Training

Phase One

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 in English in Seattle, Kent and Bremerton and in Spanish in Burien. The class meets one evening per week for 8 weeks.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 -  Sustain Your Business
  • Class 5 -  Market Your Business
  • Class 6 -  Communicate Your Business
  • Class 7 -  Organize Your Business
  • Class 8 -  Complete Your Business Plan

If you are interested the Business Development Training, please call to sign up for our next orientation. Please see the schedule for upcoming orientations 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

Phase Two

For those who have graduated from the Business Development Training course and joined a Washington CASH Business Group, there is additional training available.  Form more information about the second phase of our program, please see the Member Meetings page.

 

Testimonials from training attendees:

“Everything was very practical and I appreciated hearing your examples. It tau

ght me how much more I need to learn and also to keep the goal in mind” “The Legal issues class was most useful for learning types of business entities to establish. How to protect my personal assets and confidential information.” “The product packaging class offered a creative and cheaper way to move product”

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