Where: Darien Library, 1441 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
For more information about other SCORE workshops and/or to get FREE One-On-One Business Counseling please visit our website at:
www.scorefairfieldcounty.org
If you any questions please contact SCORE Fairfield County at 203-831-0065 or by email at: score.fairfieldcounty@gmail.com
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. It is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) along with a network of 11,000+ volunteers, allowing it to deliver its services at no charge or at very low cost.
A FREE Small Business Workshop Series
Co-Sponsored by the Darien Library
Simple Steps For Starting Your Business
"Five Workshops to Lead You to Start-Up Success"
New Cycle Starting On
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | check-in starts at 5:30 pm
Darien Library
1441 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820
Want to start a business but do not know where to start? This workshop series, conducted by a team of professionals from the SCORE Fairfield County Chapter, will give you the boost to get you on your way!
Tuesday, May 31, Self-Assessment/Business Plan - Learn about the risk and reward of starting a business in today's competitive marketplace. The traits of successful entrepreneurs will be discussed for the purpose of assessing one'e innate and acquired ability to start and manage a successful business. The session will also focus on structuring a dynamic plan.
Tuesday, June 7, Marketing Strategy & Research - Learn the importance of market research and planning to start-up and build a competitive and successful business. Emphasis will be on sound market positioning of a small business's products or services within its target market that will enhance profitable sales and success.
Tuesday, June 14, Website & Social Media Marketing - This session focuses on the current online marketing tools available for start-up and operating businesses. Proven providers of website design/marketing programs and of social media marketing tools will help navigate your business to the proper balance of a website and social media marketing strategies for your business.
Tuesday 21, Financial Reporting & Planning - This presentation reviews a business's key financial statements and walks the participants through the development of a comprehensive financial plan. The importance of understanding the key financial drivers of the business will be a center-piece of the discussion.
Tuesday, June 28, Funding Sources/Conversation with Entrepreneurs - Learn how the funding structure required for start-up businesses today, including a presentation from lending sources specializing in start-up and small businesses. Includes discussion and Q&A with SCORE mentored, start-up business entrepreneurs
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the program.