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SCORECard, the eNewsletter for Small Business in Greater Rochester, NY February 2013
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Greetings!
Obtain Financing for Your Business: Let SCORE Show You How
Is there a secret to getting funding to start or grow your business? The key is knowing what lenders look for in small business. Make an appointment today to get free expert advice.
Make an Appointment
Linda Ranslow, Editor
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Greater Rochester SCORE
100 State Street, Rochester, NY
585-263-6473
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Upcoming Workshops Click to see full list
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.
* * * WORKSHOP FILLS UP QUICKLY - REGISTER NOW! * * *
February 11, Social Marketing 8:45-12:30 MONDAY Downtown-RBA Info & to Register
February 11, 25, March 4, 11 & 18, Starting Your Own Business 7:00-9:00PM MONDAYS Wayne County Campus Center, Finger Lakes Community College Call 315-946-5936 to register
* * * * NEW WORKSHOP * * * *
February 13, Start-up Essentials for Restraurants 8:45-3:30 The Gatherings at Daisy Flour Mill Info & to Register
March 2 (FREE), 9, 16, 23 & April 6, Simple Steps for Starting Your Business 9:00-NOON SATURDAYS Downtown-RBA Info and to Register
March 4, 11, 18 & 25 Small Business: How to Start and Successfully Run Your Own 7:00-9:00PM MONDAYS Rush Henrietta High School Info and to Register
March 5, 12, 19 & 26 Starting Your Business 6:45-8:45PM TUESDAYS Canandaigua Wood Library Info and to Register
March 14 Business Research 2:00-4:00PM THURSDAY
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Local SCORE Success Story
When the Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance (PVA) needed help developing their strategic plan they reached out to SCORE. Two experts from SCORE, Larry Feldman and Frank Reynolds, offered the experience, skills and credibility they needed.
Over the next several months teams were formed to tackle every aspect of their plan focused on analysis, benchmarking, and branding. The SCORE mentors offered an open planning process which enabled PVA's plan to be achieved and approved. SCORE mentors continue to support PVA while the plan is being implemented.
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 You Can Get That Bank Loan!
But First, Get a Grip on Your Cash Flow
If you're thinking about getting financing this year, it's crucial to keep an eye on your business budget. Now is the perfect time to get a handle on your cash flow, so that you can lessen any fiscal surprises in 2013. Read More.
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Get More @ SCORE.org
LIVE WEBINAR: Debt or Equity?
Financing Options in Today's Economy
 Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. EST
If you've tried all your local banks and are still searching for financing for your business, don't lose hope. Sign up for this live webinar and let expert Ann Kassar of MultiFunding LLC show you what small business financing options are available. Register now.
ExpertAnswers: Money Hunt
Is Your Finance Strategy Working?
Is it time for a whole new approach to finding financing? Benetrends has been helping entrepreneurs find funding for 30 years. In this month's ExpertAnswers newsletter, Benetrends CEO Len Fischer share an innovative funding strategy that can help you find financing while lessening your risk. Subscribe Now.
 Find additional tools for small business financing on SCORE.org
Take online workshops including Get the Funding You Need to Start or Grow and Crowdfunding: An Alternative Source of Financing. Then download an eGuide on Funding a Business with Your Own Retirement Funds. View Now.
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Business Databases - Monroe County Library
Good news for our small business community in Monroe County! The ReferenceUSA databases are now available remotely through the Monroe County Library System website to all holders of a library card.
And you can't beat the price - FREE!!!!
ReferenceUSA and other databases useful for SCORE counselors and clients, such as Business Insights, can be accessed through the library website. Have your library card handy to log in with the barcode number on the card.
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SBA.gov provides access to SizeUp
Finding the right competitive research and analysis for a specific industry can be challenging, but now it's easier. SBA.gov features a FREE, easy-to-use tool called SizeUp that helps small businesses look at how their business industry stacks up against the competition in specific locations and provides information on where to advertise. Simply enter the industry, city and state to get access to customizable reports and statistics about the industry and its competition.
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Free Business Tools
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SCORE provides hundreds of free templates and tools for aspiring and existing small business owners.
Access free cash flow tools and more. See what's available.
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NY State Senators
Joseph E. Robach
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Help Support GREATER ROCHESTER SCORE
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Greater Rochester SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.
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