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



 QuickSTART™ Program

SCORE, in partnership with MCC, introduces OuickSTART program ... the fastest way to learn how to start your own business.
 
FREE Session:  Saturday, September 11th 9:00-Noon at MCC
 
The FREE presentation will outline the scope of the program, the roster of lecturers, discussion groups, mentors and helpful materials to be used. 
 
Participants ready to pursue their business start-up may sign up for 4 additional Saturday workshops which will feature lectures, interactive exercises and between session mentoring.  Package cost of sessions 2 through 5 is $125 and will be limited to 25 students.
 
- Session 2, September 25th - Business Concepts
- Session 3, October 2nd - Marketing Plan
- Session 4, October 9th - Financial Projections
- Session 5, October 16th - Funding Sources, Next Steps 
 
Call 585-263-6473 to sign up for the FREE QuickSTART session
 
 
 
    Upcoming Workshops 
 
click for full list
  
 
August 11, 2010  Preparing a Business Plan 
8:45-3:30PM WEDNESDAY
(Downtown 585-263-6473)
 
September 11, 2010 QuickStart Program Session 1 FREE
9:00-Noon SATURDAY
(Monroe Community College 585-263-6473)
Sessions 2 through 5: Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9 & 16 
 
September 15, 2010  Pros and Cons of a Franchise
8:45-12:30PM WEDNESDAY
(Downtown 585-263-6473)
 
 
        
 Client Spotlight:
 
Eden idi designs, manufactures and installs pre-fab kitchens and bathrooms and is affiliated with Downing Corp. a modular manufacturing company started by Tim and Greg Downing.  Greg contacted SCORE requesting assistance in reviewing Eden idi's business plan.  SCORE helped improve and expand their business planning, developed a presentation strategy and tackled strategic issues.  Downing says "SCORE's assistance to the smlall business economy in our area is a real asset." read more 
 
 
 
FREE  Webinar  Keep Your Customers and Boost Sales
 
 Wondering how to gain loyal customers and stay ahead of the competition? New York Times best-selling author, Jim Champy, shares what you need to do to make customers passionate about your business.    details 
   
 
 
WEBINARS . . . 
Marketing expert, Jeanne Rossomme, shares her insights to help you increase profits and grow your biz.

Marketing More for Less: 10 Tactics to Get the Growth you Want from the Resources You Have
This webinar shares ten low-cost techniques for gaining customers and increasing profits. 
Listen now to a recording of the webinar.

Savvy Social Marketing
In this webinar, learn how to drive Social Media as a deliberate piece of your marketing and sales plan.
Listen now to a recording of the webinar.

 
 
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In This Issue
QuickSTART Program
Upcoming Workshops
Client Spotlight - Eden idi
Keep Customer, Boost Sales
Free Webinars
Collecting Payments
Running a Profitable Co.
 
 
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. . . to Collecting Payment            Read Guide 
 
 

Running a Profitable Company

  • examine how to run a profitable company with a healthy margin
  • analyze your company's profitability
  • get interactive worksheets to help put it all together
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    5 Tips on Budgeting

    Find out how your business should focus on budgets details
      In the News . . .   
     
    July 1, 2010 - SBA's Patriot Express Loan Initiative Delivers Nearly $500M to 6,000
    In just 3 years' time, the SBA's Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative has supported nearly $500 million in Patriot Express loans to small businesses owned and operated by veterans, reservists and their spouses.
    details 
     
    July 16, 2010 - SBA Offers New Podcasts to Help Small Businesses Break into the Global Market 
    The SBA is now offering a new set of three export-oriented podcasts offering valuable information on issues and challenges small business exporters may find when dealing with specific countries.
    Sponsor Info
      The Bank of Castile
     
    NY State Senators
     
    NY State Assemblymen:
    Quick Links
      SBA

    coupon$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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