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Women Business Owners of Southeastern Michigan
Meetings on the Second Tuesday of the Month at
The Sandler Training Center 501 Avis Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48108
6:00pm registration and networking, 6:30pm program.
We also want to thank Cafe Marie for catering our event.
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WBO Newsletter
(Note meeting location change- this month only at Cafe Marie!)
In case of severe weather, check the wbo web site/
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President's Message
Dear Fellow Business Owners,
 Tax planning is a year-round event if you want to minimize your business's tax bill. Do you know what the tax code means? Before you take any deductions or credits, know what the tax law has to say about what constitutes business income. Whether it's surviving an audit, capitalizing on business deductions, or finding tax-friendly ways to run your business, this month's speaker, Pamela Kurtz of Hantz Financial Services can help you understand your tax obligations and make paying taxes less anxiety provoking.
Pam and her team provide an integrated approach to financial planning that addresses investments, retirement planning, tax planning, insurance review, debt management, employee benefits, estate planning and all other aspects of financial health. Pam specializes in bringing specific targeted tax solutions to individual and business situations.
So join us on October 11th to learn more about:
How to Structure Your Business with Tax Cuts in Mind: Deciding whether to incorporate, and which business entity to choose, can be a challenge. Now a slew of new tax concerns for individuals and small firms has added another wrinkle to the process.
Deductions and Write-Offs:
Maximize what you can deduct, and discover what you can write off by knowing what constitutes legitimate business expenses.
Tax Planning for Tough Times:
What can small business owners take advantage of to help ease their cash-flow troubles?
Here's to your wealth!
Sally Schmall,
President WBO
President,
Academy Coaching
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WBO Announcements
Awards Dinner Information:
For more information about each award and to complete an application, please click on this link WBO Annual Awards. The recipients of the awards will be announced and recognized at our Annual Awards Banquet on November 8, 2011.
If you wish to make an announcement, send your name, your business name, and a short description of the event or special to Michele Shannon at michele.wbo@gmail.com at least 4 weeks before the next membership meeting. Member announcements must comply with the policies listed on the WBO web site.
Remember to Pay Your Membership Dues!
Please remember to pay your annual membership dues. Your dues become due on the anniversary date of when you joined WBO. Invoices were sent out by email this past month to members who were past due. You can easily renew online. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Membership Coordinator, Alina Verdiyan at
averdiyan@investmentsos.com
Sponsors Needed!
We have several openings to sponsor our wine bar at meetings, (about $60). Contact Sally Schmall at sallyscmall@academycoaching.com
Volunteers to Check In Needed!
We need members to staff the registration desk to check in members and guests as they arrive so that Alina and Martha can be free to attend the board meetings. If you can help out, please contact Alina at
averdiyan@investmentsos.com or Martha at marthaking@acctgadvant.com
Bring a Guest!
Now is the time to grow the WBO. Bring a guest to one of our meetings. Use the coupon below to have your first time guest attend for only $5.00, (a 50% discount).
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Spread the Word
Each newsletter is sponsored by a WBO member. This month it is Gaye Hobson of Management Decisions. Here is her story:
Gaye Hobson, Management Decision's managing partner, holds a MBA from Wayne State University with a special focus in Management, Organizational Science and Accounting. In addition to other subjects, she has taught small business management at several colleges. She and her husband, and business partner, have more than 50 years of combined experience as teachers, entrepreneurs and executives.
Gaye's varied work experience, in accounting, management and training gives her a unique perspective to small companies, where every one wears many hats. She understands that you are not just growing a business; you're "building a life."
So with a management background and a name like Management Decisions, LLC. why the interest and focus on accounting, payroll and tax? Because in Gaye's words "Accounting is how we keep score, how we know if we are on track. It's the information base for just about all management decisions."
Of all the things you do to run your business, record keeping is probably your least favorite task. Management Decisions provides many services to help keep track of your business so you know where your are and, more importantly, how to get to where you want to be.
They create customized accounting solutions to specifically address the problem you and your company faces. They do this on a short term basis, while you look for a new bookkeeper, or longer if you find you don't need a full time bookkeeper. Management Decisions is also available to work with your staff to make sure those new accounting installations or new personnel get up to speed fast. They also specialize in creating user friendly management reports that get you the information you need to make good decisions.
Have a different accounting problem? Call Management Decisions at 734-740-4886. They love to help.
www.mandecllc.com
Want to be Featured in "Spread the Word"? Contact Michele Shannon at michele.wbo@gmail.com for more information.
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Upcoming Meetings/Events
Next WBO Meeting (October)
Note location change!!!
Date: Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Time: 6:00pm Networking and light refreshments
6:30pm Program and meeting
Location: Cafe Marie
1759 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Cost:
Members: FREE (Annual dues of $55 are payable online.)
Guests: $10.00 (Or, use the 50% off coupon below.)
Topic: Getting Ready for the End of the Year
Speaker: Pamela Kurtz , Hantz Financial Services
Description:
Whether it's surviving an audit, capitalizing on business deductions, or finding tax-friendly ways to run your business, this month's speaker, Pamela Kurtz of Hantz Financial Services can help you understand your tax obligations and make paying taxes less anxiety provoking
"In the Spotlight" Sponsor:
Academy Coaching, Sally Schmall
"Wine Bar" Sponsors: Alina Verdiyan, (Investment Solution Services, LLC) and Martha King, (Accounting Advantage) are our wine sponsors for October. Please be sure to thank them as you are enjoying your wine!
If you wish to become a "Wine Bar" sponsor, please contact our President, Sally Schmall, of Academy Coaching at sallyschmall@academycoaching.com
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Previous Meeting Highlights
In September we had 3 amazing women talk to us about the joys and pitfalls of franchising. Katie Waranoff of Merry Maids, Carol Kamm of Encore Online Resale, and Kenndra Kerr with Entrepreneurs Source did a great job of helping us understand what it takes to run a successful franchise!
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Announcements: Non-Profit Organizations
The following non-profit organizations support small business owners and often hold events of interest to our members. For more information about more of their events, and events of other non-profit organizations, check the WBO web site.
As WBO Members, you can attend Meetings given by the following organizations at their member prices. Check out these organizational calendars regularly to see what will benefit you.
If you are aware of an event or happening that our members should know about, contact Michele Shannon at
Announcements should comply with our policies posted on the
WBO web site
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Announcements: Members
Michele Shannon and Jacquie Harkema would like you all to know that Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc is now called LegalShield. Start looking for us on YouTube! We are in the process of being rebranded, and you will soon see more and more of what we do and how we do it!
Click here see our new rebranding videos: LegalShield
Patricia Na of Helping Hand Computer Solutions
www.HelpingHandCS.com is teaching a class through Rec & Ed:
It's Back To School Time - For YOU!
Fall Computer classes taught by Patricia Na, owner of Helping Hand Computer Solutions, are starting now! Unravel the mysteries of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, iPads or that phrase "There's an App for that".
Classes are offered through Ann Arbor Community Rec & Ed, and start at just $59. It's the most fun you'll ever have in a computer class!
Click here for class & registration info: Current Classes
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