Get Ready Workshop (for pre-start-up businesses, offered only in Seattle)
This interactive class allows people to explore whether they are ready to jump into the lifestyle of the small business owner. Topics covered include:
- Understanding the key characteristics of entrepreneurs
- Listening to your customers – Handling feedback
- Exploring the strengths and challenges of your personal work style
- Looking at your product or service from the customer’s perspective – messaging
- Determining the best business model for you
- Clarifying your financial goals for your business
- Committing to your next steps
See our calendar for upcoming Get Ready Workshops.
 Financial Education
Classes on financial education topics are available through out the year. These range from basic budgeting to credit repair. Classes are posted on the calendar.
Business Development Training
This training is our core offering to help people examine the feasibility of their new business idea or look at the profitability of an improvement in their existing business. We offer a new series of classes each quarter. Classes are held one evening per week from 6:30 until 9:00 in Seattle, Kent and Bremerton. The following are basic descriptions of each class session in the 8-week course:
- Class 1 - Define Your Business
- Class 2 - Make Money From Your Business
- Class 3 - Break Even On Your Business
- Class 4 - Organize Your Business
- Class 5 - Market Your Business
- Class 6 - Sustain Your Business
- Class 7 - Complete Your Plan For Your Business
- Class 8 - Showcase Your Business
If you are interested the Business Development Training, please call to sign up for our next orientation. Please see the schedule for upcoming orientations and trainings on our calendar.
Business Coaches
One of the benefits of attending our business development training is the help and support offered by our volunteer business coaches. Coaches are present at each class and help apply the teachings to each student’s business plan. To apply for a volunteer coach position, visit our volunteer page
Community Based Business Training (CBBT)
In order to better meet the needs of newcomer communities; immigrants and refugees, Washington CASH is providing our basic business training in culturally specific communities. We currently offer classes in the following languages: Somali, Amharic, and Spanish. The CBBT program's first class is dedicated to how to conduct business in the U. S. Please see our calendar for upcoming CBBT classes and locations .
Advanced Workshops
Continuing to improve your business knowledge and surviving the economic changes of any business environment requires a strong management team. Our ongoing support for your business strengthens your skills, knowledge and abilities to succeed.
Regular Workshops offer you the latest in technology, management and opperations from seasoned business owners. In a short amount of time, you will have an opportunity to access information, exchange ideas and get feedback from business experts.
Please see our calendar for upcoming workshops
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