Happy Holidays!
The inVenture, SBDC and SEED Corp. staff wishes you a Happy Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year!

Brian Kleber, Terri Brown, Tim Kinder, & Troy Phelps

SEED Corp Wins $5,000 SBC Grant
SEED Corp. of Bloomington has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the 2004 SBC Excelerator Program. SEED Corp. will use the grant to equip Bloomington's SBDC Business Advisors with state-of-the-art mobile technology equipment. The equipment will help them work more effectively with clients in surrounding counties, including Lawrence, Brown, Jackson, Jennings, Decatur, Owen, Greene, and Bartholomew.

Bloomington's SCORE Chapter Moves
The local SCORE Chapter has moved offices. SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) offers free and confidential advice to small businesses. The local chapter is now located at 216 W. Allen St., Suite 128. Counselors are available Wednesday through Friday. To schedule an appointment, call 334-2932.

Intuit Launches "Simple Start" Accounting Software
Looking for accounting software but feeling intimidated by the complexity of QuickBooks? Intuit, publisher of QuickBooks, has launched a simplified version of QuickBooks called "Simple Start." Oriented towards sole proprietors and other small shops, it may be the package for you if you need business accounting software with a minimum of bells and whistles. Attend the Simple Start class at the SBDC on December 14th to learn more (see listing in Events Calendar).

QuickBooks Year End Accounting Tip
Providing your accountant with your financial information has
been made easier through QuickBooks software. Simply create an "Accountant's copy" of your company file and deliver it to your accountant! Under the File menu, select "Accountant Review" and then "Create Accountant Copy." QuickBooks will do the work for you!

Year End QuickBooks/Peachtree Help is Here
Start that New Year's Resolution early! The SBDC has experts on staff who can help you get ready for the new year by setting up your 2005 accounting books using either QuickBooks or Peachtree.

Work one-on-one with an advisor and learn how to:
• Create new accounting books or streamline existing ones
• Set-up or modify your chart of accounts
• Track when bills are due and pay them on time
• Record sales and track your profits
• Develop detailed reports that you can understand!

Get your business ready for the new year by for information. Or call Troy directly at 812-339-8937. View all Small Business Solutions.

December 1: Business Orientation Start-up Session (BOSS)
What: Learn what it takes to start your own business and become your own boss.
Where: SBDC, 501 N. Morton, Suite 106
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Cost: $20
Contact: SBDC, 812-339-8937 (registration required)

December 9: Business Planning Workshop
What: Learn how to use ActivePlans, an online business planning tool, to help your business idea become reality. Each participant will receive an ActivePlans account.
Where: SBDC, 501 N. Morton, Suite 106
Time: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: $69.95
Contact: SBDC, 812-339-8937 (registration required)

December 9: Business After Hours
What: Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce monthly Business After Hours
Where: 101 West Kirkwood Ave., Fountain Sqaure Ballroom
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Other: Open to all Chamber members. Sponsored by: Finelight and Innovative Financial Solutions

December 14: QuickBooks Simple Start
What: Learn the basics of accounting and how to set up QuickBook's new version, Simple Start.
Where: SBDC, 501 N. Morton, Suite 106
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $39
Contact: SBDC, 812-339-8937 (registration required)

December 15: Business Orientation Start-up Session (BOSS)
What: Learn what it takes to start your own business and become your own boss.
Where: SBDC, 501 N. Morton, Suite 106
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Cost: $20
Contact: SBDC, 812-339-8937 (registration required)

December 16: QuickBooks Basics
What: Learn the basics of accounting and how to set up QuickBooks software to fit YOUR needs.
Where: SBDC, 501 N. Morton, Suite 106
Time: 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Cost: $39
Contact: SBDC, 812-339-8937 (registration required)

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