When

Saturday November 5, 2011
From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM;
(Registration from 8:30AM to 9AM)

Where

HCC - Spring Branch
1010 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N
The Commons (next to Murphy's Deli)
(Corner of I-10 and Beltway 8)
Houston, TX 77043

Driving Directions

Fee:

Fee: $40 (Cash or Check);
Includes Lunch, Coffee, Soft Drinks
PAY NOW AND SAVE $5 (Credit Card Option on the left side of the payment screen; sorry no refund but you can apply this to any SCORE events)

Contact:

ruth@scorehouston.org
713-487-6565

HCC Programs:

Participants at last summer's SCORE/HCC workshop series and seminar won and placed in the 2010 HCC Newspring Business Plan Competition.

You could be the winner or a finalist in the next one! by entering Newspring Business Plan Competition. You will receive additional training, individual coaching and a chance to win prize money and meet Angel investors.

Business Ownership Workshop Series

Are you already in business or ready to start?

This workshop offers an opportunity to turn your business idea into a serious business.

All our presenters bring years of industry and business experience. Workshops also offer an opportunity to interact with other local small business owners.

Agenda:

8:30 AM - 9:00AM Registration
9:00AM - 11:00AM Write a winning business plan
11:00AM - 12:00PM Manage Your Money - Part I
12:00PM - 12:30PM Lunch
12:30 - 1PM: How to Start or Grow Your Business - HCC Entrepreneurial Programs
1:00PM - 2:00PM Manage Your Money - Part II
2:00PM - 4:00PM Marketing for Success
4:00PM - 4:30PM Q&A, Certificates

Outline:

WRITE A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN

MANAGE YOUR MONEY

MARKETING FOR SUCCESS

Are you ready to start a business?
Why plan?
What is a business plan?
Who needs it?
Where can you find it?

When you're out of cash, you're out of business
Cash Flow Forecast is necessary for success
The 4 basic budgets
The 3 financial statements
Why keep good records and control cash?
Understand ratios and trends

Strategies to increase sales?
The four P's of Marketing
Understanding your customers
Low budget strategies
Marketing on the internet

Houston Community College’s Centers for Entrepreneurship offer education and training in collaboration with local business mentors and economic entities. We equip start-up entrepreneurs with the tools and relationships needed for success in today’s challenging economy. We also empower existing entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.

Want to Start or Grow an Existing Business ? At HCC getting started is as easy as 1,2,3.

1) Take the Fall or Winter Class - Learn how to create your Business Plan
2) Enter the Newspring Business Plan Competition - Finish your plan
3) Win Prize Money to get started!

You can go on to Earn a 3-course Business Plan Certificate too!

Existing Business Owners: Been in business at least two years? You might qualify to participate in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program

SCORE Logo - New National

SCORE is an all-volunteer group with real-world business experience, dedicated to your success.

Our Mission: Help Small Businesses Succeed.

Our Mantra: We educate, counsel, mentor.

Founded in 1964, SCORE, "Counselors to America's Small Business", is a non-profit association and a Resource Partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

For more details, go to www.scorehouston.org