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SUMMARY:Fair Labor Standards Act Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes that supporting entrepreneurship is a team effort. “Fair Labor Standards Act” on April 15 is the seventh workshop in a series of 10 specifically developed with the local entrepreneur in mind. \nThe 10-part series addresses a variety of subjects and connects participants with experts from federal\, state and local business resources. Did you recently start a business or planning to start one? While starting a business is an exciting venture\, it can be overwhelming and daunting to navigate without proper planning\, understanding and execution. \nOwning a small business brings many responsibilities\, including compliance with various federal labor and employment laws. Employers must comply with both federal and state laws. As a business owner\, you have the responsibility to pay your employees properly\, maintain certain records\, adhere to certain requirements if you employ minors\, provide eligible workers with unpaid family or medical leave and to notify your employees of their rights in the workplace. \nThis session presented by the U.S. Department of Labor-Wage and Hour Division will teach participants the importance of complying with rules and regulations covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nPolicies under minimum wage\, overtime provisions\, and tip credit for “tipped employees”\nChild labor provisions and employment regulations for youth dependent on the age and type of work\nWho is eligible under the Family and Medical Leave Act and what does it cover?\nEnforcement of Violations\, who can report violations and what happens next\n\nRegister online. \nFor more information\, contact Veronica Z. Ortega.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/fair-labor-standards-act-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Veronica Z. Ortega%2C SBA":MAILTO:veronica.ortega@sba.gov
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SUMMARY:The Importance of a Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:SBA presents “Business Planning: The Importance of a Business Plan” online Feb. 11. This is the third workshop in a series of 10 specifically developed with the local entrepreneur in mind. The 10-part series addresses a variety of subjects and connects participants with experts from federal\, state and local business resources. \nA good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business. You’ll use your business plan as a road map for how to structure\, run\, and grow your new business. It’s a way to think through the key elements of your business. \nBusiness plans can help you get funding or bring on new business partners. Investors want to feel confident they’ll see a return on their investment. \nThis session presented by UTRGV Small Business Development Center and will provide information on the power of business planning and why it’s important to prepare a business plan. \nA sound business plan will:\n\nDefine and focus on your business objective\nBe an essential part of the loan application process\nBe used to obtain advice from experts\nUncover omissions and/or weaknesses in the business idea & planning process\nThe key components of a business plan\n\nRegister online. \nFor more information\, contact Veronica Z. Ortega.\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/the-importance-of-a-business-plan-2/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Veronica Z. Ortega%2C SBA":MAILTO:veronica.ortega@sba.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220128T090000
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SUMMARY:Credits\, Deductions and Taxes for your Business
DESCRIPTION:Did you recently start a business or planning to start one?  While starting a business is an exciting venture\, it can be overwhelming and daunting to navigate without proper planning\, understanding and execution. \nUnderstanding your tax obligation is one key to business success. When you start a business\, you need to know about income taxes\, payroll taxes and much more. Knowing how to avoid the top tax mistakes that small businesses make and what you need to know about Schedule C and other small business taxes is imperative for your business. \nThis session presented by U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and will help participants understand credits\, taxes and deductions for your business. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nFiguring out if your business is subject to the self-employment tax\, income tax or both\nThe different forms of taxable and nontaxable income that come from money\, property or services\nWhat you can and can’t deduct as a business expense\nBusiness tax credits for your business\n\nThe U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes that supporting entrepreneurship is a team effort. “Credits\, Deductions and Texas for your Business” is the second workshop in a series of 10 specifically developed with the local entrepreneur in mind. The 10-part series addresses a variety of subjects and connects participants with experts from federal\, state and local business resources. \nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/credits-deductions-and-taxes-for-your-business-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Veronica Z. Ortega%2C SBA":MAILTO:veronica.ortega@sba.gov
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SUMMARY:Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:SBA’s “Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion” includes a panel of participating SBA lenders and microlenders answering questions and providing information on how to apply and the requirements for a business loan. \nMoney is the lifeline of any business and securing financing is a major factor. Many entrepreneurs find the task daunting and don’t even know where to begin. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nBasic requirements and eligibility\nThe difference between a conventional loan and an SBA guaranteed loan\nThe five C’s of credit\nCriteria used to evaluate loan proposals\n\nRegister online. \nFor more information\, contact Veronica Z. Ortega.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/financing-options-for-your-business-a-lender-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Veronica Z. Ortega%2C SBA":MAILTO:veronica.ortega@sba.gov
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SUMMARY:OSHA and Employee Safety in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:SBA presents “OSHA and Employee Safety in the Workplace” May 14 with OSHA teaching participants why safety is important and what they can do about it. \nCongress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training\, outreach\, education and assistance. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nWhat does OSHA do? To include enforcement and cooperative programs.\nWhy safety is good business.\nCommon OSHA requirements such as recording and reporting.\nSafety and Health Programs to include management leadership\, employee involvement and finding and fixing hazards.\nOSHA resources for employers and employees.\n\nRegister online. \nFor more information\, contact Veronica Z. Ortega.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/osha-and-employee-safety-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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