Workshops

Selling on Amazon, eBay & Etsy

Thursday, May 1 , 6-8pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Instead of bringing customers to you, go where they already shop! Amazon, eBay, and Etsy are still the largest platforms for multi-store online shopping. This workshop focuses on a basic introduction to the pros and cons of each platform, and what you need to know to get started.

Recruiting, Engaging & Retaining Employees

Tuesday, May 6 , 1-3pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Struggling to attract and keep great employees? Join Rebecca Blankinship for a hands-on workshop designed to help small businesses build a workforce of motivated, engaged employees who stick around.

How to Be a Working Artist

Thursday, May 8 , 6-8pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

What does it mean to be a professional artist? How can we work together to strengthen ourselves and our community for this climate? We've assembled some talented artists of different backgrounds and mediums, all of whom live and work here on Whidbey. They'll share their advice and perspectives, as well as take questions from the audience.

Selling on Social Media

Thursday, May 15 , 6-8pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Use tools like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and more to boost your online sales. Whether you're setting up products directly on the platforms themselves or using them to guide people to your stores elsewhere, we'll cover both introduction to setup as well as strategy.

Crafting Effective Social Media Ads

Saturday, May 24 , 10am-12pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Learn how to use the right images, language, and platforms to get your message out there. We'll also open up the ad centers on some of the top platforms and walk you through how to get started in the world of social media ads.

Identify & Reach Customers Online

Thursday, May 29 , 6pm-8pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

You can expand your business's success by selling online, but how do you use your limited time and money to find and reach customers? Learn more about free business tools that can help you identify your customers, and how to apply that information to social media and other online communications.

Product Photos, Videos & Descriptions

Thursday, June 5 , 6-8pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

We'll talk through some tips and tricks for effectively capturing your product for online customers, to replace the in-store experience. This is also a chance to see some home equipment in action, including lighting, camera equipment, and audio. Bring one of your products if you'd like to workshop how to capture it with other participants!

Websites & eCommerce

Tuesday, June 17 , 1-3pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Learn about some of the top tools for making your own online store, including WooCommerce, Shopify, and Squarespace. We'll also look into payment processors, calculating sales tax, and tips and tricks for streamlining shipping.

Starting a Business

YouTube

Learn how to write a business plan for success and receive an overview of critical things to consider before you ever apply for a business license. Available 24/7 on YouTube

Marketing 101

YouTube

Increase the effectiveness of your marketing by laying out a plan with goals, a schedule, and measures of success. Available 24/7 on YouTube