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Entrepreneurial Series

Fundamentals of Starting a Business:
The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
This seminar focuses on individuals who are considering self-employment, or are at the beginning stages of starting their own small business. Topics include an overview of the steps, challenges and rewards of business ownership and the resources available to help launch new ventures in Michigan.  This event is FREE for Macomb County residents. All others pay a $30.00 fee. Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region10.  Follow the links for trainings, sort by County.

      1-11-12                    Wednesday         Mount Clemens
      2-08-12                    Wednesday         Clinton Township
      3-07-12                    Wednesday         Mount Clemens
      4-04-12                    Wednesday         Clinton Township
      5-02-12                    Wednesday         Mount Clemens
      6-06-12                    Wednesday         Clinton Township
      7-11-12                    Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      8-08-12                    Wednesday          Clinton Township
      9-05-12                    Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      10-03-12                  Wednesday         Clinton Township
      11-07-12                  Wednesday         Mount Clemens
  
Fundamentals of Business Legal Issues:
The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
Designed to guide prospective business owners in selecting the legal structure that will best meet the legal and accounting needs of their small business. Key legal, tax and non-tax issues are discussed relative to the legal entities available in Michigan.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region10.  Follow the links for trainings, sort by County.

      1-18-12                  Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      3-21-12                  Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      5-09-12                  Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      7-18-12                  Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      9-19-12                  Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      11-28-12                Wednesday          Mount Clemens

Presented by John T. Carter, Esq. and Lori K. Bianco, CPA
Witzke, Berry, Carter & Wander, PLLC

Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan: 
The following seminars run 9 am – Noon.
Whether your business is in the planning stages or well established this seminar will provide insight into creating a successful "map" or business plan. The basics of financial planning, marketing, sales, inventory, and operations are covered from the unique perspective of the small business owner.   Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region10.  Follow the links for trainings, sort by County. $40.00 Fee.

     02-15-12                 Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     04-11-12                 Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     06-13-12                 Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     08-15-12                 Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     10-17-12                 Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     12-12-12                 Wednesday          Mount Clemens

Fundamentals of Marketing Your Business :
The following seminars run 9 am – Noon.
Designed to present practical applications of marketing concepts. This event covers elemental marketing principles including: Mmarket analysis and research, target marketing, assessing competitors, and key tools for implementing a plan for marketing your products or services. $40.00 Fee
      
      2-22-12                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      4-18-12                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      6-20-12                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      8-29-12                   Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      10-10-12                 Wednesday          Mount Clemens

FINANCING:

Finance - 5 Keys to Achieving Fiscal Fitness
The following seminars run 9 am – Noon.
The essentials of financial management, including how to select and start an accounting system and how to apply data from financial statements are discussed.  Preparation of the balance sheet, profit & loss statement, cash flow analysis and breakeven analysis are explained.  Please call the Macomb County SBTDC to register at (586) 469-5118, or visit www.misbtdc.org/region10. Follow the links for trainings, sort by County. $25.00 Fee

      3-14-12                   Wednesday               Mount Clemens, 9th Floor
      6-27-12                   Wednesday               Mount Clemens, 9th Floor
      9-12-12                   Wednesday               Mount Clemens, 9th Floor
     
      
Team SBA Financing Roundtable
The following seminars are free, and run 9 am – Noon.
Learn how lenders analyze your loan request, and what they look for in a credit application. Meet with bankers, SBA loan officers and small business consultants to discuss your financing needs. You must know how much money you need to borrow. A completed business plan is highly recommended. Contact our office at 586-469-5118 to meet with a business counselor prior to registering for this event.

     06-21-12                Thursday               Velocity Innovation Lab
     10-18-11                Thursday               Velocity Innovation Lab

CONSTRUCTION/HOUSING:

     
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HR/ACCOUNTING:

None at this time

TAXES:

How to Report Small Business Income & Expenses:
Topics Include: Reporting Income, Transportation Expenses, Insurance Expenses, Entertainment Expenses, Depreciation, Record Keeping
      01-25-12                  Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      08-22-12                  Wednesday          Mount Clemens

Employees & Taxes: What You Need to Know:
Topics Include: Worker Classification, (Employee vs. Independent Contractor), Information Returns, (940, 941, 1099, W-2), Employer’s Obligations, Record Keeping
      9-26-12                  Wednesday          Mount Clemens

Tax Information for Sole Proprietors:
Topics Include:, Schedule C, Estimated Taxes, Self-Employment Tax, Record Keeping
     02-01-12                Wednesday          Mount Clemens
     10-24-12                Wednesday          Mount Clemens

Taxes & Your Home Office:
Topics Include: Determining Eligibility, Form 8829 Overview, Record Keeping
      02-29-12                Wednesday          Mount Clemens
      11-14-12                Wednesday          Mount Clemens

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