Collin SBDC
 
 
May 2010
 
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Collin SBDC
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Upcoming Free Classes

 
May 11th and May 13th
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
 
May 19th
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
May 26th
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
 
For more information on these free classes, please visit our website
 
 
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Under Construction 
 
The Collin SBDC at the Courtyard Center will soon be under construction.   Keep an eye on upcoming news of our move into temporary space elsewhere in the building.
 
We greatly appreciate your patience during this time of transition. 
 Please note:
 
 The Collin SBDC will be closed Monday, May 31 for the Memorial Day holiday.
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Come one, come all to the greatest internet marketing
show in town!
 
Learn from the
amazing Media Circus acts as they teach the most effective ways to improve your social media, website, email, and multimedia marketing.
 
Wednesday, May 26th
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Spring Creek Conference Center
 
Enjoy the fun and wonderful world of
Web Marketing Under the Big Top at Media Circus!
 
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 Steve's Book
How to Turn Your BIG IDEA into a New Business
 
Our very own Steve Falldine has released his book which presents practice-proven steps on how to: 
  • determine the feasibility of your business concept
  • write an outstanding business plan
  • buy an existing business
  • evaluate franchise opportunities
  • borrow money for your business start-up
To purchase a copy, please click here.
 
Congratulations Steve!! 
Help with Tax Issues
 
Two hundred IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the country will open on Saturday, May 15, to provide help to small business owners and individual taxpayers dealing with notices and payments, return preparation and a variety of other tax issues. Each office will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. local time.
 
For a location near you, click here.
 
Also read about the IRS' 5 Tips to Great Record Keeping.

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.