Focuses on the fundamentals of federal taxes for small business owners, including Entity Choice, Accounting Methods, Recordkeeping, Business Income and Expenses, Recordkeeping, and Estimated Tax. It also covers the basics of small business tax forms, including Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business, Schedule SE, Self-Employment Tax, and Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals among others. It provides an opportunity to get answers to a wide range of tax questions about running a successful business venture.

 Learn About Your State and Local Tax Obligations
In addition to business taxes required by the federal government, you will have to pay some state and local taxes. Each state and locality has its own tax laws. This workshop will provide information to key resources that will help you learn about your state tax obligations. Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and your business save money.
 
Speaker:
Rizwan Chaudhry
NW Accountants
 
Jamie White
ADP

Smart Business Computing Workshop is geared on helping business owners understand hardware and software technologies available to run your business. We will have tips to help improve computer performance and operating systems.

In the business world, the image you portray can either make or break you. Companies spend millions of dollars every year on advertising campaigns, public relations, and special training for employees to assure that a proper image is given and maintained in the public eye. A correct perception of a product is never an accident. What does your current business head shot say about you and your business?

This workshop is designed to give attendees information on how Northwest Washington Business Center can help them start a new business. Topics that are covered include how to write a business plan, how to research your market and how to prepare financial statements that will help you get funded.
 
After attending Orientation, you may make arrangements to meet with a NWWBC Business Assistance Officer for further guidance. Individual consultations are offered free of charge.
 
Call or email to register.
 

Are you interested in starting and running your own business?
You need to revisit your business plan?
Are you unemployed and qualified for the Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP)?
 
Launch and Grow is designed to optimize the small business owner’s path to success by providing the information they need to plan, finance and operate a profitable company in today’s environment.
 

 Starting a new business can be the most exciting method of getting into business, as it permits you the most freedom. You get to develop the strategies, marketing approaches, employment requirements-everything. You won’t be constrained by someone else’s way of doing business or an existing business’ established policies and procedures. If you’re successful, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you did it all yourself.