Hangout with Google+ during National Small Biz Week

As part of National Small Business Week, June 17-21, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a series of Google+ Hangouts featuring an exciting lineup of social media companies, mentorship organizations and distinguished experts.

All Google+ Hangouts will start at 4 p.m. EDT and can be watched live at:

• www.sba.gov/smallbusinessweek  
• www.youtube.com/sba
• http://plus.google.com/+sbagov

Small business owners can tweet questions for the panelists using the hashtag #SBW2013.  No prior registration is required to watch.

Topics and panelists include:

Monday, June 17: Getting Started with Social Media - 4 p.m. EDT

Panelists from Twitter, Google, Constant Contact, and W20 Group will hang out.

Bill Murphy Jr., author and columnist for Inc.com will moderate.

Tuesday, June 18: Managing Your Business's Online Reputation - 4 p.m. EDT

Panelists from Yelp, LinkedIn, OpenSky, Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp., Google and Manta will hang out.  Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBiz Media will moderate.

Wednesday, June 19: How a Mentor Can Help Your Business - 4 p.m. EDT

Panelists from the SBA's Office of Entrepreneurial Development, Small Business Development Centers, and Women's Business Centers will hang out. Fran Tarkenton, NFL legend and entrepreneur will moderate.

Thursday, June 20:  How to Get a Business Loan - 4 p.m. EDT

Panelists from Wells Fargo, SCORE, SBA's Office of Capital Access, and SBA loan recipient Ninkasi Brewing Company will hang out. Calvin Goings, SBA's Region 10 Administrator, will moderate.

Free IRS Webinars for Small Biz Owners on June 18 & June 20

Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America's entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.

This year, National Small Business Week begins on June 17.  In recognition of National Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service is holding two free national webinars for small business owners covering the following topics:

• Tuesday, June 18 at 11am PDT:  Small Business Owners: Get All the Tax Benefits You Deserve
  • Learn about business expense deductions
  • What is a business depreciation deduction
  • Find out which business tax credits are available for your business
  • Get the latest facts about the American Taxpayer Relief Act
  • What are the qualifications for the Earned Income Credit
  • Broadcast will include a live Q&A session
  • Register at: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/IRS/94208/reg.asp?id=94208 
     
• Thursday, June 20 at 11am PDT:  Avoiding the Top Tax Mistakes that Small Businesses Make
  • Tips to avoid common mistakes with your business taxes
  • Good recordkeeping strategies
  • What is reportable income
  • How to carefully choose a tax preparer
  • Helpful Tax Information Resources
  • Broadcast will include a live Q&A session
  • Register at: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/IRS/94230/reg.asp?id=94230

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