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A Program of the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce
Running a business is challenging - however, it also can be fun! Come learn about what it takes to run a successful business from experienced business leaders in McLean. Each month will offer a learning opportunity relevant to business ownership through the General Counsel, P.C. Business Academy.
The Business Academy, a program of the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce, is designed to educate business owners on these topics that one must understand to successfully operate their business. This monthly seminar series features: the basics of bookkeeping, accounting, employment law, banking, insurance, marketing and other topics. Upon completion, participants will have gained the tools necessary to run their businesses more efficiently.
Participants who attend all twelve of the seminars (and each seminar topic will stand alone), will receive a Business Academy Certificate and Custom Binder with the materials from the series to serve as a tool for the future.
The Business Academy Schedule is as follows:
| January 27th: |
Developing a Business Plan (and Goals) for Success in 2010 |
| February 24th: |
Business Organizations and State/Federal/Local Government Requirements. Make sure that your business is validity formed and conducting business in Fairfax County. |
| March 24th: |
Bookkeeping and Accounting for Business Owners. |
| April 28th: |
Employees and Employment Documentation. How to Hire and Fire to Avoid Legal Issues. |
| May 26th: |
Banking. Types of Accounts. Loans. Lines of Credit. |
| June 23rd: |
Commercial Real Estate. |
| July 28th: |
Business Insurance. |
| August 25th: |
Health and Disability Insurance. |
| Sept 22nd: |
Branding/Marketing |
| October 27th: |
Websites, SEO and Social Media |
| Nov TBD: |
Year End Tax Planning, Personal Wealth Planning and Estate Planning. |
| Dec TBD: |
2010 Recap and Planning for 2011. |
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