D.C. area business events for the week of Nov. 5

Tuesday

Recordkeeping and Accounting for Small Business. This workshop helps with understanding accounting principles, financial statements, general business records, taxes and management accounting. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Bar Association Building, 740 15th Street NW, third floor. Sponsor: SCORE. Cost: $50. Contact: 202-272-0390. Web site: washingtondc.score.org.

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Bernanke says stronger economy means Fed could slow bond buying this year, end it next year

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WASHINGTON — In a move that could send interest rates higher, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke ended weeks of speculation Wednesday by saying the Federal Reserve will likely slow its bond-buying program this year and end it next year because the economy is strengthening.

Wednesday

Small Business Loans. This workshop covers the Small Business Administration Guaranteed Loan Program, eligibility, and how to apply. 9:30-10:30 a.m. American Bar Association Building, 740 15th Street NW, third floor. Sponsor: SCORE/SBA. Cost: Free. Contact: 202-272-0390. Web site: washingtondc.score.org.

Thursday

Start Your Business. Learn the procedures for starting a small business. 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Comfort Suites, 80 Prosperity Avenue, Leesburg. Sponsor: Loudoun Small Business Development Center. Cost: $10 online, $15 at door. Web site: loudounsbdc.eventbrite.com.

Aging2.0. Start-ups and selected nonprofit organizations pitch their innovations for the 50-plus market. 6-9 p.m. Arent Fox, 1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW. Cost: $10. Web site: a2dc1211-eorg.eventbrite.com.

How to Start a Business. This workshop covers legal forms of business organization, marketing on a small budget, business taxes and recordkeeping, small business insurance and types/sources of business loans. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Bar Association Building, 740 15th Street NW, third floor. Sponsor: SCORE. Cost: $50. Contact: 202-272-0390. Web site: washingtondc.score.org.

Social Media for Nonprofits. Learn about the tools and applications you can use to extend your brand on social media. Noon to 2 p.m. RAFFA, 1899 L Street, NW, Suite 600. Sponsor: RAFFA Learning Community. Cost: free. Web site: learningcommunity.raffa.com.

Why A Cloud-Based Accounting System is the Right Choice for Your Business. This seminar reviews the cloud-based financial accounting system Intacct. 8:30-11:30 a.m. RAFFA 1899 L Street, NW, Suite 600. Sponsor: RAFFA Learning Community. Cost: Free. Web site: learningcommunity.raffa.com.

Building Diversity in Law. Meet successful and ambitious lawyers and law students at this networking event. 7-9 p.m. Cafe Citron 1343 Connecticut Avenue, NW. Sponsors: Professionals in the City. Cost: $30. Contact: 202-686-5990. Web site: www.prosinthecity.com.

Saturday

Exchange-Traded Funds and the End of Cash. This seminar assesses the hidden dangers in emerging market ETFs and explores investment opportunities in electronic payment systems. 9-11:30 a.m., Courtyard by Marriott, 4641 Kenmore Ave., Alexandria. Sponsor: Washington, D.C., Metro Chapter of the American Association of Individual Investors. Cost: $28 to $38. Web site: www.aaiidcmetro.com.

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