When: Monday, March 23, 2015; 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm; check-in starts at 5:30 pm


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Where: Ferguson Library, 96 Broad Street, Stamford, CT 06901


 
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If you have any questions please contact SCORE Fairfield County 203-831-0065 or by email at: score.fairfieldcounty@gmail.com

 

          

      

       

 A FREE Small Business Workshop Series

Co-Sponsored by the Ferguson Library

Simple Steps For Starting Your Business

"Five Workshops to Lead You to Start-Up Success"

New Cycle Starting On

Monday, March 23, 2015

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | check-in starts at 5:30 pm

Ferguson Library

96 Broad Street, Stamford, CT 06901

Want to start a business but do not know where to start? This workshop series, conducted by a team of professionals from the SCORE Norwalk Chapter, will give you the boost to get you on your way!

 

Monday, March 23, 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 business plan.

Monday, March 30, 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.

Monday, April 6, Marketing Execution: Learn how to execute successful marketing efforts is the core of this presentation that will include interactive attendee worksheets. The use of online-based marketing tools, including website and social media, will be extensively discussed.

Monday, April 13, 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.

Monday, April 20, Funding Sources/Conversations 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.