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.
EASTHAMPTON
Event: Succeeding in Your Own Business
Date(s): May 20; June 17, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Eastworks Valley CDC Office, Suite 335, 116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton, MA 01027
Contact: Gene Talsky; Phone: (413) 529-0420; E-mail: grt@valleycdc.com
Event Information: Pursuing Your Dream - Step One: Succeeding in Your Own Business. Have you ever thought of starting a business? Have you already done so but feel like you need a crash course in business basics? Join Valley CDC staff to talk shop, learn the nuts and bolts, and fill your business toolbox with critical tools you need to succeed. Pre-requisites: None. Instructor: Gene Talsky. These classes are free to qualified Easthampton, MA entrepreneurs only. To pre-register, go to the Valley CDC Web site.
Sponsored by: Valley CDC
SALEM
Event: Hiring and Managing Employees and Subcontractors
Date(s): May 12, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Enterprise Center at Salem State College, 121 Loring Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
Contact: Margaret Somer; Phone: (978) 542-6343 ext. 1; E-mail: msomer@salemstate.edu
Event Information: Some of the most challenging issues facing small business owners involve their most important assets … people! Developing and retaining a loyal, productive team while complying with tax and employment laws is a critical management task. This workshop will help your Massachusetts business better manage employee and contractor issues, and assist you in avoiding legal issues. Speaker: Laurie LaBrie of Integrated Staffing, Inc. For additional information or questions about registering, call (978) 542-7528. To register on-line, visit the Enterprise Center at Salem State College.
Sponsored by: MA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - Northeast Region
SPRINGFIELD
Event: Small Business Start up Free Workshops
Date(s): May 7, 2009
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Springfield City Library, 220 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Contact: Anna Brandenburg; Phone: (413) 263-6828; E-mail: askalibrarian@springfieldlibrary.org
Event Information: Series of Small Business Start-up Workshops available for prospective and current entrepreneur seeking assistance in starting and expanding a business. Additional information and registration is available on the Springfield City Library Web site.
Registration Information: To register for this event, please download the registration form (PDF). Please return your completed registration form by e-mail: askalibrarian@springfieldlibrary.org. For further information or questions, please contact the Registration Point of Contact: Anna Brandenburg; Phone: (413) 263-6828; E-mail: askalibrarian@springfieldlibrary.org.
Sponsored by: Springfield City Library
TAUNTON
Event: Introduction to the Fundamentals of Business Ownership
Date(s): May 21, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: SEED Corporation, 80 Dean Street, Taunton, MA
Contact: Tamarah Barao; Phone: (508) 822-1020; E-mail: tbarao@seedcorp.com
Event Information: Basic Entrepreneurial Workshop, Session I: Introduction to the Fundamentals of Business Ownership. Registration starts at 5:00 p.m. Contact Tamarah Barao at (508) 822-1020 to register. For additional information, visit the Southeastern Economic Development Corp. (SEED) Web site.
Sponsored by: Southeastern Economic Development Corp (SEED)
Event: Understanding and Preparing Financial Statements
Date(s): May 28, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: SEED Corporation, 80 Dean Street, Taunton, MA
Contact: Tamarah Barao; Phone: (508) 822-1020; E-mail: tbarao@seedcorp.com
Event Information: Basic Entrepreneurial Workshop, Session II: Understanding and Preparing Financial Statements. Registration starts at 5:00 p.m. Contact Tamarah Barao at (508) 822-1020 to register. For additional information, visit the Southeastern Economic Development Corp. (SEED) Web site.
Sponsored by: Southeastern Economic Development Corp (SEED)
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