John Bauer, executive director of Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE), offers advice on year end tax planning and record keeping at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 5, at Bluffton University in Centennial Hall, room 211. This seminar is part of the BCE business tune-up seminar series.  The seminar is free and open to the general public. For reservations, please contact, John Bauer at 419-358-6400 or john.bauer@blufftonentrepreneurs.com.

During his 33-year career in marketing, Bauer has led major new product development projects including the creation of the HEALTHY CHOICE brand for ConAgra.  Throughout the past 15 years, he has devoted much time to small business consulting, helping nearly a dozen start-up and emerging companies create national businesses including: STEAK-EZE breakaway steaks, BUFFALO NICKEL brand bison meat, and RED MONKEY organic seasonings and spices. As the executive director at BCE, Bauer uses his knowledge to help entrepreneurs succeed by coaching and mentoring them through the first few years as their businesses achieve stability, viability and growth.

BCE will conclude its business tune-up seminar series with “Year End Tax Planning/Record Keeping Issues” on November 19.  This seminar will be held Bluffton University in Centennial Hall, room 211 from 6:30 – 8 p.m.

The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs is a not-for-profit regional business support center offering professional assistance and customized mentoring to entrepreneurs and small businesses, especially during their first few years in the business.