June 2009

Event Calendar

 

 

Thursday, June 4
Build a Business... Here's How!
Virginia

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, $175
(Two daytime sessions)

Tuesday, June 9
Start a Business... Here's How!
Virginia
6:00-8:00 PM, $20

Thursday, June 9
Start a Business... Here's How!
Duluth
6:00-8:00 PM, $20

 

Thursday, June 23
Cracking the Code:

Bookkeeping Basics
Duluth
6:00-8:00 PM, $39

 

 

 

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class or event:
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ARRA's Energy-Saving Steps may get you Bigger Tax Savings Next Year

 

The recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 contained a number of either new or expanded tax benefits on expenditures to reduce energy use or create new energy sources.

The Internal Revenue Service reminds businesses that many energy-saving steps taken this year may result in bigger tax savings next year.  The IRS encourages businesses to explore whether they are eligible for any of the new energy tax provisions.

An IRS Fact Sheet on Energy Provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009  provides a listing of ARRA energy provisions. More information on the wide range of energy items is also available on the special Recovery section of IRS.gov at:

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=206875,00.html.

To get the latest information about ARRA and other IRS news and information subscribe to e-News for Small Businesses at:

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=154825,00.html

 


Announcing our newest workshop...

Cracking the Code: Bookkeeping Basics

 

Is the process of bookkeeping a mystery to you?  Are you a new entrepreneur sorting out your options for bookkeeping methods?  Are you an existing business owner who needs a better grasp of your financial picture?

In this two-hour workshop, you will learn key differences between bookkeeping and accounting, the fundamentals of every bookkeeping system, and how to understand the flow of financial paperwork.

 


News & Tips

 

Surviving a Seasonal Business:

It takes year round effort to maximize your profit in peak season. Here are four principles to help you get there...

 

Source: Entrepreneur

 

Why PR is the Prescription:

The right story at the right time can bring valuable attention to your business, even during a downturn.

 

Source: Businessweek

 

Avoiding the Pitfalls:

An online presence is a great way to connect with people, but remember: Everything you write or say online can be found... and held against you.

 

Source: Entrepreneur

 

 


This Month's Featured Entrepreneurial Resources

 

FraudTracks
www.fraudtracks.com

A regional business fraud alert network and information source for businesses and consumers.  Find up-to-date information on identity theft, internet fraud, telephone and email scams, and much more.

National Association for the Self-Employed
www.nase.org

The National Association for the Self-Employed provides the resources and tools you need to become a successful entrepreneur by offering a variety of products and services designed exclusively for its members.

 

 

 

The Northeast Entrepreneur Fund is an equal opportunity employer, lender, and service provider.

Northeast Entrepreneur Fund
8355 Unity Drive, Suite 100  Virginia MN  55792
1-800-422-0374  | www.entrepreneurfund.org

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.