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100 State St. # 410
Rochester, NY 14614
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SCORE Card
The eNewsletter for Small Businesses in Rochester, NY |
Greetings!
Welcome to our premier issue of SCORE Card, the eNewsletter for SCORE clients, partners, and friends. This monthly communication shares advice, as well as news and resources. Have an idea for an article? Let us know! Call (585) 263-6473 or send an email to: scorerochester@frontiernet.net
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Client Spotlight:
The Pet Memorial Center
Ed Rusnak started The Pet Memorial Center of Rochester in August of 2007. He is a licensed funeral director in New York and has had over 20 years experience in the funeral industry. His love of animals is what inspired him to start a business dedicated to pet death care.
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Our Sponsors |
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NY State Senators
Jim Alesi
Joseph E. Robach
NY State Assemblymen:
David Koon
Joseph Morelle
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7 Steps to Small Business Success
1. Start Smart.
2. Plan Ahead.
3. Set up Systems.
4. Seek out Sales.
5. Aim for Growth.
6. Leverage Opportunities.
7. Plan Your Exit.
1. Start Smart:
To start smart, you should like the idea of the business. To succeed you want to test the idea to make sure your potential clients like the idea too.
2. Plan Ahead:
Take the time to write a plan of how you get from point A to point B.
Don't go it alone. Plan ahead now to build your team. It may include a CPA, an attorney, a mentor from your industry and a SCORE counselor,
Read More:
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| Upcoming Workshops |
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July 16 8:45 am - 3:30 pm
Small Business Start-up & Survival
This class will give you an overview of the basics: Developing a Business Plan, Marketing, Insurance Needs, Legal Considerations, and Business Banking. Presented by Bill Brennan. (Downtown)
August 13 8:45 am - 12:30 pm
In this class you'll learn how to evaluate if being an entrepreneur is right for you, the differences between a franchise and a start-up, and how to find the right franchise for you. Presented by Bob Lewis. (Downtown)
September 17 8:45 am - 3:30 pm
Will include such topics as Goals, Marketing, Competitive analysis, and Financial Planning.( Downtown Map) |
Learn more by attending a workshop, meeting with a counselor, or visiting our website. Have an idea for an article? Let us know! Call (585) 263-6473 or send an email to: scorerochester@frontiernet.net
Paula M. Hollinger
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Brought to you by SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business," an nonprofit association and resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SCORE is dedicated to entrepreneurship and the formation, growth and success of small businesses. It provides professional guidance and information, accessible to all, to maximize the success of America's existing and emerging small businesses. Since 1964 SCORE has helped more than 7.8 million entrepreneurs.
The material in this newsletter is based on the work supported by the SBA under cooperative agreement number SBAHQ-05- 0001. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
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