Business Builder Workshops

Date & Time: October 31, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: SCORE

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: $10

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Join SCORE and other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your product or service and explain the unique value your product or service provides to your customers. As part of the workshop, participants will receive real-time feedback from a SCORE mentor to help them fine tune their Value Statement. 

In the second part of the workshop you will use the “Lean Canvas” to begin the process of turning your product/service into a business. In this interactive session, you use the canvas to help guide you in expanding the information in the Unique Value Statement by capturing key ideas, concepts and strategies about your business in the canvas. This creates a basic framework that you can use to complete YOUR full, detailed business plan. 

Have paper, a pencil or a pen ready as the goal of this workshop is for all participants to leave with a draft of their “Unique Value Statement” and “Lean Canvas.”

Fecha & Hora: 30 de octubre de 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm PDT

Idioma: Spanish

Proveedor de eventos: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber

Lugar: En línea-Zoom

Precio: ¡Gratis!

Registro: Haga clic aquí para registrarse

Acerca de este taller: Aprende a conocer mejor a tus clientes, validar ideas, entender a tu competencia y ubicar tu negocio en el mercado. En solo 1 hora aprenderás herramientas cualitativas y cuantitativas simples, útiles y poderosas. No necesitas grandes presupuestos: solo saber qué preguntar, a quién y cómo escuchar. Porque entender tu mercado no es un lujo… es tu superpoder.

Presentado por Judith Kuj y Ana Maria Vanegas Fundadoras de Wise Market Insights

Date & Time: November 4, 2025, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Language: English

Event Provider: SCORE

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: $10

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: In this Marketing workshop, we start by helping you identify your target market. These are your best potential customers and knowing them helps you create a better product or service. It also makes all your promotional efforts more focused and effective.  

We show you how to finalize the design of your product or service and make sure it’s right for your target market.  Then we take you through how to create a value proposition that perfectly captures the unique value your product or service brings to your customers. Next you have to build your marketing message. That’s the information for your brochures, websites, and anything else you use to sell your product or service. We will also review a number of promotional methods and help you draft a promotional plan for your business.  

This workshop focuses on hands-on exercises to help you create a target market, value proposition and promotion plan for your business. 

Date & Time: November 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: MESO

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: $100

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Virtual 4-Week series on Tuesdays from 6:00PM-8:00PM - They will cover all the business information you need to start your small business from setting up with state registration, business strategies, pricing, operations, marketing, and profit & loss with cash flow. We will answer the questions you may not have even know you have.

About the instructor: Mia Knox https://www.b4businessbasics.com/

ABOUT MESO: MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.

Date & Time: November 5, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: SCORE

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: $10

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Topics covered include:

• Understand what is and is not a franchise

• Define a positive relationship with the franchisor

• Laws and legal requirements that apply to franchising in Washington State

• Important criteria in choosing a franchise, what questions to ask and how to ask them

• Research hints and tools

• A view into a method to segment franchises in six different categories

• A discussion on financing, incorporation and preparation relating to a franchise award

• Navigating the myriad of franchise opportunities available.

• Doing your due diligence.

• Narrowing down your search.

• What to consider and what matters to you.

• Answers to your specific questions

Fecha y Hora: 6 de noviembre de 2025, 8:00 am -10:00 am

Idioma: Español

Proveedor de eventos: MESO

Location: En Línea-Zoom

Precio: $25

REGISTRO: Haga clic aquí para registrarse

Acerca de esta clase: Crear tu sitio web ahora es más sencillo gracias a la inteligencia artificial. Usaremos herramientas que generan imágenes y contenido automáticamente, disminuyendo la inversión inicial y optimizando tu publicidad en redes sociales.

ACERCA DE MESO: MESO ofrece una amplia gama de servicios, que incluyen clases de negocios, consultoría, planificación de crecimiento personalizada, acceso a capital, creación de crédito y una conexión con recursos locales.

Date & Time: November 6, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: MESO (Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon)

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: Free

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Stress Less, Succeed More: A Lunchtime Reset

Running a business can feel stressful and isolating — but you are not alone. Join other small business owners for this one-hour virtual lunch and learn where we’ll slow down together, practice simple stress-relief techniques, and share what helps us stay balanced. You’ll learn breathing exercises, gentle stretches, and mental resets you can use anytime, while connecting with a supportive community of peers. Come as you are, leave feeling calmer, clearer, and re-energized for the rest of your day.

About the instructor Jenette Mundlin: Therapy In-Person or Virtual Video or Phone | Take the Reins Counseling and Consulting

You will receive a zoom link for class 24 hours before class starts

Date & Time: November 6, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: Livelihood NW

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: Free

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Dreaming of starting your own business? Make that a reality with guidance from Livelihood NW!

Join the upcoming online session, Start Your Business: A Crash Course in Business Basics, and learn everything you need to know to launch your business with confidence.

Livelihood NW’s Business Advisor will cover:

• The differences between business entity types

• How to register your business

• Business licenses and EINs

• Setting up a business bank account

• Financing and business planning

• Helpful resources, Q&A, and more

This live, interactive session is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs take the first step toward building a successful business.

Date & Time: November 8, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Language: English

Event Provider: SCORE

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: Free

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Unlock Competitive Insights: A Free SCORE Webinar on Ethical Competitor Analysis

Understanding your competitive landscape is vital for small business success. In this 75-minute webinar on November 8th at 10:00 AM PDT, we'll delve into proven, legal techniques to learn from your competitors. Discover how to navigate external business challenges and strengthen your unique selling propositions.

We'll cover:

• Ethical competitor research methods.

• Strategies for mitigating external business forces.

• Identifying and enhancing your key business differentiators.

Sponsored by Ft. Vancouver Regional Libraries, your essential partner for market and competitor research. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your business strategy!

Fecha & Hora: 10 de noviembre de 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PDT

Idioma: Spanish

Proveedor de eventos: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber

Lugar: En línea-Zoom

Precio: ¡Gratis!

Registro: Haga clic aquí para registrarse

Acerca de este taller: En este taller, compartiremos información sobre cómo se pueden preparar antes de registrar o abrir su negocio. Exploraremos los pasos fundamentales para formalizar su negocio, incluyendo determinar cuáles son las diferentes estructuras de un negocio y cuáles son sus diferencias, los pasos para empezar su negocio y las secciones de un plan de negocio.

¡Taller en español y sin costo!

Date & Time: November 12, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: MESO (Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon)

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: Free

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: There are new AI generated scams and small business owners are often targeted. As the owner, what is the best way for you to identify common techniques and fraud tactics? This class will cover how you can reduce the risks associated with scams, steps to take if you are a victim and how to stay ahead of scamming industry which is constantly changing and becoming more sophisticated.

• Fake Check Scam

• Credit Card Processing and Equipment Scams

• Phishing and Ransomware

• Fake Invoices

• Payroll Diversion

• AND.....

• Vanity Award Scams

• Identity Theft

• Tech Support Scams

You will receive the link the day before class.

Date & Time: November 12, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: SCORE

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: $10

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: This workshop will cover the following key aspects of advertising on Google:

1. Introduction to Google advertising 

2. Different types of ads 

3. Keyword and targeting strategies.

4. Measuring success

Presenter: This workshop is presented by Matt Cail. Matt started out in the world of message boards and web design. During five years as a Washington, D.C., consultant, he became knowledgeable about emergency communications and competition in the online video industry. He has worked in social media, search engine marketing, web design, and online advertising. Matt leads Super Charge Marketing, which is your one-stop social media firm for all of your social media marketing needs!

Date & Time: November 13, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: MESO (Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon)

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: $25

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Wave Accounting system is a free/inexpensive online one-stop money management tool for small business owners that has "everything you need and nothing you don't need". This class is good for entrepreneurs who are evaluating which accounting system to use or want to upgrade from simple logs or spreadsheet P&L statements. Even business owners using QuickBooks will come away from this class with a greater understanding of how accounting apps work. Wave includes invoicing, payments, accounting, and payroll.

Instructor: LaVerne Lewis LLC - Dr. LaVerne Lewis, EA | Principal

Small Business Resource Navigator | Financial/Corporate Accounting |Taxation | Consulting

IRS Enrolled Agent | Audits & Representation | EA#095045 OR#27715C | 35 Years Professional Experience

ABOUT MESO: MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.

Date & Time: November 14, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: SCORE

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: $10

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Kickstart 2026 with a powerful new approach to goal setting. This workshop helps small business owners create a comprehensive blueprint for success, emphasizing the need for intentionality and adaptability. Learn the art of setting precise, actionable goals and developing a roadmap with scalable milestones, ensuring you achieve both personal satisfaction and professional triumph in the upcoming year.

About the Presenter: Angilie Kapoor, a highly acclaimed leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, is dedicated to helping workplace, business, and life Aspiring Leaders increase their confidence & effectiveness & amplify their impact. Through her extensive background in management and leadership, she offers invaluable knowledge and insights gained from her own journey.

Date & Time: November 17, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Language: English

Event Provider: SCORE

Location: Online [Live virtual event]

Cost: $10

REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.

ABOUT THE EVENT: Join us and other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your product or service and explain the unique value your product or service provides to your customers. As part of the workshop, participants will receive real-time feedback from a SCORE mentor to help them fine tune their Value Statement. 

In the second part of the workshop you will use the “Lean Canvas” to begin the process of turning your product/service into a business. In this interactive session, you use the canvas to help guide you in expanding the information in the Unique Value Statement by capturing key ideas, concepts and strategies about your business in the canvas. This creates a basic framework that you can use to complete YOUR full, detailed business plan. 

Have paper, a pencil or a pen ready as the goal of this workshop is for all participants to leave with a draft of their “Unique Value Statement” and “Lean Canvas.”