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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171012T160000
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SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 12\, 2017\n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEstrella Mountain Community\n3000 N Dysart Road\nOcotillo Hall\, Room OCT 104\nAvondale\, AZ  85392 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170814T131020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T181141Z
UID:1722-1507798800-1507806000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business Income and How it is Taxed
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will learn: \n\nAbout the different types of business entities\n\nSole-proprietor\nPartnership\nLLC\nS-Corp\nC-Corp\nOthers\n\nIncluding corporate maintenance\nAvoid comingling of money\n\n\nWhat business income is\n\nRevenue minuses expenses\nNot cash taken by the owner\nRecordkeeping Requirements\n\n\nBusiness income tax forms\n\nUnderstand which type\nDefine & discuss flow-through entities\n\n\nHow business income is taxed\n\nSelf-employment taxes\nWhen to make an S-election\n\n\nHow to pay income tax on business income\n\nEFTPS/AZ Taxes\nQuarterly Payments\nUnderpayment penalties & how to avoid them\n\n\n2017 Legislative Changes (if any)\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-income-taxed/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170622T212712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T212712Z
UID:1549-1507640400-1507647600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Location:\nGateWay Community College\nSBDC in the South Building\n108 N 40th Street\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nEvent Fee: Free \nLearn the basics of how government contracting works. \nVery basic introduction to government contracting and the services PTAC offers. We follow a Who\, What\, Why\, When and How format followed by a group discussion. This course is for small business owners who know very little or nothing about government procurement. \nTo register for this event please contact: \nNora Plonsky\, Arizona PTAC Program Assistant \nNora.plonsky@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623)845-4700
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/laying-groundwork-government-contracting-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170808T180903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T195814Z
UID:1695-1507570200-1507577400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy - Week 4
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nSeptember 18 and 25\, 2017\nOctober 2\, 9\, 16\, and 23\, 2017 \nTime:  5:30 pm to 7:30 pm \nThis six week program is designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist women in starting and expanding their businesses. \nPlease register for each class individually. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170808T180622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T195620Z
UID:1696-1506965400-1506972600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy - Week 3
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nSeptember 18 and 25\, 2017\nOctober 2\, 9\, 16\, and 23\, 2017 \nTime:  5:30 pm to 7:30 pm \nThis six week program is designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist women in starting and expanding their businesses. \nPlease register for each class individually. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170622T181126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T173931Z
UID:1546-1506607200-1506614400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\n25 S. Arizona Place\, Suite 201\nChandler\, AZ  85225 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170808T175942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T195502Z
UID:1693-1506360600-1506367800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy - Week 2
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nSeptember 18 and 25\, 2017\nOctober 2\, 9\, 16\, and 23\, 2017 \nTime:  5:30 pm to 7:30 pm \nThis six week program is designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist women in starting and expanding their businesses. \nPlease register for each class individually. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170921T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170901T144734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T144923Z
UID:1761-1506004200-1506011400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 21\, 2017\n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm \nGateWay Community College\n108 N 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170920T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170920T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170828T181554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T155705Z
UID:1741-1505917800-1505925000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 20\, 2017\n2:30 pm – 4:30 pm \nLaunchPoint\n245 W. 2nd Street\nRoom 143\nMesa\, AZ  85201 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:LaunchPoint\, 245 West 2nd Street\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170920T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170905T204309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T203214Z
UID:1790-1505901600-1505907000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Financial Foundations  -  Module 1: A New Mindset - Embrace Your Numbers
DESCRIPTION:Financial Foundations Pilot Program\nPrivate Session by Invitation Only \nModule 1: A New Mindset – Embrace Your Numbers (September 20th\, 10:00 – 11:30 am) \nModule 2: Build Your Basic Tool set – The Income Statement (Virtual Webinar) (September 26th\, 11:00 – 11:30 am) \nModule 3: Build Your Basic Tool Set – The Balance Sheet (Virtual Webinar) (September 28th\, 11:00- 11:30 am) \nModule 4: Develop Your Budget – Benchmarks and Ratios (Virtual Webinar) (October 3rd\, 11:00 – 11:30 am) \nModule 5: Develop Your budget – Build a Budget and Plan (Virtual Webinar) (October 5th\, 11:00 – 11:30 am) \nModule 6: Set a Financial Rhythm – Business Decisions and New Habits (October 11th\, 10:00 – 11:30 am) Thank You Lunch for All Participants (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/financial-foundations/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170808T175702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T195333Z
UID:1691-1505755800-1505763000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy - Week 1
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nSeptember 18 and 25\, 2017\nOctober 2\, 9\, 16\, and 23\, 2017 \nTime:  5:30 pm to 7:30 pm \nThis six week program is designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist women in starting and expanding their businesses. \nPlease register for each class individually. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2-2-2-3-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170914T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170914T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170622T180728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T222017Z
UID:1544-1505404800-1505410200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 14\, 2017\n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEstrella Mountain Community\n3000 N Dysart Road\nOcotillo Hall\, Room OCT 104\nAvondale\, AZ  85392 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170622T180145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T180145Z
UID:1541-1505221200-1505228400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Location:\nGateWay Community College\nSBDC in the South Building\n108 N 40th Street\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nEvent Fee: Free \nLearn the basics of how government contracting works. \nVery basic introduction to government contracting and the services PTAC offers. We follow a Who\, What\, Why\, When and How format followed by a group discussion. This course is for small business owners who know very little or nothing about government procurement. \nTo register for this event please contact: \nNora Plonsky\, Arizona PTAC Program Assistant \nNora.plonsky@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623)845-4700
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/laying-groundwork-government-contracting-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170829T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170829T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170123T154715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170410T151332Z
UID:1153-1503999000-1504009800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks Series – This series focuses on the desktop version of QuickBooks. \nFEE:  $100.00.   Payable by check at the first class made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Fee covers materials for all four sessions. \nFour Week Session – August 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 2017\n9:30 am – 12:30 pm \nAugust 8\, 2017  –  Part One \nQuickBooks Overview and Initial Setup \nQuickBooks Versions\nAccounting 101\nQuickBooks Accounting 101\nMastery of Basic Navigation\nSetting up a New Company\nSetting and Modifying Preferences\nIntroduction to Reporting \nAugust 15\, 2017  –  Part Two \nThe Sales Cycle: Customers and Sales \nLists in Quickbooks\nCustomers\nThe Items List\nInvoices from Estimates\nInvoicing for Time & Material\nInvoicing from Scratch\nMoney: Receiving Payments and Making Deposits\nTroubleshooting \nAugust 22\, 2017  –  Part Three  \nThe Purchasing Cycle: Vendors and Bills \nCreating Vendors\nPurchase Orders\nEntering Bills\nPaying Bills\nWriting Checks\nThe Checking Account\nReconciling the Bank Account\nCredit Card Transaction \nAugust 29\, 2017  –  Part Four \nSpecial Topics in QuickBooks \nJob Costing and Payroll\nReporting\nSales Tax\nQB for Restaurants\nQB for Real Estate and Property Management\nCommon Mistakes and How to Fix Them\nTop 10 QB Tips\, Tricks\, and Shortcuts \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-1-2-2-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170426T163208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T134602Z
UID:1401-1503583200-1503590400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 24\, 2017\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nGateWay Community College\n108 N 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170822T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170822T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170123T154607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170410T151006Z
UID:1151-1503394200-1503405000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks Series – This series focuses on the desktop version of QuickBooks. \nFEE:  $100.00.   Payable by check at the first class made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Fee covers materials for all four sessions. \nFour Week Session – August 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 2017\n9:30 am – 12:30 pm \nAugust 8\, 2017  –  Part One \nQuickBooks Overview and Initial Setup \nQuickBooks Versions\nAccounting 101\nQuickBooks Accounting 101\nMastery of Basic Navigation\nSetting up a New Company\nSetting and Modifying Preferences\nIntroduction to Reporting \nAugust 15\, 2017  –  Part Two \nThe Sales Cycle: Customers and Sales \nLists in Quickbooks\nCustomers\nThe Items List\nInvoices from Estimates\nInvoicing for Time & Material\nInvoicing from Scratch\nMoney: Receiving Payments and Making Deposits\nTroubleshooting \nAugust 22\, 2017  –  Part Three  \nThe Purchasing Cycle: Vendors and Bills \nCreating Vendors\nPurchase Orders\nEntering Bills\nPaying Bills\nWriting Checks\nThe Checking Account\nReconciling the Bank Account\nCredit Card Transaction \nAugust 29\, 2017  –  Part Four \nSpecial Topics in QuickBooks \nJob Costing and Payroll\nReporting\nSales Tax\nQB for Restaurants\nQB for Real Estate and Property Management\nCommon Mistakes and How to Fix Them\nTop 10 QB Tips\, Tricks\, and Shortcuts \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-1-2-2-3-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170817T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170814T125826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170814T125826Z
UID:1720-1502960400-1502967600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:IRS Small Business Payroll\, Payroll Taxes and Legislative Update
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 17\, 2017\n9:00 – 11:00 am \nCOST:  FREE \nIn this workshop you will learn about Small Business Payroll\, Payroll Tax and Legislative Updates. \nParticipants will learn about: \n1)  Employee vs Contractor Rules \n2)  New Hires \n\nRequired Paperwork (New Hire Packets)\nRecord-keeping\nE-verify & New Hire Reporting\n\n3)  Exempt vs. Non-exempt employees (Salary or Hourly) \n4)  Payroll Taxes \nUnderstanding: \n\nEmployee withholding\nEmployer payroll taxes\nGross pay vs net pay\n\n5)  Workers Compensation \n\nBased on Estimates\nSelf-Audit\n\n6)  Working with payroll company \n\nHow to review payroll reports\nHow to record transactions\n\n7)  Legislative Updates \n\nProp 206 AZ Minimum Wage & Sick Leave\nFLSA Update (minimum salary for exempt employees)\nACA Update\n\nRegister Here \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/irs-small-business-taxes-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170815T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170815T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170123T154331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170410T150706Z
UID:1149-1502789400-1502800200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks Series – This series focuses on the desktop version of QuickBooks. \nFEE:  $100.00.   Payable by check at the first class made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Fee covers materials for all four sessions. \nFour Week Session – August 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 2017\n9:30 am – 12:30 pm \nAugust 8\, 2017  –  Part One \nQuickBooks Overview and Initial Setup \nQuickBooks Versions\nAccounting 101\nQuickBooks Accounting 101\nMastery of Basic Navigation\nSetting up a New Company\nSetting and Modifying Preferences\nIntroduction to Reporting \nAugust 15\, 2017  –  Part Two \nThe Sales Cycle: Customers and Sales \nLists in Quickbooks\nCustomers\nThe Items List\nInvoices from Estimates\nInvoicing for Time & Material\nInvoicing from Scratch\nMoney: Receiving Payments and Making Deposits\nTroubleshooting \nAugust 22\, 2017  –  Part Three  \nThe Purchasing Cycle: Vendors and Bills \nCreating Vendors\nPurchase Orders\nEntering Bills\nPaying Bills\nWriting Checks\nThe Checking Account\nReconciling the Bank Account\nCredit Card Transaction \nAugust 29\, 2017  –  Part Four \nSpecial Topics in QuickBooks \nJob Costing and Payroll\nReporting\nSales Tax\nQB for Restaurants\nQB for Real Estate and Property Management\nCommon Mistakes and How to Fix Them\nTop 10 QB Tips\, Tricks\, and Shortcuts \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-1-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170810T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170810T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170426T163024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T221745Z
UID:1399-1502380800-1502386200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 10\, 2017\n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEstrella Mountain Community\n3000 N Dysart Road\nOcotillo Hall\, Room OCT 104\nAvondale\, AZ  85392 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-3/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170810T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170424T140457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T140457Z
UID:1387-1502377200-1502384400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 10\, 2017\n3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nChandler Chamber of Commerce\n25 S. Arizona Place\, Suite \nChandler\, AZ  85225 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-4-3/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170426T151254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170426T151254Z
UID:1393-1502197200-1502204400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Location:\nGateWay Community College\nSBDC in the South Building\n108 N 40th Street\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nEvent Fee: Free \nLearn the basics of how government contracting works. \nVery basic introduction to government contracting and the services PTAC offers. We follow a Who\, What\, Why\, When and How format followed by a group discussion. This course is for small business owners who know very little or nothing about government procurement. \nTo register for this event please contact: \nNora Plonsky\, Arizona PTAC Program Assistant \nNora.plonsky@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623)845-4700
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/laying-groundwork-government-contracting-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170808T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170808T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170123T154030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170410T150148Z
UID:1147-1502184600-1502195400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks Series – This series focuses on the desktop version of QuickBooks. \nFEE:  $100.00.   Payable by check at the first class made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Fee covers materials for all four sessions. \nFour Week Session – August 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 2017\n9:30 am – 12:30 pm \nAugust 8\, 2017  –  Part One \nQuickBooks Overview and Initial Setup \nQuickBooks Versions\nAccounting 101\nQuickBooks Accounting 101\nMastery of Basic Navigation\nSetting up a New Company\nSetting and Modifying Preferences\nIntroduction to Reporting \nAugust 15\, 2017  –  Part Two \nThe Sales Cycle: Customers and Sales \nLists in Quickbooks\nCustomers\nThe Items List\nInvoices from Estimates\nInvoicing for Time & Material\nInvoicing from Scratch\nMoney: Receiving Payments and Making Deposits\nTroubleshooting \nAugust 22\, 2017  –  Part Three  \nThe Purchasing Cycle: Vendors and Bills \nCreating Vendors\nPurchase Orders\nEntering Bills\nPaying Bills\nWriting Checks\nThe Checking Account\nReconciling the Bank Account\nCredit Card Transaction \nAugust 29\, 2017  –  Part Four \nSpecial Topics in QuickBooks \nJob Costing and Payroll\nReporting\nSales Tax\nQB for Restaurants\nQB for Real Estate and Property Management\nCommon Mistakes and How to Fix Them\nTop 10 QB Tips\, Tricks\, and Shortcuts \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-1-2-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170727T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170420T193748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T225503Z
UID:1378-1501167600-1501174800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 27\, 2017\n3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nChandler-Gilbert Community\nSun Lakes Center\, Room 108\n25105 S. Alma School\nChandler\, AZ  85248\n \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Sun Lakes Center)\, 25105 South Alma School Road\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85248\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170426T162735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170426T162735Z
UID:1397-1501164000-1501171200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 27\, 2017\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nGateWay Community College\n108 N 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170727T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170426T201120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T131932Z
UID:1410-1501142400-1501156800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery has gained an international reputation for providing unparalleled financial management and business planning education to small business owners.  This training program is focused on the real outcomes centered related to business performance\, business development\, and revenue retention.  Each session is facilitated by a certified member of our counseling staff. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nDiagnose and monitor company financial performance\nUse break-even analysis to make better decisions on cost\, price and profits\nAvoid cash crunches and increase cash flow\nPlan for and manage growth\nCommunicate more effectively with bankers and other financial professionals\n\nAttendees receive a comprehensive participant program manual. \nRegistration Information \n\nFour week series: Dates July 18\, 20\, 25 and 27. 2017\nTime: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nFee: $495 for materials.\nLocation: Gateway Community College\nPayment: Payment must be made at the door with a check made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC.”  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted.\n\n  \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-1-5-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170726T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170726T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170607T135300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T135300Z
UID:1485-1501057800-1501068600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series - Session Four
DESCRIPTION:Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series! \nThis four-part series will cover: \nThursday\, July 6\, 2017\nSession One – Are You Ready to Export \nWednesday\, July 12\, 2017 \nSession Two – Product/Market Identification \nWednesday\, July 19\, 2017\nSession Three – Export Financing and Risk Management \nWednesday\, July 26\, 2017\nSession Four – Export Logistics \nU.S. export sales recently grew 48% over a five-year period and now exceeds $2.35 trillion.  That’s a lot of zeros – are you getting your piece of the global pie?  If you are already exporting or thinking about it for 2017\, this workshop series is for you.  The Maricopa SBDC is pleased to present its inaugural Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series. \nStay tuned for more information on workshop session details and guest speakers/panelists. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/global-dreams-export-development-workshop-series-4-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170426T200956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T131832Z
UID:1408-1500969600-1500984000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery has gained an international reputation for providing unparalleled financial management and business planning education to small business owners.  This training program is focused on the real outcomes centered related to business performance\, business development\, and revenue retention.  Each session is facilitated by a certified member of our counseling staff. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nDiagnose and monitor company financial performance\nUse break-even analysis to make better decisions on cost\, price and profits\nAvoid cash crunches and increase cash flow\nPlan for and manage growth\nCommunicate more effectively with bankers and other financial professionals\n\nAttendees receive a comprehensive participant program manual. \nRegistration Information \n\nFour week series: Dates July 18\, 20\, 25 and 27. 2017\nTime: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nFee: $495 for materials.\nLocation: Gateway Community College\nPayment: Payment must be made at the door with a check made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC.”  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted.\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-1-5-2-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170613T204921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T210810Z
UID:1503-1500915600-1500922800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy
DESCRIPTION:Dates: June 19 and 26\, July 3\, 10\, 17 and 24. \nTime: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm \nThis six week program is designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist women in starting and expanding their businesses. \nPlease register for each class individually. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170426T200802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T131725Z
UID:1406-1500537600-1500552000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery has gained an international reputation for providing unparalleled financial management and business planning education to small business owners.  This training program is focused on the real outcomes centered related to business performance\, business development\, and revenue retention.  Each session is facilitated by a certified member of our counseling staff. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nDiagnose and monitor company financial performance\nUse break-even analysis to make better decisions on cost\, price and profits\nAvoid cash crunches and increase cash flow\nPlan for and manage growth\nCommunicate more effectively with bankers and other financial professionals\n\nAttendees receive a comprehensive participant program manual. \n  \nRegistration Information \n\nFour week series: Dates July 18\, 20\, 25 and 27. 2017\nTime: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nFee: $495 for materials.\nLocation: Gateway Community College\nPayment: Payment must be made at the door with a check made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC.”  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted.\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-1-5-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170719T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114248
CREATED:20170627T214532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T214648Z
UID:1573-1500465600-1500471000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Marketing Skills for Your Business - Surviving (and Thriving) the Summer in the Desert
DESCRIPTION:Program objective: \nAfter attending this session\, small business owners will learn key guidelines and strategies for long-term survival through the Phoenix summer season. \nIn this fun and interactive session\, you will explore: \n\nHow to target “low hanging fruit” to boost your revenues\nReview the difference between sales and marketing and learn guidelines for developing an active sales campaign\nDiscuss online strategies to stay “top of mind” with customers who are out of town for the summer season\nKnow proactive steps to take NOW to minimize seasonal impact on your business.\n\nThis program is intended for any small business that experiences the seasonal highs and lows of the Arizona summer business cycle \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/marketing-skills-business-surviving-thriving-summer-desert/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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