BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Business Impact NW - ECPv6.15.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Business Impact NW X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://businessimpactnw.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Business Impact NW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Anchorage BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20250309T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20251102T100000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T140000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241119T220002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T175005Z UID:10008564-1762164000-1762178400@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:North Seattle College Drop-In Business Coaching DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business? \nDo you already have a business but want it to grow? \nAre you facing a business puzzle that you’d like help with? \nSchedule your free 30-minute session with one of our talented business coaches! \nDrop-In Coaching sessions are held at North Seattle College’s The Grove (Health Services and Student Resources building)\, 9600 College Way North\, Seattle\, WA 98103 – northwest corner of the building\, facing the central quad and the Arts & Sciences Building. Click the link above to view a map and detailed directions. \nNote: Please limit reservations to one session.  \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 x 135 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/north-seattle-college-drop-in-business-coaching/2025-11-03/ LOCATION:North Seattle College’s The Grove\, 9600 College Way North\, Seattle\, 98103\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Class-Graphics-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T180000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241217T190954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T001505Z UID:10008718-1762250400-1762279200@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Virtual Tax & Bookkeeping Coaching DESCRIPTION:Are you a Business Impact NW lending or technical assistance client looking for bookkeeping support? \nYour $40 payment earns you 1 50-minute virtual individualized bookkeeping and tax coaching session with Lily Tran and her team at TaxUSign (a $215 value). \nTypes of coaching provided:   \nBookkeeping \n\nProvide mission-driven bookkeeping support to Business Impact NW clients\nProvide valuable information of available accounting software\nMeet with clients to set-up\, review\, and maintain bookkeeping systems\n\nTax Coaching \n\nUse one-on-one consultations as an opportunity to review client financials plans\nProvide tax coaching around which business expenses are deductible or not\nProvide guidance to prepare for tax season and why record-keeping is important\nAssist small businesses as they prepare to file business taxes (City\, State\, Federal)\nProvide resources and support to improve Business Impact NW financial services\, tax preparation\, and basic bookkeeping\nProvide resources and tools to assist small businesses in the financial and business decision-making process\n\nTax and Bookkeeping services are provided by Lily Tran and her Team at a discounted rate to Business Impact NW’s active registered clients. If you haven’t registered as a client with Business Impact NW\, please click here to register before scheduling and submitting payment for an appointment with Lily: https://businessimpactnw.org/register/ \nIf you are unsure if you’re a registered Business Impact NW client\, please reach out to us at coaching@businessimpactnw.org for confirmation. \nOnce you have received email confirmation that your registration has been processed\, you are welcome to schedule a session with Lily/Team. \nAs an Enrolled Agent licensed by the US Treasury Department\,  Lily Tran/TaxUSign is authorized to practice in all 50 states. There are no restrictions on their ability to work with clients to provide bookkeeping and tax coaching services in Alaska\, Idaho\, Oregon\, and Washington. \nAbout Lily: \nLily Tran\, EA\, CTC is the Founder of TaxUSign®\, a Washington State firm providing virtual tax help for whatever life throws at you. Lily is licensed by the Internal Revenue Service as an Enrolled Agent (EA)\, a federal program authorizing her to represent taxpayers before the IRS when it comes to audits\, collections\, and appeals. \nLily has over 15 years of experience in accounting\, tax\, consulting\, and advisory services for entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, and corporations. Lily’s firm TaxUSign® provides high-quality\, personal service resulting in significant tax savings\, strategic business growth and tax compliance\, and immeasurable peace of mind for her clients. She is a member of National Association of Enrolled Agents\, Washington State of Enrolled Agents\, American Society of Tax Problem Solvers\, and National Association of Tax Professionals. URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/virtual-tax-bookkeeping-coaching-33/2025-11-04/ LOCATION:ONLINE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/440x220calendar-11.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T150000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241118T193234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T162915Z UID:10008491-1762254000-1762268400@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Virtual Drop-In Business Coaching DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business? \nDo you already have a business but want it to grow? \nAre you facing a business puzzle that you’d like help with? \nSchedule your free 30-minute session with one of our talented business coaches! \nVirtual Drop-In Coaching sessions are held via phone call. \nNote: Please limit reservations to one session.  \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 x 135 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/virtual-drop-in-business-coaching-5/2025-11-04/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:One-on-one ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Class-Graphics-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T130000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241119T212137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T212137Z UID:10008552-1762336800-1762347600@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Kent Chamber of Commerce Drop-In Business Coaching DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business? \nDo you already have a business but want it to grow? \nAre you facing a business puzzle that you’d like help with? \nSchedule your free 30-minute session with one of our talented business coaches! \nDrop-In Coaching sessions are held at the Kent Chamber of Commerce\, 524 W Meeker St\, Ste 1\, Kent\, WA 98032. \nNote: Please limit reservations to one session.  \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 x 135 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/kent-chamber-of-commerce-drop-in-business-coaching-3/2025-11-05/ LOCATION:Kent Chamber of Commerce\, 524 W Meeker St Ste 1\, Kent\, WA\, 98032\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Class-Graphics-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T123000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241029T160614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T002954Z UID:10008449-1762340400-1762345800@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW. \nWhether you’re new to BIN\, just starting out\, in need of coaching or ready to apply for a loan\, this course will introduce you to the programs and services we offer\, give you the opportunity to schedule meetings with a business coach\, and offer specific information regarding our lending process as it applies to you individually. \n\nThe steps in starting a business.\nTypes of business organizations.\nInformation on writing a business plan.\nHow (and why) to do market research.\nWhat lenders look for when applying for a business loan.\nThe importance of developing a cash flow projection\, and how to do it.\n\nBusiness Impact NW serves clients in 3 time zones. Please take note of the start time that corresponds with your location. \n11:00 am – 12:30 pm PT\n10:00 am – 11:30 am AKT\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm MT \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-virtual-35/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/SquareOneCalendar440x220-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T140000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20250604T172008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T224534Z UID:10008882-1762941600-1762956000@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Virtual Drop-In Business Coaching DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business? \nDo you already have a business but want it to grow? \nAre you facing a business puzzle that you’d like help with? \nSchedule your free 30-minute session with one of our talented business coaches! \nVirtual Drop-In Coaching sessions are held via phone call. \nNote: Please limit reservations to one session.  \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 x 135 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/virtual-drop-in-business-coaching-11/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:One-on-one ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Class-Graphics-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T180000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241217T190954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T001505Z UID:10008719-1762941600-1762970400@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Virtual Tax & Bookkeeping Coaching DESCRIPTION:Are you a Business Impact NW lending or technical assistance client looking for bookkeeping support? \nYour $40 payment earns you 1 50-minute virtual individualized bookkeeping and tax coaching session with Lily Tran and her team at TaxUSign (a $215 value). \nTypes of coaching provided:   \nBookkeeping \n\nProvide mission-driven bookkeeping support to Business Impact NW clients\nProvide valuable information of available accounting software\nMeet with clients to set-up\, review\, and maintain bookkeeping systems\n\nTax Coaching \n\nUse one-on-one consultations as an opportunity to review client financials plans\nProvide tax coaching around which business expenses are deductible or not\nProvide guidance to prepare for tax season and why record-keeping is important\nAssist small businesses as they prepare to file business taxes (City\, State\, Federal)\nProvide resources and support to improve Business Impact NW financial services\, tax preparation\, and basic bookkeeping\nProvide resources and tools to assist small businesses in the financial and business decision-making process\n\nTax and Bookkeeping services are provided by Lily Tran and her Team at a discounted rate to Business Impact NW’s active registered clients. If you haven’t registered as a client with Business Impact NW\, please click here to register before scheduling and submitting payment for an appointment with Lily: https://businessimpactnw.org/register/ \nIf you are unsure if you’re a registered Business Impact NW client\, please reach out to us at coaching@businessimpactnw.org for confirmation. \nOnce you have received email confirmation that your registration has been processed\, you are welcome to schedule a session with Lily/Team. \nAs an Enrolled Agent licensed by the US Treasury Department\,  Lily Tran/TaxUSign is authorized to practice in all 50 states. There are no restrictions on their ability to work with clients to provide bookkeeping and tax coaching services in Alaska\, Idaho\, Oregon\, and Washington. \nAbout Lily: \nLily Tran\, EA\, CTC is the Founder of TaxUSign®\, a Washington State firm providing virtual tax help for whatever life throws at you. Lily is licensed by the Internal Revenue Service as an Enrolled Agent (EA)\, a federal program authorizing her to represent taxpayers before the IRS when it comes to audits\, collections\, and appeals. \nLily has over 15 years of experience in accounting\, tax\, consulting\, and advisory services for entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, and corporations. Lily’s firm TaxUSign® provides high-quality\, personal service resulting in significant tax savings\, strategic business growth and tax compliance\, and immeasurable peace of mind for her clients. She is a member of National Association of Enrolled Agents\, Washington State of Enrolled Agents\, American Society of Tax Problem Solvers\, and National Association of Tax Professionals. URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/virtual-tax-bookkeeping-coaching-33/2025-11-12/ LOCATION:ONLINE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/440x220calendar-11.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251112T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20251112T140000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241120T012126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T174231Z UID:10008609-1762945200-1762956000@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Umoja CoWorking Alaska Drop-In Business Coaching DESCRIPTION:Are you an Alaska entrepreneur or business owner looking for guidance and answers to questions about finances\, funding\, or general business questions? \nAre you thinking of starting a business? \nDo you already have a business but want it to grow? \nAre you facing a business puzzle that you’d like help with? \nSchedule your free 30-minute session with one of our talented business coaches! \nDrop-In Coaching sessions are held at Umoja CoWorking & Incubator\, 3001 Porcupine Drive\, Anchorage\, AK 99501. \nNote: Please limit reservations to one session.  \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 x 135 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/umoja-coworking-alaska-drop-in-business-coaching-4/2025-11-12/ LOCATION:Umoja CoWorking & Incubator\, 3001 Porcupine Dr\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Class-Graphics-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T190000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20250314T165751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T171130Z UID:10008851-1762970400-1762974000@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Language of Business: Finances DESCRIPTION:Your finances tell the story of the financial health of your business. Understand this year’s numbers and plan for next year. \nTopics: \n\nReview (and understand)  financial performance\nBuild a budget and forecast for 2026\nPrepare for taxes\n\n\nPresented in partnership with BECU Credit Union. \n\nAbout the Presenter: Christine Buckley – Director\, Capital Readiness Program at Business Impact NW\n\n\n\n\nChristine manages the Capital Readiness Program at Business Impact NW. She is a Certified Business Coach and Certified Credit Counselor. She has been an advisor to small businesses through her work with several Puget Sound SBA Women’s Business Centers\, as well as through her private consultancy. She has owned several businesses in varied industries in Spain\, California\, and Washington. Christine brings her hands-on knowledge\, experience\, and education to thousands of clients\, specifically in the areas of commercial lending\, business financial management and analysis\, credit counseling and loan package preparation. She provides individual advising and training. \n\n\n\nChristine has also worked in leadership roles and advised non-profits and supports community partners including other lenders and business support organizations. She is also a licensed mortgage loan originator and brings this combined knowledge and experience to assist clients with loan readiness. Travel and adventure bring her joy and inspiration and she enjoys being outdoors (preferably the beach)\, running\, and working out at the gym. \n\n\nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/language-of-business-finances/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Readiness Program (CRP)":MAILTO:lrc@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T120000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20250626T230843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T231457Z UID:10008900-1763024400-1763035200@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Asia Pacific Cultural Center Drop-In Business Coaching DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business? \nDo you already have a business but want it to grow? \nAre you facing a business puzzle that you’d like help with? \nSchedule your free 30-minute session with one of our talented business coaches! \nDrop-In Coaching sessions are held at the Asia Pacific Cultural Center\, 4851 S Tacoma Way\, Tacoma\, WA 98409. \nNote: Please limit reservations to one session.  \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 x 135 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/apcc-drop-in-business-coaching-2/ LOCATION:Asia Pacific Cultural Center\, 4851 S Tacoma Way\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98409\, United States CATEGORIES:One-on-one ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Class-Graphics-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T113000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241029T165255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T205635Z UID:10008461-1763028000-1763033400@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW. \nWhether you’re new to BIN\, just starting out\, in need of coaching or ready to apply for a loan\, this course will introduce you to the programs and services we offer\, give you the opportunity to schedule meetings with a business coach\, and offer specific information regarding our lending process as it applies to you individually. \n\nThe steps in starting a business.\nTypes of business organizations.\nInformation on writing a business plan.\nHow (and why) to do market research.\nWhat lenders look for when applying for a business loan.\nThe importance of developing a cash flow projection\, and how to do it.\n\nBusiness Impact NW serves clients in 3 time zones. Please take note of the start time that corresponds with your location. \n10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\n9:00 am – 10:30 am AKT\n11:00 am – 12:30 pm MT \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-virtual-47/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/SquareOneCalendar440x220-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T140000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241119T222756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T222756Z UID:10008576-1763031600-1763042400@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Renton Chamber of Commerce Drop-In Business Coaching DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business? \nDo you already have a business but want it to grow? \nAre you facing a business puzzle that you’d like help with? \nSchedule your free 30-minute session with one of our talented business coaches! \nDrop-In Coaching sessions are held at the Renton Chamber of Commerce\, 625 S 4th St\, Renton\, WA 98057. \nNote: Please limit reservations to one session.  \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 x 135 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/renton-chamber-of-commerce-drop-in-business-coaching-3/2025-11-13/ LOCATION:Renton Chamber of Commerce\, 625 S 4th Street\, Renton\, WA\, 98057\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Class-Graphics-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20250130T225922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T230307Z UID:10008754-1763078400-1763164799@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Small Business Marketing and Strategy Coaching DESCRIPTION:Growing your small business with a community-centric marketing strategy \nAre you a Business Impact NW lending or technical assistance client ready to implement a practical marketing strategy tailored to your business? \nYour $40 payment earns you 3 virtual coaching sessions with Small Business Marketing Consultant Tad Richardson\, co-founder of Abundant Marketing Collective (a $450 value). With individualized coaching sessions and access to AMC’s exclusive “5 C’s” Small Business Marketing Framework\, you will walk away with a roadmap to develop and execute a manageable marketing plan that will drive measurable growth for your small business through the power of community. \nWhat you can expect from each 60-minute session: \nSession 1: Learn what makes the biggest brands successful and how you can achieve great results for your small business without the benefit of a big budget! \nAfter a brief intake to understand your business and goals\, you’ll learn the fundamentals of brand-building that will set the stage for creating your own successful marketing strategy. \nSession 2: Begin review of the Abundant Marketing Collective “5 C’s” marketing framework\, covering topics of: \n\nClarity of your Brand Identity and Audience\n\nVisual Branding\nMessaging\n*Homework – Messaging and Positioning Framework\n\n\n\n\nChannels (Where you sell)\n\nWebsite review and best practices\nSocial Media review and strategies\nEvent-based (in-person) strategies\n\n\n\n\nCommunity engagement strategy\n\nIdentify strategic partnership opportunities\nBuild your own advocate network\nHomework – Social Media Audience “Tune-up”\n\n\n\nSession 3: Review of Session 2 material and homework\, followed by remaining “5 C’s” material: \n\nContent Marketing\n\nUsing your platform to engage\, educate\, entertain\, and inform your audience\nBest Practices and Resources for content creation\nBenefit of engaging with 3rd party content\n\n\n\n\nCalendar\n\nCreating a manageable and effective marketing schedule\nReview of scheduling platforms\n\n\n\nCompletion of all 3 Sessions earns you one additional pro-bono session with Tad. \nUpon registration and payment\, you will receive a direct link to Tad’s calendar to schedule a session at your convenience.  \nAbout Tad: \nTad Richardson (he/him) is a digital advertising pioneer and marketing executive\, and among the first innovators of behavioral targeting and value-based marketing strategies for some of the most premier publishers and advertisers in the world.  Tad is an advocate of “business for good” and a firm believer that “marketing for good” must go hand-in-hand. Applying his unique experience in enterprise marketing\, small-business\, community-building and fundraising\, Tad has created proven community-based marketing and revenue-generating platforms for notable non-profits such as Meals on Wheels\, and several stakeholders of the former Negro Baseball Leagues\, including the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum\, the Josh Gibson Foundation and the Buck Leonard Association. \nTad is a native of the Puget Sound and a lifetime resident of Washington state. He’s the co-founder of Abundant Marketing Collective (an underground team of marketing superheroes)\, a member of the Seattle Made makers community and a small business marketing consultant with Business Impact Northwest. URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/small-business-marketing-and-strategy-coaching-6/2025-11-14/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:One-on-one ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Small-Business-Marketing-and-Strategy-Coaching.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T120000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241119T224447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T224447Z UID:10008588-1763373600-1763380800@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Fairwood Library Drop-In Business Coaching DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business? \nDo you already have a business but want it to grow? \nAre you facing a business puzzle that you’d like help with? \nSchedule your free 30-minute session with one of our talented business coaches! \nDrop-In Coaching sessions are held at the Fairwood Library\, 17009 140th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA 98055. \nNote: Please limit reservations to one session.  \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 x 135 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/fairwood-library-drop-in-business-coaching-3/2025-11-17/ LOCATION:Fairwood Library\, 17009 140th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Class-Graphics-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T150000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241120T010504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T010504Z UID:10008600-1763384400-1763391600@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Kent Panther Lake Library Drop-In Business Coaching DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business? \nDo you already have a business but want it to grow? \nAre you facing a business puzzle that you’d like help with? \nSchedule your free 30-minute session with one of our talented business coaches! \nDrop-In Coaching sessions are held at the Kent Panther Lake Library\, 20500 108th Ave SE\, Kent\, WA 98031. \nNote: Please limit reservations to one session.  \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 x 135 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/kent-panther-lake-library-drop-in-business-coaching-3/2025-11-17/ LOCATION:Kent Panther Lake Library\, 20500 108th Avenue SE\, Kent\, WA\, 98031\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Class-Graphics-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T160000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20250917T233602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T233602Z UID:10008927-1763452800-1763481600@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Boots to Business Virtual Reboot Course DESCRIPTION:The curriculum provides assistance to those interested in exploring business ownership or other self-employment opportunities by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan. Participants are introduced to a broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business concepts and resources available to access start-up capital\, technical assistance\, contracting opportunities\, and more. \nBusiness Impact NW serves clients in 3 time zones. Please take note of the start time that corresponds with your location. \n07:00 am – 3:00pm AKT\n08:00 am – 4:00pm PT\n09:00 am – 5:00pm MT \nFor questions\, please contact vboc@businessimpactnw.org URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/boots-to-business-virtual-reboot-course-11/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Class-Graphics.png ORGANIZER;CN="Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)":MAILTO:vboc@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T133000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20250226T222529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T222529Z UID:10008825-1763553600-1763559000@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself en Español (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Tu puerta de acceso al capital o asesoramiento empresarial a través de Business Impact NW. \nYa sea que seas nuevo en BIN\, estés comenzando\, necesites asesoramiento o estés listo para solicitar un préstamo\, este curso te presentará los programas y servicios que ofrecemos\, te dará la oportunidad de agendar reuniones con un asesor de negocios y te brindará información específica sobre nuestro proceso de préstamos según tu situación. \nTemas que cubriremos: \n\nLos pasos para iniciar un negocio.\nTipos de estructuras empresariales.\nInformación sobre cómo redactar un plan de negocios.\nCómo (y por qué) realizar una investigación de mercado.\nQué buscan los prestamistas al evaluar una solicitud de préstamo comercial.\nLa importancia de desarrollar una proyección de flujo de caja y cómo hacerlo.\n\nBusiness Impact NW atiende a clientes en tres zonas horarias. Asegúrate de revisar el horario correspondiente a tu ubicación: \n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PT\n11:00 am – 12:30 pm AKT\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm MT \nSe proporcionarán ajustes razonables para personas con discapacidades si se solicitan con al menos dos semanas de anticipación. Para más información\, contáctanos en coaching@businessimpactnw.org o llama al (206) 324-4330. URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-en-espanol-virtual-9/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Calendar-banner-2024-Square-One.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T193000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20250411T000109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T000109Z UID:10008862-1763575200-1763580600@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:El Lenguaje de los Negocios: Finanzas DESCRIPTION:Las finanzas reflejan la salud financiera de su negocio. Comprenda los numeros de este año y planifice el próximo. \n\nRevisa (y comprenda) su desempeño financiero.\nPrepare un presupuesto y una previsión para el año 2026.\nPrepárece para sus impuestos. URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/el-lenguaje-de-los-negocios-finanzas/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Readiness Program (CRP)":MAILTO:lrc@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T130000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20250610T224007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T184509Z UID:10008892-1763632800-1763643600@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Virtual Drop-In Business Coaching DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business? \nDo you already have a business but want it to grow? \nAre you facing a business puzzle that you’d like help with? \nSchedule your free 30-minute session with one of our talented business coaches! \nVirtual Drop-In Coaching sessions are held via phone call. \nNote: Please limit reservations to one session.  \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 x 135 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/virtual-drop-in-business-coaching-17/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:One-on-one ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Class-Graphics-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T133000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241029T173645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T001923Z UID:10008474-1763640000-1763645400@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW. \nWhether you’re new to BIN\, just starting out\, in need of coaching or ready to apply for a loan\, this course will introduce you to the programs and services we offer\, give you the opportunity to schedule meetings with a business coach\, and offer specific information regarding our lending process as it applies to you individually. \n\nThe steps in starting a business.\nTypes of business organizations.\nInformation on writing a business plan.\nHow (and why) to do market research.\nWhat lenders look for when applying for a business loan.\nThe importance of developing a cash flow projection\, and how to do it.\n\nBusiness Impact NW serves clients in 3 time zones. Please take note of the start time that corresponds with your location. \n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PT\n11:00 am – 12:30 pm AKT\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm MT \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-virtual-60/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/SquareOneCalendar440x220-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T150000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241205T172936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T172936Z UID:10008638-1763643600-1763650800@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Federal Way Library Drop-In Business Coaching DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business? \nDo you already have a business but want it to grow? \nAre you facing a business puzzle that you’d like help with? \nSchedule your free 30-minute session with one of our talented business coaches! \nDrop-In Coaching sessions are held at the Federal Way Library\, 34200 1st Way S\, Federal Way\, WA 98003. \nNote: Please limit reservations to one session.  \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 x 135 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/federal-way-library-drop-in-business-coaching/2025-11-20/ LOCATION:Federal Way Library\, 34200 1st Way S\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98003\, United States CATEGORIES:One-on-one ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Class-Graphics-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T113000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241209T163734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T223821Z UID:10008649-1763719200-1763724600@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself (North Seattle) DESCRIPTION:Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW. \nWhether you’re new to BIN\, just starting out\, in need of coaching or ready to apply for a loan\, this course will introduce you to the programs and services we offer\, give you the opportunity to schedule meetings with a business coach\, and offer specific information regarding our lending process as it applies to you individually. \n\nThe steps in starting a business.\nTypes of business organizations.\nInformation on writing a business plan.\nHow (and why) to do market research.\nWhat lenders look for when applying for a business loan.\nThe importance of developing a cash flow projection\, and how to do it.\n\n\nInstructions:  \nPlease visit WorkSourceWA.com and create your account prior to attending this workshop. \nClick Here to pre-register for the workshop. \nYou can also register when you arrive at the location. \nSessions are held at WorkSource North Seattle – 9600 College Way North\, Seattle\, WA 98103 – opportunity center\, on the south face of the building. Click here to view a map and detailed directions. \nThis is an in-person event held at WorkSource North Seattle. If you need an accommodation to participate in this training\, please contact the workshop facilitator at (206) 440-2500 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/square-one-work-for-yourself-north-seattle-november-2025/ LOCATION:WorkSource North Seattle\, 9600 College Way North\, Seattle\, WA\, 98103\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Calendar-banner-2024-Square-One.png ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Women's Business Center (WWBC)":MAILTO:wbc@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251125T110000 DTSTAMP:20250927T022719 CREATED:20241118T193234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T162915Z UID:10008504-1764061200-1764068400@businessimpactnw.org SUMMARY:Virtual Drop-In Business Coaching DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business? \nDo you already have a business but want it to grow? \nAre you facing a business puzzle that you’d like help with? \nSchedule your free 30-minute session with one of our talented business coaches! \nVirtual Drop-In Coaching sessions are held via phone call. \nNote: Please limit reservations to one session.  \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 x 135 URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/virtual-drop-in-business-coaching-5/2025-11-25/ LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:One-on-one ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessimpactnw.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Class-Graphics-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR