SEMINARS
Our SCORE Chapter has developed a number of low cost Seminars which are offered on a regular basis. Typically the attendance is between 10 and 20 and audience questions are answered. In many cases the interactions of the attendees provide welcome insight into solutions of common problems and often lead to useful networking.
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QuickSTART is a five session program designed to help entrepreneurs work through the issues of starting a business or launching a new line of products/services. The first introductory session is FREE. For more information and series schedule, click here.
Topics include business ideas, structuring the business, licensing, finding money, marketing, cash-flow, and business plans.The workshop starts at 9:00AM and ends at 1:00PM. This workshop includes a manual, class notes, and other useful materials.
A key element in the success of a business is the development of a plan that maps out who you are, what you want to do and how you are going to get there. Planning is a process that leads you through a series of steps that build your business plan. Designed for both start-ups and existing small businesses, this seminar covers the planning process and provides training on the popular planning software, Ultimate Business Planner. The workshop starts at 6:30PM and ends at 8:30PM.
Topics include understanding financial management, understanding accounts, using financial reports, following a sample set of transactions.The workshop starts at 9:00AM and ends at 11:30AM. This workshop includes class notes, and a working copy of a Windows-based accounting package: SimpleStart from QuickBooks®.
The SBA Express loan provides from $5,000 to $25,000 to any qualified business, and without ANY collateral requirement. If this might be the financing you are seeking, sign up for the next presentation. This workshop starts at 10am and ends at 12pm. Loan applications and SCORE counselors are available at the presentation.
For both new and existing businesses, this seminar covers the various sources of funding that may be available to your business. The material covers lenders, programs, applicant requirements and funding parameters. Also discussed are fundamentals of business plan development to aid in obtaining funding.
This is an interactive workshop which examines the fundamentals of marketing which you need to apply in order to grow your business. A sample Marketing Plan and a ‘how to create a marketing plan’ tutorial are provided.
Fees
A discount is available for second person from same company by calling the SCORE office 702-388-6104. Add $5.00 extra if you register and pay at the event.
Networking
Our chapter also sponsors Mixers, or After Hours Business Networking Events. Mixers allow entrepreneurs to interact and often result in customer/vendor relationships. In addition, attendees may consult with SCORE counselors who are present in an informal setting. The venue is typically a restaurant which donates meeting space. Mixers are now easily promoted by email to SCORE clients and other interested parties.
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