Category Archives: Small business

Small businesses – take advantage of free trainings

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National Small Business Week is May 1 – 7, and many organizations offer free trainings to help small businesses. Some free events include:

  • Small Business Administration-sponsored webinars on topics such  as voluntary benefits, cloud, mobile and social technologies, and capital and business loans.
  • Google-sponsored workshops to help small businesses grow online. These workshops are held around the country. When you sign up, you’ll see a map with workshops available in your area.
  • SCORE mentoring and advice to small businesses. SCORE offers free business mentoring and other small business assistance year-round. Contact SCORE to make an appointment. The South Sound-Tacoma SCORE office is located in Bates Technical College.

Best wishes for your continued success!

Obtain free small business advice through SCORE

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If you’re considering starting your own business or currently own a small business, you can obtain free advice from SCORE business mentors. As a nonprofit associated with the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE provides free training, counseling, and technical assistance, including on developing a business plan. To celebrate National Small Business Week, they are offering several workshops to help small businesses succeed.

When I first established Engage Northwest, I talked with SCORE mentors. They gave great advice and provided information for other business services that I may need, such as attorneys and accountants who specialize in serving small businesses.

I met with SCORE mentors in the Tacoma office at Bates Technical College. SCORE has other offices, too. They were free, helpful, and worth checking out.