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Greater Rochester 
SCORE - For the life of your business 
 
 

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Celebrate Small Business With Us.
Your success is our success. Celebrate by checking out all of the free resources available to you. If you have questions about running your business, get free advice from SCORE mentor.

Upcoming Local Rochester Workshops
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Accounting/Record Keeping & Tax Issues for Small Business 
Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 8:45-3:45  Fee: $49
Location: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce (150 State Street downtown Rochester)
This workshop is for small business owners who could benefit from guidance in the areas of accounting, record keeping and sales tax.
This is a very interactive workshop that receives excellent feedback from attendees - register now as this workshop usually sells out!
 
The Financial Dashboard for Small Business
Wednesday, May 25, 2016  8:45am-12:30pm  Fee:  $29
Location:  Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce (150 State Street downtown Rochester)
Most business owners start a business because of technical skill, not because they understand "business". This workshop will put you in command of the key business dashboard components in a very easy to understand fun way.

Writing a Business Plan for your Small Business
Tuesday, May 31, 2016 6:30pm-8:30pm  Fee:  FREE
 
Location: Pittsford Community Library, 24 State Street, Pittsford, NY
This workshop is hosted by the Pittsford Library.  Are you a small business that has a business idea and could benefit from having a well developed business plan? Are you intimidated or overwhelmed by the thought of having to write a business plan?  By the end of the workshop you will understand exactly what goes into a good business plan. 
 
Learn about the Federal 8(a) Business Certification program
You could be eligible to do business with the Federal Government


 
Representatives from the SBA and Monroe County Finger Lakes Procurement Technical Assistance Center will present information on the Federal 8(a) Business Certification Program. Attendees will learn advantages to the 8(a) program as it relates to Federal Government contracting. In addition, presenters will review how to apply for the certification.

WHEN:  Wednesday, June 8th, 1:30pm-3:30pm  
WHERE:  Ebenezer Watts Building, 47 South Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY
FEE:  FREE 
 

To Do List
You've set up your task list, but now, how do you make time to do everything? Here are some resources that will have you checking off boxes in no time: 

Local college interns 
University students are desperately looking for meaningful work experience to add to their resumes. 
 
 
 
Tuesday May 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m. PDT


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Produced in partnership with Staples, this webinar is for small business owners who want to learn how to establish a strong brand and creative presence while ensuring they protect their brands, logos, digital media and other valuable assets. 
 
 





Gabby 
"I can't adequately express how much of a lifeline Midlands SCORE has been to us as a growing business" - Rozalynn Goodwin
Gabrielle (Gabby) Goodwin was only five when she asked her mom to make a barrette that worked - really worked. 
 
Seeing promise in the question, Gabrielle's mom, Rozalynn Goodwin, teamed up with her daughter and after two years, created GaBBY Bows.
 
Noticing that their business was growing faster than Gabby, the team turned to SCORE for advice on topics from manufacturing to financing.
 
In March 2016, GaBBY Bows was named a 2016 American Small Business Champion by SCORE and Sam's Club. 
 
 
May 26 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. EDT / 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. PDT
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SCORE is proud to partner with Verisign to offer a half-day, online training event for small business owners. Power Up Your Small Business with training on starting, marketing, and funding your business. 
 
Click below to view the full list of topics and speakers for this special online event.

Register Today
 
 Greater Rochester SCORE 
 greaterrochester.score.org  
 585-263-6473