SMALL BIZ

Small Biz Resources

D&I Scaled to Your Needs

Whether you're leading a for-profit business or social profit organization, good communication is key. Use these templates to get started on a plan to lead your organization more effectively in today's increasingly diverse marketplace.

START A BIZ

How do we create messaging that attracts our target audience and beyond?

GROW YOUR BIZ

How can strategy help us compete and reach new or more diverse markets?

BUILD BIZ RESILIENCY

How do we keep customers and employees happy and be more productive?

1. Building D&I into Your Small Business- SCORE webinar by Stephanie Felix
2. Strategic Communications Planning- by The Spin Project
3. Build a D/E/I Initiative- by SHIRM
4. Developmental Assets Strengths Finder template- developed for children, this tool applies equally to employees, (in Spanish )

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ANONYMOUS, STATE OF WASHINGTON EMPLOYEE

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"Lee approaches diversity from where we are right now, and shows how information can transform our beliefs around people from different backgrounds. She gives concise examples plus general guidelines, that are so helpful to my business. "

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Good government abounds

Zena Consulting would not be successful without the FREE help of skilled volunteers who provided counseling and technical support at each stage of growth. Other agencies are looking for small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses to contract with. Click on the logos below to learn more. Thank you Seattle SCORE and PTAC!

Small & Minority-Owned Biz Equity

I was appointed to a volunteer position on the Washington State Business Diversity Advisory Group (BDAG) in 2020. Run by the Department of Enterprise Service (DES), BDAG's goal is to help DES level the playing field for small and minority-owned businesses through policy and procurement process improvements. Click on the DES logo to learn more, or OMWBE to certify your business.