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biz_logo_sbdcSole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation or LLC – What is right for your business?-

In this dynamic class you will learn the pros and cons of creating a LLC, Corporation, Partnership and Sole Proprietorship.  You will also learn how to form each entity and the tax reporting requirements. Also covered will be how to obtain a Federal ID#, California Employer Tax #, Seller’s Permit, City Business License, and how to file for a DBA.

Date: Wednesday, April 28

Time: 6:30 pm -8:00 pm

Cost: $35 + $3 parking fee (kiosk is located in lot 14)

Location:  University Center at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., room 222, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar

You will learn:

  • California payroll reporting requirements, including forms, employer obligations, reporting, and payment requirements.
  • About independent contractor reporting requirements.
  • Electronic filing and payment requirements and options.
  • Federal payroll reporting requirements, including Forms 940, 941, 1099, W-2, W-4, W-9, and alternative filing.

Instructor:  IRS and CA Employment Development Department Staff

Date: Friday, May 1

Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Cost: FREE + $3 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14)

Location:  University Center at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., room 223, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Access to Capital – Finding Funding for Your Business
If you want/need a loan/working capital to start or build your business, this workshop is for you! Learn the 5 C’s of credit bank or other lenders are looking for when considering lending you money. Additionally, you will receive information about available small business loan programs designed to assist your business in keeping pace in this growing economy.

Date: Friday, May 1

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost: FREE

Location:  University of Antelope Valley
44055 North Sierra Highway, room 127, Lancaster, CA 91384
New Client Orientation
This orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business. You will learn about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. We offer the New Client Orientation free of charge to all new clients.

Date: Friday, May 8

Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Cost: FREE

Location:  University Center at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, room 222, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
QuickBooks Boot Camp

In this all day workshop, hands on our computer lab, participants will learn how to set up their company file from scratch; how to create a quality chart of accounts; how to create new vendors, customer, items and accounts. You will also learn how to pay bills, invoice customers, receive payments, make deposits and reconcile bank accounts. An introduction to the report center will be covered, including how to create a Profit & Loss Statement and a Balance Sheet. Ideal for business owners, office managers, and bookkeepers who are brand new to QuickBooks, as well as, existing users who would like some formal education in one of these QuickBooks features. Please note that there will be a one hour lunch break (lunch not provided).  Not compatible for MAC users.

Date: Friday, May 8

Time: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Cost: $99 + $3 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14)

Location:  University of Antelope Valley
44055 Sierra Hwy., Computer Lab 106, Lancaster, CA 93534
Access to Capital – Finding Funding for Your Business

Sponsored by Citibank

If you want/need a loan to start or build your business, or if you need some financial help to survive this recession, this workshop is for you.  Learn the 5 C’s of credit so you will know what lenders are looking for when considering lending you money.  You will receive information about available small business loan programs designed to assist businesses during a recession.  Lastly, you will learn about the importance of having a well thought out business plan when asking for credit loan consideration from a bank or other lenders

Date: Tuesday, May 12

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Cost: FREE + $3 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14)

Location:  University Center at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., room 222, Santa Clarita, CA 91384
Upcoming Events

 

-05/19/2015 “New Client Orientation”-AV-http://tinyurl.com/New-Client-05192015

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-05/21/2015 “20 Rules for Marketing” -SFV-http://tinyurl.com/20-Rules-Market-05212015

-05/22/205 “QuickBooks Boot Camp”-SCV-http://tinyurl.com/QuickBooks-05222015

 

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