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| "Look good while doing good" with EnviroVogue's chic
eco-friendly tote bags! EnviroVogue owner, Elizabeth
Fletcher says, "If you're going to save the planet, it helps
to be well accessorized"! EnviroVogue's products are carried by hundreds of boutiques, Whole Foods, and Sur La Table. In addition to "doing good" by using these reusable, eco-friendly totes made from recycled materials totes instead of paper or plastic bags, EnviroVogue's customers can feel good about the fact that the company donates a portion of the proceeds from every sale to a charity. Charities include Childhaven, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, The Maasai Association, Feeding America and the International Justice Mission. You can find out more about EnviroVogue on their website.  |
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At the Washington Business Center, we have counselors and trainers who can help you start and grow your business. We will help you: |
| Build a business plan that can
help you avoid costly startup mistakes. Develop a loan application. Strategize your marketing, operations and finances. Provide one-on-one, confidential counseling to help you manage all aspects of your business. Provide training on software tools you can use in your business, such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and Adobe applications. Provide training to help you understand your financial reports, develop cash flow projections, and use them more effectively to manage your business. Provide opportunities for you to network with and learn from other small business owners. |
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To learn more about how we can help you, and to get started with a counselor, please attend one of our Orientation sessions 1st Wednesday of each month: 5 pm to 6 pm 3rd Wednesday of each month: 9 am to 10 am Call (206) 324-4330 X100 to enroll "It is wonderful to meet other women who are business owners. I find starting a business very intimidating; because I don't know enough about all the reporting of taxes, working with contracted individuals, all those things and more. After leaving the seminar today; I felt like I can learn this stuff with all the resources that are out there. Thank you for the work that your organization does" -A WBC Client- |
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