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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 October, 2008 issue of SCORE Card, the eNewsletter for SCORE clients, partners, and friends. This monthly communication shares advice, news, and resources.
Our theme this month is "Marketing on the Internet" | |
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In The News
October 8, 2008
Washington, D.C.
The new Web site provides useful information, links and resources. Components include a self-assessment feature to help the aspiring entrepreneur determine his or her business readiness, information on borrowing, and inspirational success stories.
The Web site will help users evaluate the reasons for business ownership after age 50, the risks involved, and how to devise a plan of action at every phase of business development.
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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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Jeff's Computer Services, Inc.
Jeff decided to start his own business because he needed to have his computer repaired and he couldn't find the quality service and expertise he was looking for.
So he started "playing" with computers in his 40s and taught himself how to repair them. Then he began helping others with their computer problems and enjoyed it enough to go on to get a degree in Computer Programming. He also became an A+ Certified Technician. Soon after, in 2004, Jeff's Computer Service was born.
His core philosophy is that computers should be like refrigerators - always doing what you want them---so he's built his business around fixing his customer's frustrations. Jeff, his wife Lynne and several technicians do whatever they can to make life with your computer simpler and more productive.
In 2007 Jeff's Computer Service, Inc. won the SCORE Client of the year award. |
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By Karlie Robinson, SCORE Counselor
A website doesn't have to be complex to be an effective tool for Small Business owners. The key to making a website work for you is taking advantage of the passive nature of websites.
Websites, in their natural state, just sit around waiting for someone to browse the content. They only become active when we begin driving visitors.
The good news is that you don't have to go to great expense to bring in your visitors!
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| Upcoming Workshops |
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Wednesday October 22 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
Morning Session, Website Basics 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon Session, Marketing Strategy 12:00 - 4:00
 Presented by
Downtown Map
Wednesday November 19 8:45 am - 12:30 pm
Join us for an interactive program designed to inform small businesses on financing basics. Presented by John Marino, SBA Branch Manager.
Week Nights 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Starting Your Business This class covers the basics: Developing a Business Plan, Budgeting, Marketing, Insurance Needs, Legal Considerations, Banking, and Ethics.
W. Irondequoit HS Map Tues Oct 23 & 30, Nov 6 &13
Brighton HS Map Wed Oct 29, Nov 5, 12 & 19
Wednesday December 10 8:45 am - 3:30 pm
Presented by: Lisa Pelletier,
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I hope you've enjoyed our Newsletter. You can read past issues by visiting our Archives. 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
Sincerely,
Paula M. Hollinger
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Brought to you by SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business," a non-profit 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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