REGISTERED ACTIVITIES/EVENTS

GEW 2012

CEO Roundtable: Work on Your Business, Not in Your Business

Overland Park, Kansas

15 November 2012-16 November 2012

8:00–10:00 a.m. Event price: $300 It’s lonely at the top! Designed for small business owners who want to learn from other small business owners, in this session peers will help each other address issues, seize opportunities, and overcome obstacles. Led by an experienced facilitator and entrepreneur, the collective knowledge and experience of the group provides for lively and effective discussions. Companies must be at least five years old, and there is an application process for membership in the group. REGISTRATION REQUIRED? YES REGISTRATION WEBSITE? www.jccc.edu/ksbdc EVENT SPONSOR: Kansas Small Business Development Center

Starting a Business: Success Right from the Start

Overland Park, Kansas

15 November 2012-16 November 2012

6:00–9:30 p.m. Event price: $30 Thinking about starting a small business? This seminar will provide an overview of useful business information, including government requirements and forms of business organization. Learn to objectively evaluate your business concept, products, and services; define and analyze market potential; and begin work on a business plan for managing your business and obtaining financing. A banker and an attorney, who specialize in working with small businesses, are guest speakers. REGISTRATION REQUIRED? YES REGISTRATION WEBSITE: www.jccc.edu/ksbdc EVENT SPONSOR: Kansas Small Business Development Center

Kansas Sales and Use Tax for Construction Contractors

Overland Park, Kansas

13 November 2012-14 November 2012

9:00–11:30 a.m. Event price: $15. This presentation by the Kansas Department of Revenue specifically targets construction contractors and focuses on estimated taxes, preparing forms, filing requirements, record keeping, and sales taxes. REGISTRATION REQUIRED? YES REGISTRATION WEBSITE: www.jccc.edu/ksbdc EVENT SPONSOR: Kansas Small Business Development Center

QuickBooks Pro/Premier: Introduction

Overland Park, Kansas

13 November 2012-14 November 2012

Event price: $189. Learn how to set up your business’ computerized accounting program the right way. In this beginners-level seminar, you will learn to create your own chart of accounts; set up customers, vendors, and employees; generate invoices and receive payments; pay bills and write checks; track credit card purchases and balances; reconcile bank accounts; track and pay sales taxes; and produce customized financial statements and reports that will help you manage your business. (2 sessions) REGISTRATION REQUIRED? YES REGISTRATION WEBSITE: www.jccc.edu/ksbdc EVENT SPONSOR: Kansas Small Business Development Center

Kansas Retail Sales and Compensating Use Tax

Overland Park, Kansas

13 November 2012-14 November 2012

1:00–5:00 p.m. Event price: $20. Presented by a tax specialist with the Kansas Department of Revenue, this workshop covers the basics of Sales and Use Tax as it applies to retail business, as well as the appropriate uses of the various exemptions that may be encountered. Other topics of discussion are record keeping for audit compliance, estimated tax payments, and state of Kansas employee withholding as it pertains to Kansas income tax. REGISTRATION REQUIRED? YES REGISTRATION WEBSITE: www.jccc.edu/ksbdc EVENT SPONSOR: Kansas Small Business Development Center

Introduction to Government Contracting

Overland Park, Kansas

13 November 2012-14 November 2012

2:00–4:30 p.m. Event price: $25. The Heartland Procurement Technical Assistance Center presents information on how to get started in the government contracting arena including federal, state, and local government registrations and certifications. The seminar also cover Heartland PTAC services available to assist businesses in all aspects of government contracting. REGISTRATION REQUIRED? YES REGISTRATION WEBSITE: www.jccc.edu/ksbdc EVENT SPONSOR: Kansas Small Business Development Center