Taking Charge Consulting, LLC.

We have a new name to reflect our growth! Due to the overwhelming demand to support individuals and organizations with their small business & nonprofit start up and growth, entrepreneurship workshops, staff training, public speaking and conference event planning needs, we no longer provide recruiting services.

Therefore, it was only fitting that we change our name, website url and social media pages to not only reflect our focused services but our mission to support our clients with their business GROWTH needs in an ethical, efficient and effective way while building lifelong relationships. Whether you are an organization, place of worship or individual seeking to start or grow your business or nonprofit, expand or train your team, need support in planning events or conferences, seeking a panel or keynote speaker or looking to attend small business or nonprofit related business webinars, we've got you covered!

New tax updates, including those for people receiving money through 3rd party platform vendors such as cash app, vemno, chime, PayPal, etc. Read out all updates at https://rb.gy/21skag

Won't file your personal, company's or tax exempt organizations's taxes in time? Avoid a penalty by considering an extension! Failing to file your 990 (or filing late) has some pretty steep consequences. These penalties can include:

- $20 late fee per day after the deadline, up to a total of $10,000 or up to 5% of your total gross receipts.
- Larger nonprofits (with annual receipts greater than $1,000,000) can suffer even greater fines: $100 per day.
- And if you fail to file your 990 three years in a row, you may lose your tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) status.

File an extension using one of the following forms:

- IRS Form 7004:https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f7004.pdf
- IRS Form 4868:https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf
- IRS Form 8868 (for tax-exempt organizations): https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8868.pdf

Note: An IRS Tax Extension extends the amount of time to File a Tax Return. It does not Extend the amount of time to Pay any Taxes Due. The IRS will still expect the tax payment on the traditional deadline. However, the IRS Penalties for a Failure to Pay are significantly lower than the penalties for a Failure to File. So, if you are short on cash, it is better to pay what you can & file the Tax Extension before the deadline.

Nonprofits, are you ready for tax season? Exempt organizations with a filing obligation must submit the appropriate version of Form 990 (or file an extension request) by the 15th day of the fifth month following the close of their tax year. Therefore, if your organization's fiscal year ended on 11/30/2023, the deadline for you to file is Midnight EST on TODAY!

If you aren't ready and need to file an extension, use Form 8868PDF to request an automatic 6-month extension of time to file Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF by visitinghttps://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8868.pdf

For almost everyone in the country, tax day is TOMORROW, April 15th!

Honoring 2nd Chance Month! Please tune in tonight (April 8th) at 8pm EST to hear our CEO, Waleisah Wilson, as she speaks with Impostrix Podcast on how she navigated her career and started 2 businesses after prison while navigating the barriers to reentry, including imposter syndrome. You can watch the live stream on their YouTube, LinkedIn, or Instagram pages:

- LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/44717Ut
- YouTube: https://buff.ly/3VFdDIf
- Instagram: https://buff.ly/3VIkHE6

Today at 1pm EST. Which IRS Classification is Best for Your Nonprofit?

Did you know a common reason for grant application denial is having the wrong type of Nonprofit Classification with the IRS? That having the wrong classification with the IRS can affect the level of tax deduction your donors & supporters receive? That depending on what you do, it may be better to not get nonprofit classification with the IRS at all?

Today at 1pm EST, Urban Awareness is hosting a FREE webinar that will show you the pros and cons of each IRS classification for nonprofits, how to determine your status, how to change your status if necessary and how to maximize IRS rules so you are more attractive to funding sources. Register today at https://urbanawarenessusa.org/irs-classifications/

3/19 at 2pm EST. FUNDING webinar! Workforce training and apprenticeships. The JustUS Coordinating Council (JCC) is hosting their 1st virtual session of 2024 on tomorrow, March 19th at 2pm EST that will feature the Employment and Training Administration, highlighting resources and funding dedicated to workforce training and apprenticeships. This is an opportunity to learn about available funding avenues within your community. To save your virtual seat, register at https://justuscc.org/speakerseries

Happening now! This free and virtual webinar hosted by SCORE, presenters will show you practical and cost-effective strategies for starting your business website. From building your digital foundation to running and marketing your website, this webinar is your guide to getting started with minimal financial investment.

Register at

How to Start Your Online Business for Next to No Money Register for the SCORE LIVE webinar, How to Start Your Online Business for Next to No Money, In this webinar, our expert presenters will show you practical and cost-effective strategies for starting your business website. Follow us

Happening now: Legal Considerations: Starting a Business and Asset Protection

Austin Texas attorney, Jennifer Ward will show you ways to protect assets through business formation decisions, trade secret protection, and appropriate legal documents. It is always better to make some protective decisions early on than to put out fires later.

Her practice focuses on employment law and general counsel services for small businesses and non-profits. She is involved in many legal and community organizations. She is the 2019-2020 Treasurer-Elect for the Travis County Women Lawyers Association and is active in several sections of the Austin Bar Association.

Register for this FREE webinar at https://www.score.org/corpuschristi/event/legal-considerations-starting-a-business-and-asset-protection-1

SCORE Mentors is hosting a free virtual workshop on tomorrow, the 19th at 2:30pm EST. By attending "What's your schtick? Personal Branding Online and Off", you will:

- Learn how to determine keywords for your LinkedIn profile
- Learn tips and best practices for business and networking cards
- Create a custom-branded email signature
- Learn the difference between taglines vs. slogans
- Explore the six-word memoir
- Perform a SWOT analysis of YOU
- Develop personal branding on LinkedIn
- Reflect on your online and offline reputation
- Create your action plan

To register for this event and others, including workshops on how to write a nonprofit business plan, email marketing essentials, how to be a successful business consultant, how to read and write a financial statement, visit https://www.score.org/siliconvalley/local-workshops/local-workshops-calendar

+++ Once you register, a password protected link to join the video class will be sent to you with your registration confirmation email.

Starting in 10 minutes! Free. Are Your Ideas Safe From Copycats?

Today, Wednesday, January 10th @ 1PM EST | 10AM PST, Urban Awareness is hosting a free, live webinar that will show you how to legally protect your ideas and other intellectual property. The instructor for this webinar is Attorney Toni Moore. Register at https://urbanawarenessusa.org/protect-your-ideas

Don't go into 2024 without starting your own business or nonprofit! Up to 30% off! Schedule your free consultation and see all business consulting services and discounts at the link in our bio.

Don't go into 2024 without starting your own business or nonprofit! Up to 30% off! Schedule your free consultation today at https://calendly.com/phoenixservicesllc

See all business consulting services and discounts at
https://www.phoenixemploymentservices.com/business-services

We're on holiday break until the 3rd but there are still free consultations to be had, contracts and policies to be drafted and new LLCs and 501c3s for 2024 to be created!

What are you waiting for? Start your new business or nonprofit today! Get started by visiting https://www.phoenixemploymentservices.com/business-services

Book a free 30 min consultation at https://calendly.com/phoenixservicesllc

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Got a small business? Thinking of starting one? Learn from the experts at SCORE Mentors by attending a low or no-cost, targeted training? These workshops are both in-person and online formats. To search workshops or learn at your own pace with one of their recorded webinars, visit

Business Education Events and Webinars Funded, in part, through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

Dec. 15th at 10am. EST. Free & Virtual. How to Scale Your Business. This workshop hosted by SCORE Mentors is designed for the small business owner that has been growing revenues but is now wondering what it takes to Scale the Business. You will learn about the difference between the two approaches to your operation. You will be instructed in how to leverage your strategies to increase efficiency and productivity and not just make incremental progress.

Register at https://www.score.org/northmetroatlanta/event/how-scale-your-business

Got a small business? Thinking of starting one? Why not learn from the experts by attending SCORE Mentors Small Business Training Workshops?

Find low or no-cost, targeted training in both in-person and online formats on topics that matter to you and your small business. Join a business expert at an interactive in-person or virtual workshop or learn at your own pace with one of our recorded webinars. To search workshops, visit

Business Education Events and Webinars Funded, in part, through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

Tomorrow, December 7th @10:00 AM. Free & Virtual. Understanding Cash Flow.

Understanding cash flow is critical to the success of a Small Business. Not managing cash properly is the #1 reason a small business fails. In this Live Online Workshop hosted by SCORE Mentors, you will learn:

- The difference between revenues and cash flow
- How to prepare a cash flow statement
- How to monitor your cash flow
- Ways to improve positive cash flow
- How to determine how much cash you need on hand

Register at https://www.score.org/northmetroatlanta/event/understanding-cash-flow-3

Register for all upcoming SCORE Metro ATL free (and paid) small business webinars at https://www.score.org/northmetroatlanta/local-workshops

Today at 1pm EST. Free & Virtual. How to write a 1 page business plan: step by step!

In this webinar, you will learn how a business plan can help you organize your business ideas and goals and also learn how to write a one-page business plan for your business. Learn more and register at https://www.score.org/event/how-write-a-one-page-business-plan-a-step-step-guide

Tomorrow, December 6th @10:00 AM. Free & Virtual. Tools to Measure the Effectiveness of Your Website and Social Media.

Are you struggling to measure the effectiveness of your digital marketing campaigns? Do you want to learn how to evaluate the performance of your website content and social media efforts? If so, join SCORE Mentors Live Online Workshop and discover the techniques you need to measure the success of your digital marketing. Register at https://www.score.org/northmetroatlanta/event/tools-measure-effectiveness-your-website-your-social-media-3

Register for all upcoming SCORE Metro ATL free (and paid) small business webinars at https://www.score.org/northmetroatlanta/local-workshops

Thinking about starting a business or nonprofit? We're ready to help support you on your journey. Up to 30% off! Schedule your free consultation at https://calendly.com/phoenixservicesllc

See all business consulting services and discounts at
https://www.phoenixemploymentservices.com/business-services

Got a small business? Thinking of starting one? Why not learn from the experts by attending SCORE Mentors Small Business Training Workshops?

To register for upcoming free and low cost workshops, visit

Local Workshops SCORE North Metro Atlanta offers free and low-cost business workshops to help small business owners and entrepreneurs gain the skills they need to help their businesses thrive.

How do you find board members willing to give their time, give their money and share their relationships?

Starting TONIGHT @ 7PM EST Jaemellah Jackson (a.k.a "The Board Whisperer") is hosting a free, 3-Day Board Recruiting Challenge live on Zoom that will show you how to recruit more high-quality board members so you can attract more funding and get more done. Along with grant announcements, attendees will receive Free Board Recruiting Resources and samples of a Board Member Recruiting Plan, a Board Member Invitation Letter and a Board Member Application

Plus, you will receive a few recommended job description for your board members. These documents include roles, responsibilities, and the recommended attributes & skills necessary for them to succeed.

Register by clicking the sign up now button at https://urbanawarenessusa.org/board-recruiting-challenge

About last night...Congrats to all entrepreneurs who signed loans with Emory Impact Investing Group last night to grow and scale their businesses, including our owner & CEO Waleisah Wilson.

Please support our small business as well as those who received loans last night, Mama Power Foods & Eco Paradigm Atlanta and previous EIIG loan recipient Shwaxx Brand.

Tomorrow at noon! Nearly one-third of small business owners are investigating how to use AI tools. Join & Google experts tomorrow, Sept. 26th at noon EST, for a free, virtual workshop to learn the basics of “GenAI” & how it can help your small business. Register at g.co/grow/AISmallBusinessWorkshop

Honored to be facilitating this year's RITES entrepreneurship cohort! If you are a formerly incarcerated Georgian who wants to start or grow your business, please apply by tomorrow, the 15th, for this FREE virtual program. You must be able to commit to attending weekly classes every Tuesday, Sept. 26th through December 5th (graduation is on Dec. 12th).

Register by scanning the QR code or by visiting https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnFtTO3nZZbgLzZNVAQ5CZvl_70z-RcCg4BUv-a6iQtHBtTA/viewform