The Golden Gate Business Association

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Speaking to Small Business

The Golden Gate Business Association is proud to announce their 2009/2010 “Talk of the Town” Speaker Series presented by Joie de Vivre Hospitality and Southwest Airlines.

This bimonthly program focuses on issues facing businesses of all sizes and and gives attendees the opportunity to experience dynamic, informative and interesting presenters.

The program is structured so that attendees have the opportunity to network while enjoying the atmosphere and cuisine of each unique Joie de Vivre property. Speakers present promptly at 6pm and typically speak for one hour.  Attendance is open to both members and non-members of the GGBA.

Improve Your Bottom Line by Utilizing Tax Incentives

Date & Time: February 10, 2009 from 5:00-7:30pm

Speaker: Scott S. Nelson, Tax Incentives Group

Location: Hotel Kabuki, 1625 Post Street

Cost: $15 for GGBA members, $25 for non-members

Register Today, Limited Seating Available

Given the current economic climate, businesses are looking for new ways to save money and generate revenue. The California Enterprise Zone program provides tax and financial incentives to companies located within the boundaries of each designated zone. Bay Area cities which currently contain Enterprise Zones include San Francisco, Oakland, Richmond, San Jose and Pittsburg.  Participants will learn about various tax credits and other incentives available and how to apply them to their specific business. We will discuss how these incentives can:

• Maximize tax savings
• Increase cash flow
• Create organic working capital

Scott S. Nelson has spent his entire career working with tax and financial incentives for business. Much of his experience stems from building and leading multi-million dollar Business Incentives practices for KPMG and Ernst & Young. While his clients range in size from small business to the Fortune 50, Scott spends most of his time focusing on smaller middle-market companies. And his benchmark for success? Scott has saved his clients in excess of $150 million.

Past Programs

Working with a computer service provider can be similar to working with an auto mechanic: you don’t know exactly what the problem is with your vehicle, you are not always sure how to find an honest, reliable mechanic, and you can be easily over charged due to your lack of experience or understanding of the technology. CEO of Parachute, Ashley Smith, discussed simple strategies behind choosing the right IT support team for your business. She gave information about the important questions to ask a potential tech company and most importantly, how to save money while receiving excellent service.

Matt Skallerud is a GLBT Internet Entrepreneur and founder of PinkBananaMedia.com, a company specializing in helping companies large and small reach GLBT consumers online. Matt shows you some of the current trends in making outreach to consumers using the latest Web 2.0 tools including MySpace, FaceBook, Blogs, YouTube, RSS/XML and more. Find out how and why other companies are utilizing these technologies to get the word out to consumers online, and learn more about some of the unique opportunities in the GLBT Web 2.0 space in targeting gays & lesbians online. For more information, take a look at his .pdf presentation.

Helen Russell, Co-founder and CEO of Equator Estate Coffees & Teas, has achieved 10-20% annual growth over the last 12 years and maintained a competitive edge by focusing on sustainability and social responsibility. Learn about her experience starting and growing a lucrative business in an impacted industry. Read more about Equator Estate Coffees & Teas and Helen’s presentation on GGBA’s blog.

Are you ready for Astounding Success? Regardless of the current economy, opportunities are out there for each of us to reach Astounding Success! Join Speaker, Income Acceleration Coach and Law of Attraction Expert, Kathy Eppley. She inspires and empowers entrepreneurs and sales professionals to stretch beyond perceived boundaries, take action and get results fast. A former teacher, real estate agent and broker and current entrepreneur and businesswoman – Kathy understands today’s challenging times.

How to Thrive in Challenging Times: This interactive workshop will be packed with practical and innovative ideas that you can begin to immediately apply to build a more profitable and sustainable business.Caterina Rando, MA, MCC shows entrepreneurs how to have huge business breakthroughs by establishing themselves as experts, implementing strategies to attract clients with ease and growing their revenue with new income sources.