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Tax Tips from SCORE for Small Business Owners: A Talk Monday Night at Darien Library

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Attention small business owners:  the end of the calendar year is fast approaching! An accountant sponsored by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) of Fairfield County, will speak Monday night at Darien Library about what small business owners should consider regarding income taxes. — an announcement from Darien Library

The talk runs from 6 p.m. to as late as 8:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 25, in the Heron Room at Darien Library. Attendees will learn about:

Pass-through business forms
Qualified business income deduction for pass-through business forms
Employee or independent contractor?

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Starting Your Own Business: A Five-Part Series at Darien Library Tuesdays, Starting March 26

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Presenters from SCORE will be at Darien Library starting Tuesday, March 26, for a five-part series on simple steps to creating your own business. — an announcement from Darien Library

 MARCH 26 — Week 1:  Introduction to Business Concepts

Led by successful business start-up entrepreneurs, this presentation portrays the risk and reward of starting a business in today’s competitive marketplace. The traits that lead to success will be discussed. Also participants will be introduced to concepts of market need, the role of one’s personal background, building a plan, and idea feasibility. Tools to be surveyed include Market Research and data collection for industry, customer, competitor, and market trends. APRIL 3 — Week 2:  Business Case and Financial Projections

The session focuses on the importance of a Business Case.  Covered will be the questionnaire-based “Business Case” and Financial Projection worksheet that are helpful in assessing your readiness. APRIL 9 — Week 3:  Marketing Concepts

This presentation walks the participants through marketing plans to start and build a successful business. Emphasis will be on the value of marketing, branding, messaging, target markets and channels, positioning products and services, marketing methods, social media, and sales.