In addition to state workshops, please visit the SB/SE Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop page for a streaming video of an IRS Small Business Workshop, which provides more detailed instructional lessons.
Please visit the Small Business Video and Audio page for short presentations focused on specific topics that are important to small businesses.
If you live near a state line, please look for workshops in nearby cities of the bordering state.
BROOKLYN
Event: Business Legal Structures, Up Close and Personal
Date(s): January 13, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Public Library, Business Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West, First Floor Conference Room, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Contact: Roxanna Astorga; Phone: (718) 797-0187; E-mail: rastorga@citytech.cuny.edu
Event Information: This free seminar is designed to inform attendees about various business structures and to help them determine which type of entity is most suitable for their emerging or existing business. The seminar will benefit established businesses, those getting started and individuals anticipating going into business. To register, please call (718) 797-0187 or e-mail: rastorga@citytech.cuny.edu.
Sponsored by: Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation, NY State Small Business Development Center, and Brooklyn Public Library Business Library
Event: Business Recordkeeping
Date(s): January 20, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Public Library - Business Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West, First Floor, Conference Room, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Contact: Roxanna Astorga; Phone: (718) 797-0187; E-mail: rastorga@citytech.cuny.edu
Event Information: This free seminar is designed to inform small business owners about their recordkeeping requirements and to answer the following questions:
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Why are good books and records necessary for the success of your business?
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How will well-organized records help you if your business is audited by the IRS?
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What types of records are generally accepted by the IRS?
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How long should you keep your business records?
To register, please call (718) 797-0187 or e-mail rastorga@citytech.cuny.edu.
Sponsored by: Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation, NY State Small Business Development Center, and Brooklyn Public Library Business Library
Event: Worker Classification: Employee vs. Independent Contractor
Date(s): January 27, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Public Library - Business Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West, First Floor, Conference Room, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Contact: Roxanna Astorga; Phone: (718) 797-0187; E-mail: rastorga@citytech.cuny.edu
Event Information: This seminar is designed to help a business determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor. The instructor will explain how each type of worker is treated for tax purposes and review Forms W-2 and 1099. Finally, employment tax responsibilities and self-employment tax calculation will be discussed.
To register, please call (718) 797-0187 or e-mail rastorga@citytech.cuny.edu.
Sponsored by: Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation, NY State Small Business Development Center, and Brooklyn Public Library Business Library
Event: Tax Tips for the Self-Employed
Date(s): February 24, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Public Library, Business Library, First Floor, Conference Room, 280 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Contact: Maud Andrew; Phone: (718) 623-7000 ext. 1231; E-mail: m.andrew@brooklynpubliclibrary.org
Event Information: This free seminar is designed to inform start up and established freelancers, self-employed entrepreneurs and independent contractors about their tax requirements and recordkeeping responsibilities. Attendees will learn about Schedule C, deductible business expenses, self-employment tax and other tax topics. For registration information, please contact Maud Andrew, Manager of Programs and Outreach, at (718) 623-7000 ext. 1231.
Sponsored by: Brooklyn Public Library, Business Library, Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation, and NY State Small Business Development Center
STATEN ISLAND
Event: Tax Tips for the Self-Employed
Date(s): January 21, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Blvd., Art Center, Building 1P, Staten Island, NY 10314
Contact: Eileen Sullivan; Phone: (718) 982-2560; E-mail: sullivane@mail.csi.cuny.edu
Event Information: This free seminar is designed to inform "start up" and established freelancers, self-employed entrepreneurs and independent contractors about their tax requirements and recordkeeping responsibilities. Attendees will learn about Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship), deductible business expenses, self-employment tax and other tax topics. To register, please contact Eileen Sullivan at (718) 982-2560 or e-mail sullivane@mail.csi.cuny.edu.
Sponsored by: Staten Island College Small Business Development Center
WATERTOWN
Event: Entrepreneurial Training Course
Date(s): January 8; January 15; January 22; January 29; February 5; February 12 and February 19, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Jefferson Community College, 1220 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Contact: Sarah O'Connell; Phone: (315) 782-9262; E-mail: soconnell@sunyjefferson.edu or John Gould; Phone: (315) 782-9262; E-mail: jgould@sunyjefferson.edu
Event Information: Thursday evenings for 7 weeks from January 8, 2009 through February 19, 2009. Parking is free. Course consists of classroom training designed to guide you through all aspects of starting and running a small business.
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Introduction to Small Business Ownership
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Business Planning and Financing
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Financial Statements Accounting and Legal Issues
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Marketing and Resources
Pre-registration with payment required, payable to SBDC/JCC; course fee is $165 per person. Registration deadline is January 5, 2009. Request a registration form by calling the Jefferson Community College at (315) 782-9262. Upon completion of the course, you will be eligible for low interest, micro-enterprise loans.
Sponsored by: Jefferson Community College
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