General Small Business Tax Workshop

General Small Business Tax Workshop


The workshop will cover Basic IRS Tax Requirements. At end of this workshop, you will learn: Record keeping and bookkeeping systems, business income and deductions, how to file and pay business federal. What you need to know when you run your business out of your home. What you need to know about federal taxes when hiring employees/independent contractors and much more.

Presented by: An Enrolled Agent with the IRS

 

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Getting Started with Government Contracting

Getting Started with Government Contracting


Instructor Indria Gillespie has her doctorate in Education and Organizational Leadership. As an active member of the GoBiz CASCADE Team, she has thirteen plus years of grant management, contract administration, contract compliance experience, program development and project management experience, as well as presentation and facilitating discussions for adult-learners.

This workshop will inform small business owners how to position their business to obtain government contracts. How to assess if your small business is financially positioned for government contracting. Invoicing and government typical pay cycles. Identify and explain how to obtain government certifications. Registering your small business and how to identify potential contracting opportunities. The benefits of being a prime vs. subcontractor. An overview of the legal ramifications of hiring staff vs. using contractors. Attendees will be provided with a list of small business resources available to them.

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WEBINAR: Free and Open Source Software for Businesses

Free and Open Source Software for Businesses Description: Software and website development can be among the largest expenses for a small business, but what most starts-ups don’t realize is that most of the software they need is available completely for free. Business owners and managers attending this session will be provided with access to free and powerful open source software from a variety of companies and sources that will allow them to create websites, write text documents, develop spreadsheets, edit images, and create brochures and presentations safely and legally using the same free and open source software currently used by thousands of U.S. Schools and Government Agencies. Attendees will also be provided with free access to a series of online WordPress web development courses that are normally limited to access by Mobius Network paid clients.

Registration URL: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3508324300129927436

Webinar ID: 383-521-835

Presenter: Bob Hollis

 

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Loan Readiness with the Small Business Administration

Loan Readiness with the Small Business Administration


What You Will Learn

  • How does a small business get money?
  • Bank loans-are they impossible?
  • Doing your homework before applying for a loan and who might be able to help
  • Why banks might not be able to lend to your business. How SBA might help.
  • SBA loan guarantee program overview 7(a) & 504 Loan Programs
  • Tips for dealing with lenders

 

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Wellness Series – Feng Shui 101

Feng Shui 101


In this class you will learn:

• Basic principles and practical tips about energy flow and how to enhance it

• How to identify and use positions of strength in a room and personally

• Learn some basic Feng shui cures to energize and allow for positive flow

Facilitated by:  Mary Mieth, Feng Shui Practitioner

Mary Mieth is a Feng Shui practitioner, teaching and consulting since 1995. She practices western style Feng Shui while integrating eastern principles into contemporary lifestyles. Mary helps people with their homes, businesses, classrooms and more. With over 25 years in the healing arts and energy work and 16 years of engineering in the Silicon Valley, Mary brings a lifelong love of beauty and her unique ability to communicate the deeper principles in loving and practical ways. Mary is the Creator of Labyrinth Light Cards for energy enhancement and Dowsing specialist.

 

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Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) Certification Orientation

Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) Certification Orientation


Welcome to the aPHR Certification orientation and course. We are excited to provide you with a roadmap on learning many aspects of human resources, understanding the complexities of human resources and the best approach to handle most human resource issues and challenges for your companies.

The orientation for the program will take place on Friday September 27th from 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm. This orientation will provide you with all of the information you will need to make an informed decision about taking the 7 week course.

By learning with your peers in a study group setting during this 7-week course, every Monday night beginning October 7th, 2019 from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm., in addition to your independent study, it will prepare you to sit for the aPHR exam.

During the 7-week course, we will cover the body of knowledge for the aPHR exam which includes:

    • HR Operations
    • Recruitment/Selection
    • Compensation/Benefits
    • HR Development and Retention
    • Employee Relations
    • Health, Safety, Security

Upon completion of the aPHR Certification study course and passing the exam, you will be among the class of professionals who are practicing human resources consistently and ethically and who are committed to a higher level in their careers.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A $1200 FEE ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THE 7 WEEK COURSE.

 

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How to do Business with Sacramento County

 How to do Business with Sacramento County


What you will learn:

  • Working with (or Selling to) the County of Sacramento
  • Registering your Business with Sacramento County
  • Tips for Successfully Responding to a BID
  • Local and Small Business Assistance Defined

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USING FBO.Gov TO FIND FEDERAL OPPORTUNITIES

USING FBO.Gov TO FIND FEDERAL OPPORTUNITIES

The U.S. government is the largest buyer in the world. Federal agencies buy just about every category of commodity and service available. The federal government signs 11 million + contracts a year. At any given time there are approximately 31,000 + active federal opportunities. These opportunities are posted by the 130 federal agencies.

  • FBO.gov is the source for all federal procurements $25,000 or greater
  • FBO will allow you to target specific federal agencies.
  • Marketing Your Business & Identifying Federal Opportunities
  • FBO will allow you to search by keyword or NAICS code.

California Capital PTAC is offering a 90 minute hands-on workshop focused on identifying Federal Business Opportunities within FBO.gov. The instructor will guide participants through the features and functions of the FBO.gov website and provide insight as to how to find opportunities within the federal government procurement space. To participate in the hands-on section of this workshop, it is recommended that each participant brings their own internet connected device i.e.; laptop, tablet etc.

Instructor: Ralph “Skip” Masters, California Capital PTAC Procurement Counselor

 

 

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USAspending as a “Market Research” Tool

USAspending as a “Market Research” Tool


In 2018, the government spent $4.11 trillion. On July 17, 2019 California Capital PTAC will offer a hands-on USAspending.gov workshop where the instructor will guide the participants through the functions and features of the USAspending.gov website and provide insight as to how to conduct market research on federal spending data that is specific to their business.

USAspending.gov is the official source for spending data for the U.S. Government. Its mission is to show the American public what the federal government spends every year and how it spends the money. You can follow the money from the Congressional appropriations to the federal agencies and down to local communities and businesses.

To participate in the hands-on section of this workshop, it is recommended that each participant brings their own internet connected device i.e.; laptop, tablet etc.

  • USAspending.gov provides a big-picture view of the federal spending landscape.
  • The Spending Explorer lets you explore the entire federal budget in increasing granularity, illustrating how awards derive from federal accounts.
  • USAspending.gov provides a targeted approach to finding federal award data.
  • Whether you’re a congressional staffer, agency employee, researcher, or data buff, the Award Search will help you answer your toughest questions about federal spending.
  • The Advanced Search option offers filters that let you customize your data sets. Interactive visualizations — including a spending map — complement downloadable files.

 

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How to Choose the Right Business Entity

How to Choose the Right BUsiness ENTITY


n overview of the basics of entity selection and formation. Including the differences between and the advantages of: California and Delaware Corporations, S and C Corporations, various types of Partnerships, LLCs, Sole Proprietorship and a few others. We will also cover the tax and liability implications of each. Finally we will go over the basic considerations you will need to form your own business entity, such as; corporate bylaws, and partnership, or membership agreements.

 

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