James McCafferty, Business Advisor for the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, announces a series of free classes in business basics. McCafferty conducted a workshop through the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce and San Juan Islands Economic Development Council last year, and provides follow-up advisory service to interested business owners.
McCafferty can be reached at 360-336-6114 Office, or 360-542-4024 Direct.
The upcoming workshops are at EDASC offices at 204 West Montgomery in Mt. Vernon, unless otherwise noted. Register on-line at least 24 hours before the workshop at www.skagit.org.
2/1 – Decoding Social Media. Do you tweet? Blog? Facebook? Should you? Do you wonder what these things are and how they can help your business? In this session learn what Social Media is, what its marketing strengths are and which may apply to your business. Leave with a game plan. Session presented in partnership with the Sedro Woolley Public Library and held at the Sedro Woolley Council Chambers at City Hall, 325 Metcalf Street. FREE! Noon – 1:30pm.
2/8 – Planning and Financing a Business. A three and a half hour odyssey of what it takes to start and maintain a high performing business. From financing to business plans this is a must do for anyone who has recently started or is considering to launch a business. FREE! 1:00pm – 4:30pm. Refreshments provided.
2/10 – Increasing Profits Through Research. Large companies have research departments to help them guide their decisions – you have yourself. In this session learn what resources you have access to and how to leverage them to increased efficiencies, new customers and a better bottom line. $10 member, $20 non-members. Noon – 1:30pm. Lunch provided.
2/15 – Owning a Successful Business. In this session learn the secrets to a successful business and how to apply them to your venture. Session presented in partnership with the Sedro Woolley Public Library and held at a soon to be announced location (check www.skagit.org). FREE! 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
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