Watch and listen to recordings of past small business workshops and advice from business experts, and learn how to plan, launch and operate a business. Recordings are available in English and español (Spanish).
Personal Credit 101
Do you want to learn how to improve your personal credit? Learn how to establish credit, why it’s important, how to check your credit and more.
View Video (00:44:45) | Posted March 2023
The Game Plan to Good Credit
Learn how to repair your credit, build or rebuild your credit and more in this third workshop with certified credit consultant, Tierra Bonds.
View Video (00:57:42) | Posted March 2023
Demystifying The Patent Process
Are you interested in learning about the patent process? In this session you will explore the different types of patents, including utility, design, and plant.
View Video (00:39:07) | Posted February 2023
Overview of Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) is all around you. Learn why you should consider protecting your IP and where to get help.
View Video (00:50:02) | Posted January 2023
The Business Of Books: How To Start A Book-Related Business: Session 4
Want to start a book-related business but don’t know where to start? Join us for the final workshop in a series for BIPOC literary entrepreneurs. Recorded at the Columbia branch on December 6, 2022.
Listen to Audio (01:32:20) | View transcription (pdf) | Posted December 2022
The Business Of Books: How To Start A Book-Related Business: Session 2
Want to start a book-related business but don’t know where to start? Listen to this workshop series for BIPOC literary entrepreneurs. Recorded at the Douglass-Truth branch on October 8, 2022.
Listen to Audio (02:43:26) | View transcription (pdf) | Posted October 2022
The Business Of Books: How To Start A Book-Related Business: Session 1
Want to start a book-related business but don’t know where to start? Listen to this workshop series for BIPOC literary entrepreneurs. Recorded at the Beacon Hill branch on September 22, 2022.
Listen to Audio (01:42:22) | View transcription (pdf) | Posted September 2022
Learn The Basics Of Intellectual Property With A Focus On Patents
If you are an inventor, entrepreneur, or other creator of innovative work, you can't afford to ignore your intellectual property (IP). Listen and learn more about IP from USPTO experts. Recorded on Jan. 21, 2020.
Listen to Audio (00:52:03) | View transcription (pdf) | Posted January 2020
How to Raise Money for Your Data-Driven Startup
This is a panel featuring representations of data science-focused companies who have successfully raised funding since last year. Learn about their experiences, struggles, and sage wisdom for others looking to raise money. Recorded on October 3, 2017.
Listen to Audio (01:15:54) | View transcription (pdf) | Posted October 2017
Paid Parental Leave - Panel Discussion
Listen to a panel discussion and learn about the paid family leave policy that will be considered by state legislators in 2017. Panel guests include Marilyn Watkins of the Economic Opportunity Institute; Rich Fox, President of the Seattle Restaurant Alliance; and Danielle Hulton Co-Owner of Ada's Technical Bookstore and Cafe. Recorded on Nov. 15, 2016.
Listen to Audio (01:11:14) | View transcription (pdf) | Posted November 2016