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| SCORE Card The eNewsletter for Small Businesses in Rochester, NY - November 2009 |
Greetings!
The Rochester Chapter of SCORE has some interesting information to share with you. Our monthly SCORE Card newsletter shares advice, news and resources.
Linda Ranslow, Editor
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Rochester SCORE
100 State Street Suite 410
585-263-6473
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 Pathways to Entrepreneurial Success A community resource forum especially for entrepreneurs
Thursday, November 12th - 7:30AM to 4:00PM
Meet our region's most successful business and community leaders, who are eager to help you. Hosted by Monroe Community College, this event will include entrepreneurial case studies, presentations, panel discussions, and plenty of networking opportunities throughout the day. Richard Kaplan, President & CEO Pictometry Int. Corp is the keynote speaker. SCORE is proud to be a Sponsor of this exciting event. program details
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SCORE Rochester Recognizes One of Our Local NYS Assembly Members
 From left to right, Tony Carlisi, David Koon, Larry Feldman, Larry Wirth
Mr. Koon was recognized as an Honorary SCORE Member for his consistent support of SCORE Rochester and its work on behalf of the small business community of the greater Rochester area.
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Upcoming Workshops click for full list
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In the News . . .
Keeping you informed with some interesting information
October 28, 2009 - Regulations published today by the U.S. Small Business Administration will create a secondary market guarantee program to provide greater liquidity for lenders and expand access to capital for small businesses. details
October 26, 2009 - SBA proposes revision of size standards to expand opportunities for small businesses. The proposed changes cover size standards for 71 different types of businesses, two-thirds of them in retail trade sectors. The rest are in accommodations and food services, and other services. The changes, if adopted, will expand eligibility to small businesses and help them gain access to SBA's financial assistance, contracting and other programs. details
October 21, 2009 - Karen Mills supports President Obama pledge for legislation that would increase the maximum size of some SBA loans. Increasing maximum loan sizes will allow the SBA to ensure that more small business owners and entrepreneurs can get access to the credit they need to expand their operations and create jobs. details
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| Do's & Don't's of Sales
1. Not listening closely enough
2. Excessive talking
3. Trying too hard
4. Not asking for the sale
5. Resting on your laurels
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| FREE On-line SCORE business workshop:
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HP Exclusive webinar
Technology refresh with Windows® 7
 Join HP Distinguished Technologist Bruce Michelson as he discusses the key features, advantages and benefits from a Closed Loop Lifecycle Planning perspective. details
November 4, 2009
10am CST Duration: 1 hour
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Sponsor Info
The Bank of Castile
NY State Senators
NY State Assemblymen:
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 $5 OFF
Mention this coupon when registering for a workshop and receive $5 off your fee.
(Cannot be combined with any other discount, limit one discount per person per month.) |
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Brought to you by SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business," a nonprofit association and resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration. SCORE is dedicated to entrepreneurship and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 8.5 million entrepreneurs.
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