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60-90 minutes, designed for the busy entrepreneur.

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Common Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) Errors

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Date/Time: Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 11:00 am to 12 pm

Location: ONLINE ONLY

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Common TPT Errors: Avoid Costly Mistakes with Expert Guidance

This no-cost workshop, presented by experts from the Arizona Department of Revenue, is designed to help businesses navigate the complexities of Arizona's Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) and avoid common errors.

What You'll learn:

  • How to avoid licensing mistakes.
  • Tips to prevent return and filing errors.
  • Strategies for ensuring payment accuracy.
  • A comprehensive understanding of TPT and its impact on your business.

This virtual session is perfect for business owners and managers who want to ensure compliance and efficiency in their tax practices.

Don’t miss this opportunity to streamline your tax processes and stay compliant with Arizona’s TPT requirements!

Online Only


Event Fee: No cost

Presented by: Arizona Department of Revenue

Sponsored By: YC SBDC

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Can I protect this? Intellectual Property: Patents, Trade Secrets, Copyrights, and Trademarks

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Date/Time: Tuesday, February 4th, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location: IN PERSON ONLY - 1100 E. Sheldon Street Building 3, Room 203 Prescott, AZ

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Unlock the secrets to protecting your intellectual property! Join David Johns, an experienced attorney from AWD Law, for an in-depth workshop on safeguarding your innovations and creative assets. This interactive session will provide clarity on the differences between patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks, and how each can protect your business.

What You'll Learn:

  • The fundamentals of intellectual property rights.
  • How to determine which protections are best suited for your creations.
  • Practical steps for securing and maintaining your IP rights.

This workshop is essential for entrepreneurs, inventors, and creators who want to understand how to protect their ideas and assets. Lunch will be provided, making it a valuable opportunity to learn, network, and dine.

Don’t let your ideas go unprotected—reserve your spot today and take the first step in securing your intellectual property!

 

In-Person Only | Lunch Provided | Registration Required


Event Fee: No cost

Presented by: YC SBDC and AWD Law

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Access to Capital

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Date/Time: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Location: IN PERSON ONLY - 175 Swilling Avenue, Wickenburg, AZ 85390

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Are you ready to elevate your business and unlock growth opportunities? 

This no-cost, in-person workshop is designed to provide entrepreneurs with essential insights into securing the funding needed for growth and success. Learn from experienced Certified Business Analysts, John Manning and Karen Eads, from the Yavapai College Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

 What You'll Learn:

  • Explore programs that help entrepreneurs access capital.
  • Understand what it means to be "lender-ready."
  • Discover strategies to position your business for growth and success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge and tools to advance your business. Seats are limited, so register today!

Take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey—join us at Access to Capital!

In Person Only


Event Fee: No cost

Presented by: YC SBDC

Sponsored By: Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce

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Moonshot Rural Pitch Tour - Yavapai County

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Date/Time: Various dates and times - see below

Location: Virtual Workshops, Tour Stops Wickenburg, Quad Cities and Verde Valley

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PITCH COMPETITION EVENTS:

Moonshot Pitch Wickenburg Thursday April 17th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 

IN PERSON ONLY REGISTER HERE

Moonshot Pitch Quad Cities Thursday April 24th 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 

IN PERSON ONLY REGISTER HERE 

Moonshot Pitch Verde Valley Thursday May 15th 9:00 to 3:00 pm 

IN PERSON ONLY REGISTER HERE 

 

*OPTIONAL VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS*

To prepare all participants for the pitch events, Yavapai College SBDC is offering three optional workshops and a pitch practice event to support a successful pitch day. Opt in to these educational opportunities ALSO at no cost!

Moonshot Workshop Wednesday March 26th 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm 

Moonshot Workshop Wednesday April 2nd 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm 

Moonshot Workshop Wednesday April 9th 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm 

Moonshot Pitch Practice Wednesday April 16th 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm 


Event Fee: No cost

Presented by: YC SBDC and Moonshot

Sponsored By: Town of Wickenburg, Jersey Lilly Saloon, YC REDC, Eightfold and more!