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| In the Client Corner |
Tammy and John Wright of ABC Fitness
Anointed Body of Christ (ABC) Fitness Center's goal is to provide a fitness center to individuals, businesses, and faith-based organizations who wish to improve health, sustain well-being, and provide guidance for nutritional consciousness in an atmosphere that is friendly, comfortable, competent, and professional for the entire family. The owners, John and Tammy Wright, have a passion for fitness, and they possess over 20 years of combined experience. ABC Fitness offers a setting ideal for group training, weight & nutritional guidance, wellness education, and web cam personal training. They are firm believers in a healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition and daily exercise to create a strong sense of well-being.
John and Tammy started working with Counselor Bill Hitte at the Southern Region SBDC in mid 2007 to seek advice concerning the steps needed to transition their mobile business into a brick and mortar facility. "Bill is a wonderful asset to this community and he provided us with the guidance, resources, and honest advice to achieve our business venture."
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| Workshop: New Economy, New Customer, New Business |
 How should a small business owner revisit their concept and their business plan in light of changing economies, customer behavior, and competition? This workshop will look at changing trends and some small businesses that are adapting successfully. As a participant, you will also examine whether the original business concept makes sense in new economic conditions and consider what the business owner can reasonably accomplish with limited financial and human resources to make a difference in their business model and their revenue.
September 29, 2009
CSM La Plata Campus
8 A.M. - 10 P.M.
Presenter: Casey Willson
Cost: $25
To register, contact the SBDC office in La Plata
301-934-7583 |
| Maryland's Tax Amnesty Program |
 Maryland's Tax Amnesty program runs September 1 - October 30 and allows individual and business taxpayers to get a Tax Do Over on past liabilities for most tax types.
Maryland's Tax Amnesty program covers liabilities for:
- Individual income tax
- Fiduciary income tax
- Pass-through entity nonresident tax
- Corporate income tax
- Employer withholding tax
- Sales and use tax
- Admission and amusement tax
Businesses can take advantage of Maryland's programs for liabilities on returns due on or before December 31, 2008. Approved applicants will have all unpaid civil penalties, except previously assessed fraud penalties, and one-half any unpaid interest waived as part of the program.
To find out more about the program and eligibility requirements, click here. |
| Calvert County Job Fair |
| Calvert County's annual job fair will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Barstow. The Job Fair is co-sponsored by the Calvert County Economic Development Office, Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and the Tri-County Council. Nearly 30 businesses participated last year and almost 400 job seekers visited the event. The event is free for job seekers to attend. For more information, please contact the Calvert County Economic Development office at 410.535.4583 or info@ecalvert.com. | |
| FREE SBA On-line Course: "How to Win Federal Contracts" |
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched a new online training course to help strengthen access to contracting opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by women, minorities, disadvantaged individuals and veterans. The training course, "Recovery Act Opportunities: How to Win Federal Contracts," is a comprehensive online course that uses both audio and script to provide information about the federal marketplace, contract rules and, most importantly, how to sell to the government and where to find contract and Recovery Act opportunities. The new training portal is a free online training course designed to assist entrepreneurs during this period of economic recovery. This self-paced, instructional guide provides an overview of the federal procurement process. The Recovery Act Opportunities course is available at www.sba.gov/fedcontractingtraining. The course is indexed by subject matter to allow ease of use, and it includes multiple direct links to additional contracting resources. |
| Upcoming SBDC Workshops |
The SBDC course schedule includes many useful classes such as...
- Building a Successful Business Plan
- Financing Your Small Business
- QuickBooks
- Legal and Records Management
...and are offered at CSM's locations in La Plata, Lexington Park and Prince Frederick.
For a complete listing of courses, descriptions and fees, click here. To register, call the SBDC main office at 301-934-7583. | |
