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6/13 (9:00am-12:00pm)

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6/13 (1:00pm-4:00pm)  

 

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6/18 (9:00am-12:00pm) 

 

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6/18 (1:00pm-4:00pm) 

 

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6/19 (9:00am-12:00pm)

 

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6/19 (1:00pm-4:00pm) 

 

Writing the
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6/26 (2:00pm-4:00pm)  

 

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July 22-26, 2013

 

The Upper Midwest Economic Development Course is a comprehensive educational experience on the theory and practice of economic development fundamentals. Join some of the nation's most knowledgeable and respected finance and economic development leaders, network with colleagues, and enjoy all Duluth has to offer! 

 

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FREE IRS WEBINARS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

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Taking all the deductions you're entitled to? Know what business tax credits you can take?

 

Get answers to these questions and more during this FREE one-hour webinar,

 

Small Business Owners: Get All the

Tax Benefits You Deserve

 

Date Tuesday, June 18, 2013  at 1:00 p.m.

 

What's Covered:

  • Learn about business expenses and deductions
  • What is a business depreciation deduction?
  • Find out which business tax credits are available for your business
  • Get the latest facts about the American Taxpayer Relief Act
  • What are the qualifications for the Earned Income Tax Credit? 
  • Broadcast will include a live Q&A session     

 

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http://www.visualwebcaster.com/IRS/94208/reg.asp?id=94208 

 

CPE:  CE Credit is NOT being offered for this webinar.
irs Knowledge is power...and ignorance is not bliss. You know your business. Take that knowledge to new heights and avoid mistakes. Get the information you need and answers to your questions during this FREE one-hour webinar.

 

Avoiding the Top Tax Mistakes 

That Small Businesses Make

   

Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

 

What's Covered:

  • Tips to avoid common mistakes with your business taxes
  • Good recordkeeping strategies
  • What is reportable income
  • How to carefully choose a tax preparer
  • Helpful Tax Information Resources
  • Broadcast will include a live Q&A session       

Register. 

 

CPE:  CE Credit is NOT being offered for this webinar.

MANAGING MILLENNIALS: A CRASH COURSE 
by:  FreeEnterprise.com - your home for free market news and ideas.
  
If you are struggling to make the most out of your relationships with Millennial employees, here is a quick guide to turning those born between 1980 and 1992 into some of your biggest fans and assets.

Communicating: Veterans like face-to-face meetings, boomers like phone calls, Generation X prefers email, and Millennials do most of their communicating via cell phone, text messages, and social media. Millenials' interpersonal skills and presentation skills often need work. But be open to letting them develop relationships through the channels they're most comfortable with. Their informality can often lead to more frequent contact and faster relationship building. 

Recruiting: When you set out to hire younger workers, consider your employer brand. What does your company stand for? What are your values? Young people want to work with those they like and companies they believe in. Also understand that what they learn about your company online-from LinkedIn, your website, or customer reviews on Yelp-will shape their opinions and interests. 

Inspiring: Don't assume that the job itself, let alone a paycheck, is enough to keep Millenials working at their full potential. You have to motivate and inspire them. Showing concern for their happiness and well-being will go a long way. 

Training: Turnover rates are higher among younger workers, so consider breaking up training into segments delivered over time. Link training with increased responsibilities and compensation or benefits so that you both see ROI. Also integrate as much experiential learning as possible, such as going to meetings or conferences together and talking about what works and what needs to be worked on. 

Rewarding: Money is important to Millennials, but it is not what drives them. Before you start writing checks, find out what motivates them. Maybe it's a 401(k), a gym membership, flex time, or the opportunity for travel and advancement.

Mentoring: This generation has been coached more than any other. They require attention and frequent communications. Focus instructions on what you need done and suggest how, but give them the freedom to try new ways. Review and judge the results more than the methods.

Parenting: Millennials are extremely close with their parents. It is a fuzzy line these days as to what is the appropriate level of parental involvement in interviews, discipline, contract negotiations, etc. It's up to you to set boundaries, but making helicopter parents your allies can pay off as well. 

Retaining: Don't expect Millennials to be lifers. They typically change jobs every one to three years. But there are exceptions. Show them possible career paths, milestones to different levels in your company, and how staying with you will build their careers. Give them big goals to achieve, then big rewards if they deliver. 
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and regional support partners. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the program sponsors. Programs are open to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the UMD Center for Economic Development at 218-726-7975 or toll free 1-888-387-4594 to make arrangements.