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SEMINAR: STARTING A BUSINESS IN TOUGH TIMES
Sponsored by:
September 11, 2010, Saturday - 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration: $30.00
Save $5 by pre-registering!
There is an ancient Oriental saying that states, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." We at Asheville SCORE would add that it's probably a good idea to be headed in the right direction when that step is taken. Our Great Beginnings seminar is designed to point the new or potential business owner in the right direction. This seminar provides an overview of the various structural elements and issues that every business must face: the Business Plan, Record Keeping (for tax/inventory/accounting), Legal Structure, Financing the business and Risk Management via Insurance (workers' comp and liability). Any person starting a business without this knowledge may be heading for the cliff while admiring the clouds in the sky!
Four speakers will bring their expertise to you in an easy-to-grasp manner. Each speaker will provide free handouts covering his or her area.
Kerry Friedman
is a partner in the Asheville law firm of Patla, Straus, Robinson &
Moore, PA, specializing in business and corporate law. He will make
you aware of the various legal forms of business organizations and the
advantages /disadvantages of each so that you can make the best decision
for your business. In addition, this is an opportunity for you to become
familiar with a broad variety of the legal issues of your business and
the options available to you.
Glenn Pirrong
is an Asheville SCORE counselor with an extensive background in finance
and general management. Prior to purchasing and operating his own company
he was the CFO of a NASDAQ-traded public company. Earlier he held senior
financial positions with major corporations and was the president of
a subsidiary company. His presentation will cover many areas of obtaining
financing for small business.
Dave Smith,
CIC is a Certified Insurance Counselor, a Certified Financial
Planner and a N.C. Approved Insurance Instructor. Mr. Smith has taught
risk Management at the University of Connecticut, Quinnipiac College
and Old Dominion University. His professional experience includes Risk
Management Consultant for Exopack Holding Corp, Insurance and Risk Manager
for Sterling Diagnostic Imaging, Inc, Director of Market Development
for Maryland Insurance Group and President, Butler’s Insurance
Office in Middletown, Connecticut.
Terri Carrelli,
CPA is a graduate of UNCA with BA in Economics. She earned
her
CPA in 1988. A member of AICPA and NCACPA since '89, she began her career
as an auditor with McGladrey and Pullen specializing in small to midsize
businesses. This was followed by association with Brian C Hunter CPA
P.A., specializing in small business and accounting software consulting,
tax returns and financial statement preparation and tax planning. Terri
is currently owner and principal of her own consulting firm.
Scheduled dates, times, location and directions:
September 11, 2010 - Saturday
October 30, 2010 - Saturday
- 8:00 a.m. - Registration
- 8:30 a.m. - Seminar starts promptly
- Location: A-B Tech Enka Campus, Haynes Center, Room 128
Directions:
- Take I-40 to Exit 44 (coming from East or West)
- Turn right off the exit ramp.
- Go to 4th traffic light (do not count the light at the end of the exit ramp).
- Turn left on Sand Hill Road (this is a 4-way intersection with Asbury Road turning to the right)
- Go to second entrance on left (there is a sign identifying A-B Tech Enka Campus)
- The first building on the right is the Haynes Center- Room 128
- There is ample parking
Inclement Weather Schedule:
When weather conditions are such that driving is hazardous, seminars will be cancelled and rescheduled. Asheville SCORE will follow A-B Tech's decision to cancel classes.
Closing and Weather Links:
- Call A-B Tech at 254-1921 for a taped announcement, or visit their web site (abtech.edu)
- WLOS delays and closing list
- Asheville Citizen-Times
- WWNC delays and closing list
- WCQS delays and closing list