Tax Prep For Startups

Overwhelmed by the thought of filing taxes? We get it! Join us to learn the federal small business filing requirements for 2020 and 2021. We will also cover common small business expenses, record-keeping requirements, bookkeeping strategies, and tax preparation methods. The virtual course will run for approximately 60 minutes, with the final 30 minutes reserved

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Social Media 101 for Small Businesses

Social media platforms are the way companies are attracting customers, getting feedback, and building customer loyalty! Learn how and why you should market your business on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok to grow and advertise your small business! Don’t miss out on quick tips and tricks to engage your customers! Speaker(s): Gina Zak, SBDC Business

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Sales Tax For Small Businesses

Planning to sell goods or services in Ohio that are subject to sales tax? Join us to learn how to obtain a vendor’s license in Ohio and the requirements and process to file timely sales tax returns. We will also discuss record-keeping strategies as well as considerations for online sellers. The virtual course will run

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Ninth Annual Entrepreneur Pitch Night

The Hudson Library & Historical Society will virtually hold its ninth annual “Pitch Night” competition on Tuesday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. Seven finalists will be selected from the pool of online applications to pitch their business ideas to a panel of expert judges on Zoom. The winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize, and two runners-up will each receive a $2,500 cash

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Beyond Ohio: Advantages in Global Commerce

Do you want to compete in the global market? Learn about the export readiness assistance programs and services available to Ohio businesses. You’ll get, international trade tools to compete globally. We’ll give an introduction to exporting, how to do it and where to start. An overview of Ohio Export Assistance Programs: Financial Assistance/Grants for Exporters

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The ABC’s of Organizing Your Cash Flow

With all that entrepreneurs have to juggle day-to-day, oftentimes accounting is the one most put off. It can be hard to constantly keep up with bookkeeping and many don’t have a set process for how to manage it. Maureen Armstrong of Antolino & Associates will help guide you through engineering a process for your cash

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How To Apply For PPP Loan Forgiveness

This session will cover preparing and applying for forgiveness of your Paycheck Protection Program loan. We’ll also briefly review all the resources and support the Economic Community Development Institute (ECDI) offers small business owners. The information session will explain: Preview upcoming changes to the forgiveness request process Eligible uses of PPP loan funds Payroll and

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Stuck @ Start- Entrepreneur Workshop: Using Tech & Tools

In partnership with We Win Strategies Group: Are you an entrepreneur looking for assistance with your technology presence? A business that has no online presence might as well not exist. Using Tech + Tools will be an action lab where business owners walk away with tangible acumen to ensure they have a basic online presence.

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NASA Small Business Opportunities Virtual Expo 2021

The NASA Small Business Opportunities Virtual Expo 2021 with industry-specific networking rooms is sponsored by the NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). This year the Expo will host an overview of the Artemis program to include technical and contractor panels and afternoon industry-specific networking rooms. A virtual program and exhibitor guide will be provided

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Stuck @ Start-Entrepreneur Workshop: Marketing Tools

In partnership with We Win Strategies Group: So you have your new business. Well, that’s great, but who knows about you? How do potential customers feel when they see your brand? Does your business have a unique identity? If you’re not sure or just want to improve your marketing this class is for you. When

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Stuck @ Start: Entrepreneur Workshop

In partnership with We Win Strategies Group: Building from the basics this workshop helps existing early-stage business owners establish the proper mental foundation for business success. Is your business established but less than 3 years old? Do you feel “stuck” trying to figure out how to “start” seeing your business grow and thrive? This workshop

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