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Your 2005 Small Business Calendar

By Darrell Zahorsky, About.com

June 2005

  • Week of June 10-17:National Email Week Learn how to "Deal With Email Efficiently."

  • June 24th: Take Your Dog To Work Day by Pet Sitters International If you are a home business owner then everyday is take your dog to work day.

  • July 2005

  • National Cell Phone Courtesy Month: Practice good business manners by turning off your cell phone during important meetings to respect your staff and customers.

  • August 2005

  • National Inventor’s Month: Cultivate the inventors spirit in your business by exploring the achievements of famous inventors.

  • Aug 15th: National Relaxation Day Find time to take part in one of your favorite activities to promote your health and relaxation.

  • September 2005

  • International Strategic Thinking Month: Think past the day-to-day activities of your small business. Apply the power of strategic planning with a SWOT analysis.

  • September 7th: National 401k Day Your small business might be your only form of business retirement funds. Be safe and diversify your portfolio with a 401K.

  • September 22nd: American Business Women's Day Celebrate the Inspirational Women in Business.

  • October 2005

  • Computer Learning Month: Pick one computer program that has frustrated you for years and plan to update your skills. Add the skill of search smarts to your computer learning.

  • Week of October 12th: National Networking Week Follow "The 10 Commandments of Networking"

  • October 16th: Boss Day Being a great boss requires the application of good business ethics. Apply "The 7 Principles of Admirable Business Ethics"

  • November 2005

  • November 30th: Computer Security Day Viruses, back-ups, password resets, and much more can make this a full but important day to protect the integrity of your computer and avert disaster.

  • December 2005

  • Read A New Book Month: Expand your business knowledge by reading a business book this month.

  • Year-End Tax Planning: Take advantage of year-end tax planning for your small business.
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