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Thursday, Sep 30, 2010

Export Seminar Series - China

Export Seminar Series – China

Market opportunities in China

Shipping your product and getting paid

Thursday, September 30, 2010

(9:00am – Noon)

Participants will take part in an interactive market briefing with experienced representatives of the U.S. Commercial Service on current market opportunities in the People’s Republic of China, along with an overview of the benefits and challenges of exporting to China. Following the consular briefing participants will learn ways of identifying international agents, distributors and customers, and hear a current exporter discuss key elements companies must address in order to deliver their products and get paid.

Clemson Small Business Development Center, Clemson at the Falls, First Floor, Room 1A

55 East Camperdown Way, Greenville, S.C. - (864) 370-1545 (former Bowater building)

Parking available on Falls Street, in Garage adjacent to 55 East Camperdown Way, and in former bank parking lot across Falls Street from the garage

There is no cost to take part in this event however online registration is required.

For more information and to register please Click Here or visit www.regonline.com/export_seminar_series_china

Schedule of Events:

9:00 - 9:10 a.m. Welcome and Introduction – Clarke Thompson, S.C. Dept. of Commerce, Columbia, S.C.

9:10 - 10:00 a.m. Market and Opportunity Briefing

Eric Wolff, Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service, Charlotte, N.C. (formerly the Principal Commercial Officer, American Consulate, Chengdu, China)

10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Q&A – Moderated by Clarke Thompson

10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Identifying International Customers

Denis Csizmadia, Manager, Greenville U.S. Export Assistance Center, U.S. Commercial Service, Greenville, S.C.

10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Shipping your Products & Getting Paid

David Cloer, President, International Industries Corp., Spartanburg, S.C.

11:45 – 12:00 p.m. Q&A/Closing

For additional information please contact:

Clarke Thompson 803-737-0438 / CThompson@SCcommerce.com

More information at:
www.greenvillesbdc.wordpress.com

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Friday, Oct 1, 2010

Small Business Legal Concerns

From NDA to IPO: An Interactive Workshop Addressing Small Business Legal Concerns

Friday, October 1, 2010 — 9:00 AM to 12 Noon

The Clemson University Small Business Development Center presents an interactive workshop with experienced local practitioners designed to help small business owners identify common legal pitfalls. Asking the right questions, forming the right team, protecting the right property…these are all essential steps in small business growth and long-term survival. A little planning and sound advice can pay tremendous dividends – attend and prosper!

Clemson Small Business Development Center, Clemson at the Falls, Room 1A

55 East Camperdown Way, Greenville, S.C. 29601

Attorney presenters include:

Ben Barnhill, Nelson Mullins

Doug Lineberry, Dority & Manning

John Perkins, Nexsen Pruet

Online registration is open at www.greenvillesbdc-legal.eventbrite.com.

$44 for sessions and materials. Register by September 27 and save $7 with offer code “legal.”

Free Parking Available On-Site

Schedule of Program:

8:45 - 9:00 a.m. Sign-in and Coffee

9:00 - 9:10 Welcome and Introduction

9:10 - 9:40 Getting Started: Non-Disclosure Agreements & Entity Selection

9:40 - 10:40 Protect the Valuables: Intellectual Property and Business Value

10:40 - 10:50 Break

10:50 - 11:30 The Money Game: How to Fund Your Business

11:30 - 12:00 Q & A, Resources-to-go, Concluding Remarks

For additional information please contact:

Shirley Bostic with the Small Business Development Center at 864-370-1545 or sbostic@clemson.edu

The South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC) operates in partnership and is partially funded under a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of the co-sponsor(s) or participants’ opinions, products or services. All SBDC programs are nondiscriminatory and available to individuals with disabilities.

More information at:
www.greenvillesbdc.wordpress.com

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Thursday, Oct 7, 2010

IRS Small Business Tax Workshop

IRS SMALL BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP

Presented by the Clemson Small Business Development Center, the Clemson Renaissance Center and the SC Business Initiative (formerly SC Women’s Business Center) with Enrolled IRS Agent, representatives from the South Carolina Department of Revenue and the South Carolina Employment Security Commission

The Clemson Small Business Development Center is presenting a FREE tax workshop for prospective and new small business owners. The workshop will be held from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 7, 2010 in Room #2 of the Greenville Technical College Admissions Office (McAlister Square), at 225 South Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville. To reserve a seat, please call the SBDC at 864. 370.1545.

The Small Business Tax Workshop contains general information about different types of business organizations, record keeping requirements and business tax returns. This workshop is a taxpayer education program sponsored by the Clemson Small Business Development Center, the SC Business Initiative (formerly SC Women’s Business Center), the IRS, South Carolina Enrolled Agents and the SC Department of Revenue. It is directed toward the small businessperson who is starting a business or has recently started a small business in the service, retail or manufacturing area.

The morning session will cover federal tax requirements for small businesses and the afternoon session will cover state tax and employment security obligations. A packet of very helpful publications is given to each participant.

To register for the workshop or for more information, please contact the Small Business Development Center via e-mail: sbostic@clemson.edu or by telephone: 864.370.1545.

The South Carolina SBDC is partially funded under a Cooperative Agreement by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) operates in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of the co-sponsor (s) or participants’ opinions, products or services. All SBDC programs are nondiscriminatory and available to individuals with disabilities.

More information at:
http://www.greenvillesbdc.wordpress.com

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