How to Budget and Measure a Start Up

Learn the importance of Financial Planning and how to use the SCORE Financial Model Template to build financial projections for your business startup. Understand the costs to startup your business, the fixed and operational expenses, sales forecast and your Startup’s break-even analysis.

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Navigating The Federal Acquisition Regulation

Navigating The Federal Acquisition Regulation


Join us for a class covering the Federal Governments “rule book” on the purchasing of goods and services!

Topics Covered:

  • Becoming acquainted with the “rule book” for federal contracting
  • Clauses and provisions
  • Clause prescriptions
  • FAR supplements and search tools
  • Practical exercises

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Maximizing Tax Benefits for Small Business Owners

Mr. Roth will share his thirty years of experience as a tax and business advisor to show small business owners how to maximize their tax benefits.

The class will discuss:

  • Spending pre-tax v. after-tax dollars
  • What’s required to qualify for a tax deduction?
  • Reducing your chance of an IRS audit
  • How to get a better tax benefit for the same dollars spent
  • Maximizing deductions for vehicle expenses
  • Vehicle deduction mistakes made by owners of S corps and LLCs
  • How the home office increases vehicle deductions
  • The best way to deduct a home office
  • Maximizing tax benefits with an accountable reimbursement plan
  • How to maximize meals and entertainment expenses
  • How S corps reduce business taxes
  • Compliance and recordkeeping to protect your tax benefits
  • Deducting health insurance premiums
  • Hiring your spouse or children in your business

    Our Instructor: Randy Roth, EA, MSFS

Randy Roth is a tax, estate & business consultant, providing services to individuals, businesses, estates, trusts and non-profit organizations. He advises in the formation of business entities, corporate compliance matters, real estate holdings, non-profits and their on-going maintenance and provides advisory services to Trustees, Executors, and Administration attorneys. Mr. Roth is an owner and principal of Incompass Tax, Estate & Business Solutions, an Enrolled Agent with a Masters specializing in Estate Planning and Taxation and has been in business for thirty years. He has served as President of the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Society of Enrolled Agents (three times) and formerly represented his Chapter as a Practitioner Liaison to the IRS in Sacramento.

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Facebook for Small Businesses

So you started a Facebook company page, but don’t know what to do now? Uptown Studios is here to help. Join us as we discuss best Facebook practices and look at how to reach your objectives through Facebook ads and promotions. This course is best suited for those who already manage Facebook business page and are now looking for help building their audience and reaching their marketing goals. Bring your questions and leave with applicable tips.

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SMUD SEED Program Lunch and Learn

SMUD SEED Program


Overview:Join us to learn about SMUD’s SEED Program a small business incentive program. The SEED (Supplier Education and Economic Development) program offers local small businesses incentives to participate in SMUD’s competitive bid process. It also helps prime contractors find local sub-contractors to gain an advantage in developing their bids or proposals.

What we will cover:

    • Who qualifies?
    • How to certify as a Small Business or Micro Enterprise with DGS
    • What are the incentives for prime contractors and sub contractors
    • Other advantages
    • Tips to grow your business through successful proposals

*Lunch will be provided. 

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How to Create Media Buzz for Your Business & Stay Out of Trouble

In this presentation, attendees will learn:

  • The value of media coverage
  • What the media wants
  • How to approach & pitch your story to the media
  • How to use social media to amplify your brand, and avoid legal liability

Taught By: Uduak Oduok

Uduak Oduok (Ms. Uduak) is an attorney and co-founder of EBITU LAW GROUP, P.C., a Sacramento based law firm providing legal services to businesses and individuals; including those in the fashion and entertainment sector within and outside California.

A graduate of U.C. Hastings College of the Law, Ms. Uduak has been featured in prestigious legal publications including The ABA Journal and California Lawyer Magazine. Ms. Uduak pioneered the first Fashion Law seminars in Northern California, and is a recognized name within the growing niche practice of Fashion Law in the USA. As an author of numerous articles, her work has been cited in prestigious law journals, and quoted in several national and international newspapers and magazines, including the Huffington Post.

Ms. Uduak is also a legal commentator and regularly invited speaker who has spoken at diverse organizations including The Wharton School of Business, The National Association of Women Business Owners, Woodbury University, Fashion Law Institute, U.C. Hastings College of the Law, San Joaquin Delta College, SXSW, Fox40 News, Al Jazeera, New York’s 99.5FM WBAI and 107.5FM WBLS.

She is a contributor to four books, including a recently published book by the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers titled, ‘The Monetization of the Global Music Business – From Creators to Major Industry.’

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Top 5 Ways to Improve your Emergency and Business Continuity Plans

Certified Emergency Manager® Nora O’Brien, CEO of Connect Consulting Services, will share you’re the top 5 ways you can improve your business’ emergency management and business continuity plans. This course will give you to some peace of mind to protect your business, family, and property from disasters great and small by sharing tools and resources to improve and maintain your existing plans. In addition, Connect Consulting Services will offer a free 12-point emergency management and business continuity planning self-assessment to determine your business’ planning gaps.

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Small Business Legal Clinic

Small Business Legal Clinic


Kristina Reed focuses her practice on the areas of real estate and business transactions and estate planning. Kristina is known for using cutting-edge technology coupled with unique and innovative solutions to efficiently and effectively handle her clients’ legal needs. She has successfully formed various types of businesses, organized joint ventures, and negotiated complex business deals, purchase and sales, and commercial leases. Kristina is also a trusted advisor for her clients’ estate planning needs. Kristina has served as a DRC Judge Pro Tem for the El Dorado County Superior Court, taught legal research at Alliant International University, and served as a Member of the Advisory Board at Heald College’s Paralegal Program. She is currently a business counselor with SCORE and a member of WealthCounsel. Kristina was named as Best of the Bar by the Sacramento Business Journal and named to the SuperLawyer list every year since 2012. Kristina earned her J.D. from McGeorge School of Law in 2000 and her B.S. from Christopher Newport University in 1995. Kristina is admitted to practice law in California and Virginia.

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How to Set Up a Non- Profit

The legal nuts and bolts of starting and maintaining Non-Profit. A comprehensive review of everything you need to make sure your nonprofit is in top legal shape. Topics included are formation, corporate formalities, handling donation receipts, and managing the board of directors.

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Cannabis Taxes – What you need to know with CDTFA, EDD, & FTB

California Department of Taxes and Fees Administration:


Overview:On January 1, 2018, it became legal to cultivate, sell, and purchase adult-use cannabis in California. Also, on January 1, 2018, two new state taxes became effective that apply to the cultivation and the retail sale of both adult-use and medicinal cannabis. The CDTFA will provide guidance on how the new cannabis taxes apply and the rules cannabis businesses must follow in order to comply with the Cannabis Tax Law. Those currently working within the California cannabis industry or those who are considering it will find this presentation helpful.

Employment Development Department:


Overview: More information coming soon!.

State of California Franchise Tax Board:


Overview: Get valuable information about income taxation of cannabis businesses and answer questions surrounding taxation of this industry in California. We look forward to your participation and questions.

 

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