Course Overview

Small Business Masterclass Series courses will cover a range of topics including business plans, credit and budgeting, cash flow management, banking and financing, accounting and recordkeeping, human resources, marketing and more.

Summer Session - July 2018  to November 2018
Class size is 15 participants approved by committee

Every other Thursday from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
1150 South Fwy, Ste 108, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Deadline to apply is: May 25, 2018. Apply Now!

Program Benefits

Upon acceptance into the Small Business Masterclass Series program, participants will be assigned a Dallas or Fort Worth Score mentor who will provide one-on-one support throughout the semester. Score is a resource partner with the SBA.

Program graduates will receive Small Business Masterclass Series certification, a business savings account dollar-for-dollar match up to $500 at a participating bank,1 an unsecured business loan up to $5,000 or a secured business loan up to $10,000 along with ongoing mentorship through SCORE. One participant will be named winner of the Business Pitch Presentation Final and receive a new laptop and wireless printer.

How to Apply

To be considered for the Small Business Masterclass Series, applicants must meet the following requirements:

•  In business more than one year (business tax ID required)

•  Annual revenue of $1 million or under and be profitable

•  Submit at least an initial draft of a business plan

•  Agree to attend 80% of classes and meet with your Dallas or Fort Worth SCORE mentor monthly

•  Open a LegacyTexas Business Savings account with a minimum deposit of $100

The Business Masterclass Series is provided at no cost to the attendees; this is provided by a grant from Legacy Bank.

For more information, please contact Tim Jacquet, SCORE Fort Worth, call 817-871-6002 or email tim.jacquet@scorevolunteer.org or businessmasterclass2018@gmail.com to receive an application form.