FREE Business Networking & Educational Meetup | Pleasanton
🚀 Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Start, Grow & Save Taxes on Your Business
FREE Business Networking & Educational Meetup | Pleasanton
Connect • Learn • Collaborate • Grow
Are you thinking about starting your own business? Already running a business and looking for ways to grow, reduce taxes, and build valuable professional connections?
Join us for an exciting evening of business networking, entrepreneurship insights, and practical tax-saving strategies with fellow business owners and professionals in the Tri-Valley and Bay Area.
Whether you're an employee exploring entrepreneurship, an independent consultant, a 1099 contractor, or an established business owner, this event is for you!
🎯 What We'll Cover
🤝 1. Business Networking & Introductions
Meet local entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals.
Introduce yourself and your business.
Explore referrals, partnerships, and collaboration opportunities.
🚀 2. Starting a Business: From Employee to Entrepreneur
Key steps to launching your business.
Understanding LLC, S-Corp, and C-Corp structures.
Business registration, banking, and financial setup.
Essential financial planning for new entrepreneurs.
Common mistakes to avoid when starting a business.
💰 3. Tax-Saving Strategies for Businesses
Understanding business deductions and eligible expenses.
Tax planning for LLCs, S-Corps, and self-employed professionals.
1099 contractor and small business tax considerations.
Retirement planning and potential tax advantages.
2026 year-end tax planning opportunities.
🎤 Featured Speaker
Prasanna Kumar
FinloTax
Learn practical business tax-planning concepts and financial strategies to help you make informed decisions as an entrepreneur.
📅 Event Details
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
Venue: 1811 Santa Rita Rd, Suite 200, Pleasanton, CA 94566
🎟️ FREE Admission
☕ Complimentary refreshments
🤝 Bring your business cards!
🌟 Why Attend?
✅ Learn how to transition from employment to entrepreneurship.
✅ Understand business structures and financial setup.
✅ Discover potential tax-saving opportunities.
✅ Connect with local business owners and professionals.
✅ Build referral partnerships and expand your network.
✅ Get your questions answered during the interactive discussion.
ALL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ARE WELCOME!
🏢 Event Host
Gale Ranch Financial Services
In collaboration with FinloTax
📞 925-322-3131
🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Today!
Come with your questions, business cards, and ideas. Leave with new connections, practical knowledge, and opportunities to grow.
Let's connect, collaborate, and build successful businesses together!
Educational event only. Information shared is general and does not constitute individualized legal, tax, or financial advice.