First-year Depreciation Allowance for Equipment
Make sure your company takes full advantage of one of the best tax breaks available to business owners from Yount Hyde & Barbour. Learn more

SBA Applauds Stimulus Bill
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act conatins a package of loan fee reductions, higher guarantees, new SBA programs, secondary market incentives, and enhancements to current SBA Programs. Learn more

Support Low Cost Carriers
A message from the Greater Richmond Chamber. Learn more

Stimulus Grant Scam
Stimulus money stimulates online scams, experts warn. Learn more

Virginia Tech New Product Development and Commercialization Grant Program
With financial support from the US Small Business Administration, Virginia Tech announces the second grant program to enhance revenues of small manufacturers through the creation of new products or significant enhancement of existing products. A small manufacturer can be either a Virginia company or a non-Virginia company with a manufacturing facility in Virginia. Learn more

What to do if your startup business is failing
The founder of Silicon Alley Reporter and Mahalo.com offers advice from the trenches to entrepreneurs in trouble. Learn more

Masterminds
How these ultra-entrepreneurs took on the titans of advanced-degree training--and scored from Entrepreneur.com. Learn More

Tips for Lowering Credit Card Costs
Depending on your financial situation, and how you use credit cards, some of these tips might save you money. Learn More

Should you hire workers who are overqualified?
Learn more from SnagAJob.com

Richmond Tech Now
March 31, 2009, 9:00am - 3:00pm | The Sheraton - West
A community-focused event targeted at facilitating networking and information sharing between members of the local IT community. Learn More

Driving Business Success
11:30am - 1:30pm | Various locations
Cost: $20

Hand Held Devices
April 20, 2009 | Hanover Department of Economic Development
How to fully utilize your PDA's Cell Phones, etc. such as, iPhones, Blackberrys, Palm OS, Pocket PC, etc. - Nhat Pham, CMO - SuccessWerks, LLC Register

e-Myth
April 21, 2009 | Henrico Economic Authority
Why most small businesses don't work and what you should do about it...Work on the business not in it - Presenter: Lawrence Frank, Business Coach - Advi Coach Register

Quickbooks 1
April 27, 2009 | Chesterfield Department of Economic Development
Why most small businesses don't work and what you should do about it...Work on the business not in it - Presenter: Lawrence Frank, Business Coach - Advi Coach Register

Navigating Your Finances During Uncertain Times
April 24, 2009, 11:30am - 1:30pm | Creative, 11798 N Lakeridge Pkwy (Ashland)
Market volatility & risk: Addressing bear market blunders and timing the market; Smart strategies in any market; Risk and sound financial strategies; Steps to consider now: A Financial Review - Presenters: Michelle Mast, CFP, CLU, MBA and Meredith Briggs, CFP - AXA Advisors, LLC. To register, contact Jackie Carter at (804) 783-9314.

Nuts and Bolts of Franchising
May 2009 (date, time and place to be announced)
This seminar is ideal for entrepreneurs interested in purchasing a franchise. It will help them understand the requirements, opportunities and limitations of owning a franchise. It will help them determine: is owning a franchise the right choice for me? Two franchisee owners will share their story of owning a successful franchise.

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