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SBDC E-NEWS FOR MAY 2008
SBDC e-news is a monthly email newsletter for our clients to ensure that you won’t miss out on activities and resources. You’ll get links to the latest events, training opportunities, and resources that we hope you’ll find are important to you. To unsubscribe, please respond back to this email with Unsubscribe in the subject line.
SAVE THE DATE!
SOCIAL MEDIA CONFERENCE NW 2008
SEPTEMBER 10 & 11, 2008
Whatcom Community College, Bellingham
This conference will offer practical, hands-on experience on how to use social media to generate revenue. Conference details are still being finalized. View video and sign up for conference updates http://www.whatcomcommunityed.com/socialmediaconference/
SBDC SPONSORED EVENTS
SPEAKING OUT AND ABOUT
SBDC representatives will be making presentations during the month of May at various locations. If you would like more information, please call (360) 733-4014. http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc/events/eventdetail.asp?RecordID=237
· May 1, Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) Conference on Economic Gardening, Tom Dorr will discuss "Economic Gardening"
· May 7, Blaine Chamber of Commerce, Tom Dorr will present "the SBDC Annual Report-2007" and a presentation on summer marketing tips and RED loans.
· May 15, Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce, Tom Dorr will present "the SBDC Annual Report for 2007 and economic development impacts to the community"
· May 20, Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, Debra Lee and Eric Grimstead will present "How to Develop a Competitive Message" followed by a Q & A session about burning business issues.
FREE Q&A BUSINESS FORUM
5/21, 3 to 5 p.m., Washington Mutual Bank, Bellingham
The forum is an opportunity to gather information about resources, support services, innovative marketing ideas, and financing options. Whatcom County business owners, managers and start-up entrepreneurs are invited to attend and ask questions http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc/events/eventdetail.asp?RecordID=234
SEMINARS/TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
UNDERSTANDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
5/1, 9-11:30 A.M., WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYRE CENTER
Learn key concepts and practical applications to hire, retain, and integrate persons with disabilities in the workplace http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc/events/eventdetail.asp?RecordID=236
TRADE-RELATED EVENTS IN B.C. AND WASHINGTON
Take a look at the following trade-related events in British Columbia and Washington taking place during the month of May: http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc/events/eventdetail.asp?RecordID=233
· 5/1, Ready to Import. This seminar was developed to deliver everything you need to know about the rules, regulations, standards and resources involved in importing.
· 5/20, International Development Days. Find out how to successfully integrate developing countries into your supply chain.
MARKETING FOR NON-PROFITS
5/6/08, 6 TO 9 P.M., WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
This marketing course will help your organization identify the needs of the non-profit "customer" (i.e., volunteers, donors, and the general public) and develop strategies and plans for how to fulfill them.
http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc/events/eventdetail.asp?RecordID=231
MICROSOFT DYNAMICS CRM 4.0 LAUNCH
5/8, 8:30 TO 11:30 A.M., CHRYSALIS, BELLINGHAM
Learn more about how Microsoft CRM 4.0 can help you stay focused on three core segments of your business: Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service. http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc/events/eventdetail.asp?RecordID=235
BELLINGHAM TECH NIGHT
5/20, 6 TO 9 P.M., BELLINGHAM CRUISE TERMINAL
Where hundreds of highly qualified candidates meet hiring managers from local technology companies and learn about jobs for programmers, network administrators, internships, and more.
http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc/events/eventdetail.asp?RecordID=239
SMALL BUSINESS TAXES & RECORDKEEPING
5/20 & 5/21, 6 to 9 p.m., Bellingham Technical College
Cost: $49
This course, which is co-sponsored with the IRS, covers estimated tax, self-employment tax, depreciation, deductions and credits, business structures, including sole proprietorship, partnerships, C corporations and S corporations, and registering a business. http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc/events/eventdetail.asp?RecordID=238
SMALL BUSINESS START UP AND MANAGEMENT classes in this section are presented by SCORE, which also provides free counseling to new business owners. Topic for May is:
· 5/31, Starting or Managing Your Own Business
http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc/events/eventdetail.asp?RecordID=178
THURSDAY MORNING SEMINARS is a series of “how to” information for the self-employed and other people in small business and their employees. Topics for May are:
· 5/1, Using Google for Your Business
· 5/8, Start Making Sense of Your financial Records
· 5/15, How Blogging Can Grow Business
· 5/22, Recruiting on a Budget
http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc/events/eventdetail.asp?RecordID=176
BUSINESS ACOUNTING WORKSHOPS discover how the latest accounting software can make your bookkeeping both manageable and efficient. Topics for May are:
· 5/6-8, QuickBooks level 2
· 5/17-27, Achieve Your Financial Goals with Quicken
http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc/events/eventdetail.asp?RecordID=221
STEPPING UP TO MANAGER is a professional certificate program that will teach you the essential skills you need to succeed as a new manager or supervisor. Topics for May are:
· 5/13-15, Personnel Issues
· 5/20-22, Controlling Conflict in the Workplace
· 5/27-29, Accounting and Budgeting Basics
· 6/3-5, Growing as a Manager
http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc/events/eventdetail.asp?RecordID=168
For over 20 years, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has enabled Western Washington’s College of Business and Economics to give back to the business community and has helped to shape the economic future of Whatcom County…one business at a time. The SBDC provides free, confidential counseling, technical assistance and secondary research to business owners and managers in an effort to help businesses thrive throughout Whatcom County.
The SBDC is funded through the Port of Bellingham; the State of Washington, Washington Department of Community Trade and Economic Development; the U.S. Small Business Administration; Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics; the cities of Bellingham, Ferndale, Blaine, Lynden, and Sumas; Whatcom County; the Economic Development Administration, and private donations.
This e-letter is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered with the understanding that the SBDC is not endorsing or otherwise promoting these products. Visit us on the web at
www.cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc.
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