Starting Your Own Business (Online) -C0591

Starting a new business can be overwhelming. Where do I start? Is my business able to conduct its affairs legally in Washington? Do I have the right insurance? What funding is available to launch my business? If you’re asking yourself any of these questions, you need to attend this workshop for start-up businesses in Washington!

Registration Fee: $50

If you are starting a new business or need help with your existing business, this class is a must!

Seasoned local professionals will share with you the fundamentals of planning for success. The course covers financing, recordkeeping, accounting & taxes, legal considerations, business insurance, and more. This course is offered via Zoom and will include two breaks.

Workshop Presenters by Topic

ACCOUNTING

Bekki Cox, BC Accounting

Bekki has many years of experience in personal and business tax preparation as well as small business bookkeeping. She graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2003 with her Bachelor’s in Accounting. She is well versed in tax law and is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Bekki is also active as a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Banking

Lori Edmonds, Bank of America

Lori is committed to understanding what makes your business unique, providing financial solutions that help grow, manage and protect your business – while helping you plan for the future in Whatcom and upper Skagit counties. From managing cash flow to finding and retaining good employees and more, she is there to help you focus on your priorities – while protecting and growing the business you have worked so hard to build.

INSURANCE

Scott Richardson

Scott has 30+ years of industry experience and 25+ years of service in the Bellingham Community, including a BS degree from Western Washington University. His agency has earned multiple awards for performance and he contributes to local entities such as board chair of Bellingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lydia Place.

LEGAL

Emily Rose Mowrey, Limitless Law PLLC

Emily was raised in Bellingham and has worked there for her entire career. She launched Limitless Law PLLC in 2014. She has also been an adjunct professor of business law since 2016, serving on the Board of the Washington State Law Clerk Program and proudly sponsoring several local community events.