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SCORE Card The eNewsletter for Small Businesses in Rochester, NY  -   April 2010 

Greetings!
 
The Rochester Chapter of SCORE has some interesting information to share with you.  Our monthly newsletter shares advice, news and resources.
 
Linda Ranslow, Editor
 
 
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SCORERochester
100 State Street, Suite 410
585-263-6473

 
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We are pleased to announce that Reliant Community Credit Union has joined SCORE Rochester as a Community Resource Partner to support the small business community in our area.  Their confidence in us is very much appreciated. 
 
 
 
Grow your Business by Developing Efficient Systems
 
This on-line workshop explores the value of systemizing your business. As your business grows, you will need to delegate key tasks so they will be implemented consistently, and also collect information to help you run the business more efficiently. 
 
Gain clear ideas and direction on how you can improve your business through systemizing its operations to deliver better customer service and better results.    Take this free workshop 
 
  For Small Businesses  
 
Learn more about how health care reform will benefit your small business, employees and their families 
Details 
 
 
 
    Upcoming Workshops 
 
click for full list
  
 
April 7, 2010   Starting Your Business  (4 week workshop)   
7:00-9:00PM WEDNESDAYS
 
April 14, 2010  Funding a Small Business                                8:30-4:00 WEDNESDAY
(Downtown 585-263-6473)
 
April 17, 2010  Secrets of Survival for Small Business             10:00-NOON SATURDAY  FREE pre-registration required
(Downtown Central Library 585-428-8130)
 
May 4, 2010 Starting Your Business (4 week workshop)
7:00-9:00PM TUESDAYS
(Greece Olympia High School 585-865-1010)
 
May 19, 2010 Business Planning with Quickbooks 
8:45-3:30PM WEDNESDAY
(Downtown 585-263-6473)
 

In the News . . . 
Keeping you informed with some interesting information
 
March 29, 2010 - SBA Recovery Lending Extended Through April 30th.   President Barack Obama signed on Friday legislation extending through April the U.S. Small Business Administration's ability to provide enhancements in its two largest small business loan programs. The enhancements, first made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, include a higher guarantee on some SBA-backed loans and fee relief.     details 
 
March 29, 2010The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is warning small businesses to use caution if they are contacted by firms offering to help them apply for funds available through SBA programs.  SBA and SBA's Office of the Inspector General (SBA OIG) have received several complaints from small businesses about abusive marketing practices, scams, and exorbitant fees charged by firms offering to help them obtain a loan, grant, or other federal funds, from SBA.      details 
 
 

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In This Issue
Reliant Credit Union
Developing Efficient Systems
Health Care Reform
Upcoming Workshops
In the News . . .
 
'Tis Better to Give . . .
         volunteer 
 
Do Well By Doing Good.  Grow your biz and give back  to your community by being a socially responsible entrepreneur.   Read more

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SCORE Live Webinars
 
 
 
  April 13
    More Info & Register 
   How to really start your business
 
  April 15   More Info & Register       
   Funding Pockets of Profitability
 
  April 22    More Info & Register      
   Marketing For Less
 
  April 29     More Info & Register     
   Savvy Social Marketing
  Crisis Planning: You Can't Do Too Much of It
 
Do you have the answers to these tough questions?  What if the "worst" did happen? How would it affect my business, my family, and my employees? Would we survive if the business were shut down for weeks, months, or perhaps the entire revenue season?   tips for developing a crisis management strategy
Sponsor Info
  The Bank of Castile
 
NY State Senators
 
NY State Assemblymen:
Quick Links
  SBA

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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.)

 
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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