The U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting two November web chats featuring experts who will give tips on how businesses can boost holiday marketing strategies, and how to prepare now for tax-filing season.

– Nov 19, 1 p.m. EST: “Holiday Marketing Tips & Ideas” with Caron Beesley, SBA blogger, marketing communications consultant, and small business owner. Learn how to maximize holiday profits and how to help increase sales volume. Participants can join the live web chat, and also post questions beforehand by visiting Web Chat Event: Nov 19.

– Nov 28, 1 p.m. EST: “Getting Your Small Business Ready for the Tax Filing Season” with Edward S. Karl, vice president of taxation for the American Institute of CPA’s and the AICPA tax staff.  Learn tips for year-end tax savings strategies and tax provisions that can affect business. Participants can join the live web chat, and also post questions beforehand by visiting Web Chat Event: Nov 28.

The web chats can also be accessed at www.sba.gov under the What’s New tab.

To see past web chats and related media content, visit SBA’s Small Business Learning Center at http://www.sba.gov/sba-learning-center/search/chat.