January 5-7,  2006

The Dixner Group presents at Arts Symposium for Entrepreneurship

Join Kirsten Dixner Young and other business and art advisors for an informative symposium on The Business of Art at the Peninsula Art School in Fish Creek, WI, January 5 to 7, 2006.

There are 5 sessions during the three day event. Each session will address a different aspect of the Business of Art. Cost is $25 per session, space is limited.   Kirsten Dixner Young will present Basic Accounting Considerations on January 7, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.  Call PAS to register at (920)868-3455.  http://www.peninsulaartschool.org/Business of Art Symposium.htm.

December 2005

Got Cash Flow?  Many entrepreneurs are challenged by this business reality.  A seasonal business environment, lagging economy, bloated inventories and heavy debt loads are just a few of the ways that business owners can get caught in the cash flow crunch.  Improve your awareness and read the article from December 2005 Issue of Inc. Magazine:  The Cash Flow Crunch.  Download the .pdf here.   

Here is another excellent article that is specifically targeted to Retailers on cash flow from Inc. Magazine's August 2005 Issue.

The Dixner Group is experienced in forecasting cash flow for small and medium sized businesses, non profits and corporations. 

June  2005

Dr. Amelia Case, President of Universal Health Institute and one of our clients, has been selected as a national award recipient in the 2005 American Express Make Mine A Million business plan competition. 

Each year, millions of women open a small business. They think big. And dream bigger. The Make Mine a $Million Business Program is designed to help them reach those dreams and break a million dollars in annual sales.

It’s a collaboration between Count-Me-In, a non-profit organization, and OPEN from American Express^sm. Finalists receive a year of FREE coaching from a team of advisors, plus marketing opportunities and access to loans of up to $45,000 to help them reach their goals.

The Dixner Group LLC provided financial analysis and business plan support to Dr. Case from 2003 to 2005.  Dr. Case's final business plan for expansion was submitted to the Make Mine a $Million competition and made her a $Winner!  Meet inspiring women from across the country who are Make Mine a $Million Business award recipients, and read how it has changed their businesses – and their lives.

Useful and Interesting Links:

COUNT ME IN

www.count-me-in.org    Count Me In champions the cause for women's economic independence by providing access to business loans, consultation and education.

BOOKKEEPING AND TAXES

IRS Home Page:  www.irs.gov       

Wisconsin Department of Revenue:  www.dor.state.wi.us        

Wisconsin Department of Revenue Sales Internet Process (SIP): https://www.salestax.dor.state.wi.us/sec/logon.asp       

WI New Hire Reporting:    http://www.newhire-usa.com/wi/   

QuickBooks bookkeeping software:  www.intuit.com           

LOCAL FLAVOR IN DOOR COUNTY

Visit the Chamber of Commerce for Beautiful Door County, WI:   www.doorcounty.com   

Enjoy, Participate, and Support the Arts:  www.peninsulaartschool.org   

Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention:  www.helpofdoorcounty.org