Mississippi 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.

BATESVILLE

Event: First Steps to Starting A Business
Date(s): Various
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Batesville Public Library/First Regional Library, 206 Highway 51 North
Contact: James Carden; Phone: (662) 915-1291; E-mail: jmcarden@olemiss.edu
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics Include:

• Regulations such as licenses and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan, federal tax information, and other resources to assist in starting a business

Speaker will be James Carden. To register by telephone, please call (800) 725-7232 (In MS only for area codes: 662, 601 & 228 only). You may also register online on the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Web site. Several IRS publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. Publication 1066C, A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop CD, will be one of the items. The seminar is FREE with advance registration required.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center State Office

BILOXI

Event: First Steps to Starting a Business
Date(s): Various
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Innovation Center, 1636 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS 39532
Contact: Mitch McDowell; Phone: (228) 396-8661; E-mail: gcsbdc@olemiss.edu
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics include:

• Regulations such as license and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan
• Other resources to assist in starting a business

Also, several IRS publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. IRS Publication 1066C, A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop CD, will be one of the items. The seminar is FREE with advance registration required.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center - Biloxi Office

COLUMBUS

Event: First Steps to Starting a Business - Start-Up Assistance
Date(s): Various
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Win Job Center, 5000 N. Frontage Road, Hwy 82, Columbus, MS 39701
Contact: Hamp Beatty; Phone: (662) 325-8684; E-mail: hbeatty@cobilan.msstate.edu
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics Include:

• Regulations such as licenses and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business

Several IRS Publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. One of these items will be Publication 1066C, a CD of A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop, which contains nine lessons covering the filing, paying and reporting obligations for federal taxes as it pertains to the small business owner. Register for this FREE seminar by calling (662) 325-8684. Speaker: Hamp Beatty. For more information, visit the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Web site.
Sponsored by: Mississippi State University Small Business Development Center

CORINTH

Event: First Steps to Starting a Business
Date(s): Various
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Northeast Community College - WIN Job Center, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, 2759 South Harper Street
Contact: James Carden; Phone: (662) 915-1291; E-mail: jmcarden@olemiss.edu
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics Include:

• Regulations such as licenses and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan, federal tax information, and other resources to assist in starting a business

Several IRS publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. Publication 1066C, A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop CD, will be one of the items. The seminar is FREE with advance registration required. Speaker will be Katie Drewry. To register by telephone, please call (800) 725-7232 (In MS only for area codes: 662, 601 & 228 only). You may also register online on the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Web site.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center State Office

DECATUR

Event: First Steps to Starting A Business
Date(s): Various
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Healthcare Education, Class Room 16; 513 10th Street, Decatur, MS 39327
Contact: Ronald Westbrook; Phone: (601) 635-6296; E-mail: rwestbrook@eccc.edu
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics Include:

• Regulations such as licenses and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business

Speaker: Ronald B. Westbrook, Director, ECCC/SBDC. Several IRS publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. Publication 1066C, A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop CD, will be one of the items. The seminar is FREE with advance registration require. Please register online on the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Web site; call (601) 635-6297 or (601)635-6296.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center at East Central Community College

HATTIESBURG

Event: First Steps to Starting a Business
Date(s): Various
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: University of Southern Mississippi, Trent Lott Business Center, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Contact: Gary Suddith; Phone: (601) 477-4165; E-mail: gary.suddith@jcjc.edu
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics include:

• Regulations such as licenses and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan
• Other resources to assist in starting a business

Several IRS publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. Publication 1066C, a CD of a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop will be one of the items.
Sponsored by: Jones County Junior College - Small Business Development Center

HOLLY SPRINGS

Event: First Steps to Starting a Business
Date(s): Various
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Marshall County, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, 305 E. Van Dorn
Contact: James Carden; Phone: (662) 915-1291; E-mail: jmcarden@olemiss.edu
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics Include:

• Regulations such as licenses and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan, federal tax information, and other resources to assist in starting a business

Speaker will be James Carden. To register by telephone, please call (800) 725-7232 (In MS only for area codes: 662, 601 & 228 only). You may also register online on the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Web site. Several IRS publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. Publication 1066C, A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop CD, will be one of the items. The seminar is FREE with advance registration required.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center State Office

JACKSON

Event: First Steps to Starting a Business
Date(s): Various
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Mississippi E-Center, 1230 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204
Contact: Henry Thomas; Phone: (601) 979-2742; E-mail: henry.thomas@jsums.edu
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics include:

• Regulations such as licenses and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan
• Other resources to assist in starting a business

Several IRS publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. Publication 1066C, a CD of a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop will be one of the items.
Sponsored by: Jackson State University - Small Business Development Center

MERIDIAN

Event: Basics for Starting a Business - First Steps
Date(s): Various
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Business Assistance Center - Webb Center, Meridian Community College, 910 Highway 19 North
Contact: Doc Braswell; Phone: (601) 482-7445; E-mail: dbraswell@mcc.cc.ms.us
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics Include:

• Regulations such as licenses and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business

Several IRS Publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. Publication 1066C, a CD of a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop, will be one of the items. Speaker: Doc Braswell. The seminar is FREE with advance registration required. Please call and register at (601) 482-7445. For additional information, visit the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Web site.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center and MSU - Meridian Campus

OLIVE BRANCH

Event: First Steps to Starting a Business
Date(s): Various
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Desoto County, BJ Chain Library/First Regional Library, 6619 South Cockrum
Contact: James Carden; Phone: (662) 915-1291; E-mail: jmcarden@olemiss.edu
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics Include:

• Regulations such as licenses and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan, federal tax information, and other resources to assist in starting a business

Several IRS publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. Publication 1066C, A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop CD, will be one of the items. The seminar is FREE with advance registration required. Speaker will be Rick Schneider. To register by telephone, please call (800) 725-7232 (In MS only for area codes: 662, 601 & 228 only). You may also register online on the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Web site.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center State Office

OXFORD

Event: First Steps to Starting a Business
Date(s): Various
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC, 788 Hathorn Road
Contact: James Carden; Phone: (662) 915-1291; E-mail: jmcarden@olemiss.edu
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics Include:

• Regulations such as licenses and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan, federal tax information, and other resources to assist in starting a business

Speaker will be James Carden. To register by telephone, please call (800) 725-7232 (In MS only for area codes: 662, 601 & 228 only). You may also register online on the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Web site. Several IRS publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. Publication 1066C, A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop CD, will be one of the items. The seminar is FREE with advance registration required.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center State Office

PHILADELPHIA

Event: First Steps to Starting A Business
Date(s): Various
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Neshoba Business Enterprise Center, 1016 Saxton Airport Road, Suite 101,
Contact: Ronald Westbrook; Phone: (601) 635-6297; E-mail: rwestbrook@eccc.edu
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics Include:

• Regulations such as licenses and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business

Speaker: Ronald B. Westbrook, Director, ECCC/SBDC. Several IRS publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. Publication 1066C, A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop CD, will be one of the items. The seminar is FREE with advance registration require. Please register online on the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Web site; call (601) 635-6297 or (601) 635-6296.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center at East Central Community College

SENATOBIA

Event: First Steps to Starting a Business
Date(s): Various
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Tate County, Senatobia Public Library, 222 Ward Street
Contact: James Carden; Phone: (662) 915-1291; E-mail: jmcarden@olemiss.edu
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business, but do not know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics Include:

• Regulations such as licenses and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan, federal tax information, and other resources to assist in starting a business

Several IRS publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. Publication 1066C, A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop CD, will be one of the items. The seminar is FREE with advance registration required. Speaker will be Rick Schneider. To register by telephone, please call (800) 725-7232 (In MS only for area codes: 662, 601 & 228 only). You may also register online on the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Web site.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center State Office

SOUTHAVEN

Event: Starting a Home-Based Small Business Workshop
Date(s): June 30, 2012
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: M. R. Davis Public Library, 8554 Northwest Drive, Southaven, MS 38671
Event Information: This free workshop will cover basic information on starting a home-based business, recordkeeping, tax information, advertising, and financing. The Home Based Business Chamber partners with Internal Revenue Service to provide materials for the workshop. For additional information or to register online, visit the Home Based Business Chamber of Commerce Web site.
Sponsored by: The Home Based Business Chamber of Commerce - Memphis Chapter

Event: First Steps to Starting a Business
Date(s): Various
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Desoto County, M.R. Davis Public Library/First Regional Library, 8554 Northwest Drive
Contact: James Carden; Phone: (662) 915-1291; E-mail: jmcarden@olemiss.edu
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business, but do not know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics Include:

• Regulations such as licenses and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan, federal tax information, and other resources to assist in starting a business

Several IRS publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. Publication 1066C, A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop CD, will be one of the items. The seminar is FREE with advance registration required. Speaker will be Rick Schneider. To register by telephone, please call (800) 725-7232 (In MS only for area codes: 662, 601 & 228 only). You may also register online on the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Web site.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center State Office

TUPELO

Event: First Steps to Starting a Business
Date(s): Various
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Renasant Center for IDEAs, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, 398 East Main Street
Contact: James Carden; Phone: (662) 915-1291; E-mail: jmcarden@olemiss.edu
Event Information: Are you interested in starting your own business, but do not know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.

Topics Include:

• Regulations such as licenses and permits
• Legal forms of business ownership
• Basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential
• Lending terminology
• Outline for a business plan, federal tax information, and other resources to assist in starting a business

Several IRS publications will be referred to during the seminar and given out to each in attendance. Publication 1066C, A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop CD, will be one of the items. The seminar is FREE with advance registration required. Speaker will be Frank Wiebe. To register by phone in MS, call (800) 725-7232. You may also register online on the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Web site.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center State Office

VARIOUS CITIES

Event: SBA Loan Clinic
Date(s): Various
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Various
Contact: Deborah Dean; Phone: (601) 965-4378 ext. 11; E-mail: deborah.dean@sba.gov
Event Information: Need Money for Your Small Business? Attend a FREE SBA Loan Clinic in Jackson. The session is open to anyone interested in learning about SBA's lending role. How to get a loan to start, expand or buy a small business.

Learn about federal guaranteed loans, including:

• What lenders Look For
• How to Qualify
• What Local Resources Are Available

Also, Federal Tax responsibilities for small businesses and self employed individuals will be addressed with the distribution of various IRS Publications and other FREE IRS Products and Materials. Register On-Line at the Mississippi Small Business Administration Web site or call (601) 965-4378 ext. 11.
Note: Attendance is not required to apply for an SBA loan! All of the SBA's programs and services are provided to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Sponsored by: U.S. Small Business Administration

Event: 8(a) Business Development Workshop
Date(s): Various
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Various
Contact: Alice Doss; Phone: (601) 965-4378, Ext. 14; E-mail: alice.doss@sba.gov
Event Information: Did you know the Federal Government is the world's largest purchaser of goods and services buying billions of dollars annually? If you are interested in learning about the programs that could be the key to success for your small business selling to the Federal Government, then you must attend this workshop!

Topics include:

• Access to capital and credit
• Free business counseling and training
• Federal and non-federal procurement opportunities

In addition, Federal Tax responsibilities will be addressed with the distribution of IRS Publications pertinent to the small business owner; various other FREE IRS products and materials will be given out to help the small business owner understand their filing, paying and reporting obligations for Federal Taxes.

Space is limited, so register today by calling (601) 965-4378; James McClendon, Ext. 19; Alice Doss, Ext. 14; Joyce Conner, Ext. 13. Workshop will be held the next day if occurring on a holiday. For more information, please visit the Mississippi Small Business Administration Web site.
Sponsored by: U.S. Small Business Administration

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