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SUMMARY:IRS Small Business Tax Workshop: Filing and Paying Taxes Electronically
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this valuable online session\, part of an 8-unit series offered by the IRS and the WBDC. Attendance at all sessions is not necessary; please register and attend any you of them that would be helpful. Separate registration for each session is required. \nThis session includes Introduction and Benefits of E-Filing\, Benefits of Paying Electronically\, Electronic Funds Withdrawal\, and Electronic Filing Tax Payment System.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/irs-small-business-tax-workshop-filing-and-paying-taxes-electronically/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:IRS Small Business Tax Workshop: Business Use of Your Home
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this valuable online session\, part of an 8-unit series offered by the IRS and the WBDC. Attendance at all sessions is not necessary; please register and attend any you of them that would be helpful. Separate registration for each session is required. \nTopics for this session include the Simplified Home Office Deduction and related tests\, Deduction Limits\, Types of Expenses\, Business Use of the Home Expenses\, Selling Your Home When You Used it for Business\, Illegal Tax Avoidance Schemes\, and related issues.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/irs-small-business-tax-workshop-business-use-of-your-home/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to map out your business plan using this one-page tool. If you attended our Start-up workshops\, this is your next step! \n \n\n\n\nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/business-model-canvas-3/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:IRS Small Business Tax Workshop: Federal Taxes When Hiring Employees or Independent Contractors
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this valuable online session\, part of an 8-unit series offered by the IRS and the WBDC. Attendance at all sessions is not necessary; please register and attend any you of them that would be helpful. Separate registration for each session is required. \nThis session’s topics include Employment Taxes\, Worker classification (Employee versus Independent Contractor)\, Determining Eligibility of Employees to Work Legally in the U.S.\, Form W-4\, Verification of Employee SSNs\, Form W2\, Independent Contractors Filing Proper Forms\, and related issues.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/irs-small-business-tax-workshop-federal-taxes-when-hiring-employees-or-independent-contractors/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T130000
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SUMMARY:IRS Small Business Tax Workshop: Managing Payroll to Withhold the Correct Amount of Tax
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this valuable online session\, part of an 8-unit series offered by the IRS and the WBDC. Attendance at all sessions is not necessary; please register and attend any you of them that would be helpful. Separate registration for each session is required. \nThis session will cover Wages and Calculating Payroll (including Tips)\, Calculating Withholding\, FUTA Tax\, and related topics.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/irs-small-business-tax-workshop-managing-payroll-to-withhold-the-correct-amount-of-tax/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T103000
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SUMMARY:WBE Certification: Know Before You Apply
DESCRIPTION:This one-hour workshop is for women who are interested in learning more about WBENC’s Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification. Topics will range from types of certification to documents required for the WBE application.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/wbe-certification-know-before-you-apply-6/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:Digital Mastery | Google Analytics | Make Your Website Work for You
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic digital workshop series designed to empower small business owners with the latest tools and strategies. \nFrom understanding cybersecurity to mastering AI for content creation\, each session will provide actionable insights to help you optimize your digital presence\, enhance security\, and drive business growth. Reserve your spot today and elevate your digital game! \nUpcoming Session: Google Analytics | Make Your Website Work for You\nNovember 14\, 2024 | 11:30am – 1pm\, CST \nUnlock the full potential of your website with our Google Analytics webinar. Learn to analyze key metrics\, track user behavior\, and enhance your SEO performance. Gain actionable insights to optimize your marketing strategies\, improve user experience\, and make data-driven decisions that boost your business growth.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/digital-mastery-google-analytics-search-console-make-your-website-work-for-you/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:Banking on Success: Seeking Opportunities as a Business Owner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive networking event at Citi Bank’s Fox Valley Branch.\nThis invitation-only event is designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by small business owners in a forum for entrepreneurs to connect\, share insights\, and explore strategies for growth and success. \n\nEngaging Discussions lead by Maria Rodriguez\, VP Banking at Citi\, Minerva Calatayud\, WBDC Director of Entrepreneurial Programs and Josh Gutstein\, WBDC Managing Director of Access to Capital\nBreakfast Provided\n\nThis event is specifically for businesses that are at least 1 year old and have less than $1 million in annual revenue.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/banking-on-success-seeking-opportunities-as-a-business-owner/
LOCATION:Citi Bank\, 2819 Aurora Ave\, Naperville\, IL\, 60540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:IRS Small Business Tax Workshop: Tax Deposits and Filing a Return to Report Payroll Taxes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this valuable online session\, part of an 8-unit series offered by the IRS and the WBDC. Attendance at all sessions is not necessary; please register and attend any you of them that would be helpful. Separate registration for each session is required. \nTopics covered at this session include Making Tax Deposits (and Due Dates)\, Using Lookback Period\, Deposit Frequency and Penalties\, Electronic Fund Transfer for Federal Tax Deposits\, Reporting Payroll Taxes\, Completing Form 941\, and Outsourcing Payroll Duties.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/irs-small-business-tax-workshop-tax-deposits-and-filing-a-return-to-report-payroll-taxes/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T130000
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SUMMARY:IRS Small Business Tax Workshop: Hiring People Who Live in the U.S. Who Aren't Citizens
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this valuable online session\, part of an 8-unit series offered by the IRS and the WBDC. Attendance at all sessions is not necessary; please register and attend any you of them that would be helpful. Separate registration for each session is required. \nThis last session includes Determining a Worker’s Tax Status\, ITIN\, Work Eligibility\, Calculating Withholding\, Exceptions to General Rules for Withholding\, Employment Taxes\, Nonresident Alien Independent Contractors\, and Filing Employment Tax Returns.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/irs-small-business-tax-workshop-hiring-people-who-live-in-the-u-s-who-arent-citizens/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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