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Summit Breakout Sessions

Summit breakout sessions will be held Monday, June 9, 10:15-11:45 a.m.

Coping with Immigration Crackdowns: What you Need to Know to Avoid Costly Fines and Penalties
Congress can't pass immigration reform, so the federal government is collecting more fines and even starting to criminally prosecute business owners for immigration violations. This session will provide helpful tips on complying with complicated federal immigration laws. You will learn how to tell if the person you are hiring is legally able to work in the United States, how to protect yourself from claims that you hired an illegal immigrant, when to fill out an I-9 form and how to make sure existing I-9s are properly filled out and stored.

Stay Out of Court: 10 Ways a Small Business Owner Can Avoid Legal Trouble
Have you ever worried about being sued? Do you know the No. 1 rule to protect your assets and provide tax benefits? Are you unsure of which hiring practices are legal? Is your business adequately insured? Get answers to these questions and many more during this session. 

Planning for Future Tax Increases
Several tax provisions that have benefitted small business owners over the last decade are set to expire in 2010.  Start planning now for how changes to the capital gains tax, the estate tax, expensing and income tax rates could affect you, your business and your employees. 

Elements of eBay Selling Success
Got stuff? Learn from an expert on how to market and sell on eBay.