The Loudoun SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions and recommendations expressed by the authors and contributors to this website are theirs and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Additional Loudoun SBDC funding sources include George Mason University-Mason Enterprise Center at the School of Public Policy, the County of Loudoun, Loudoun County Industrial Development Authority and Town of Leesburg. All SBDC programs and services are offered to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
Presenter: Rabiya Jilani, Business Counselor Loudoun Small Business Development Center
Great tools for helping you manage your small business are available online. Better yet, they’re FREE! Power-up your business through Rabiya Jilani’s overview of:
Tools, including social media and email systems, for business communication
How to set up free business websites
Website analytic tools and key indicators to check
How to monitor your industry and blogs in a time-efficient manner
Tools for project management and collaboration with your business team and clients
Tools for invoicing and efficient tracking of financials
Augment your understanding of these tools by later setting a free counseling appointment with an SBDC.
Thursday, August 5, 2010 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The George Washington University Virginia Science & Technology Campus 20101 Academic Way (Research 1 Building, Room 101) Ashburn, VA 20147
Fee: $25 if pre-registered; $30 at the door. Pre-register HERE. Payments online are by credit card; payments at the door may be by cash or check (payable to Loudoun SBDC). Those who do not pre-register are not guaranteed seating or handouts. For registration questions, please phone 703-430-7222.
08/12/10
Start Your Business
11:00 AM
Start Your Business
Presenters: Ruth Cope, Business Counselor Loudoun Small Business Development Center
Kelly Keyser Thompson, Owner Keyser Thompson Insurance Agency, Inc.
Ruth Cope, a small business specialist, will lead participants through the essential steps for successfully starting a small business. Kelly Keyser Thompson, an insurance specialist, will discuss the types of insurance needed for small businesses. Highlights of the seminar will include:
Taxes and licensing
Business plan development
Sources of financing
Marketing
Insurance
Thursday, August 12, 2010 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Comfort Suites 80 Prosperity Avenue Leesburg, VA 20175
Fee: $10 if pre-registered; $15 at the door. Pre-register HERE. Payments online are by credit card; payments at the door may be by cash or check (payable to Loudoun SBDC). Those who do not pre-register are not guaranteed seating or handouts. For registration questions, please phone 703-430-7222.
08/17/10
Select Biz Entity
6:00 PM
Selecting the Right Business Entity …How to Make Your Business Work for You
What business entity best addresses your small business needs? Keith Troxell is a tax attorney specializing in business planning, tax planning and business succession. He will help you answer that “best entity” question by reviewing and comparing the legal, tax and business aspects of basic forms of business organization (sole proprietorships, C and S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies). Highlights will include:
Types of business entities
Advantages & disadvantages of each
Legal and regulatory requirements Limiting your personal liability
Minimizing income and employment taxes
Reducing organizational costs
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The George Washington University Virginia Science & Technology Campus 20101 Academic Way (Research 1 Building, Room 101) Ashburn, VA 20147
Fee: $25 if pre-registered; $30 at the door. Pre-register HERE. Payments online are by credit card; payments at the door may be by cash or check (payable to Loudoun SBDC). Those who do not pre-register are not guaranteed seating or handouts. For registration questions, please phone 703-430-7222.
08/24/10
Start Your Business
6:00 PM
Start Your Business
Presenters: Rabiya Jilani, Business Counselor Loudoun Small Business Development Center
Arthur Thompson, Principal Keyser Thompson Insurance Agency, Inc.
Rabiya Jilani, a small business specialist, will lead participants through the essential steps for successfully starting a small business. Arthur Thompson, an insurance specialist, will discuss the types of insurance needed for small businesses. Highlights of the seminar will include:
Taxes and licensing
Business plan development
Sources of financing
Marketing
Insurance
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The George Washington University Virginia Science & Technology Campus 20101 Academic Way (Research 1 Building, Room 101) Ashburn, VA 20147
Fee: $10 if pre-registered; $15 at the door. Pre-register HERE. Payments online are by credit card; payments at the door may be by cash or check (payable to Loudoun SBDC). Those who do not pre-register are not guaranteed seating or handouts. For registration questions, please phone 703-430-7222.
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