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


Is Starting a Business Right For You?
   
    Find out quickly
    and expertly with the
  
 
SCORE QuickSTART™ Series Workshops
 
SCORE, in partnership with MCC, introduces OuickSTART series of workshops to help you make a smart start of your 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 20 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 
 
Space is Limited - Sign up Today!
For more information or to register call 585-263-6473
 
 
 
    Upcoming Workshops 
 
click for full list
    
 
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)
 
October 13, 2010 Marketing on the Internet
8:45-4:00PM WEDNESDAY
(Downtown 585-263-6473)
 
November 10, 2010 Small Business Start-up & Survival
8:45-3:30PM WEDNESDAY
(Downtown 585-263-6473)
 
 
        
 Client Spotlight:
 
Karin Fires is the Executive Director of the Wildlife Educators Coalition. WEC is a group of exotice animal handlers who introduce children to the wonders of the natural world through their presentations.
 
Since 1991 Karin has worked with SCORE on four separate business ventures. She finds SCORE's assistance invaluable to starting a business.  She contributes her progress to date on their help with her business plan and how best to market her programs.   read more 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Four FREE webinars left: September 29th, Financial; October 27th - Legal Services; November 18th - Medicine; and December 15th - Online Retailing.  Each session is interactive and includes online presentations with downloadable charts, graphics and tips sheets.    
 
 
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In This Issue
QuickSTART Program
Upcoming Workshops
Client Spotlight - WEC
Free Webinar
Hiring the Right People
Have the Ambition to Succeed
Growing with Partners
 
 
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. . . to Hiring the Right People           Read Guide 
 
 
FREE WEBINAR
Have the Ambition to Succeed! 
 
Ready to be your own boss? In this fascinating webinar, Steve Forbes shares what it takes to be a great leader and to succeed in business today, using examples from the past and today.
 
 

 Growing with Partners and Investors

 
  • Understand the sources of financing,
  • determine your company's financial needs, and
  • weigh the pros and cons of partners and investors.
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    Register (quick & easy) 
     
     Login to view workshop 
     
     
    Learn more about the changes being made to the SBA website.  more info 
    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.)

     
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