Service Corps of Retired Executives Business Workshops
March 20,, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library
SCORE WORKSHOP 201- STARTING YOUR BUSINESS
This SCORE workshop covers a wide range of topics related to how an aspiring entrepreneur should properly start a small business. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned how to evaluate their business idea and how to properly start a business in Virginia. The primary topics are: * Evaluating Your Idea * Legal Structures * Tax Considerations * Accounting Records * Record Retention Schedule * Financing Your Business. Handout material can be completed by attendees during the workshop under the guidance of an experienced SCORE counselor.
The Jefferson-Madison Library is located at Market Street and 3rd Street NE in Charlottesville. Parking garages recommended are located at Market Street and 5th Street NE and Water Street and 2nd Street SE . Ticket will be validated for 2 hours at the workshop for each garage.
The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.
FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-494.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712
March 27, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library
SCORE WORKSHOP 202- MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS
This SCORE workshop concentrates on the heart of a business plan. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned how to think analytically about these important issues and to use this knowledge to resolve their individual issues in their business plans. Primary topics are: * Market Research * Potential Customers * Competition * Price Levels * Business Goals * Strategic Marketing Plan * Targeted Customers * Products/Services * Prices * Sales and Distribution * Advertising and Promotion * E-Commerce * Customer Satisfaction.
The Jefferson-Madison Library is located at Market Street and 3rd Street NE in Charlottesville. Parking garages recommended are located at Market Street and 5th Street NE and Water Street and 2nd Street SE . Ticket will be validated for 2 hours at the workshop for each garage.
The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.
FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-494.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712
April 10, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library
SCORE WORKSHOP 203 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF YOUR BUSINESS
This SCORE workshop analyzes the movement of money into and out of a small business and how to effectively manage these funds. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned the basics of financial projections and financial statements and how these are used to manage a small business. The primary topics are: * Financial Projections and Statements * Financing Your Business * Measuring Your Performance * Financial Analysis * Managing Your Risk.
The Jefferson-Madison Library is located at Market Street and 3rd Street NE in Charlottesville. Parking garages recommended are located at Market Street and 5th Street NE and Water Street and 2nd Street SE . Ticket will be validated for 2 hours at the workshop for each garage.
The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.
FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-494.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712
April 17, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library
SCORE WORKSHOP 204 –HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PLAN
This SCORE workshop will present a step-by-step analysis of a business plan for a typical small business. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned how to begin constructing their own business plans. The primary topics are: * Market Research * Business Goals * Strategic Marketing Plan * Sales Forecasting * Cash Flow Projections * Profit and Loss Projections * Balance Sheet Projections. This workshop is taught by experienced SCORE counselors and class participation is encouraged.
The Jefferson-Madison Library is located at Market Street and 3rd Street NE in Charlottesville. Parking garages recommended are located at Market Street and 5th Street NE and Water Street and 2nd Street SE . Ticket will be validated for 2 hours at the workshop for each garage.
The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.
FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-494.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712