This program provides an in-depth discussion of today’s tax environment: what to look for when reviewing investments for tax efficiency, as well as strategies to reduce the tax drag on a portfolio. Topics include the impact of taxes on long-term investment and retirement goals, and the importance of tax-efficient investing.

Teacher: Paul Dickens

Course Fee:  $20 (Max 20)

Date: Tuesday, April 1

Time: 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.

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Starting a business will teach participants key considerations that need to be evaluated prior to deciding whether to start their own business. Agenda items include entrepreneurship, primary motivations, key characteristics, research process and business plan, financing and administrative tasks, and fear. Franchising will teach participants how to determine if franchising is right for you. Key topics of discussion include a franchising overview, candidate motivations, the advantages and disadvantages of franchise ownership, Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), analyzing potential income, franchise costs, four quadrants of franchising and the investigation process and funding. The instructor has extensive director/senior director level experience in franchising with industry leaders Mobil Oil, TGIFriday’s and Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza. He is a nationally published franchise consultant with FranChoice, the premier group of franchise consultants in the country, and is also co-author of the international bestseller “Franchising Freedom.” He and his wife Christy are also top performing franchisees in one of the 225+ concepts that he represents.

Teacher: Stephen Maeker

Course Fee:  $25 (Max 20)

Date:

• Tuesday, Thursday, January 23

Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.

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As tax season approaches, you, like most taxpayers, may be feeling the pain of paying taxes. Possibly, you wish that your taxes could be lowered. For many Americans, especially if you currently earn taxable interest or dividends, you may be able to change your investment strategy to allow you to defer taxes. Join us as we discuss important tax considerations for today’s environment as well as investing strategies to help defer your tax burden.

Teacher: Paul Dickens

Course Fee:  $20 (Max 20)

Date: Tuesday, January 21 

Time: 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. 

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Medical transcription is a $12 billion industry annually in the United States. Discover how to get started, obtain work experience, understand earning potential, utilize transcription equipment, perform medical transcription via the internet, work for services, and avoid making common mistakes. Whether you are just exploring possibilities or are already experienced, this class is for you! The instructor has been a medical transcriptionist for more than 20 years, operates a large medical transcription business, and has taught for many other programs. 

A $20 workbook fee is to be paid to the instructor who will email this information prior to the first class. 

Teacher: Deborah Burns

Course Fee:  $40 (Max 20)

Date: Wednesday, February 12 

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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