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Greetings!
Welcome to our September 2009 issue of SCORE Card, the eNewsletter for SCORE clients, partners, and friends. This monthly communication shares advice, news, and resources. Help people in your "network" --- forward our Newsletter to them!
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| 60 Second Guide to Find the Right Business Coach |
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| Defining Goals for your Small Business |
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How to get to your Vision
If our vision is the destination, the ideal structure we see on the horizon, then goals are the substance that gives flight to our ideas.
Business goals are as diverse as the people who establish them. Some are no-brainers, such as "win enough clients to pay the rent and my salary."
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| Business Solutions |
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Six Keys to Unlocking Your Best Business Solutions
Growing a business requires access to the right connections and information to get things done. It's BASIC-short for Best Advice, Solutions, Information and Contacts.
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| Client Spotlight
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Rochester Roots is a non-profit organization committed to the creation of urban school and community garden-based educational programs for youth and adults.
In January of 2007, Rochester Roots approached SCORE Rochester for assistance in improving its business planning. SCORE counselors met with the Rochester Roots Board of Directors and reviewed their results and objectives.
Janet McDonald, the Executive Director of Rochester Roots said "SCORE really helped us focus in on the business planning process and establish both near-term and long-term planning objectives that are critical for our organization". |
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Upcoming Workshops |
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D O W N T O W N W O R K S H O P S
Wednesday Sept. 16, 2009 8:45 am - 3:30 pm
This workshop covers key elements of a business plan with an analysis of a typical business plan. agenda
Tuesday October 13, 2009 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
Morning Session: Website Basics
Afternoon Session: Marketing Strategy
Saturday October 24, 2009 FREE
Secrets of Survival for Small Business
Program outlines steps to a successful business, accounts receivable, banking products and SBA overview.
Location: Rundell Central Library 115 South Ave.
Pre-registration Required: 585-428-8130
Wednesday Nov 18, 2009 8:45 am - 3:30 pm
This workshop covers business planning, banking, legal and tax considerations, record keeping, finances and marketing. agenda
S U B U R B A N W O R K S H O P S
Wednesdays: Sep. 29, Oct. 6, 13 & 20
Wednesdays: Oct. 14, 21, 28 & Nov. 4
On-line Marketing for Beginners
Thursday, October 1, 2009 FREE
Fairport Library (585-223-9091)
On-line Marketing for the Experienced
Thursday, October 8, 2009 FREE
Fairport Library (585-223-9091)
On-line Marketing using Social Networking
Thursday, October 15, 2009 FREE
Fairport Library (585-223-9091)
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| In the News |
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SBA News Releases
August 26th - SBA Launches YouTube Channel - Aim is to Reach Larger Audience through Popular Site.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has begun posting informational videos on YouTube as it joins an increasing trend within the federal government to use the popular video-sharing web platform to reach a larger audience. The SBA YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/sba) debuted with a 60-second introduction to SBA, its programs and services, and a 10-part "Delivering Success" series co-produced with the U.S. Postal Service. read more
August 19th - Recovery Act Expands SBA Microloan Program - New Intermediaries Will Provide Greater Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs.
With the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding an additional $50 million for loans and $24 million for technical assistance, the U.S. Small Business Administration is expanding its Microloan program and increasing access to capital for small businesses across the country. read more | |
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I hope you've enjoyed our Newsletter. You can read past issues by visiting our Archives.
Have an idea for an article? Let us know! Send an email to: scorerochester@frontiernet.net
Sincerely,
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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 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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