QuickBooks I - Introduces QuickBooks software to established and emerging business owners. Presents the necessary features for basic operations of the accounting software.
QuickBooks II - Presents more advanced features of QuickBooks software to established and emerging business owners. Covers operational features of accounting software for paying bills, tracking credit card receipts, accounts payable.
Date: Thursday, May 13 and Thursday, May 20
Time: 9 AM to 4 PM
Location: Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry ‐ 626 High Street NE
Cost: $99 (each class)
Registration: 503.399.5088 or sbdc@chemeketa.edu
John Gimby in a photo by Thomas Patterson | Statesman Journal
John Gimby, a recent graduate of the MERIT class, has had an indelible impact on the program, not just as a star participant, but also in facilitating the development of new relationships between MERIT and other organizations in our community that serve veterans. He recently started his business, Omega Landscape Maintenance and Design. To learn more, check out the article in today’s Statesman Journal: Oregon programs help put veteran back to work
The SBDC is offering a free 3-part series that covers the basics of starting a non-profit organization in Oregon. The classes will be held here at the SBDC (626 High Street NE, Salem). For more information call 503-399-5088.
1. What am I? – Mon, April 12 1:00-2:00pm
- Reshape the Mission
- Partnership opportunities with existing institutions
- Am I fundable? Measurable outcomes.
- Is there a need?
2. Funding/Resources – Mon, April 19 1:00-2:00pm
- Grant Writing – Foundation
- Donations, memberships
- Day to day maintenance
3. Set Up – Mon, April 26 1:00-2:00pm
- The differential between an Oregon nonprofit corporation and federal tax exempt status
- Types of Oregon nonprofit corporations
- Types of federal tax-exempt entities
- Tax-exempt Oregon Public Benefit corporations
- Organizational Filings & Process
- Annual Filings
- Operating as a tax-exempt entity under the federal tax rules (private inurement, intermediate sanctions, etc.)
The Chemeketa Small Business Development Center is partnering with NASE (the National Association for the Self Employed) to offer a no-cost 2-hour workshop on filing business taxes. You will have access to a CPA specializing in taxes affecting the self-employed. Get the tax help you need. Enjoy breakfast and networking with other local business owners. Register online today.
The workshop will be held at the SBDC at 626 High Street NE, Salem on Friday March 26th at 8:30 am. Visit: http://www.nase.org/taxseminars/ for more information or to register.
You’ve been thinking about starting a business and you’d really like to work for yourself. You want more control over your work hours and environment and you’d like your work to fit into your life.
The problem is you’re not sure if your idea makes sense or if it will work.
If you haven’t done this before, you have nothing to compare it to. You may know people who think your idea is amazing. You might know others who think you’re crazy to start a business right now. You’re just not sure what to do next.
Wouldn’t it be nice if someone could tell you exactly how to proceed?
What you need to do is take the focus off of your business idea and focus on you. You may not yet have enough information to just jump in and go. However, information and resources are readily available that will help you make a great decision. You don’t need to feel so unprepared or anxious.
We can help.
We can help you figure out if your idea will work. In fact, we’ve helped over 500 people decide if starting a business was right for them. Many of them are in business today because they gained confidence in themselves and their business idea. They also took advantage of the tools and information that MERIT provides.
Would you like to know more?
MERIT provides you with practical steps to start a successful business.
The first step is to read more about the MERIT program and see if it’s right for you. Then attend a MERIT orientation.
The MERIT Program is a part of the Chemeketa Small Business Development Center.
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