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May 2011
Sustainability Tips for Your Small Business
Industry Spotlight: Seasonal Businesses
Tax Planning Tip
Website Gem: Startup America Partnership
 
 

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Calendar of Events 

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June Highlights

6/9: Quickbooks Made Easy   

6/15: PA Sales & Use Tax Workshop 

6/21: Making Your Website a Business Tool 

 

Check out our website for the full list of events and training!

 
 

Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series: Guide to THRIVE - Four Steps to Body, Brains and Bliss

 

Speaker: Dr. Vonda Wright   

 

Date: Friday, June 10 

 

Time: 7:30 to 9:00 am 

 

Location: Chatham University 

 

To register or for more information, visit Chatham University's Center for Women's Entrepreneurship website. 

 

 

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Sustainability Tips and Seasonal Business Hints
Greetings, entrepreneurs.

This month's newsletter offers some tips for greening your business and hints for making the most of your seasonal business, just in time for the start of summer. Also, don't forget to check out the tax planning tip this month on how the health care plan might offer your small business a tax break.

Click on the training calendar to the left for a list of the variety of small business workshops happening in western PA over the coming months.

Enjoy, and as always, let us know what you'd like to read about next month!

 

Bridge from LogoSustainability Tips for your Small Business

 

Implementing sustainability practices into your small business can save you time and money in the short and long run, and might even help attract new eco-conscious consumers through your doors. Check out the articles below for some tips on where to begin greening your business. 


Bridge from LogoIndustry Spotlight:
Seasonal Businesses

While all small businesses face cycles in demand throughout the year, seasonal businesses (like your favorite ice cream shop or landscaping crew) contend with drastic fluctuations in demand and must plan appropriately to make it successfully through both the busy and down times.  The articles below offer tips on cash flow and strategy for managing your seasonal small business.

 

Bridge from LogoTax Planning Tip: Health Care Tax Credit for Small Business

Do you pay a portion of health care costs for employees?  If so, and you meet other qualifying criteria, you may be able to take advantage of a tax credit specifically for small businesses.  Read the article below to learn more from expert Ann Fleming, CPA. 
Bridge from LogoWebsite Gem

The Startup America Partnership is a coalition of private-sector organizations pooling resources to grow small businesses.  Visit the website to learn more about how your business may benefit from the resources offered by this unique initiative. 

Please send your ideas and questions to Eileen Gallagher, Business Education Coordinator.

See you next time! 
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