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Looking for Funding or Accounting Help?

Browse local resources for help finding information on Tennessee accounting services and funding sources.

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Properly Paying Your People - Sounds Easy, But It’s Not

The most violated laws by employers are the wage payment and worker classification laws, which have steep penalties. This course will discuss the often-misunderstood issues of exempt/nonexempt, independent contractors, overtime calculations for multiple pay rates or piece rates, payment at termination, proper deductions from pay, and much more. Business owners, bookkeepers, and others involved in paying employees are encouraged to attend.

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How to make the most of your mentoring experience

A mentoring session is a confidential, personalized conversation with a business expert to answer a question or to solve a problem that you’re facing.

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Childcare Center Opens Doors and Young Minds

I opened my business and was running at full capacity within a couple of months. I was recognized by M&T Bank for my leadership during Hispanic Heritage Month and was invited to attend their leadership class. I also spoke on women’s empowerment at a Women’s Day event in Arlington County.

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AN OVERVIEW OF THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT

The Corporate Transparency Act is a new Reporting Rule that requires certain entities to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Reports contain information about the entity itself and two categories of individuals: Beneficial owners and Company applicants. This Act is set to take effect in January 2024.

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How to Grow Your Sales - Burton Barr

The game of sales has changed. With so much information available online and through social media, the days of the sales person being the sole source of information are long gone. While consultative selling is still critical, no longer can those of us in sales think that we are the determining factor in purchasing. The right sales approach will enhance your opportunity, however a poor approach can eliminate your chances. Join two seasoned sales professionals to learn the critical skills needed for success in today’s ever-changing business world.

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Understand Your Financial Lifecycle and Improve Profit - Burton Barr

This workshop is designed to equip participants with knowledge about the various stages of a business's financial lifecycle. It aims to provide strategies for identifying where a business currently stands in its financial journey and how to navigate towards greater profitability. Attendees will learn how to analyze their financial health, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement practical steps for enhancing profit margins. This educational session is essential for business owners looking to optimize financial performance and ensure long-term success.

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Financing Options at a Glance

From bank loans to Friends & Family, understand your financing options.

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SCORE Supports Aging Life Care Professional in New Business

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Webinar on Bookkeeping and Small Businesses

Live Webinar Recorded January 24, 2024

Stephanie Elia, herself a successful entrepreneur, will be giving lots of good tips for small business bookkeeping.

She will touch on:

Common mistakes new business owners make
Best practices for bookkeeping, like how often to update
How to stay on top of bookkeeping when someone else is handling it for you
Things to include/not include in your records
How to use bookkeeping as a goal-tracking technique.

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