Do you believe you don't have time for marketing? Feeling overwhelmed by all the different tools and things you "have to do"? Amy will share her method for adding new marketing techniques into her calendar on a regular basis. Find out how to spend less than an hour a day and make the most impact with the resources you have. By the end of a year, you will have a marketing habit that is part of your daily routine.
Amy Shollenberger has more than 13 years of grassroots organizing, policy, and political issue campaign experience, including work as a press secretary for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and as a senior policy analyst for Public Citizen’s Critical Mass Energy and Environment Program. As Rural Vermont’s executive director, she worked to help members successfully lobby for several bills. In 2010, she was the campaign manager for a gubernatorial primary candidate in Vermont. She currently serves multiple clients through her Action Circles firm, offering help with political strategy, organizational capacity building, and meeting facilitation.
Amy is a member of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, Women’s Business Owners Network, and the Vermont Consultants Network, and she serves on the board of Salvation Farms. More information about Amy and Action Circles can be found at www.action-circles.com.
Lamoille County Business Network, LLC
Friday, March 30, 2012 at 8:00am
Tegu Hall, Morrisville
Www.lamoillecountybusinessnetwork.com
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Six Important Facts About Dependents and Exemptions
Even though each individual tax return is different, some tax rules affect every person who may have to file a federal income tax return. These rules include dependents and exemptions. The IRS has six important facts about dependents and exemptions that will help you file your 2011 tax return.
Exemptions reduce your taxable income. There are two types of exemptions: personal exemptions and exemptions for dependents. For each exemption you can deduct $3,700 on your 2011 tax return.
Your spouse is never considered your dependent. On a joint return, you may claim one exemption for yourself and one for your spouse. If you’re filing a separate return, you may claim the exemption for your spouse only if they had no gross income, are not filing a joint return, and were not the dependent of another taxpayer.
Exemptions for dependents. You generally can take an exemption for each of your dependents. A dependent is your qualifying child or qualifying relative. You must list the Social Security number of any dependent for whom you claim an exemption.
If someone else claims you as a dependent, you may still be required to file your own tax return. Whether you must file a return depends on several factors including the amount of your unearned, earned or gross income, your marital status and any special taxes you owe.
If you are a dependent, you may not claim an exemption. If someone else – such as your parent – claims you as a dependent, you may not claim your personal exemption on your own tax return.
Some people cannot be claimed as your dependent. Generally, you may not claim a married person as a dependent if they file a joint return with their spouse. Also, to claim someone as a dependent, that person must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. resident alien, U.S. national or resident of Canada or Mexico for some part of the year. There is an exception to this rule for certain adopted children. See IRS Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information for additional tests to determine who can be claimed as a dependent.
For more information on exemptions, dependents and whether you or your dependent needs to file a tax return, see IRS Publication 501. The publication is available at www.irs.gov or can be ordered by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676). You can also use the Interactive Tax Assistant at www.irs.gov to determine who you can claim as a dependent and how much you can deduct for each exemption you claim. The ITA tool is a tax law resource on the IRS website that takes you through a series of questions and provides you with responses to tax law questions.
Exemptions reduce your taxable income. There are two types of exemptions: personal exemptions and exemptions for dependents. For each exemption you can deduct $3,700 on your 2011 tax return.
Your spouse is never considered your dependent. On a joint return, you may claim one exemption for yourself and one for your spouse. If you’re filing a separate return, you may claim the exemption for your spouse only if they had no gross income, are not filing a joint return, and were not the dependent of another taxpayer.
Exemptions for dependents. You generally can take an exemption for each of your dependents. A dependent is your qualifying child or qualifying relative. You must list the Social Security number of any dependent for whom you claim an exemption.
If someone else claims you as a dependent, you may still be required to file your own tax return. Whether you must file a return depends on several factors including the amount of your unearned, earned or gross income, your marital status and any special taxes you owe.
If you are a dependent, you may not claim an exemption. If someone else – such as your parent – claims you as a dependent, you may not claim your personal exemption on your own tax return.
Some people cannot be claimed as your dependent. Generally, you may not claim a married person as a dependent if they file a joint return with their spouse. Also, to claim someone as a dependent, that person must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. resident alien, U.S. national or resident of Canada or Mexico for some part of the year. There is an exception to this rule for certain adopted children. See IRS Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information for additional tests to determine who can be claimed as a dependent.
For more information on exemptions, dependents and whether you or your dependent needs to file a tax return, see IRS Publication 501. The publication is available at www.irs.gov or can be ordered by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676). You can also use the Interactive Tax Assistant at www.irs.gov to determine who you can claim as a dependent and how much you can deduct for each exemption you claim. The ITA tool is a tax law resource on the IRS website that takes you through a series of questions and provides you with responses to tax law questions.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Bookkeeping Basics for the Small Business Owner
Presented by Diana Sheltra of Double Entry Bookkeeping, LLC.
Can you prepare your financial statements?
Do you know the bottom line?
Are you making a profit?
Do you know the difference between your bank balance and how much money you are making?
Can you prepare a cash flow report and why is it different from your Profit and Loss Statement.
Are you wondering what is tax deductible?
You will learn that and more.
Diana Sheltra is owner and operator of Double Entry Bookkeeping, LLC. She has been in business for over nine years in Essex Junction. She opened a second office recently in Morrisville. Diana has worked in the field for over twenty years.
Diana has been a member of WBON for nine years, has served as board president for four years. She is currently Vice President of the National Association of Tax Professionals Vermont Chapter, as well as on the executive committee. She is also the founder of Lamoille County Business Network, LLC.
Diana is from the NYC area and moved to Vermont in 1995. She lives in Wolcott with her husband, Tom. She has a bachelor's degree in management from St. John's University and an associate degree in accounting from Champlain College.
Where:Tegu Hall, Morrisville, VT
When:Friday January 27, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM EST
To Register: www.lamoillecountybusinessnetwork.com
Diana Sheltra
Lamoille County Business Network, LLC
diana@lamoillecountybusinessnetwork.com
802-851-8015
Can you prepare your financial statements?
Do you know the bottom line?
Are you making a profit?
Do you know the difference between your bank balance and how much money you are making?
Can you prepare a cash flow report and why is it different from your Profit and Loss Statement.
Are you wondering what is tax deductible?
You will learn that and more.
Diana Sheltra is owner and operator of Double Entry Bookkeeping, LLC. She has been in business for over nine years in Essex Junction. She opened a second office recently in Morrisville. Diana has worked in the field for over twenty years.
Diana has been a member of WBON for nine years, has served as board president for four years. She is currently Vice President of the National Association of Tax Professionals Vermont Chapter, as well as on the executive committee. She is also the founder of Lamoille County Business Network, LLC.
Diana is from the NYC area and moved to Vermont in 1995. She lives in Wolcott with her husband, Tom. She has a bachelor's degree in management from St. John's University and an associate degree in accounting from Champlain College.
Where:Tegu Hall, Morrisville, VT
When:Friday January 27, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM EST
To Register: www.lamoillecountybusinessnetwork.com
Diana Sheltra
Lamoille County Business Network, LLC
diana@lamoillecountybusinessnetwork.com
802-851-8015
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Lamoille: The Bounty of the County: Oh Honey...Really?
Lamoille: The Bounty of the County: Oh Honey...Really?: My husband was asking me the other day about why the honey we buy is called “raw.” What’s the big deal? What’s the difference between this ...
Sunday, November 20, 2011
New Business - Lamoille County Business Network, LLC
Lamoille County Business Network, LLC provides networking and educational opportunities to Lamoille County and surrounding areas.
Getting ahead in business involves relationship building and support from other professionals. LCBN will assist you in reaching your personal and professional goals.
LCBN will host at least two networking events a month. No membership fees! A nominal entrance fee is charged for each event.
Visit our website to view upcoming events www.lamoillecountybusinessnetwork.com
We are seeking speakers on various business topics. Please email Diana at diana@lamoillecountybusinessnetwork.com to apply.
The first mixer is December 9th at 5:30 to 7:30pm at River Arts. The first educational meeting will start January 27th at 8 to 9:30am at Tegu Hall. Diana will kick off the first educational meeting by presenting Bookkeeping Basics for the Small Business Owner.
Diana Sheltra is owner and operator of Double Entry Bookkeeping, LLC and Lamoille County Business Network, LLC. Double Entry Bookkeeping, LLC has been in business for over nine years in Essex Junction. She opened a second office recently in Morrisville. Diana has worked in the field for over twenty years.
Diana has been a member of WBON for nine years, has served as board president for four years. She is currently Vice President of the National Association of Tax Professionals Vermont Chapter, as well as on the executive committee.
Diana is from the NYC area and moved to Vermont in 1995. She lives in Wolcott with her husband, Tom. She has a bachelor’s degree in management from St. John’s University and an associate degree in accounting from Champlain College.
Getting ahead in business involves relationship building and support from other professionals. LCBN will assist you in reaching your personal and professional goals.
LCBN will host at least two networking events a month. No membership fees! A nominal entrance fee is charged for each event.
Visit our website to view upcoming events www.lamoillecountybusinessnetwork.com
We are seeking speakers on various business topics. Please email Diana at diana@lamoillecountybusinessnetwork.com to apply.
The first mixer is December 9th at 5:30 to 7:30pm at River Arts. The first educational meeting will start January 27th at 8 to 9:30am at Tegu Hall. Diana will kick off the first educational meeting by presenting Bookkeeping Basics for the Small Business Owner.
Diana Sheltra is owner and operator of Double Entry Bookkeeping, LLC and Lamoille County Business Network, LLC. Double Entry Bookkeeping, LLC has been in business for over nine years in Essex Junction. She opened a second office recently in Morrisville. Diana has worked in the field for over twenty years.
Diana has been a member of WBON for nine years, has served as board president for four years. She is currently Vice President of the National Association of Tax Professionals Vermont Chapter, as well as on the executive committee.
Diana is from the NYC area and moved to Vermont in 1995. She lives in Wolcott with her husband, Tom. She has a bachelor’s degree in management from St. John’s University and an associate degree in accounting from Champlain College.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Lamoille County Business Network
I am proud to introduce my new business venture - Lamoille County Business Network. The mission of this company is to provide networking and educational opportunities to businesses in Lamoille County and people who do business here.
There will be monthly mixers as well as monthly networking/educational meetings. The first mixer is scheduled December 9th at 5:30 - 7:30pm. Working on a location for our mixers. The first education meeting is January 27th, Tegu Hall in Morrisville 8am - 9:30am. The first speaker will be announced by mid-December.
Please find my page on Facebook - Lamoille County Business Network - and my group on LinkedIn (same name).
You can help by just spreading the word.
I am also looking for volunteers to help me get this off the ground and to help at the meetings. Let me know if you are interested!
There will be monthly mixers as well as monthly networking/educational meetings. The first mixer is scheduled December 9th at 5:30 - 7:30pm. Working on a location for our mixers. The first education meeting is January 27th, Tegu Hall in Morrisville 8am - 9:30am. The first speaker will be announced by mid-December.
Please find my page on Facebook - Lamoille County Business Network - and my group on LinkedIn (same name).
You can help by just spreading the word.
I am also looking for volunteers to help me get this off the ground and to help at the meetings. Let me know if you are interested!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
WBON October Morrisville Chapter Meeting
At October's WBON meeting, Connie will be leading a workshop, “Women and Wealth”, inspired by several published authors and the work of Dr. Christiane Northrup who said “You are truly prosperous to the extent that you’re experiencing health, freedom, happiness and plenty in your life.” Based on a holistic perspective on wealth and abundance, women will:
• Learn the truth about money and cash flow
• Discover three proven ways to increase your wealth
• Uncover the most common myths about women and money
• Delve into today’s financial reality and discover how you can be the
exception to the statistics
• Find out how to create optimal wealth and health simultaneously
Connie Livingston is a consultant, coach, facilitator, and strategist with a background in financial services and Community Economic Development. She has worked with individuals and groups for 19 years toward achieving their goals. She started her practice two years ago because she believes that as she helps clients improve their financial, personal, and economic lives, healthy, stable communities are created.
One of her specialties is helping people navigate successfully through transition. Change can be scary; she knows because she has been through so many transitions in her own life. She has started several businesses, left a career in order to raise children, re-entered the world of paid employment, and experienced a number of career changes. She did this using a positive, systematic approach and landed on her feet successfully through the changes as well as in the financial realm. She loves to show her clients how she did this.
Date: October 21, 2011
Time: 8:00am - 9:30am
Location: Union Bank Conference Room – 20 Lower Main Street, Morrisville
RSVP: Rhonda Bennett – Rbennett@unionbankvt.com
• Learn the truth about money and cash flow
• Discover three proven ways to increase your wealth
• Uncover the most common myths about women and money
• Delve into today’s financial reality and discover how you can be the
exception to the statistics
• Find out how to create optimal wealth and health simultaneously
Connie Livingston is a consultant, coach, facilitator, and strategist with a background in financial services and Community Economic Development. She has worked with individuals and groups for 19 years toward achieving their goals. She started her practice two years ago because she believes that as she helps clients improve their financial, personal, and economic lives, healthy, stable communities are created.
One of her specialties is helping people navigate successfully through transition. Change can be scary; she knows because she has been through so many transitions in her own life. She has started several businesses, left a career in order to raise children, re-entered the world of paid employment, and experienced a number of career changes. She did this using a positive, systematic approach and landed on her feet successfully through the changes as well as in the financial realm. She loves to show her clients how she did this.
Date: October 21, 2011
Time: 8:00am - 9:30am
Location: Union Bank Conference Room – 20 Lower Main Street, Morrisville
RSVP: Rhonda Bennett – Rbennett@unionbankvt.com
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