) and bring all of your questions! \nOne-on-One business counseling and additional classes are only available after completion of the Get Started class. \nRegistration is required. \n*We encourage all low-income applicants to contact our team regarding discounted class rates. ross@snapwa.org or biviano@snapwa.org \nWant to explore and learn more about your business plan? Check out this resource from the U.S. Small Business Administration https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-plan \n**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Nicolle Hansen by hansen@snapwa.org or by phone at 509-456-7627 ext. 4119. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours please call 509-456-7627 ext. 4100.
URL:https://snapfinancialaccess.org/events/accounting-basics-accounting-statements-unlocked/
LOCATION:Carl Maxey Center\, 3114 East 5th Avenue\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Your Business Journey: Funding Your Business
DESCRIPTION:We know you have heard about them: Grants\, Loans\, Investors and Crowdfunding. Register to learn about the world of funding for your business\n\n\nAre you looking for funding to start or grow your business? This is the workshop for you! \nIn this workshop we will review the various types of funding available\, myths and truths\, and take a deep dive into the Five C’s of lending and how the lender uses these items to determine approval or denial of your loan request. We will also discuss the importance of a clear business plan and financial projections and how these two documents tie together. You will leave this workshop with a solid understanding of funding options\, what a lender uses to measure your application\, and how to be prepared for this critical step in the development of your business. \nOne-on-One business counseling is available after completion of this class. \nRegistration is required.  \n*We encourage all low-income applicants to contact us regarding discounted class rates. ross@snapwa.org \nWant to explore and learn more about your business plan? Check out this resource from the U.S. Small Business Administration https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-plan \n**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Nicolle Hansen by hansen@snapwa.org or by phone at 509-456-7627 ext. 4119. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours please call 509-456-7627 ext. 4100.
URL:https://snapfinancialaccess.org/events/your-business-journey-funding-your-business-2/
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SUMMARY:One Page Business Plan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register Now: EventBrite \nWhat: WBC One Page Business Plan Workshop\nWhen: Wednesday Nov. 9\, 1pm-3pm\nWhere: Carl Maxey Center\, 3114 E. 5th Ave. Spokane\, WA 99202 \nStarting a business can a complex and expensive endeavor. One way to control your startup/operating expenses and streamline processes is to use proven tools to help test your idea. \nIn one afternoon\, we will lead you through the Business Model Canvas to write your one page business plan. This first step helps you to consider 9 areas of business planning so you can put your thoughts on paper\, dive into why your customers value your business\, and how expenses and revenues flow through through your business. \nAfter finishing this workshop\, you will have a completed Business Model Canvas and ready to put the details into your plan! Following this workshop will be Accounting Basics and Cash Flow planning\, all vital areas when seeking to start a business or qualify for a business loan. Check out our workshop calendar for details.  \nWatch the short video from Strategyzer to learn more about the business model canvas. \n*We encourage all low-income applicants to contact our team regarding discounted class rates. ross@snapwa.org or biviano@snapwa.org \n**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Nicolle Hansen by hansen@snapwa.org or by phone at 509-456-7627 ext. 4119. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours please call 509-456-7627 ext. 4100.
URL:https://snapfinancialaccess.org/events/one-page-business-plan-workshop-2/
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SUMMARY:Your Business Journey: Business Planning to Launch and Grow
DESCRIPTION:This is a multi-part workshop! Once you register for the first session\, we will be following up with the full Zoom invite for your workshop.  \nTickets: Eventbrite  \nWorkshop times:\n \nNov. 17\, 4-6pm\nDec. 1\, 4-6pm\nDec. 8\, 3-7pm\nDec. 15\, 4-6pm \nStarting a business can be a complex and expensive endeavor. One way to control your startup/operating expenses and streamline processes is to use proven tools to help test your idea. In this multiple-part workshop\, we will lead you through the LivePlan business planning tool. This tool teaches you to lean in your idea\, define your customer\, determine your market potential\, and complete a pitch deck to share your idea effectively. Additionally\, LivePlan offers you the ability to take on-demand workshops tailored to each section of your business plan. Market research techniques and resources will be discussed to help you validate your business idea and ultimately prepare to test your concept. After finishing this workshop\, you will have a completed business plan! Along with additional consultation opportunities\, you are likely ready to get your business started! Having your financials\, business plan\, and everything together will be a great asset when applying for funding. \nWe wish to encourage those of low income to contact us as we have special discounts and scholarships available. Contact the WBC for more details. Hansen@snapwa.org or Biviano@snapwa.org \n**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Nicolle Hansen by hansen@snapwa.org or by phone at 509-456-7627 ext. 4119. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours please call 509-456-7627 ext. 4100.
URL:https://snapfinancialaccess.org/events/your-business-journey-business-planning-to-launch-and-grow-3/
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SUMMARY:Your Business Journey: Get Started!
DESCRIPTION:Book now: Eventbrite \nWhat is it: Learn how to start your small business. In this workshop\, we will cover basic business planning\, entity formations\, and where to get business licenses\, and much more. \nPrice: $25 \nWhen is it: Third Wednesday of each Month. \nWhere is it: Currently held via Zoom \nWe wish to encourage those of low income to contact us as we have special discounts and scholarships available. Discounts are available for Spokane County residents that live outside of the City of Spokane limits. Contact the WBC for more details. \nWant to explore and learn more about your business plan? Check out this resource from the U.S. Small Business Administration https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-plan \n**Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Nicolle Hansen by hansen@snapwa.org or by phone at 509-456-7627 ext. 4119. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours please call 509-456-7627 ext. 4100.
URL:https://snapfinancialaccess.org/events/your-business-journey-get-started-2/
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SUMMARY:Small Business Accounting with Wave
DESCRIPTION:Are looking to sharpen your accounting knowledge\, or find a easy to use digital platform? Every entrepreneur should have a basic understanding of accounting and with this workshop you will learn just that! In this three-part workshop\, we cover some of the basics of accounting and pair those lessons with an accounting software called “Wave”. \nThis course will occur in three sessions:  \n\nSept. 29th 5:30pm to 6:30pm\nOct.6th 5:30pm to 6:30pm\nOct. 13th 5:30pm to 6:30pm\n\nSimilar to other online accounting software\, Wave is a system here to help you improve the quality of finances and help reduce the burden of business accounting! This course is lead my our friend Cathy from Gonzaga University. She will walk you through the set up of your Wave account\, how to enter information\, use quote and invoicing tools\, sync with your bank account\, and how to generate your sales reports\, financial statements and so much more. Register now to take control of your business finances. \nTips to prepare for the first session:  \n\nGmail or Outlook emails seem to work better than aol or yahoo\nReview Wave here.\nBe prepared to take notes\nLog in to Zoom 10 minutes before the start of class to avoid technical delays.
URL:https://snapfinancialaccess.org/events/small-business-accounting-with-wave-2/
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