Educational - Resourceful - Purposeful
DECEMBER 2008
Plan “B” – When Plan “A” Fails – Vila Consulting
Wednesday, December 10th – 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
This workshop was designed to provide small business owners with the tools they need when their original business plans did not achieve their intended results. This workshop focuses on the top ten reasons businesses fail, and how small business providers can offer much needed resources to them.
Hosted by: Zions Bank
Cost: FREE but space is limited
Location: Zions Bank at 6176 N. Eagle Road, Boise, Idaho 83713
RSVP: Marilyn Hickman at 208.658.7443 or Marilyn.Hickman@ZionsBank.com
JANUARY 2009
Better than a Box of Receipts – The Jane of All Trades
Wednesday, January 14th – 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Regardless of the size of your company, good bookkeeping practices are essential to keeping your business running smoothly. Accurately kept books do more than make it easy to file your annual tax returns. A quick review of your books can show where you need to spend more or less money; who gives you the most business and who takes the longest to pay you. This workshop will help businesses navigate their financial information so they can make better business decisions.
Hosted by: Zions Bank
Cost: FREE but space is limited
Location: Zions Bank at 6176 N. Eagle Road, Boise, Idaho 83713
RSVP: Marilyn Hickman at 208.658.7443 or Marilyn.Hickman@ZionsBank.com
FEBRUARY 2009
Thriving in a Changing Market – Vila Consulting
Wednesday, February 11th – 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
We are in a changing market! This workshop helps small businesses focus on getting back to the basics. Participants will learn how to research their business and their competitors and how to best meet the changing market demands based on thoughtful research.
Hosted by: Zions Bank
Cost: FREE but space is limited
Location: Zions Bank at 6176 N. Eagle Road, Boise, Idaho 83713
RSVP: Marilyn Hickman at 208.658.7443 or Marilyn.Hickman@ZionsBank.com
MARCH 2009
Identify Red Flags: Protecting Your Business from Fraud – DRS Investigations
Wednesday, March 11th – 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Employee theft and fraud are among the top attributors to significant losses incurred by businesses. This workshop is designed to provide various aspects of employee investigations including the practices and procedures of such investigations and the benefits of the power of knowledge. Participants will also learn how to implement safeguards and recognize red flags in order to protect your employees, your business, yourself and your loved ones.
Hosted by: Zions Bank
Cost: FREE but space is limited
Location: Zions Bank at 6176 N. Eagle Road, Boise, Idaho 83713
RSVP: Marilyn Hickman at 208.658.7443 or Marilyn.Hickman@ZionsBank.com
Coming Soon - Q2 Workshop Schedule How to Invest in Your Business Wisely – Legacy Wealth Advisors This workshop coaches small businesses on how to best invest their assets (i.e. their home’s equity, 401k’s, retirement plans, etc) in the wisest and most prudent way. When and how is the best time to pull money out of a retirement account? Which options have the least tax implications? What accounts are the least profitable? It is critical for business owners to carefully review their options so that they safeguard themselves from devastating their financial wealth and retirement. Why the Latest and Greatest isn’t Always the Best Business Decision – Virtual IT There is a wealth of software, tools, and gadgets available to business owners... How do you decide what to invest in? In this workshop, participants will learn facts about the 'IT Hype Cycle' and how it relates to understanding what types of technology will add value to your business and what should be left on the shelf. Employees Are Not Salary Just Because You Say They Are and Personnel Files – Aztara Group Part 1 – Salary vs. Hourly: There is an important distinction between salary and hourly employees that many employers often misunderstand. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay employees overtime if they work over 40 hours in a one week period however if they are salary they may be exempt. In this workshop, we will be discussing the three tests an employee must pass for possible exemptions to this law, when you can dock an exempt employee’s salary, and more. Part 2 – Personnel Files: Few of us enjoy dealing with paperwork, but taking the time to properly create and maintain your personnel files will pay off in the long run. You will have all of the important documents relating to each employee in one place, easily available when it's time to make decisions on promotions or layoffs, to file tax returns, or to comply with government audits.