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Happy New Year's!!
It's time to make some financial resolutions. Tracking monthly expenses, taking a class in accounting, and paying personal debts go a long way in making 2014 better than 2013.
Here are 12 financial resolutions entrepreneurs should make this year:
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 "7 Big Money Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Correct Them" a great new resource written by Patricia Stallworth!
Patricia Stallworth, facilitator for Plan for Profit's "Financial Planning" Module, has released a new book called "7 Big Money Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Correct Them". Download it free from her website at: http://themoneyside.com/Be sure to check out this great new resource! Learn More
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Free Tax Services To Small Business!
 The Edge Connection in collaboration with the
United Way of Greater Atlanta, will be providing free tax services to small business.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is a service designed for low-to-moderate income individuals to promote and support free tax preparation service.
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Save the date! Tuesday, Jan 21st, 6-9 p.m. at the KSU Center.
You and your family are invited to our first annual LAUNCH party!
Come meet and mingle with Edge Connection entrepreneurs. We are gathering to celebrate new business launches, entrepreneurs who are getting ready to launch, and those who are flying high.
This is a party with fun for the whole family. There will be plenty of great food, face painting and crafts for the kids, and our DJ/KJ will be on hand for entertainment. Yes-music, dancing, and karaoke!
We are planning to have a group of industry experts on hand for those of you who want to spend a quick 20 minutes with a pro to move your business forward.
Watch your email for a survey to select which industry experts you want to meet with to take your business to the next level.
Click here to register!
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What You Need to Know about the Health Care Law
Are you covered? The Affordable Care Act, otherwise referred to as health care reform, requires those who are uninsured to get health insurance. If you work for or run a small business, you should be aware of the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), a separate marketplace for companies with 50 or fewer full-time employees. Once a company selects a plan, employees can sign up online through the SHOP Marketplace. Companies that purchase coverage in 2014 through the SHOP Marketplace may be able to take advantage of a small business health care tax credit of up to 50% of premium costs. Note: If you're self-employed without any employees, then you would use the individual Health Insurance Marketplace, not SHOP. Learn More |
Why Mistakes Are Essential to Any Growth Strategy
Jessica Wade started a high-end clothing label in 2009. The business, which she named Jes Wade, is based in Manhattan and has two employees. While many owners of small companies have a low tolerance for mistakes, which I believe is one reason many of them never get bigger, Ms. Wade realizes that mistakes are learning opportunities. Allowing mistakes requires that you trust your employees. You must trust that they are doing the best they can - that they aren't trying to make mistakes. But here's the thing: If you don't allow mistakes, they will happen anyway. They'll just get swept under the rug. When they are discovered, they have often become much larger problems.Click here to read more.
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Great Alumni Opportunity!
 The Premier Development Program (PDP) for Women Owned Businesses
The Premier Development Program (PDP) is a six-month program for women business owners who have revenues of 100,000+. The program includes various high powered training sessions which will arm business owners with dynamic skills and increase opportunities for success.
Class Time - 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Classes will be held at Georgia Power
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6 Ways for Women Business Owners to
STOP WORRYING
Stop worrying so much ... it's bad for business. Follow these 6 steps to turn your inner worrier into a business warrior. 
Are you a worrier? If you're a woman business owner, the answer is likely "yes," according to a recent report and white paper from CDR Assessment Group. The study, which focused on executives and why women have trouble breaking the glass ceiling, found that 65 percent of women leaders tend to be "worriers" under stress. In contrast, stressed out male leaders are more likely to fall into categories such as "egotists," "rule breakers" and "upstagers."
While none of these behaviors are necessarily worthy of emulation, worrying is particularly problematic because it negatively affects the perception of women as effective leaders. In contrast, being egotistical and breaking the rules ... well, aren't these pretty much the traits you think of when you think of a typical entrepreneur?
Click Here to Learn More
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Georgia Food Product Contest! 
Edge Kitchen Members,
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences is sponsoring the 2014 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest. This is a great opportunity to showcase your product(s). The Flavor of Georgia contest showcases delicious, original market-ready prototypes or commercially available food products. Each is judged on flavor, Georgia theme, unique or innovative qualities, commercial appeal, potential market volume and use of locally sourced products.
Early Bird Registration ends January 24 and final registration is between January 25 and February 7.
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Black-eyed Peas for New Year's Luck!
Do you know why black-eyed peas are lucky on New Year's Day? As with most superstitions, there are several answers to the question. Typically, the belief that black-eyed peas are a lucky New Year's meal is especially popular in the south, so it has to do with our history, right? Maybe .To Read More Click Here
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The Edge Kitchen Recipe of the Month
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A Message From The Edge Kitchen Manager:
Traditionally in the south, the New Year's Day meal that brings luck and prosperity throughout the year includes greens (collards), peas and cornbread. Peas represent coins, greens represent paper money and cornbread represents gold. Also for the best chance of luck for every day in the year ahead, a person must eat at least 365 black-eyed peas on New Year's Day. No worries it sounds like a lot but its actually about one big bowl!
Kitchen Manager Melissa Muller choose this recipe because it incorporates a little of her Italian and Scottish roots infused with her southern experiences. She was raised in the north for 17 years and said goodbye to New York, her family, her family traditions and started her own new experiences here in Georgia. She states, "I couldn't imagine living anywhere else but Atlanta."
She wants to wish all of the clients of the Edge Connection peace, luck and prosperity for the 2014 New Year.
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 We extend great appreciation to the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, a legacy funder who generously champions The Edge Connection's mission. The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation awarded The Edge Connection $150,000 a year for two years.Together we will make a difference by empowering metro Atlanta's unemployed and underemployed to create jobs for themselves and others in their community through micro-business development.
 Thank you to Georgia Power for their donation of $5000 to support Edge Connection operations. We will partner together to create jobs, alleviate poverty and change lives.
Many thanks to Sam's Club for their $1,000 donation to support The Edge Connection's commercial kitchen program. We will work together to provide aspiring food entrepreneurs with the resources they need to develop, sustain and grow their businesses. Heather Hurlbert
A belated thank you to heather Hurlbert for her contribution of the white chocolate pumpkin truffles for our December newsletter. Heather was a demonstration speaker at our culinary kitchen conference and contributed a recipe that she demonstrated at the conference. She is a pastry chef and has been honored with a presence on the food network for her outstanding skills.
This recipe was featured in last month's newsletter, but if you missed it,
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UPCOMING CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS
Mark Your Calendar For Innovative, Relevant,
and Inspiring Classes and Workshops!!
One on One Exploring Entrepreneurship with Jaime Fulsang
Our program manger Jaime Fulsang will be teaching one on one Exploring Entrepreneurship course during the month of January. Call 770-499-3228 to schedule an appointment!
Course Fee: $50
The Edge Connections Lunch and Learn "Branding Your Business for Success"
Kelly Green---Branding your Business for Success! Kelly Green, a branding specialist, will be at The Edge Connection for a very special lunch and learn on January 27th!
Join us and learn keys to branding your business for success! Cost is $10 and includes lunch.
Learn more about Kelly and her branding expertise at http://profitablebusinessbrands.com
Join us on January 27th from 11:30a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sign Up TodayPlan for Profit- Analysis and Planning
(Clients: $75 - $150 / Non-Clients: $250)
The business analysis and planning module guides you through various phases of your business by analyzing the direction your company is headed and measuring its potential for success. Through careful analysis participants will have a clear understanding of their businesses' purpose and goals and will develop the formal structure in which to support them. Clients may choose to take this class outside of the Plan for Profit track and become "Edge Certified in Business Analysis and Planning." (4 consecutive weeks / Mon & Wed, 6-9pm) Learn More
The Edge Connection Launch PartyCome meet and mingle with Edge Connection entrepreneurs. We are gathering to celebrate new business launches, entrepreneurs who are getting ready to launch, and those who are flying high.
Join us on January 21st from 6p.m.-9p.m.
To Learn More Click Here Workshop on Doing Business With the State Ronald Bullock, GCPA, Kennesaw State University's Central Receiving & Distribution Supply Support & Equipment Manager will be with us to discuss how to do business with the state of Georgia.
Ron knows some tips and tricks that can streamline processes for you and make your searches more fruitful and effective. Don't miss this great workshop! Watch for details about the date/time to be announced soon.
Click Here For More Information About Ronald
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