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  0 0 Some additional suggestions: 1. Biznik.com (http://www.biznik.com) - a community of entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals - has wonderful, free and low-cost networking events and workshops. 2. NW Entrepreneur Network (http://www.nwen.org/) also has low-cost classes and events. 3. Grassroots Business Assn (http://www.grassrootsbusinessassociation.com/) is another regional group with wonderful, low-cost opportunities to meet other self-employed pros and entrepreneurs. 4. Check out the parties and events for solo professionals at coworking facilities like Office Nomads (http://www.officenomads.com) In other words, put together your own peer mentoring group. A businessperson doesn't have to have 20 years of experience on you to be a valuable mentor. In fact, someone just 2-5 years ahead of you on the entrepreneurial road may be more able to relate to and offer advice on the issues and questions you're currently facing. Michelle Goodman answered in Un/Employment about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 I found myself in the exact same position two years ago, and randomly stumbled across a solution. I was at my favorite bar, Bleu Bistro, and ran into the owner who I had chatted with a few times. At the time I was learning how to do my own accounting and asked him how he had learned. We ended up having a good chat about small business challenges and rewards, and he continues to be a person I can go to for advice. Maybe there is a small business owner of any kind that you run into & admire / respect? Many of the challenges faced by small business owners translate across industries and both can benefit from the other person's perspective. EricaT answered in Un/Employment about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 You might also look into the Puget Sound American Marketing Association. They hold monthly luncheons and networking events that are great for making contacts. http://psama.org/ Best of luck to you! Dan Williams answered in Un/Employment about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 You may want to contact the seattle chapter of the SBA.gov (small business association). They have lots of resources and training available for business owners. Additionally, if you are women in business, check out their section of the Women's Business Association. Also join your local Chamber of Commerce. careers answered in Un/Employment about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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