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SUMMARY:Business 102: Turn Your Dream into Action
DESCRIPTION:About the event \n\n\n\n\nIf you’ve been thinking about starting a business\, this workshop will help you figure out where to start. You’ll begin to work through your ideas to see what’s possible and which steps to take first. Many people starting a business make the mistake of concentrating too much time and money on the wrong thing. In the end\, they may waste precious resources while the most important elements remain unaddressed. This workshop will help you evaluate all of the elements involved in starting your business\, help you identify which steps to take first\, and which to take next. Consider taking this class before you make any long-term commitments like leases or loans. \nWho should attend? \nAnyone thinking of starting a business\, who may have questions about how to do parts of it. \nWhat will I learn? \nThe session will introduce the business model “Canvas” which will serve as the basic tool for developing an effective business plan. What to do first. If you don’t get your foundation set up right\, well\, you know the likely result. Doing this correctly\, however\, will enable your business to survive the twists and turns of an unforgiving marketplace. And even to thrive. \nCost: Free \nBonus: Participants will receive a link to access the recording of the webinar and the slide presentation via email a few days after the event. \nAbout the Presenter \nMeera Siva is an example of what is referred to as a “T” shaped career. Starting out as an electronics engineer in the Silicon Valley after a Masters in Computer Engineering\, she designed high-speed processors and networking chips and systems. She transitioned to finance after earning a CFA charter and focused on private equity and early stage venture and angel investments. She also worked as a business journalist and managed a global impact fund for social enterprises at Habitat for Humanity. Siva is currently a part-time CEO of a nonprofit\, consults for a deeptech VC firm and teaches entrepreneurship in Davis. She has been a SCORE Mentor since 2024.
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SUMMARY:Build a Simple Strategic Plan for 2026 (With AI)
DESCRIPTION:About the event \n\n\n\n\nUse AI to plan and execute your year. \nTakeaways: \n\nAI prompts to clarify goals and generate   strategies\nTemplates for planning and content calendars\nSystems to track and measure progress\nStep-by-step guidance to get organized quickly
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SUMMARY:What to Know Before Filing Your Business Taxes with the IRS
DESCRIPTION:About the event \n\n\n\n\nTax season doesn’t have to come with surprises. \nIn this workshop\, former IRS agent\, Myriam Dolsaint\, explains why many small business owners owe the IRS each year and how proactive tax planning can change that. \nYou’ll gain clarity on self-employment taxes\, estimated payments\, entity considerations\, and what documents you should have ready before filing. \nWe’ll also cover common filing mistakes and why working with a qualified tax professional matters. Attendees will leave with a clearer strategy to reduce stress\, avoid penalties\, and make smarter tax decisions year-round. \nABOUT THE PRESENTER…Myriam Dolsaint \nWith over 17 years in the tax industry\, Myriam Dolsaint is a seasoned tax expert and the owner of Up Focus Financial\, LLC\, a tax preparation and representation service firm. She spent more than 12 years with the U.S. Treasury\, including 7 years as an IRS Agent\, and holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting and a Master’s in Forensic Accounting. As a licensed Enrolled Agent\, Myriam is authorized to represent clients nationwide before the IRS\, providing unmatched tax advocacy and guidance for individuals and businesses. \nPassionate about giving back\, she mentors teens and teaches financial literacy\, especially to women\, helping close the financial literacy gap. Outside of work\, Myriam is a devoted wife and mother of two daughters and a fur baby\, Cookie\, a Shih Tzu.
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