The Loudoun SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions and recommendations expressed by the authors and contributors to this website are theirs and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Additional Loudoun SBDC funding sources include George Mason University-Mason Enterprise Center at the School of Public Policy, the County of Loudoun, Loudoun County Industrial Development Authority and Town of Leesburg. All SBDC programs and services are offered to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
Is owning a small business a good fit for me? What are the steps for starting a business? Will I need funding? What are potential sources of funding? Ruth Cope, a small business specialist, and Kelly Keyser Thompson, an insurance specialist, will answer these and other questions essential for successfully starting a small business. Highlights will include:
Entrepreneurial traits
Taxes and licensing
Business plan development
Sources of financing
Marketing
Insurance
Presenters: Ruth Cope, Assistant Director Loudoun Small Business Development Center
Kelly Keyser Thompson, Principal Keyser Thompson Insurance Agency, Inc.
Thursday, February 9, 2012 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Comfort Suites 80 Prosperity Avenue Leesburg, VA 20175
Fee: $10 if register online; $15 at the door REGISTER HERE. Those who pay at the door are not guaranteed seating or handouts. Registration questions: 703-430-7222
Loudoun SBDC Refund Policy: As a general policy, there are no refunds. If an emergency occurs and you notify Loudoun SBDC prior to the seminar, credit may be given toward a future seminar, good for up to 6 months. If no prior notice is given, no refunds or credits will be issued. If the Loudoun SBDC cancels a seminar, registrants may choose to apply their payment to a future seminar or request a refund.
02/21/12
Start Your Business
6:00 PM
Start Your Business
Is owning a small business a good fit for me? What are the steps for starting a business? Will I need funding? What are potential sources of funding? Robin Suomi, a small business specialist, and Arthur Thompson, an insurance specialist, will answer these and other questions essential for successfully starting a small business. Highlights will include:
Entrepreneurial traits
Taxes and licensing
Business plan development
Sources of financing
Marketing
Insurance
Presenters: Robin Suomi, Executive Director Loudoun Small Business Development Center
Arthur Thompson, Principal Keyser Thompson Insurance Agency, Inc.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The George Washington University Virginia Science & Technology Campus 20101 Academic Way (Exploration Hall, Room 101) Ashburn, VA 20147
Fee: $10 if register online; $15 at the door REGISTER HERE. Those who pay at the door are not guaranteed seating or handouts. Registration questions: 703-430-7222
Loudoun SBDC Refund Policy: As a general policy, there are no refunds. If an emergency occurs and you notify Loudoun SBDC prior to the seminar, credit may be given toward a future seminar, good for up to 6 months. If no prior notice is given, no refunds or credits will be issued. If the Loudoun SBDC cancels a seminar, registrants may choose to apply their payment to a future seminar or request a refund.
02/28/12
Govt Contracting
11:00 AM
The ASBCs of Government Contracting: Before You Jump In…
Government contracting continues to be a hot spot for companies seeking greener and more stable pastures. While big dollar, multi-year contracts are alluring, a significant amount of prep work is required before submitting to the Central Contractor Registration database and making contact with prospective customers and/or partners. Before You Jump In… will substantively cover key activities every prospective government contractor should complete before hanging an open for business shingle. Alleviate frustration, missed opportunities and burned up time/money resources by following session advice on how to:
Build your functional profile to ensure both Government & Industry know what you offer
Research how agencies currently utilize what you plan to offer them (what they buy and how much they spend)
Identify key customer and partner prospects
Use this information to plot your initial course of action (direct contracting, subcontracting, micro-purchases, simplified acquisitions, traditional procurements, GSA schedules, etc.)
You are encouraged to bring your laptop computer
Presenter: Guy Timberlake, Chief Visionary & CEO - The American Small Business Coalition
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Mason Enterprise Center – Leesburg/Loudoun County 202 Church Street SE, 1st Floor Training Room Leesburg, VA 20175
Fee: $25; no at-door registration for this seminar REGISTER HERE. Registration questions: 703-430-7222
Loudoun SBDC Refund Policy: As a general policy, there are no refunds. If an emergency occurs and you notify Loudoun SBDC prior to the seminar, credit may be given toward a future seminar, good for up to 6 months. If no prior notice is given, no refunds or credits will be issued. If the LoudounSBDC cancels a seminar, registrants may choose to apply their payment to a future seminar or request a refund.
02/29/12
Taxes; Recordkeeping
6:00 PM
Small Business Taxes & Recordkeeping
You’re not alone: numerous small business owners get at least a bit stressed over tax figuring and recordkeeping. To lessen the stress, Anna Falkenstein and Thomas Butler will bring publications, tax calendars and, most important, guidance on:
Records to keep for sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and LLCs
The Small Business Health Care tax credit
Worker Classification: Employee vs. Independent Contractor
Tax law updates
Presenters: Anna Falkenstein, Senior Stakeholder Liaison – IRS Thomas Butler, CPA – Acumen Accounting
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The George Washington University Virginia Science & Technology Campus 20101 Academic Way (Exploration Hall, Room 101) Ashburn, VA 20147
Fee: $25 if register online; $30 at the door REGISTER HERE. Those who pay at the door are not guaranteed seating or handouts. Registration questions: 703-430-7222
Loudoun SBDC Refund Policy: As a general policy, there are no refunds. If an emergency occurs and you notify Loudoun SBDC prior to the seminar, credit may be given toward a future seminar, good for up to 6 months. If no prior notice is given, no refunds or credits will be issued. If the Loudoun SBDC cancels a seminar, registrants may choose to apply their payment to a future seminar or request a refund.
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