2010 Courses and Workshops
FastTrac® LaunchPad™ -
This is a FREE introductory session (2 hours) for those interested
in FastTrac and need more information. We will explore the challenges of
starting a new business and what you can expect from FastTrac New
Venture.
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Town |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Course # |
Instructors |
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March 17, 2010 |
2-4 pm |
TSB Community Room |
70263 |
Putnam/Bair |
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March 17, 2010 |
6-8 pm |
TSB Community Room |
70264 |
Putnam/Bair |
FastTrac® NewVenture™ - for Starting or
Growing a New Business
Instructor: Petersen
When: April 8 - May
13, 2010; 6-9:30 pm
Where:
Mondays
in Forest City at Waldorf College
Thursday's at the Garner Community
Education Center
Tuition: $199
Course#: BUS-143-N002
Recommended: Participants must have a specific
business concept they would like to pursue or have taken BUS-102:
Introduction to Business, BUS-134: The Successful Entrepreneur,
BUS-136: Creativity, Innovation and Opportunity Analysis. FastTrac®
NewVenture™ assists the start-up entrepreneur in developing a business
concept and evaluating it through each step of the business planning
process. This is a course designed to teach participants how to
research, develop, and write detailed start-up Business Plans, which
can be used to create successful businesses. This is a 2 s.h. course and has been designated as a pass/no
pass course. (35-0)
To register for
FastTrac® NewVenture™
call 641-422-4208.
NIACC - Mason City,
IA - starting April 9, 2010
Course #66141 on Fridays: April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, June 18 2010, 8
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register by calling NIACC Continuing Education at (641)
422-4358 or 1-888-466-4222 ext.4358.
Tax Classes
Sales
Tax for Construction Contractors
A specialty workshop for persons in the
construction trades. Includes sales and withholding taxes, critical
dates for collection and remittance, completion of contractor's
statement, and people and places within the Iowa Department of Revenue.
Sponsored by the
Th,
April 29, 1pm-3pm
Tuition and Fees:
$15
Instructor: Burr
Location:
PC
118, NIACC
Course#: 70002
A class designed exclusively for those in
the landscaping, lawn care or related business.
Who pays sales tax, who collects sales tax.
Working for non-profits and governments.
Making exempt and taxable purchases.
Applying local option tax.
Discover when construction industry rules apply.
How to complete and use exemption certificate, contractor's
statements and sales tax forms. Sponsored by the
Th,
May 6, 1pm-3pm
Tuition and Fees:
$15
Instructor: Burr
Location:
PC
118, NIACC
Course#: 70008
Sales,
Use and Local Option Taxes
Learn the basics of
Th,
May 13, 1pm-3pm
Tuition and Fees: $15
Instructor: Burr
Location:
PC
118, NIACC
Course#: 70009
Business Deductions and Expenses
Discusses the business uses of auto and home
and what deductions are allowed.
Course will also cover the difference between expenses and
depreciable terms. Sponsored
by the
Th,
May 20, 1pm-3pm
Tuition and Fees:
$15
Instructor: Burr
Location:
PC
118, NIACC
Course#: 70010
Reporting Sole Proprietor Income
Discussion of guidelines for retaining
documentation and records. How to complete the Schedule C, Cost of Goods
Sold computation. How to figure and pay self-employment and estimated
taxes. Sponsored by the
Th,
May 27, 1pm-3pm
Tuition and Fees:
$15
Instructor: Burr
Location:
PC
118, NIACC
Course#: 70011
Payroll
and Employment Taxes
Covers what payroll taxes are, who is
responsible for collecting and remitting, and how to remit taxes.
Course also provides contact information if you have questions or
problems. Sponsored by the
Th,
June 3, 1pm-3pm
Tuition and Fees:
$15
Instructor: Burr
Location:
PC
118, NIACC
Course#: 70013
Entrepreneurs’ Exchange will allow
For more information or to
register, please contact the
as of 1/5/10
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the