Monday
Understanding financial reports: A workshop by Vancouver SCORE, 9 a.m. to noon, will help entrepreneurs better understand their own company’s business financial statements and how to use them to plan/manage a small business. The workshop will be at the SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Vancouver. Cost, $55. Class is limited to six attendees. * http://www.scorevancouver.org/workshops, 360-699-1079.
Tuesday
Business strategies: Marketing coach Veronika Noize will present Three Secret Marketing and Prosperity Strategies, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1101 Broadway, Suite 110, Vancouver. Seating is limited. * Register: http://www.diymarketingcenter.com/Public_Events or 360-882-1298.
Upcoming
Living trusts: Attorney Margaret Madison Phelan will present a seminar on keeping your trust up to date, 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 5. Free. Location, necessary reservations, 360-696-2069.
Government contracting 101 workshop: Jordana Barclay, a counselor with the Southwest Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center, will discuss the steps to becoming a successful government contractor. Attendees also will learn about the services and support available through the procurement center. The workshop will be 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 5 at the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce’s conference room. Free. * Registration: vancouverusa.com, call 360-694-2588 or email jbarclay@vancouverusa.com