REGISTERED ACTIVITIES/EVENTS

GEW 2012

How to Write a Successful Business Plan

Joplin, Missouri

15 November 2012-16 November 2012

Designed for business owners and entrepreneurs who need to know how to create a business plan for their organization so the plan can be a useful management tool. Participants will learn the importance of business plans, the key required elements of a basic plan and data that must be included. Participants will also get tips on writing style to make the business plan easier to understand and more professional in appearance. Participants will leave this session with a greater understanding of what their business plan should look like and how to get started writing one. INSTRUCTOR: Karen Bradshaw. TIME: 1:30 pm. – 3:30 p.m. COST: Free; $30 value Supported by MSSU Center for Entrepreneurship

Tax Planning: Getting the Most Out of Every Dollar

Joplin, Missouri

14 November 2012-15 November 2012

Find out the information you need to reduce your self-employment and income taxes. Tax savings strategies discussed will include: hiring your minor children, renting property from a spouse, providing tax deductible health insurance for you and your family, contribution to a retirement plan, incorporating your businesses, and other opportunities for a tax reduction. INSTRUCTOR: Will Roderique (Baker, Davis & Roderique CPA’s) TIME: 1:30 pm. – 3:30 p.m. COST: Free; $30 value Supported by MSSU Center for Entrepreneurship

Making Better Business Decisions Using Your Financial Statements

Joplin, Missouri

13 November 2012-14 November 2012

This workshop is designed for business owners, managers and those who want to learn how to turn financial statements into useful management tools. They will learn how to capture information from the Income Statement and Balance Sheet, calculate several useful Ratios and learn to make business decisions from this information. INSTRUCTORS: Lisa Robinson and Ken Surbrugg. TIME:2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. COST:Free; 30 value. Supported by MSSU Center for Entrepreneurship

Aspiring Student Entrepreneurs - The First Steps

Joplin, Missouri

12 November 2012-13 November 2012

MSSU students who are thinking of starting their own company will want to attend this workshop. An overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business will be covered during this program. Students will have an opportunity to assess their strengths and weaknesses, learn about the importance of planning, discuss legal and regulatory requirements, examine target markets and marketing issues, and identify sources of financing. Each student will receive a Start-up Manual. INSTRUCTORS: Karen Bradshaw and Ken Surbrugg TIME: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. COST: Free; $30 value. Supported by MSSU Center for Entrepreneurship