About this Event
π¨ Limited Seating Available
Small Business Wealth Building Workshop: Taxes, Funding & Growth Strategies
Hosted by Marian Enterprises LLC | The Tax Lady
If you own a business, side hustle, nonprofit, or dream of starting one β this workshop was built for YOU.
Join us in Athens for a powerful hands-on experience designed to help you make smarter money moves, reduce tax mistakes, and grow with confidence.
Weβll cover practical strategies and real-world tools to help you:
β Keep more of what you earn
β Understand business taxes and deductions
β Improve budgeting and cash flow
β Build a wealth mindset
β Explore growth and funding opportunities
β Connect with fellow business owners and community resources
By attending, you may avoid:
β Overpaying taxes
β Missing deductions
β Cash flow mistakes
β Poor pricing decisions
β Being unprepared for growth opportunities
Whether you're just starting out or ready for your next level, this workshop will give you real tools, real insight, and actionable next steps you can use immediately.
Come learn, connect, and invest in your future.
Hosted by M. Elaine Adkins, MSA, founder of Marian Enterprises LLC, tax strategist, entrepreneur, and 2025β2026 Fellow selected through the Truist Foundation Fellowship powered by Watson Institute.
Agenda
π: 08:45 AM
Check-In Opens
Info: Registration, continental breakfast, and early networking.
π: 09:30 AM
Doors Open
Info: Seating, music, and connection time.
π: 10:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Info: Hosted by Elaine Adkins, Founder of Marian Enterprises LLC | The Tax Lady.
π: 10:20 AM
Tax Basics for Business Owners
Info: Learn practical tax tips, deductions, recordkeeping, and strategies to keep more of what you earn.
π: 11:00 AM
Wealth Building Mindset
Info: Featured Speaker: William Thurston
How mindset, relationships, and intentional decisions create growth opportunities.
π: 11:45 AM
Networking Break
Info: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and professionals.
Lunch & Relationship Building
Info: Enjoy lunch while networking and exchanging business cards.
π: 12:45 PM
Financial Literacy & Cash Flow Strategies
Info: Featured Speaker: D. Lamar Handy, MBA
Budgeting, managing money, and building a strong financial foundation.
π: 01:30 PM
Business Growth & Funding Resources
Info: Explore practical next steps, capital readiness, and growth opportunities.
Action Planning Session
Info: Create immediate next steps for your business using workshop tools and resources.
π: 02:30 PM
Closing Remarks + Consultations + Photos
Info: Meet speakers, ask questions, and connect for next steps.
π: 03:00 PM
Event Concludes
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
607 Helican Springs Rd, 607 Helican Springs Road, Athens, United States
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