[https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/dbb87d2e-88bf-fcc0-e1cf-4666e798a300.png] Resources for Creatives Building Better Business Foundations [a two-part workshop] [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/bd171cc6-b8f8-ea14-ba6a-908c651185d9.png] Hybrid Workshop: Building Better Business Foundations [a two-part workshop] ________________________________ Dates: June 14, 2023, at 6-8 PM, and July 12, 2023 at 6-7:30 PM ________________________________ Cost: FREE ________________________________ Opportunity Overview Are you an artist with business ideas? Are you uncertain about where to start? Register for these two FREE workshops from Spaceworks Tacoma! ________________________________ Workshop: Building Better Business Foundations Part I Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 6-8 PM If you have a business idea but are not sure where to start, this workshop will walk you through some of those first steps that are at the core of your business. In this 2-hour foundations workshop, we will explore your ‘why’, vision, mission, and values statements. Do you know the difference between knowing your ‘why’ and having a passion? It is very important for you to know the difference when we are talking about business. The vision, mission, and values statements form the foundation for all activities in an organization. These statements guide the behaviors of people in the organization. At the end of this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of these foundations…this is an interactive workshop, so bring your pencils! Pre-register for this hybrid workshop, register for the address and zoom information [here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sc-irpzwuGtCqsHsPvNbse1Ox0i8icSQP__;!!CRCbkf1f!TIYJtBHra0QEeC6XtmqpDpq2XACvLPy8jN7LKMnXj44EnmW_-KbScmogCSKSRe9MhgjM0x1vxFLXlPqFhOPoiyVINM2H8A$>]. ________________________________ Workshop: Building Better Business Foundations Part II Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 6-7:30pm In this 1.5-hour workshop, we will talk about the importance of market research for your product or service and how to collect that data. The purpose of Market Research is to verify market need. A business must understand who needs a product or service and why they need it. Learn about testing your product or service in the market and different ways you can conduct research. Pre-register for this hybrid workshop, register for the address and zoom information [here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsduyqpzwsEtefQT2nHdetYtB3lxE68o79__;!!CRCbkf1f!TIYJtBHra0QEeC6XtmqpDpq2XACvLPy8jN7LKMnXj44EnmW_-KbScmogCSKSRe9MhgjM0x1vxFLXlPqFhOPoiyVHXV7JqQ$>]. ________________________________ Questions? If you have questions about accessibility or workshop details, please contact Jennifer English (she/they) at JenniferE@tacomachamber.org<mailto:JenniferE@tacomachamber.org>. 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