TSBDC @ Middle Tennessee State University

Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce

Murfreesboro

The purpose of the workshop is to provide individuals interested in starting a business a broad overview of the many things they will be confronted with in doing so. It will introduce attendees to the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, the services available, and how it can assist in the development of their business venture. Sources for information gathering and research and databases available are also discussed. This seminar is intended for persons who have never been in business who wish to meet with a counselor. There is no charge to attend the seminar or for one-to-one counseling. Reservations are required and available online at www.tsbdc.org or by calling 615-898-2745. Please arrive and sign in 10 minutes prior to the startup of the workshop. Accomodations are available for the handicapped.

Speaker: Bud Klika

The purpose of the workshop is to provide individuals interested in starting a business a broad overview of the many things they will be confronted with in doing so. It will introduce attendees to the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, the services available, and how it can assist in the development of their business venture. Sources for information gathering and research and databases available are also discussed. This seminar is intended for persons who have never been in business who wish to meet with a counselor. There is no charge to attend the seminar or for one-to-one counseling. Reservations are required and available online at www.tsbdc.org or by calling 615-898-2745. Please arrive and sign in 10 minutes prior to the startup of the workshop. Accomodations are available for the handicapped.

Speaker: Bud Klika

The purpose of the workshop is to provide individuals interested in starting a business a broad overview of the many things they will be confronted with in doing so. It will introduce attendees to the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, the services available, and how it can assist in the development of their business venture. Sources for information gathering and research and databases available are also discussed. This seminar is intended for persons who have never been in business who wish to meet with a counselor. There is no charge to attend the seminar or for one-to-one counseling. Reservations are required and available online at www.tsbdc.org or by calling 615-898-2745. Please arrive and sign in 10 minutes prior to the startup of the workshop. Accomodations are available for the handicapped.

Speaker: Bud Klika

The Internal Revenue Service, in conjunction with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, is sponsoring a Small Business Tax Workshop on Thursday, October 21, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Building located at 501 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This is a free workshop, although pre-registration is required. You may register online at www.tsbdc.org or call 615-898-2745. Arrangements for the handicapped can be provided with advanced notification. This workshop is designed to provide new business owners with an overview of the services provided by the IRS and federal tax law requirements. The day will be divided into two sessions. The morning session will include: filing requirements, basic recordkeeping, business use of the home and self-employment tax. The afternoon session includes: federal employment withholding taxes, federal unemployment taxes and deposit requirements. We reserve the right to cancel this workshop due to last minute schedule changes.

Speaker: Wei Ralph and Gene Osekowsky

Google in partnership with Middle Tennessee State University’s Tennessee Small Business Development Center invites you to a free workshop. Google’s industry professional will cover the basics of Online Marketing for businesses who want to hear about new ways to find customers online, such as how to feature your business on Google Maps, how to find out what visitors are doing on your site, and an in-depth session on how you can make Google AdWords work for your business. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the pros! Join us on September 28th from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and September 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Scarritt Bennett Center, Laskey C, 1008 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN. Light refreshments will be served. Check out our site www.tsbdc.org for further details and to register or call 615-278-8745.

Speaker: Anastasia Holdren

Google in partnership with Middle Tennessee State University’s Tennessee Small Business Development Center invites you to a free workshop. Google’s industry professional will cover the basics of Online Marketing for businesses who want to hear about new ways to find customers online, such as how to feature your business on Google Maps, how to find out what visitors are doing on your site, and an in-depth session on how you can make Google AdWords work for your business. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the pros! Join us on September 28th from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and September 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Scarritt Bennett Center, Laskey C, 1008 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN. Light refreshments will be served. Check out our site www.tsbdc.org for further details and to register or call 615-278-8745.

Speaker: Anastasia Holdren

How can you become one of the Federal Government's suppliers? Attend this seminar that covers the basics of government contracting. Some of the topics include: How to market to the Federal Government, how to find government business opportunities, information regarding federal codes, how to find information on the Internet related to government contracting, and understanding the government contracting process. The seminar is sponsored by the Small Business Development Center, in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the University of Tennessee Procurement Technical Assistance Center. The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) helps Tennessee companies find bid opportunities, understand government contracting processes, meet quality control standards and bid successfully in the government marketplace.

Speaker: Paul Middlebrooks