Collin SBDC
February  2010
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Collin SBDC
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Upcoming Classes

  
February 2nd
9:00 am - Noon
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
 
February 8th & 10th
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
 
February 17th
11:30 am - 1: 30 pm
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
 
For more information on these class topics, please visit our website www.CollinSBDC.com.
Our emails have changed!
 
Alan Beckley  [email protected]

Michael Daley  [email protected]  

Gloria Daniel  [email protected]
 
 
Sherry Darden 
[email protected]
 
Steve Falldine 
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Marta Frey
 
Jennifer Spara  [email protected]
 
Please make a note in your files
Immediate Tax Relief
 
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People who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim these donations on the tax return they are completing this season, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Taxpayers who itemize deductions on their 2009 return qualify for this special tax relief provision, enacted Jan. 22. Only cash contributions made to these charities after Jan. 11, 2010, and before March 1, 2010, are eligible. This includes contributions made by text message, check, credit card or debit card. Read more...

Learn to Blog for FREE
 
Blogging Resources

Blogging is here to stay as one of the most influential and effective means of communication for individuals and businesses. How-To-Blog.tv was created by Orangecast Social Media in Dallas, TX to present the topic of blogging in a way that everyone can understand. Learn more...

 
 
If you have a free resource that you'd like to share with our clients, partners and friends, please email it to me at [email protected]
Welcome to our New Specialty Volunteer....
 
Carol Thompson
 
 Prism Web Media
 
Prism Web Media is a Dallas-based web design and brand studio. PWM partners with clients to deliver creative content driven web-based marketing solutions along with custom-designed print collateral. With a heavy emphasis in the entrepreneurial and start-up markets, they specialize in informational websites, e-commerce sites and custom blogs. Applying strong visual communication concepts into their design work, PWM focuses on maximizing the return on investment for their clients.
 
Carol will be availble two Tuesday's per month to discuss web design and web presence issues with our clients.  For an appointment, please contact us at 972-985-3770.
SBDC Poll:
 How many times a day are you on Facebook?
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1. I don't have time for Facebook
3. Okay, I admit that I'm addicted!
 
Check our next issue for the results, more polls and special information to assist your business!
 
Funding 2010 
 
If you missed Funding2010, check out the videos and presentation materials!

Materials, services or products offered by providers to SBDC clients are available as a resource for you to locate professionals who can assist you with business concerns.  Making these sources available to you does not imply or constitute a recommendation or endorsement by the SBDC, but is only intended to be a convenience for you.  You must perform your "due diligence" by interviewing the individuals or companies to determine if they meet your needs.  If you do retain their services, be sure to obtain your agreement in writing:  who is responsible for what; what work is to be performed; what is not included; what is the cost.
 
A partnership program of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Bill Priest Campus of El Centro College, a division of the Dallas County Community College District. Funded in part through Cooperative Agreement # 9-603001-0046-22 with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. It is the policy of the Dallas County Community College District and Collin College that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran.