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Social entrepreneurship has evolved into a truly global force, shaping our world in multiple ways: through affordable clean energy, organic food and revolutionary new models in education and by leveraging technology to empower emerging economies, among others. Who are the actual stewards of this movement? Who are these anonymous entrepreneurs?  

Social enterprise is a business model which offers the prospect of a greater equity of economic power and a more sustainable society - by combining market efficiency with social and environmental justice. Who are the actual stewards of this movement? Who are these anonymous entrepreneurs? 

Collette Ellis Principal of InStep Consulting, LLC; Brooklyn, NY discusses the challenges, opportunities, successes, missteps and motivations of this passionate group of business leaders and the organizations that  they create and grow.

Colette Ellis, Founder of InStep Consulting LLC, helps people and organizations discover their competent advantage™. Skilled at learning her client’s needs, Colette bases her intuitive approach on over 10 years providing professional development services to leading Fortune 500 companies. She has trained executives and managers in oral and written communication, leadership principles and teambuilding. Her business and consulting experience spans the Consumer Products, Financial Services, Not-for-Profit, and Professional Service industries. In 2008, Colette joined a select group of national facilitators for Turning the Page: Building Your Library Community, a unique leadership development program funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Colette encourages innovative and continuous learning as an Adjunct Professor with NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, teaching courses on Managing Diversity as part of their Nurse Leaders program. She also has served as Adjunct faculty with Long Island University C.W. Post (Communication Skills for Managers), the City and State Universities of New York (Business Writing & Business Speaking), and a Business Writing Instructor with Gotham Writers’ Workshop. She has been a featured speaker for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Career Gear, Citibank at Work, Downtown Women’s Club, Grace Institute, International Association of Administrative Professionals, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, NextGen Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

 

Contact Information:

Colette D. Ellis, Principal

InStep Consulting LLC

(718) 643-6123

http://www.instepconsulting.com

http://competent-advantage.blogspot.com

http://twitter.com/coach_colette

 

Social entrepreneurship has evolved into a truly global force, shaping our world in multiple ways: through affordable clean energy, organic food and revolutionary new models in education and by leveraging technology to empower emerging economies, among others. Who are the actual stewards of this movement? Who are these anonymous entrepreneurs? Colette Ellis, Principal of InStep Consulting, LLC; Brooklyn, NY discusses the challenges, opportunities, successes, missteps and motivations of this passionate group of business leaders and the organizations that they create and grow.

Dr. Niama L. Williams (Dr. Ni) will discuss her new social venture, \"The Two-House Project\" a non-profit organization providing \"writer-in-residence\" services to students of Norristown Area High School. The Two-House Project was Dr Ni's way to help Norristown High School students combat their fear of writing. Dr. Ni found many Norristown High School students disinterested in reading, and afraid to write essays or any type of written work for which they would be graded. Out of that experience, Dr. Ni decided to bring in a writer-in-residence to work exclusively with the high school. The "writer-in-residence" would help students in creative writing, the writing of prose and memoir, reading, and literature. The Two-House Project is currently looking at homes to purchases in Norristown to house the non-profit organization and the \"Writer-

Starting your own small business can be an exciting venture. However, there are several things that many do not think about in advance that could put them out of business before they have barely begun. And attempting to handle some of these problems on your own may ultimately lead to negative results.

Our featured guest on Thursday, December 4, 2008 will be, Michael Rozbruch, CEO of Tax Resolution Services. Michael will be assisting in steering clear of these costly pitfalls.

 

Here’s a sampling of some of the most common tax pitfalls:

 

• What entity do you choose? Sole proprietor, LLC, or corporation? Pitfalls of each exist. A sole proprietor entity offers no protection between creditors and yourself. One member LLC’s are not recognized by the IRS and are treated as sole proprietors. Corporations must file separate returns for the business and yourself and must maintain separate bank accounts for each. No co-mingling of funds.
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• A bookkeeper is a must. Small businesses should have a bookkeeper from day one tracking expenses and income. Be proactive - not reactive. Keeping track of your business expenses and income on a monthly basis vs. reconciling at the end of the year can relieve you of many headaches. It can also keep your business on track.
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• Under capitalized. Unexpected expenses will come up. A business must have a “cushion” such as a personal line of credit or a bank account that holds at least two months worth of operating expenses.
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• Payroll taxes. Retain an outside payroll company with automatic tax depositing. A 34% fee is charge on the unpaid principle after 16 days. Once past due - it’s the “kiss of death” for businesses.

 

About Michael Rozbruch, CEO of Tax Resolution Services

Michael Rozbruch, CEO of Tax Resolution Services, is a Certified Tax Specialist, CPA, and recipient of the coveted “Top Practitioner” Fall 2005 Award from the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers.

Michael has 30 years of corporate financial and tax resolution experience. He is the Tax Resolution Expert. Michael has been a regular guest speaker on more than 50 radio shows nationwide. He had been interviewed on TV shows and has been featured in national publications.

With respect to his interview style, his opinions and passionate insights are captivating to both the interviewer and audience. He shares inside tips, and has helpful ideas that the audience can immediately benefit from.

For more on Michael Rozbruch, visit Tax Resolution Services.

As a small non-profit or business owner, you may believe that hackers have no use for your small network. Think again! Understanding what these hackers are truly after will help you to understand why your network is at risk. Our featured guest today is Etienne A. Gibbs, Internet Safety Advocate, Educator, and owner of Say No to Hackers and Spyware.com explains why these cyber criminals want control of your system, and how to protect yourself online against spyware, viruses, hackers, and other computer-disabling cybercrimes.

As a small business owner, you may believe that hackers have no use for your small network. Think again! Understanding what these hackers are truly after will help you to understand why your network is at risk. Our featured guest today is Etienne A. Gibbs, Internet Safety Advocate, Educator, and owner of http://www.SayNotoHackersandSpyware.com explains why these cyber criminals want control of your system, and how to protect yourself online against spyware, viruses, hackers, and other computer-disabling cybercrimes.