This is part of the IRS series of webinars to assist businesses when dealing with the Internal Revenue Agency. The topics being covered will include “Increased Lien Filing”, “Easier Tax Lien Withdrawals”, “Direct Debit Installment Incentives”, “Greater Access to Streamlined Installment Agreements”, “Greater Access to Installment Agreements for Small Business”, and “Greater Access to Streamline Offer in Compromise Process”.

A session will also take place on Tuesday, July 10th, called “The IRS Audit Process”. The topics that will be covered during this webinar include “How Tax Returns are Selected for Audit”, “The Examination Process”, and “The Audit Conclusion”.

A following session to this event will be offered on Tuesday, August 7th and will cover the following related topics: “IRS.gov”, “Electronic Payments”, “Electronic Filing”, “Online Forms and Publications”, and “Issue Management Resolution Systems”. There will be no CPE offered to those who participate in the webinar and it will not be recorded by the organization, so registration to participate is required in advance. Online registration for this presentation, hosted by the IRS Small Business and Self-employed Stakeholder Liaison, is available through the iBank website.

This series will work well for participants looking to start a small business or take advantage of business franchise opportunities. For additional information, or to register for this event, please visit the iBank website or contact iBank’s representative, Nick Way, at 949-265-5778.

The American Means Business event is open to everyone. This event is all about entrepreneurship and how to start, manage, and grow a business, a print franchise, a design franchise or any other business service franchise. This three day convention will be packed with all kinds of relevant information including educational seminars, networking opportunities, and a number of social events that will provide you with information on how to bring the participant’s dream of owning a business, or business services franchise, to life. Also available will be information on financing and marketing, as well as hiring, customer service, sales, and new product packaging and development.

America Means Business is organized by Stevie Awards and will end the convention with the presentations of the 10th annual American Business Awards for business that have grown and prospered during the previous year, or have led by example. Exhibitors for this event are still being accepted with all exhibits being in the form of tabletop displays. Exhibitor registration applications are available on the event website.

For additional information about this event, or to arrange to be an exhibitor at this event, please visit the American Means Business website, or contact Jill Feldman at 212-867-8778.

Today’s technical communications world is undergoing some significant changes and businesses need to learn how to transition from being consumers of this content to creators of quality content. Often this transition is difficult, but Danielle Villegas, a technical communicator that tweets and blogs for TechCommGeekMom will discuss the current challenges facing businesses in the world of high-caliber content creation. Danielle will bring first-hand knowledge and experience to this event. The focus of her discussion will be on mobile devices and how they are affecting the workplace. The majority of the talk will take place around how web design, visual applications, and technical writing and editing can be combined to make affective technical content. This webinar will be broadcast over Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro using Voice-Over IP through the participant’s computer speakers. Participants will need a web browser with Adobe Flash player, as well. Details on how to access this webinar will be provided upon registration. To register for this webinar, you will require an adobe account, your user ID and password, which is free.

This eSeminar has limited space, so for those interested in starting a design franchise, advance registration is a requirement. This webinar is subject to change without notice, so registration is necessary to receive updated information. For additional information about this webinar, or to register for this event, please visit Adobe’s website and look under the “Webinar and Events” tab.

The National Stationery Show is held for the purpose of promoting the various stationery products available in today’s marketplace. This event has many educational programs and special events to entertain and educate those who attend as guests. At this show, exhibitors will introduce innovative new products and showcase other products and services such as store printing equipment, luxury leather goods, home office products, frames, writing instruments, journals, and much more. There will be a number of guest speakers at this show including the Editor of Stationery Trends, Sarah Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief of Brides, Millie Martini Bratten, and Chief Creative Director, Rio Phior.

The highlights of this event feature an opening night party, exhibitor’s seminars, and the paper runway. This event has more than 900 exhibitors, so promoting and advertising this event has taken on many different types of stationery printing, probably through print companies from around the world. The exhibitors in this show will be focused towards guests who have their own gift shops, book stores, party stores, specialty stores, wholesales who distribute, and retailers who import, but will also be of interest to those looking to start a printing business. Guests attending The National Stationery Show will preview many products before they become available to the public.

Admission to this event is free. For additional information about this show, please visit The National Stationery Show website, or George Little Management, LLC’s website, or call Mr. Patti Stracher at 914-421-3200.

This event will kick off with the most popular feature, “The Business Champions Breakfast” which honors the quickest growing private businesses in the area. After the breakfast, there will be a visit with all the leading businesses and a tour of the exhibition hall.

Following that, there will be a number of educational seminars which are free, as well as several networking and speaker events. There is also a business giveaway at this event where those in attendance will be entered to win some valuable services and products through the various booths. There will also be a punch card sweepstakes taking place. On the third floor, a popular author’s showcase is taking place with product displays that are interactive, and then there is the ever popular resource center with access, which is free, to the federal, state, and city resources and business development personnel. Each seminar at this Expo is 45 minutes in duration, and free training will be provided for the company’s entire staff in sales, marketing, technology, and management. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to start a printing business, open a print franchise, design franchise, marketing franchise or an advertising franchise.

This expo is free to all, but online registration is required. For additional information about this event, or to register online, please visit the Connecticut Business Expo, Hartford 2012, or call Julio Casiano at 860-240-4896. If you require handicap access, please call Moira Rosek, at least a week prior to the event, at 860-236-9998.

This expo is a leading technology conference featuring leading business visionaries, for finding advanced technology solutions, and for participating in technology based discussions involving economic development, education, civic engagement, the environment, and public health. There will be key-level workshops, graphic presentations in programming and design, tip and hints from instructors who are experts in their fields, expanded video game technologies, and testing of design and coding skills. There will also be workshops that focus on entrepreneurial skills, so anyone looking to open a b2b franchise, print franchise, design franchise, or marketing franchise, will most likely benefit from the training and information being shared at this expo.
There will also be keynote speakers, recruiters, start up information, esteemed “Angel” investors looking to supply start-up funding for new businesses. This expo will feature a number of discussions on how technology impacts economic development and growth of companies. This event is an exceptional opportunity for CEO’s, tech representatives, and investors to network and building long lasting business deals. There will be a number of stories shared from those who make $50 million to those who are bootstrapping on start-up.

The price to attend the conference and expo is $575 per person. This event fills quickly so advance registration is required. For more information on this conference and expo, plus visit the Techweek Expo 2012 website.

This event is hosted by the United States Chamber of Commerce and is an annual event that takes place and unites small business managers, owners, and entrepreneurs from across the nation. This event provides guests with the opportunity to network, participate in discussions, learn through workshops, seminars, and lectures, learn and understand legislative and managerial issues of concern, as well as help influence national political and economic issues. Guests will also act as an advocate for pro-business policies by participating in a rally being held on the Hill as a part of this program. This Summit will provide business owners and managers with the opportunity to voice their opinions on the way the government is influencing and regulating businesses, as well as to share their voices with others in support of what the Chamber of Commerce is advocating for small businesses everywhere in the United States. This is a great opportunity for small business owners and managers to network with various industry sectors in one location.

This national convention would be an ideal opportunity for those interested in influencing the regulations involving print franchises, graphic franchises, design franchises, or franchise opportunities. This event starts at $269 per person. Rooms must be reserved in advance by calling 202-234-0700. For more information about this event, or the agenda for this event, please visit America’s Small Business Summit website, or visit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce website.

This is the most anticipated event of the year by most business professionals, as it provides them with the opportunity to learn more about the products and services available to assist their businesses with success through meeting their goals. Participants at this year’s event will be able to network with industry professionals, attend cutting edge technology workshops and seminars, and learn and share information with peers and colleagues.

The Word of Mouth Crash Course is an intensive, hands on, training course with practical advice and you can do it assistance. This course offers twelve individual classes and includes how to work with influential talkers, how to join conversations about your brand, how to identify and inspire influencers to talk about you, how to create buzzworthy news, and much more. There will also be twelve case studies discussed during these workshops.

For guests interested in investing in a print franchise, design franchise, graphic franchise or starting a printing business, this would be an excellent opportunity to learn about the benefits of word of mouth promotion. The cost to attend this event is $750 per person, although group discount rates are available for the asking. For more information about this event, to review the agenda, or to register, please visit the Small Business Expo 2012 website or call Word of Mouth at 512-651-4800.

This business conference will bring together technology-based Economic Development Committee representatives, researchers, distinguished speakers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and many others to examine local initiatives through engineering and science. This event is open to all small businesses, students, and faculty. This exchange of information will provide guests with a rewarding experience and scientific discussion and exchange. Highlights at this event include an update on funding opportunities, news about research trends, and updates and news on Patent Laws. There will be prizes, as well as recognition given for the best presentations at this event, as well as much more information, education, and networking opportunities.

The Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation was created in 2000 under the Kentucky Innovation Act to invest in scientific development and research, as well as promote innovation, commercialization, and new product development. This was believed to be a value added service to the economic growth of Kentucky.

For anyone wishing to look at research business franchises or to start a business, this conference would provide insightful information on recent events in the scientific arena. This conference has a limited amount of space, so advance registration is required. You must also reserve your space at the poster session presentation. For more information, visit the 8th Annual Kentucky Innovation and Entrepreneur Conference website, or call Maria Labreveux at the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation at 859-246-3251.

The theme of these Executive Briefings is “Don’t Fear Change – Capitalize on it!”. At this event, guests will hear from power packed, energetic professional speakers on various topics. The topics include John Foley, Grow Socially – Chief Executive Officer, speaking on “How Social Media Marketing Drives Business Result, Carl Henry, Carl Henry Associates – Principal, speaking on “Emotional Intelligence: What Every Business Leader must Learn, and Why It’s Critical for Your Organization’s Success, and Joseph P. Truncal, NAPL Executive Officer – President and Chief, speaking on “The Leadership Edge: How Top Industry Leaders Get There – And Stay there”. This event includes a luncheon and networking so guests can take home marketing, sales, and operational ideas for their business leadership initiatives. Guest can use this information to build their businesses, understand new customers, and position their business for greater profitability.

This is a great initiative to people looking to start a business or look into franchise opportunities, as it provides much of the leadership information required to be successful in business. The cost of this event is $195 per program. Two or more registrants from the same company would cost $175 per program, and three or more would cost $150 per program. Advance registration is required, as space is limited. For additional information on this event, check out the NAPL website or please call Christine Hagopian at 508-804-4152.