THE ART OF HIRING AND FIRING

Good employment practices are essential in growing a profitable business. This workshop will help you determine if your business is ready to hire employees, give you tips on how to select and manage your employees, and connect you to resources to assist in this manner.

Instructor: Rod Stephens
                 Stephens Law Firm

SMALL BUSINESS TAXES

This workshop covers the Federal, State, County, and City license tax requirements to operate a business in the State of Washington. The presenter will also discuss the small business tax deductions you may be legally eligible to claim.

Instructor: Merry C. McNutt, CPA
                  McNutt Foundation

LEGAL ASPECTS

Learn the importance of selecting the right legal structure for your business; sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation (S Corporation, C Corporation, LLC). Basic contracts and business agreements will also be covered: vendor contracts, employee contracts, leases, notes and guarantees.

Instructor: Carl Peterson
                 Eisenhower & Carlson

BASIC BOOKKEEPING

This workshop covers the importance of creating invoices, paying bills, and tracking expenses and the accounting software available to assist you with this task.

Instructor: Pam Giles
                 Liquid Assets Accounting, LLC

OMWBE STATE CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Learn why and how to certify your business with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises. Additional topics to be covered are eligibility issues, application process, benefits of participation, and The Link Deposit Loan Program.

Instructor: Gerald Ballard
                  Business Development Specialist
                  OMWBE