Explore Self-Employment and Learn how to Start your Own Business!

Do you think you would like to start a business?
Have you ever considered Self Employment?
 

Self Employment may not be for everyone, but if you think that you have the experience, interest, and motivation, these workshops can be an important first step towards a successful new beginning. This workshop will give you an opportunity to assess your skills in order to determine if Self Employment is a realistic option for you.
 

In this free workshop, you will learn:
·         The steps in starting a business in Washington State.
·         Types of business organizations.
·         Information on writing a business plan.
·         How to do research.
·         What lenders look for when applying for a business loan.
·         The resources available through the U.S. Small Business Administration-where to go for help.
 
When:  Every 3rd Monday of the Month
Where: Worksource – Oak Harbor
Cost:    FREE!
 

About Northwest Washington Business Center (NWWBC)
Northwest Washington Business Center (NWWBC) is part of Community Capital Development (CCD), a non-profit community development organization. CCD is a central source for women, minority and low income entrepreneurs to access capital, the training to expand their business expertise and the proactive support they need to succeed.  These services ensure the long-term economic success of locally owned enterprises, creating livable-wage jobs, developing life-long transferable skills and building opportunities within distressed communities and emerging market niches.  CCD secures and develops partnerships with statewide foundations, financial institutions and community outreach organizations to address poverty and unemployment in Washington State and enhance these urban and rural underserved communities from within.
NWWBC is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration and covers Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom and San Juan counties.