March 2009

 

 
 
Consulting, Training, Research
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Wright & Moore, PLLC
Certified Public Accountants 
  Joel Wright & Samuel Moore
 
Joel Wright and Samuel Moore recently founded Wright & Moore, PLLC. Their goal is to provide Christ centered services to their clients and not expand their client base to the point that clients become a number instead of a name. Non-profit and small business accounting is their specialty although they welcome individuals as well.
 
The SBDC helped them with their business plan and provided the financial outline to get their office started. Their beautiful new offices are located in downtown Amarillo and they welcome visitors and new clients alike! 
 
Business:
Wright & Moore, PLLC
Certified Public Accountants
 
Location:
 Commerce Building
720 S. Tyler, Suite 108
Amarillo, TX
 
Phone:
(806) 373-3002 
 
Employees:
2 FT Employees  
 
Website: 
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  Seminars 
 
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
 

This Workshop

Includes:
  • Develop a Business Concept
  • Determine a Marketing Strategy
  • Identify Business Operations
  • Discuss legal structures

 Mar. 3rd  12:00-1:30pm 

 Mar. 9th  5:00-7:00pm
 
WT SBDC
7th/Taylor
 
Mar. 31 5:30-7:30pm
 
Canadian Texas
Chamber of Commerce 
119 N. 2nd St.
Canadian, TX
 

Call 372-5151 to RSVP

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CREATING AN EFFECTIVE 
 BUSINESS PLAN
 
 
 Has writing your business plan been tough on your hair?
Give your hair a rest and come see us for help!
 
This hands on workshop will include:

  • How to Outline Your Business' Strategy
  • Begin or Improve Your Business Plan
  • Receive a Business Plan Outline & Workbook
Tuesday, March 24th
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
WT SBDC
7th/Taylor 
 
$35 per person
 
To learn more or to register visit
 
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Contact Us
Building

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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author and do not recessarily reflect the views fo the SBA.   

Co-op 9.603001.Z0048.23
11 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
 by Kevin McCormally

 
1. State sales taxes 
 
2. Reinvested dividends 

3. Out-of-pocket charitable contributions
 
4. Student loan interest paid by Mom and Dad
  
5. Moving expense to take a first job
 
6. Military reservists travel expenses
 
7. Child-care credit
 
8. Estate tax on income in respect of a decedent
 
9. State tax you paid last spring
 
10. Refinancing points
 
11. Jury pay paid to employer
 
To learn more about these deductions and how to claim them read the full article online at Kiplinger.com.

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Time for a few oddballs! Here are some of the strangest tax deductions allowed by the IRS.

Pet food, moving the family pet, a trip to Bermuda, body oil, a private airplane, babysitting fees, free beer, landscaping, breast augmentation, a swimming pool, and a girlfriend.
 
If you think you qualify for any of these or just want to read more about them visit Kiplinger.com!

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Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour
 
The Entrepreneur Alliance will host the EET in Amarillo. The Tour brings the country's top young entrepreneurs to college campuses to spread the entrepreneurial mindset during a half-day conference. 
Food and drinks will be provided and all from ages 16-30 are invited to attend this event that will be packed with information for all entrepreneurs!
 
To learn more or to register for this FREE event visit ExtremeTour.org. 
 
Thursday, March 26th
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Amarillo College Business & Industry Center
1314 S. Polk - map
 
 
 
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ACCESS TO CAPITAL
 
Are you ready to start a business?
or
Are you looking to expand your current business?
There has never been a better time than now!
 
 
The SBA Community Express Program offers low interest loan amounts from $5,000 to $25,000 to business owners and start-ups, including those with low credit scores. 
This program is available to minority, women and veteran owned businesses, and/or businesses located in low to moderate income areas, hub zones, and other SBA designated areas.
  • We require no tax returns
  • No collateral
  • Loan in the business name
  • Reasonable interest
  • No balloon payments
  • No hidden fees
  • No prepayment penalty
  • Quick source of working capital
  • Affordable principal and interest payments

Please join us as a representative from the Community Express Program conducts a FREE loan expo on this program at the WT Small Business Development Center offices.

Tuesday, March 10th
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
WT SBDC
7th/Taylor 

Call 806-372-5151 to register

 
Additional dates and locations:
Tuesday, March 10 - Borger Chamber of Commerce -  12:00 noon
Thursday, March 12 - Gray Co AgriLife Extension Service - 11:00 am
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Our favorite websites this month....
 
WildCam Africa
Julie only looks like she's plugging away diligently in her office. She's actually watching the happenings on the African webcam. It's maintained by National Geographic and we've seem some amazing images on this site.
 
Startup Nation
Startup Nation has everything you need to know to not only start your business, but keep it running efficiently. It's full of articles and blogs by real business owners with invaluable experience and there are forums for users to discuss all business topics. The site is easy to navigate and has info on everything from marketing to inventing.
 
Last but not least, is our stress reliever for tax season. Popping bubble wrap. What else could be more annoying, but relieve so much stress at the same time? The kid in us loves this stuff!
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Quote of the Month 

"I am proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is I could be just as proud for half of the money." 

Arthur Godfrey

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