Kentucky Workshops
In addition to state workshops, please visit the Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop page for instructional, interactive lessons designed to help new small business owners learn their tax rights and responsibilities.
Visit the IRS Video portal for video and audio presentations on topics of interest to small businesses.
If you live near a state line, please look for workshops in nearby cities of the bordering state.
FT. CAMPBELL
Title: Starting & Financing a Small Business
Date: Last Tuesday of every month
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Location: Glenn H. English Jr. Army Education Center, 201 Bastogne Avenue, Ft. Campbell, KY 42223
Contact Name: Feleesha Johnson; Phone: (931) 221-1370; Email: johnsonf@apsu.edu
Event Information: This free workshop provides basic information for people interested in starting a new business. The workshop discussion includes: forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, business planning and financing options. IRS partners with the TN SBDC to provide materials for workshop participants. Speakers include Tommy Causey and David Tiller from the Small Business Administration, Dan Oronoff of FranNet, and the TN Small Business Development Center Staff. To register, contact Feleesha Johnson by phone or email listed above.
Sponsored By: TN Small Business Development Center at Austin Peay State University
HINDMAN
Event: Entrepreneurial SMARTS
Date(s): May 16; May 23; May 30; June 6, 2013
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Knott County Extension Office, 149 Parks Branch Road, Hindman, KY 41822
Contact: Pat Bradley; Phone: (606) 335-1488
Event Information: Entrepreneurial SMARTS: Simple Methods and Reality-based Training for Success. This is a common sense, no nonsense approach for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Topics include:
- How to Raise Money, Make Money and Save Money for your Business
- Keys to Success through Business Ownership
- Turn Unemployed into Employer
For additional information, to register or to find the training location nearest you, visit the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development. The Internal Revenue Service will be providing IRS small business products for this event.
Sponsored by: Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation
LEXINGTON
Event: FAQs of Starting a Small Business
Date(s): Varies by Workshop
Time: Varies
Location: Commerce Lexington, 330 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Contact: Becky Marefat; Phone: (859) 257-7666; Email: becky.marefat@uky.edu
Event Information: This 1.5 hour seminar is a collection of the most popular questions Small Business Development Center counselors get asked in their counseling sessions. Topics cover everything from: Should I hire my family to work for me? to How much money do you think I need? All presented in a fun and interactive way by trained SBDC counselors. The Internal Revenue Service is providing IRS small business products for this workshop. For more information on this and other workshops available, visit the Bluegrass Small Business Development Center Web site.
Sponsored by: Bluegrass Small Business Development Center
LIBERTY
Meeting: Entrepreneurial SMARTS
Date(s): August 8; August 15; August 22; August 29, 2013 (4-Part Series)
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Ms. Pat Bradley; Phone: (606)335-1488; Email: pat.sked@yahoo.com
Location: Casey County Extension Office, 1517 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539
Event Information: Entrepreneurial SMARTS: Simple Methods And Reality-based Training for Success. This is a common sense, no nonsense approach for both new and seasoned entrepreneurs and small business owners. This is a 12-hour training course divided into 4 days.
Topics include:
- How to Raise Money, Make Money, and Save Money for your Business
- Keys to Success through Business Ownership
- Turn Unemployed into Employer
For additional information, to register or to find the training location nearest you, visit the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development website. The Internal Revenue Service will be providing IRS small business products for this event.
Sponsored by: Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation
LOUISVILLE
Event: Start Your Business Right
Date(s): Varies
Time: Varies by Workshop
Location: Varies by Workshop (Louisville area)
Contact: Janet Sorg; Phone: (502) 574-1378; E-mail: Janet.Sorg@louisvilleky.gov
Event Information: Are you ready to own your own business? Starting a business requires a great deal of organization and many steps. Before you jump in head-first, find out how to avoid common mistakes that small business owners make. Learn the basics of starting a business, including business tax and licensing issues, legal entity choices, financing options and business plan development. This 2-hour seminar is taught by a Louisville Small Business Development Center consultant. For dates, times and location, visit the Kentucky Small Business Development Center Web site and select Louisville SBDC as the Center.
Sponsored by: Louisville Small Business Development Center
PIKEVILLE
Event: Entrepreneurial SMARTS
Date(s): September 5; September 12; September 19; September 26, 2013
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pike County Extension Office, 148 Trivette Drive, Pikeville, TN 41501
Contact: Pat Bradley; Phone: (606) 677-6100
Event Information: Entrepreneurial SMARTS: Simple Methods and Reality-based Training for Success. This is a common sense, no nonsense approach for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Topics include:
- How to Raise Money, Make Money and Save Money for your Business
- Keys to Success through Business Ownership
- Turn Unemployed into Employer
For additional information, to register or to find the training location nearest you, visit the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development. The Internal Revenue Service will be providing IRS small business products for this event.
Sponsored by: Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation
SOMERSET
Event: Entrepreneurial SMARTS
Date(s): May 2; May 9, 2013
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pulaski County Area Technology Center, 3865 S. Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42503
Contact: Pat Bradley; Phone: (606) 335-1488
Event Information: Entrepreneurial SMARTS: Simple Methods and Reality-based Training for Success. This is a common sense, no nonsense approach for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Topics include:
- How to Raise Money, Make Money and Save Money for your Business
- Keys to Success through Business Ownership
- Turn Unemployed into Employer
For additional information, to register or to find the training location nearest you, visit the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development. The Internal Revenue Service will be providing IRS small business products for this event.
Sponsored by: Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation
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