Brown Bag Lunch Workshops Series
The Department of Economic Development’s Small Business Center will begin a series of “Brown Bag Lunch” workshops designed to provide information on issues and topics important to our business community. The workshops will be held from 11:30 – 1:30 in the Economic Development conference room at 9401 Courthouse Road, Suite B. You are encouraged to bring your lunch along. Soft drinks and coffee will be provided.
The workshops are FREE but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Space is limited so register early!
November 14, 2003
“Franchising – Turning Your Entrepreneurial Dream into Reality”
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Chesterfield County Economic Development
9401 Courthouse Road, Suite B
Chesterfield, Virginia 23832
Tom Lawrence, from FranNet of Greater Richmond, will present a workshop on owning your own business and franchising opportunities.
Topics covered will be:
- Risk and business ownership
- Franchising vs. independent ownership
- Determining what you really want out of business ownership
- Developing your own model for franchise selection
- Franchising 101
- Types of franchises
- Costs
- How to research a franchise
- Financing options
December 12, 2003
“Your 401(K) – The Good, Bad, & Ugly”
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Chesterfield County Economic Development
9401 Courthouse Road, Suite B
Chesterfield, Virginia 23832
Gregory W. Doepke, CRPS, CFP, a Retirement and Strategic Planning Consultant with The Actuarial Consulting Group, Inc. will present a workshop on 401(k) plans for small and medium companies.
Topics will include:
- How to choose the best 401(k) plan for your company or optimize the one you have
- Special 401(k) features that favor Small and Mid size employers
- How to use the 401(k) plan to maximize tax savings for Business owners
- How to stay out of trouble by reducing your liability as a 401(k) sponsor
- How to stay abreast of ERISA, DOL, IRS and other changes that will impact your business and your plan
- How to keep your employees happy with your 401(k)
- Understanding the consequences of failing to meet your Fiduciary Responsibilities
To register for any of these workshops, fax your name, company name, mailing address, phone number and email address to the attention of Karen Aylward at (804) 796-3638 or you may email your registration information to Karen@chesterfieldbusiness.com.
If there is a particular topic you would be interested in or if you would like additional information, contact Karen Aylward at 804-748-3963 or email to Karen@chesterfieldbusiness.com.