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We believe that understanding your finances shouldn’t feel out of reach.
That's why we're building a lineup of workshops and classes designed to give small business owners and individuals the knowledge they need without the jargon. Our goal is to provide practical, hands-on education that helps you make informed decisions and feel more confident managing your finances, business, and future.
From tax basics and bookkeeping to starting a business and financial literacy, our workshops are designed to turn complicated topics into clear, actionable steps.
Upcoming Workshops
So You Want to Start a Business?
If you've been thinking about starting a business but aren't sure where to begin, this workshop was built for you.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Kent Co. Community Center | Worton, MD
Starting a business can feel overwhelming because there are so many decisions to make before you ever open the doors. What type of business should you form? What actually needs to be registered? What taxes will you have to deal with? What records should you keep from day one? And what do you need to do now to avoid expensive mistakes later?
This workshop is designed to take the guesswork out of getting started.
During the first hour, Larissa Davidson, CPA of AMD Accounting will walk you step by step through the practical side of starting a business, from getting properly set up to understanding your taxes, bookkeeping, and ongoing responsibilities.
During the second hour, Emily Wise, Esq. of Wise & Blitzer will join Larissa for an open Q&A. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions directly to both a CPA and an attorney about the accounting, tax, and legal issues that come with starting and running a business.
This isn't just a presentation. The goal is for you to leave knowing what you need to do, what order to do it in, and where to turn when you need help.
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Choosing and setting up your business structure
Maryland registration and startup requirements
Taxes new business owners need to know about
Bookkeeping and recordkeeping from day one
Common startup mistakes and how to avoid them
Ongoing filing and compliance requirements
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Business Startup Guide
Build Your Business Intentionally Workbook
Partnership Agreement Questionnaire for multi-owner businesses
Printed workshop materials
Live Q&A with a CPA and attorney
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The second hour of the workshop is devoted to your questions.
Emily Wise, Esq. of Wise & Blitzer will join Larissa Davidson, CPA for an open Q&A covering the accounting, tax, and legal questions that come up when starting a business.
Attendance is intentionally limited so there is time for meaningful questions and discussion.
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Individual Registration – $150
Business Pair Registration – $225
Includes admission for two attendees from the same business and one workshop packet.Additional Workshop Packet – $25
Advance registration is required.
A minimum of six attendees is required for the workshop to be held. If minimum enrollment is not reached, registration fees will be refunded in full.
Business Tax Deductions: What Can You Really Deduct?
This workshop is designed to help business owners understand what they can deduct, how the common deductions work, and what they should be tracking throughout the year.
Saturday, January 9, 2027
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Kent Co. Community Center | Worton, MD
Running a business comes with expenses, but figuring out what actually qualifies as a tax deduction isn't always as straightforward as it sounds.
Can you deduct your home office? Should you use actual vehicle expenses or the mileage method? What about your cell phone, meals, supplies, equipment, insurance, travel, or all those little expenses that add up throughout the year? And just as importantly, what records should you be keeping to support those deductions?
During the first hour, Larissa Davidson, CPA of AMD Accounting will walk through common business deductions, with a closer look at two areas that frequently cause confusion: the home office deduction and business use of a vehicle.
The second hour will be devoted to live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask a CPA about the deductions and tax questions that come up in your own business.
The goal isn't just to give you a list of deductions. It's to help you understand the rules well enough to make better decisions, keep better records, and know what to ask when tax time comes around.
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What makes an expense deductible for a business
Common business deductions and expenses that are often overlooked
Home office deduction: who may qualify and how it works
Business vehicles: actual expenses vs. the mileage method
Business versus personal expenses
What records and documentation you should keep
Common deduction questions and misconceptions
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Two-hour live workshop
Approximately one hour of instruction
Approximately one hour of live Q&A
Printed reference materials to take home
Practical examples to help you apply the rules to your own business
The opportunity to ask your business-tax questions directly to a CPA
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Registration: $75 per person
Advance registration is required.
A minimum of ten attendees is required for the workshop to be held. If minimum enrollment is not reached, registration fees will be refunded in full.
Attendance is limited to 35 people to allow adequate time for questions and discussion.
Financial Foundations
Date coming soon.
There are a lot of financial basics we're expected to understand, but they aren't always things we're formally taught.
Financial Foundations is a practical workshop designed to give young adults a solid starting point. We'll talk through the everyday financial responsibilities that come with working, earning money, using credit, paying taxes, and planning for the future, with an emphasis on how these things actually work in real life.
No prior financial knowledge is needed. The goal is to give participants a stronger foundation and more confidence as they begin making financial decisions for themselves.
Topics will include:
Employment paperwork
Understanding your paycheck
Tax basics
Credit & loans
Retirement planning
Real-life financial decisions
The focus is on practical, real-world information you can actually use, without making personal finance more complicated than it needs to be.
Registration: $25 per person
FAQs
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Anyone who wants a better understanding of business or finances. Some workshops are geared toward business owners and entrepreneurs, while others focus on personal financial topics. No accounting background is required, and questions are always encouraged.
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Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone. We enjoy helping people understand topics that often feel confusing or overwhelming and want to make practical financial education available to our community.
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Current workshops are offered as live, in-person events in Kent County, Maryland. If virtual workshops become available, registration details will be posted with the event information.
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Pricing will vary based on the workshop, but we’re committed to keeping them affordable and accessible.