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SCORE Card The eNewsletter for Small Businesses in Rochester, NY  -   May 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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Wayne County
Small Business Expo
 
Tuesday, May 11th   5:30-7:30PM
 
 Reliant Credit Union, 1520 Victor Road
    Macedon, NY 14502
 
Sponsored by the Wayne County Business Council, Reliant Credit Union and Wayne County Industrial Development Agency.  
RSVP by May 7th - send Marie Leisenring an email at WEDCNY@co.wayne.ny.us 
 
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May 18th - LIVE Webinar:  Tap the Power of Social Media to Promote your Business Locally
Free:  1:00PM ET
 
John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing brings entrepreneurs real-world advice on making the most of social media locally.    Details 
 
 
  Small Business Training Network
 
SBTN is a virtual campus offering online courses, publications and other forms of technical assistance.  Courses are self paced and take about 30 minutes to complete.  A brief online registration is required.
Details 
 
 
 
    Upcoming Workshops 
 
click for full list
  
   
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)
 
June 16, 2010  Home Based Business
8:45-3:30PM WEDNESDAY
(Downtown 585-263-6473)
 
July 14, 2010  Social Marketing - What is it? 
8:45-3:30PM WEDNESDAY
(Downtown 585-263-6473)
 
August 11, 2010  Preparing a Business Plan 
8:45-3:30PM WEDNESDAY
(Downtown 585-263-6473)
 

In the News . . . 
Keeping you informed with some interesting information
 
April 30, 2010 - Energy Efficiency Grants Awarded by SBA to Assist Small Businesses.    The SBA is committed to helping small businesses save money by making them more energy efficient and more competitive. Each SBDC was selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants based on their ability to provide energy efficiency services, and each offered imaginative and innovative approaches to respond to the rising needs of small businesses to develop greater energy efficiency. The grant awards will help small businesses conserve energy and use it more efficiently.     
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April 16, 2010SBA Recovery Lending Extended Through May
President Barack Obama signed legislation yesterday providing $80 million in additional funding to continue important enhancements in the U.S. Small Business Administration's two key 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 small business fee relief      details 
 
 

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In This Issue
Wayne County Small Business Exp
LIVE Social Media Webinar
Small Business Training Network
Upcoming Workshops
In the News . . .
 
 
          
 
Advertising Your Business
 
- identify your target audience and how to reach it
- develop a successful advertising campaign within your budget
- explore the different advertising options with key tips for success
 

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60-Second Guide

  . . . to Building Word-of-Mouth Referrals

Small business owners are among the biggest beneficiaries of word-of-mouth referrals, as they require no advertising and marketing budget.  Read the 60-Second Guide
  Web Site Checklist Can Help You Plan for Success
 
A Web site can help you establish a brand identity, describe your product or service, sell your product or service online and create a home for your company-be it a firm with you as the solo entrepreneur or a small business with 100 or more employees.   Details
Sponsor Info
  The Bank of Castile
 
NY State Senators
 
NY State Assemblymen:
Quick Links
  SBA

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(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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