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  SCORECard,The eNewsletter for Small Business in Greater Rochester, NY 

December 2011
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Create the Ultimate Business Plan!      

Draft a business plan that gets the results you desire.  SCORE can help!     

   Make an Appointment Today 

 

 Linda Ranslow, Editor

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Greater Rochester SCORE

100 State Street, Rochester, NY

585-263-6473


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SCORE offers low-cost workshops designed to provide practical business information for the current or prospective business owner in both for-profit and not for-profit businesses.  

 

January 11, 2012 Writing a Business Plan 8:45-3:30PM WEDNESDAY Downtown   Click for Info and to Register

 

February 1, 2012 Social Marketing 8:45-Noon WEDNESDAY Rochester Business Alliance  Click for Info and to Register

      

February 15, 2012 Introduction to Government Contracting and Tax Issues  8:45-Noon  WEDNESDAY  Downtown   

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Success Secrets 
Effective Business Plans

What Your Business Must Have in 2012
Time to blow the dust off your old business plan and see what's missing. Find out the 3 crucial elements your business needs in the coming year. Learn more.


Get It Right  

Take SCORE's free, online business workshop to learn why a business plan is so important and get advice on how to put it all together. Start now.


Entrepreneurship Can Save the World 
Read on to see why small business expert Steve Strauss believes the ingenuity and dedication of entrepreneurs around the world can solve problems our governments cannot. Find out more.

 

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Resources for You

 

Great Plans Start Here

Cynthia McCahon knows what a great business plan looks like and how to get results. The founder of online business plan tool Enloop, McCahon will share her insights on why some business plans work and some don't. Subscribe to SCORE's ExpertAnswers newsletter to learn more.

 

First Steps

Gather the tools you need to help get your business off on the right foot. Check out SCORE's Business Plan and Financial Statements Templates and then meet with a SCORE mentor for personalized advice.

 

 

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Success Stories
Spice of Life

 

Patience and good planning (and a visit to his local SCORE office) worked for Raul Cantu when he wanted to open his own Mexican restaurant in Richmond, VA. Fifteen years later, SCORE continues to be an integral part of Nacho Mama's game plan.

 

"After being turned down by several banks  to get a small business loan, SCORE helped me tune up my business plan and provided me with the tools to get approved. SCORE was the road map to start my business and continues to be a great guide to my success. I don't know if it would have happened if SCORE had not been there for me. I highly recommend to everyone who is thinking of starting a new business, or if you are in business and need guidance during these hard economic times, use SCORE, it's a great source to help you succeed." Find out more.

 

Raul Cantu, Nacho Mama's

www.nachomamascanton.com 


In This Issue
Upcoming Workshops
Success Secrets
Resources for You
Success Story
Expert Insight
Upcoming Events
 
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Expert Insight
Raj Tumber, SCORE Mentor, Las Vegas 

"Writing a business plan is like eating your broccoli. You might make a face, but it's really good for you!" says SCORE Mentor Raj Tumber. Let Tumber show you how to effectively write and use business plans. Learn more in this month's Small Business Success Blog.

 

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Upcoming Events

 

December 15, 2011. 1 p.m. EDT 
Free Live Webinar: The Business Plan

Get tips and recommendations for developing your business plan and strategy from Richard Hall, SCORE Mentor, author and creator of FreeBizPlanSoftware.com. Register today.

 

 

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Sponsor Info  

 

The Bank of Castile 

Canandaigua Nat'l Bank 

Citizens Bank 

First Niagara Bank 

Genesee Regional Bank 

Lyons National Bank 

Reliant Credit Union 


   

NY State Senators 

Jim Alesi 

Joseph E. Robach   

NY State Assemblymen  

Joseph Morelle 

Bill Reilich 

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